• calendar_month 10/04/24
• category Real Estate Tips
• post Condos, Homeownership, Market Update, real estate

So, you're considering joining the world of condo ownership? Congratulations!  Choosing condo life offers a fantastic blend of convenience and community. But before you dive headfirst into condo hunting, there's an important distinction to understand: warrantable vs. non-warrantable condos. This distinction is particularly important when it comes to securing a mortgage.  Le...

• calendar_month 09/10/24
• category Absorption Rate
• post Absorption Rate, Market Update, real estate

August 2024 brought a breath of fresh air to home buyers weary from battling a relentless seller's market. While headlines may still scream about market volatility, a closer look at the absorption rate data reveals a more balanced reality. This analysis dives deeper into the August 2024 absorption rates, highlighting key trends and offering insights into what this means for both buyers and ...

• calendar_month 07/09/24
• category History
• post Cool Information

If you've ever taken a closer look at the coins in your pocket, you might have noticed that two of the four coins in wide circulation in the United States—the dime and the quarter—have a series of ridges on their edges. According to the U.S. Mint, this is known as a reeded edge. But why do these coins have ridged edges? Is it purely decorative, or does it serve a functional purp...

• calendar_month 07/06/24
• category Updates
• post Blog, Market Update, real estate

Recent reports indicate a notable change in the housing market, with price gains shrinking in many areas and sellers beginning to reduce prices after a stagnant spring season. For the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the typical home sold for slightly less than its asking price—0.3% lower—during the four weeks ending June 23. This is a significant sh...

• calendar_month 01/25/24
• category commercial and residential asset management
• post asset management, commercial real estate, Los Angeles, Property Owners, real estate

Thursday, January 11 was a momentous day for JohnHart Real Estate as our leadership team hosted our one-off {RE}VOLUTION event. At an undisclosed Glendale location, we introduced our agents to not one, not two, but six revenue streams. Experts presented opportunities, shared ideas… threw beach balls. You just had to be there. But the launch of a new company committed to transfo...

Bring the Kids!

• calendar_month 12/04/23
• category Things To Do
• post Christmas, Holiday, Things to do

Robbyn Battles' 3rd Annual Free Photos with Santa and Snow Extravaganza Event Highlights: Giant Snow Yard: Immerse yourself in the season's magic with a snow-filled wonderland, perfect for building snowmen and making unforgettable memories. Snow Sledding Ramps: Feel the thrill as you glide down not one but two snow sledding ramps! It's an exhilarating experience f...

• calendar_month 10/10/23
• category Los Angeles
• post Blog, Los Angeles, Things to do

We often talk about the history of Los Angeles on this blog, but today we’re going back to the very beginning. Sort of. Indigenous people lived in the area we call Los Angeles for centuries before the city’s first stone was laid. But if you ask locals to take you to the beginning, most will guide you to a vibrant pocket at the border of Downtown LA called Olvera Street. You may have...

• calendar_month 10/10/23
• category Health
• post Mental Health

Every year, on October 10th, we come together as a global community to observe World Mental Health Day. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and advocating for better mental health support and resources for people worldwide. In a world where physical health often takes center stage, it's essential to remember that mental health is equally important. At JohnHart Re...

• calendar_month 09/20/23
• category Selling
• post Blog, real estate, Selling

The current real estate market has left many of us pondering why we see such a shortage of homes for sale. If you've ever wondered why homeowners aren’t putting their properties on the market, or if you're contemplating whether now is the right time to sell, this information is for you.   Reasons Sellers Hesitate:   Fear of Not Finding a Replacement Home: ...

• calendar_month 09/19/23
• category National Hispanic Heritage Month
• post Blog, Homeownership, National Day Of

Hello, friends and fellow community members, As a Hispanic realtor proudly representing JohnHart Real Estate, I am excited to share my thoughts and sentiments on National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, provides an opportunity to celebrate and honor the rich cultural tapestry that Hispanics have woven into the fabric of America. It's a...

• calendar_month 03/27/23
• category First Time Buyers
• post Cal HFA, interest rate, Los Angeles, real estate

  The Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs. Upon sale or transfer of the home, the homebuyer repays the original down payment loan, plus a share of the appreciation in the value of the home.  Ca...

• calendar_month 03/21/23
• category productivity
• post fitness, health

If you’ve been following along with our series “JohnHart’s 12 Skills for Exponential Growth in Real Estate”, you know we’re somewhat unconventional. But you have to admit, there’s always a method to the madness. Still, you might be wondering how skill #5, “physical activity”, fits into real estate greatness. Putting up “For Sale” signs...

• calendar_month 03/06/23
• category Interviewed Professional

I'm sure we're all familiar with the Just Say No campaign of the 80's spearheaded by then-First Lady Nancy Reagan, who believed that drug abuse was a significant problem in the country and that a concerted effort was needed to prevent young people from becoming addicted to drugs. While the campaign received mixed reviews and criticism from some quarters, it did raise ...

• calendar_month 02/20/23
• category Holiday

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated in the United States on the third Monday of February to honor the country's past presidents, particularly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who both had birthdays in February. However, the holiday has come to encompass all of the country's past presidents. For millennials, Presidents Day may not hold as much significance as it does ...

Sylmar by the numbers

• calendar_month 09/22/22
• category Sylmar
• post Absorption Rate, real estate, Sylmar

Sylmar at a glance. Read more about August Absorption rates here.