The Biggest Real Estate Companies in the Country Struggle with These Nuances of the LA Market

The biggest real estate companies in America need little introduction. After all, they dominate the majority of the country’s transactions, sometimes even branching out into international markets with their hundreds of thousands of agents and offices in almost any American city you can name. That’s not a compliment or a criticism; it’s a fact. But […]

How Easy is it to Make Victorian Houses for Sale Earthquake-Safe?

Featured image credit: Konrad Summers We try not to think about it unless we need to, but earthquakes are an occasional part of life in Los Angeles. Most of the time, they’re not much to really worry about. But as the 1994 Northridge earthquake illustrated, adequate preparation is still crucial. And that’s why seismic retrofitting, […]

Which is Better for Generating Income from a Suburban House: Duplex or ADU?

Featured image credit: Alfred Twu In Southern California’s competitive market, a home is rarely just a home. It’s an elevator to wealth generation. Therefore, when someone purchases a suburban house in the Los Angeles area, it’s beneficial to consider how it can produce income, even while remaining a primary residence. Two of the most popular […]

Now You Can See Pre-Market Listings Too! JohnHart Partners with Zillow on Zillow Preview℠

At JohnHart, we’ve done everything within our power to give our clients a heads up about any inventory coming to the market. We know those early days are crucial to buyers for setting a plan, just as they’re integral for sellers in building interest in their listings. We’re happy to announce that, by partnering with […]

How Shrinking Family Houses in Los Angeles Might Be Leading to Bigger Smiles

We make no secret of the fact that JohnHart’s clients overwhelmingly show interest in family houses as opposed to townhomes or condominiums. But the single-family home as we know it is going through an evolution. The all-purpose rooms of old are being replaced with intentional space. And with that efficiency comes a less-is-more approach that […]