The month of July finished off with some slightly lackluster statistics, surprisingly not only in the condo/townhouse market but also in the Single Family Residence (SFR) market as well. After what can only be described as a two-year crush in SFR listing inventory in Los Angeles County, it appears that we could […]
Another lockdown looms in the distance but on the horizon hangs the hope that a vaccine may come first. Could this be the reason why the housing market has taken two distinct directions as of late? This and more after the commercial break. And we’re back. Today we will evaluate the housing market, but rather […]
Time for the monthly market update for Los Angeles County! If you missed the last installment click here to find out what has been happening in the market – because it has been hotter than the wildfires burning down our beloved state. If you’re a Realtor in LA County then you’ve either been writing a […]
After a several month hiatus, due to the unpredictable market caused by the initial panic from COVID-19, I am happy to announce that the Monthly Market Update is back in action. Let’s dive in: Looking at the statistics in front of me I can only think of one word: Fire. Southern California is on fire, […]
Welcome to the Monthly Market Update for January 2020! As you all are aware: the market data for each month is not released until the end of the subsequent month, so here we are taking a look at how the year is starting off – and I’ve got to say things are looking like they will become even […]
Welcome to the Monthly Market Update! In this brief (recurring) segment I will attempt to keep you apprised of changes in the housing market in Greater Los Angeles County. I research the market constantly and I see no reason why I shouldn’t share my findings with all of you! So, feel free to follow along […]
Those of us old enough to remember the bubble burst of 2007/2008, do not reflect on it fondly. Homeowners saw over a decade of equity eviscerated (figuratively) overnight. I’m not going to go into the causes of the housing bubble, and I’m not going to tell you how to avoid it because that’s up to the […]
In the past 20 years technology has advanced so rapidly that measures to control and validate the information being disseminated simply has not been able to keep up. There are blatant examples of this when it comes to hate-mongering from Alt-Right groups, and of course most famously with the allegations that President Trump used social […]
The legality of referral fees in California is a tricky issue and one that can frequently trip up agents and brokers. This is because of the difference between federal and state law. The California Attorney General’s office has written a detailed opinion stating that a real estate broker can pay a referral fee to an […]
“You‘re much stronger than you think you are. Trust me.” — Superman It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish. Q4 is the culmination of the work you’ve put in throughout the year coming to fruition. Over the past several years, I’ve learned that JohnHart Realtors are more like superheroes. You work harder than anyone else, you’re extremely […]
