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There’s an absurd amount of propaganda about the housing market in the news these days. And it’s not just our clients who are absorbing it. Realtors are coming to me in a panic over clickbait-style headlines from respected journalists. I was watching a video the other day in which a journalist stated we could see a “20% decrease in housing year over year.” But they ...
In Los Angeles, we’re still enjoying a housing market where homes can feasibly spend less than a week on the market. But the market is tumultuous at the best of times. We recognize there’s an urgency to finding your dream home. Maybe you’re searching for your very first property. Maybe you’re ready for an upgrade. Or maybe your living situation has changed and you just n...
Recently, our CEO and founder Harout Keuroghlian gave us an in-depth look at what separates JohnHart from our peers. His blog explored highlights including an expert support staff, investment in agent growth, and an innovative approach to time management. One role within the JohnHart brokerage that feeds into each of these resources is that of an agent liaison. Perhaps you’ve he...
The end of the summer is in sight. But knowing Los Angeles weather, the heat is just kicking in. Anyone who’s spent a few years in the city will tell you Southern California’s hottest months are August and September. This summer started a little earlier than usual with temperatures breaching the 90s in parts of Los Angeles as early as April. The heat is falling on Southern Californi...
The city of Los Angeles continues its Covid-19 eviction protection saga this week. Yet, it will be Friday before the LA City Council’s vote reveals anything conclusive. For now, we can mull over a list of proposed regulations aimed at shielding tenants from repercussions for unpaid and underpaid rent. The proposals bring new hope for tenants still floundering in the aftermath of the globa...
Maybe you just found your dream home. Or maybe you just realized that the living situation that’s worked for you in the past isn’t cutting it today. It’s all good until that dreaded moment when you seek home loan pre approval… only to get denied. Where can you go from here? Ten times out of ten, we’d tell you to talk with a compassionate real estate agent. You kno...
Depending on your personal situation, you may find it difficult to believe that there is currently an abundance of equity. But in the United States alone, we’re not just looking at billions in equity. We’re looking at trillions. According to the Federal Reserve, $27.8 trillion to be specific. In fact, homeowners have so much equity that banks are beginning to extend e...
When it comes to shopping for a new home in Southern California, we’ve noticed everybody tends to want one thing: a refreshing swimming pool. But a well-designed ADU is right behind it. So, what is this ADU California residents love so much? It’s an acronym for “accessory dwelling unit” and it’s an independent living space that shares a lot with a main residence. I...
