It’s the most wonderful time of the year… if you’re a stargazer anyway. That’s because the Perseid meteor shower 2026 season has officially begun. Cloud cover over Los Angeles means a drive will be inevitable. But even with clear skies, you’ll need to find a spot much darker than any afforded by the sprawling Greater […]
Featured image credit: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, M.D. Few cities can boast the mid-century modern architectural history that Palm Springs proudly preserves. But if you’ve shopped for historic houses for sale in the Palm Springs area, you’ve likely been confronted by an unfamiliar term that can throw unprepared buyers for a loop: Class 1 historic […]
Featured image credit: inkknife_2000 You don’t have to obsessively trace trends to recognize that, for years, the California dream meant living as close to the coast as financially feasible. Whether that be in the Bay Area, Santa Monica, or San Diego, people prioritize Pacific-facing placement. Until recently, anyway. Now, people are beginning to look east, […]
When considering Palm Springs real estate, minds tend to drift to midcentury modern architecture, xeriscaped gardens, and swimming pools. But, for a while anyway, the area’s real estate offered opportunity to an often overlooked niche of our society: the nudists. That’s right, nudists and naturists have been buying property in Palm Springs for decades, meeting […]
The world recognizes Palm Springs for its diverse community, adoration of mid-century modern architecture, and resort-colored desert lifestyle. But Southern California travelers also associate the Coachella Valley with the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm, one of the most iconic wind energy zones in the country. The wind farm is more than a local quirk. Rather, […]
Where does the public realm end and the private world begin? It’s a question that tends to elicit some pretty strong responses, but for many homeowners, especially those in larger cities, the front porch serves as an unofficial “soft” barrier between the home and the street. But the arrangement of a front porch largely dictates […]
Palm Springs is primarily recognized as a Mid-Century mecca immersed in the Colorado Desert, an architecturally significant sanctuary where people can feel free to be themselves in all their glory. But to shine this brightly means health, from the physical to the emotional, needs to be a priority. It’s why a trend has been steadily […]
Originally published on April 25, 2023 Several weeks ago, some of you received an email from your JohnHart agent about a promising new housing loans initiative. Dubbed the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan, it sought to level the playing field for disadvantaged Californians with aspirations of homeownership. Yet, less than two weeks later, […]
As a homeowner heading into 2026, it can be beneficial to your budget (and peace of mind) to keep aware of when your California property tax is due. Across most California counties (Los Angeles included), officials split these annual tax payments into two installments. Dividing the payments makes it easier for some residents to afford […]
Homeowners associations across California continue adjusting to caps imposed on HOA fines in the wake of Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130). Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 30, 2025, and taking immediate effect, AB 130 places a $100 cap on HOA fines – although it’s important to note that this is on […]
