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California Housing Market Carries 2020 Momentum into 2021

  California’s housing market began the 2021 year on a positive note. The state’s favorable trends continued from December into January, as we recorded the highest sales level since 2009. January saw a seasonally annualized rate of 484,730 closed escrow sales for existing, single-family detached homes in California (according to the California Association of R...

JohnHart Real Estate is crossing State Lines

**Announcing JohnHart Real Estate is crossing State Lines to Las Vegas!! The City of Lights burns brighter, as JohnHart Real Estate takes our talents to Las Vegas. We have opened our first location in the city that never sleeps. JohnHart Real Estate is expanding, we are crossing state lines for the first time in our history (a second location is under construction, and wi...

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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...

Top 10 Housewarming Gifts in 2021 That People Will Actually Want

So your friends have bought a lovely new house and have invited you to come to their house-warming party. Great! But you can’t show up empty-handed. Here are some housewarming gift ideas that are sure to inspire and will actually be appreciated by the new homeowners (none of those cheesy shell-shaped soaps will be found on this list). We have the top 10 housewarming gifts for 2021, some o...

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Here's How to Get the Best Real Estate Photos Possible

If you are looking to sell your home, you will want to make sure that the property is at its best when it comes time for the photographer to arrive. Preparing your home for real estate photos is not just about getting it clean and organized, but also an exercise in positioning things to show off what you want prospective buyers to see. To make sure that people are drawn to the features o...

The Best Things To Do In Las Vegas This Fall

    Some of our agents and staff recently took a trip to Las Vegas together. If you’re planning a trip to Sin City in the coming months, and want to do something that’s outside “the usual,” here are some fun and unique events that are going on this fall. While many of the usual annual festivals aren’t resuming until 2022, there’s stil...

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CA SB 326 HOA Balcony / Deck Bill Testing

  Be Proactive; Something to be Aware of with the intention of holding up the integrity of the buildings. CA SB 326 requires inspections of condominiums’ and apartment exterior elevated elements that are at least 6 feet off the ground, for buildings that contain 3 or more units, to ensure they are in good condition and safe for occupancy and loads. The inspec...

The Best Board Games For a Night At Home With Friends and Family

    With the weather turning colder, the desire grows to stay home, be cozy, and spend quality time with our loved ones! The perfect activity for a night in? Board games. They provide a way to chat, laugh, and get a little competitive. You can show off our skills, and you can create lasting memories. Of course, there are always classic games, but what about new ones? Here ar...

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The Secret to Sending Your Kids to College Free of Student Loan Debt

  The Problem It’s no secret that there is a growing crisis in the U.S. that affects almost all of us, especially our kids. Student loan debt is at an alarming rate and continues to rise exponentially. Young adults are beginning their independent lives already crippled with tens of thousands of dollars in debt, simply because they pursued higher education. Many families hav...

Don't Like Gambling? There's Plenty To Do in Las Vegas.

  There’s no better way to pay tribute to the spirit of Las Vegas than shaking hands with the one-armed bandit. But you can still honor the city’s culture without gambling a single cent. Perhaps you’d rather enjoy Sin City like a saint, or at least like someone who doesn’t want to give your hard-earned money up to chance. Either way, you’ll find plenty ...