You might even find a few mechanical bulls mixed in. Featured image credit: Sassafras Saloon Let’s be honest: we don’t get a lot of people looking for an authentic hoedown in LA. It’s a place where the city slickers are extra slick; where the palm tree is greater than the prairie rose; where the emphasis […]
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Absorption Rate Analysis: June 2025 – Is This the Sign That We’re Moving Into an Overall Buyer’s Market?
When we started publishing these absorption rates every month, we’d never in a million years have predicted we’d hit a point in which the neighborhood with the highest surge toward a seller’s market was also our lowest absorption rate for the month. But here we are. Looking at June as a whole, it sure looks […]
3 Obstacles Keeping LA from a Healthy Housing Supply – and What You Can Do About Them
There’s no way around it: Los Angeles has a housing supply shortage. You may not hear us talk about it much here at JohnHart. But that’s only because we invest in agents who know how to use conditions like this to your advantage. That doesn’t mean we’re working in an ideal market. Will supply ever […]
The Folk Art Masterpiece of the Watts Towers Inspired a Community to Build Up
Featured image credit: Levi Clancy This city (and, by extension, this blog) is no stranger to incredible feats of folk art. We’ve seen it in structures like Rubel Castle, the Mosaic Tile House, Zorthian Ranch, and even, to some degree, the Sam Maloof House. We explored it in installations like the Old Trapper’s Lodge and […]
The Fireworks Los Angeles Residents Enjoy Are Exploding Into a Self-Destructive Problem
It’s that time again – but who needs a written warning when you already have the alarm percussively blowing up outside your window? You’ve no doubt heard the fireworks already, even though Independence Day is still weeks away. It almost seems like they’ve just kept going straight through from last year. But LA doesn’t wait […]
LA Glows Brighter Thanks to the Museum of Neon Art
Featured image credit: MONA Glendale When Blade Runner hit theaters in June 1982, it introduced us to a portrait of LA’s dystopian future, a constant barrage of polluted rain plummeting into percussive refinery fires. And, at street level, neon as far as the eye could see. Though modern LA can at times echo the film’s […]
Neighborhood Watch: Cutting Through the Competition in Search of La Cañada Homes for Sale
Featured image credit: City of La Cañada Flintridge Perched in the rustic foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, La Cañada Flintridge (frequently shortened to La Cañada by the locals) is a city beloved by those who want seclusion without giving up the conveniences of the city. You can feel like you’re in a wooded resort […]
Pyramid Lake California Won’t Scratch Your Egyptomania Itch, But It’s Still a Lot of Fun
It even hides a lost highway beneath its sparkling waves. Featured image credit: CraigCarter400 In the 1920s, Egyptomania was gripping the United States, Los Angeles notwithstanding. You can still see it in the architectural flourishes of the Egyptian and Vista Theaters. It’s easier to miss that LA actually has its very own pyramid, though the […]
If the Little Tokyo Shops Aren’t Satisfying You, Book Your Tour of Peter Lai’s Asian Village
The designer numbers Elton John and Madonna among his patrons. Featured image credit: Peter Lai Designs & Asian Village We’ve sung the praises of Little Tokyo on this blog before, so don’t take this as any kind of disrespect. But if you’re looking for something truly unique, you may want to peer beyond the surface-level […]
Love Wins in SoCal: The Ultimate Pride Events 2025 Summer Calendar
Photo Credit: Envato Elements Summer is the perfect time to celebrate love, diversity, and community—and Southern California is the place to do it! In this ultimate guide to the best Pride events across the region, you’ll find key details about festivals, parades, concerts, and parties happening from June through September. Whether you’re looking for large-scale […]









