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Bars are Back. Where to Sip Safely Outdoors in LA

Hello, Our JohnHart team wrote this and sharing.   As vaccination eligibility changes and the hope of reopening inches desperately closer, Californians will soon be able to change where they wet their whistle. While many locations remain closed, a smattering of great bars are back in action all across Los Angeles. Sipping a tasty beverage indoors may soon be pos...

8 Tips for Creating The Perfect Home Office

Hybrid at-home and in-office jobs are becoming increasingly common, and with it comes the need for a great home office for the days you do work from home. You want a space that’s organized and functional, but also helps you stay inspired and motivated. On top of that, your office also needs to look good on camera whenever you take a video call. Going back and forth between your workplace ...

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7 Things to Do in Los Angeles and Orange County This 4th of July

July 4th is quickly approaching, and you’re probably starting to think about your plans. With Los Angeles businesses slowly re-opening, you may be wondering what festivities will look like on Independence Day this year. Well, after a year of staying inside, we’re happy to say that there are a whole lot of fun events to look forward to! Here are a few of our favorite things to do in ...

The Smart Home Technology Trends Taking Over (and how you can add them to your house)

The future is here. Smart home technology may seem like something right out of The Jetsons, but these solutions are making life simpler for people today. While these features can be built into homes, you can add many of them to your current home with ease. Here are some of the top trends in Smart Home tech. We’ll also tell you how you can utilize these solutions, and what we predict ...

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Effortless Ways to Enjoy A Relaxing Staycation This Summer

First, get in staycation mode   Before your staycation officially begins, you need to get in the right headspace! Get excited to treat yourself to a little fun and a little rest. You wouldn’t want to clean or pay the bills during a vacation, right? So do your errands, grocery shop, and tidy up your home beforehand. Pick up some little luxury items like a nicer-than-usual bottle...

5 Highly Rated Sushi Restaurants in the Greater Palm Springs Area

5 Highly Rated Sushi Restaurants in the Greater Palm Springs Area  Misc., Tips July 23, 2021July 26, 2021  John You In the heart of the Coachella Valley, there’s a wide variety of options when it comes to the culinary scene. Palm Springs may be 105 miles away from the ocean, but the master sushi chefs of the desert never fail to produce delicious qua...

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9 Home Renovations Proven to Skyrocket the Value of Your Home

Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar, right? Well sometimes, the best way to increase the value of your home is to put in a little work and a little investment to make your property really shine. Whether it’s curb appeal or updating the finishes to your home, these are the 9 home renovations that our experts say will increase the value of your home! Some can even be done as a ...

Monthly Market Update August 2021

The month of July finished off with some slightly lackluster statistics, surprisingly not only in the condo/townhouse market but also in the Single Family Residence (SFR) market as well. After what can only be described as a two-year crush in SFR listing inventory in Los Angeles County, it appears that we could be starting to see supply creep back into the market.  Before we dive...

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Instagram to get Rid of "Swipe Up" Feature

Just when you got used to “swiping up” on a story to visit a link, shop a product, or read a blog, Instagram is about to change again. It’s been reported that Instagram is killing the feature that allows users to swipe up on a story to view a link. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong first noticed the announcement via the app on August 23rd, which warned creators of the...

CALIFORNIA: Mandatory Water Restrictions May Be Coming

According to Governor Gavin Newsom, California water restrictions could be coming soon. At the moment, water limitation is on a voluntary basis. However, with so many water wells running dry during drought season – this leniency could change, and fast. The Threat For the first time in seven years, Southern California officials declare a water supply alert. In years past, the Los Ang...