Measure EE went down in a surprisingly wide defeat on Tuesday, June 4th. The measure which would have levied a 16 cent per square foot property tax on all residential and commercial properties in the LAUSD District needed a 2/3 super majority to pass. Instead, it failed to gain even a simple majority, attracting approximately […]
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Property Taxes May Increase – Measure EE
Measure EE Overview On June 4th voters will go to the polls to decide an issue that has potential to impact the real estate industry, Measure EE. Measure EE’s text reads as follows: To retain/attract quality teachers; reduce class sizes; provide counseling/nursing/library services, arts, music, science, math, preschool, vocational/career education, safe/well-maintained schools, adequate instructional materials/supplies; […]
Trump Estates!
$100 Million Trump Penthouse All Gold Everything! The New President of the United States has been living lavishly in his 66th floor penthouse that has breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan Skyline. The Trump family is living in a penthouse inspired to look like the luxurious Palace de Versailles in France. You enter […]
Ivanka’s White House!
Donald Trump will soon be the new President of the United States of America. What is the Trump clan up to? Well, daughter Ivanka Trump, her husband, and three kids are reportedly moving to Washington, DC to be closer to their father aka President Trump. Leaving the lavish lifestyle in NYC, the Kushner’s will be […]
Elections DON’T Interfere with Real Estate
Former First Lady √ , Running for President √ , Presidential Debate √ , Expanding Real Estate √√ . Potential President of the United States, Hilary Clinton is not wasting any time. With her ongoing presdential campaign, she purchased a property in Chappaqua, NY. The Clinton’s spent $1,160,000 on this 1.51 acres, 3,631 sq, ft, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom. […]
Glendale School Boards Newest Member: Dr. Armina Gharpetian
Yes, folks, you are reading this correctly! Dr. Armina Gharpetian has won her election to the Glendale School Board! After her informative Q& A session over here at JohnHart Real Estate, on March 27th, she went on to win the race, and we are all very happy and proud of her. Below are some of […]
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About the 3.8% Tax
Many of you have either received frightening emails or been caught up reading articles all over finance pages in regards to the 3.8% sales tax on investment income. Here are the top 10 items we have found necessary for you to be aware of once the tax goes into effect.
Real Estate of Presidential Candidates Obama & Romney
JohnHart takes a look at past and present real estate of both presidential candidates of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.