Unfortunately, in this downtrodden economy we currently find ourselves in, it is not uncommon to fall victim to a scam while looking for honest help. To make matters worse, there are individuals out there who make a living off of preying on homeowners who do not speak English, and whom are unaware of the laws […]
We all know that the most ‘ancient’ and common way to market a property is by putting up a for sale sign right on the lawn. This used to work really well because people were out and about a lot more and were seeing your sign. Now-a-days majority of the people are attached to a […]
Spring-cleaning can seem like a daunting task to most, but all that hard work is sure to be rewarded. Follow these tips, not just in the spring, but all year long and your home will always be fresh and cozy.
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 […]
The Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID) has become a must have disclosure for most firms. This is to inform the prospective buyer and agent what the agent has visually inspected/noticed about the property. The agent is not acting as an inspector or a contractor in this case. This is the easiest disclosure to complete! – […]
It’s best to have a prelim on hand right when you execute a listing agreement instead of waiting until you open escrow. This will help prevent any surprises when it comes time to close escrow! Possible surprises will be avoided by following this tip are: – Tax Liens – Mechanics Liens – Additonal Trusts on […]
Investing in Real Estate is a great opportunity to earn a return on your money of up to 10% annually. Just think of it this way, why would you have your money tied up in a savings account with a 1% or maybe if you’re lucky a 2% APY when you can invest in an […]
When thinking of good old Downtown Los Angeles many think of the Staples Center, Pershing Square, Fashion District, Disney Concert Hall, and Olvera Street; all of which are very different and iconic to Downtown LA. However when you think of downtown LA, do you think of it as a suitable place to live? While we […]
A Home Equity Line Of Credit loan (aka HELOC) was something people could not get enough of in the early 2000’s. They were our very own piggy bank; we all became rich because our properties grew in value and in turn we cashed out the equity and took the family on vacation. However, just like […]
