Is it time to buy? Rental prices in LA rose for the seventh month in a row in August, according to a new report from Apartment List. The increase wasn’t a major one—just .5 percent—but it follows a steady upward climb that’s brought the citywide median price to $1,350 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,740 for a […]
Recently we took a look at where in the LA area home prices are rising and falling the most; but what about condos? Are these units following similar patterns? Well, the MLS recently released a map tracking such sales around LA (though the Valley and South Bay are sadly not included). It compares the median price of condos sold […]
We all love gawking at homes we will one day be able to afford…ahem. So here’s a list of the 9 most beautiful NEW homes in the world. These marvelous residences feature unparalleled architecture, astounding creativity, and most importantly, originality. Let me know your favorite… 1. In a narrow alley in Tokyo, Japan, the House […]
Happy Spring! It’s that time of year again, spring has sprung, flowers are blooming like crazy and people are in full spring cleaning mode. As the renewal period of nature kicks in, more and more people are ready to make changes in their lives as well. For many, spring cleaning means making some moves as […]
We’re almost at the mid-year mark and we’ve already seen the impact of the Fed’s second, of a predicted four, rate hikes of 2017. The new rate brings on a wave of changes including the baseline used to calculate interest rates for credit cards and home loans. For the past 10 years, we’ve seen our […]
Must See FREE events to check out this Summer. From awesome markets to amazing events and outdoor movies, We got YOU covered! 1. Yamashiro Farmers Market May 24 to September 6 5 p.m. The hilltop marketplace next to one of Hollywood’s most visible landmarks is officially back for the summer. Though there are some produce […]
Realtors heed our warning, the big bad Hackers, Spammers, Phishers, and all around Scammers, are coming to get you! Last week we saw the massive hack of Docusign.com, which controls most of the electronic signatures for the real estate industry, and if they can be touched anyone can. We’re going to start posting what we […]
National Tequila Day has finally arrived! Time to reconnect with your ole’ pal – Patron! I am sure he is definitely looking forward to messing up your tomorrow. How sweet. LA always has something going on and If you’re like me, and you hate being around crowds or waiting 1.5 hours to get a […]
Team!! Welcome to the close of the first quarter, the beginning of the second quarter (which is the MOST important quarter of any year, as you know), and welcome to the TOP 25 ANNOUNCEMENT!!! I don’t think it’s coincidental that last Thursday, the day before our first quarter closed, we played our first company softball […]
There’s a drive, a passion, a push, to do more every day, month, and year. It’s in our bones and it can’t be ignored. After all, the defining principle behind JohnHart Real Estate is that the status quo is never good enough! Last year was the first time we made The List. I remember it […]
