September 2024

• calendar_month 10/01/24
• category Absorption
• post California, Current Real Estate, Housing Market Update, Los Angeles

This is the single most impressive absorption rate analysis we’ve published since we first started sharing our numbers in August 2022. Perhaps it was the market anticipating the federal interest rate drop. We’re finally below 5%! Or perhaps things really are just starting to swing in the buyer’s favor. Whatever the case, the dropping absorption rates this month were unusual bu...

• calendar_month 09/09/24
• category Current Real Estate
• post California, Industry, Los Angeles

August 12, 2024  JohnHart Real Estate and Harout Keuroghlian Is it better to rent out or list homes for sale in California? You’d be surprised how much this question comes up. There’s no denying that property is a solid investment. But when you’ve generated enough wealth to consider retiring your primary residence to an investment property, it’s ti...

• calendar_month 07/25/24
• category Resources
• post Events, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, Music

Hello, music enthusiasts! 🌟 Summer is here, and the Hollywood Bowl is set to deliver an incredible line up of concerts that you won’t want to miss. From rock legends to pop sensations, here are some of the coolest concerts at the Hollywood Bowl this season. Rock Legends: Foo Fighters Kick off your summer with some high-energy rock! The Foo Fighters will take the stage on August 1...

June 2024

• calendar_month 07/16/24
• category Commercial Real Estate
• post Current Real Estate, Industrial, Industry, multi-family, Office Buildings, Retail

In June 2024, the commercial real estate market experienced mixed performance across different sectors. Here's a snapshot: Office Sector: The office sector continued to face challenges with high vacancy rates. Nationally, vacancy rates hovered around 19.2%, approaching historic peaks. However, there is potential for repurposing some older office spaces into apartments or data centersâ...

• calendar_month 04/24/24
• category Food
• post California, Coffee, Community, Culture, Los Angeles, resources

Alright, gather around, coffee enthusiasts and caffeine connoisseurs! If you've ever wondered about my one true addiction, let me spill the beans—it's 100% Coffee. Yup, I'm that person who's more loyal to my morning brew than to any politician or pop star. Now, let's talk about Starbucks and those fast-food coffee joints. Nope, not for me. I'd rather not waste p...

Here’s Where to Find Them Around Los Angeles

• calendar_month 04/17/24
• category Local news
• post Los Angeles, resources

It’s almost that time again. A point when the city itself seems to blossom in a violet-blue phantasmagoria of botanical beauty. A spectacle as aggressive in its vibrance as it is delicate in its serendipitous sensibility. Just as a watercolor bleeds beyond the audacity of a penciled boundary, the languidly waving blossoms seem to blend together in a natural majesty at once gentle and over...

• calendar_month 03/11/24
• category Design and Architecture
• post Design Trends, real estate, resources

There are numerous home architectures and styles, each with its unique characteristics, features, and history. Here are some of the most prominent ones: Colonial Style: Characteristics: Symmetrical facade, square or rectangular shape, central entrance, and often two or three stories. Examples: Georgian, Federal, Dutch Colonial. Victorian Style: Characteristics: Orn...

Here’s how they stack up financially!

• calendar_month 01/31/24
• category Generational Wealth
• post Current Real Estate, Industry, Millennial, resources, United States

11/26/23 12:00 PM ET Catering to millennials in the realm of real estate involves a nuanced approach, considering their unique preferences and financial considerations. My success in connecting with this demographic lies in understanding their tech-savvy nature, emphasizing digital communication, and leveraging online platforms for property discovery. By offering tailored solutions, such as ...

Secretly Good News for Buyers?

• calendar_month 01/04/24
• category Market Update
• post Absorption, California, Current Real Estate, Housing Market Update, Industry, Local News, Los Angeles

As our absorption rate analysis blogs have likely emphasized by now, statistics are often at the whim of interpretation. These numbers are concrete: they tell us something that actually happened. A certain number of homes were sold in a given area. A certain number of homes were on the market in that same area. Anything beyond that is an assigned meaning that we’ve come to through a mixtu...

• calendar_month 11/30/23
• category Home Design & Decor
• post Architecture, California, Los Angeles

November 30, 2023  Seth Styles The speed of architecture may not be exactly white knuckle. Especially from our point of view in modern Los Angeles where construction for even a modest building can take ages. But an offshoot of Art Deco, Streamline Moderne, was all about architecture in motion. Streamline Moderne architecture pared down Art Deco’s decadence with a more efficie...

• calendar_month 11/24/23
• category History
• post California, Community, Culture, Los Angeles, resources

November 22, 2023  Seth Styles Here in the delivery age, it’s hard to communicate how vital the great American shopping malls felt during their heyday. Perhaps it’s a testament to capitalism, but for a teenager growing up in America, a visit to the mall was actually an emotional experience. It went beyond the dopamine rush of consumerism. It was a social exper...

A Legend Pursuing an Unprecedented Eighth Ballon d'Or

• calendar_month 10/27/23
• category Sports
• post Argentina, Ballon d'Or, Copa America, FC Barcelona, GOAT, Inter Miami, Messi, PSG, Soccer, UEFA, World Cup

Lionel Messi, the diminutive genius from Rosario, Argentina, has transcended the world of fútbol to become an icon. His journey from the streets of Rosario to the grandest stages of fútbol is a testament to his extraordinary talent, unmatched work ethic, and enduring passion for the beautiful game. As we eagerly await the announcement of the 2023 Ballon d'Or winner, it...

Here’s What to Do if the Home Insurance California Brokers Offer No Longer Covers You

• calendar_month 08/14/23
• category Housing
• post California, home insurance, Los Angeles, news, real estate

Here’s What to Do if the Home Insurance California Brokers Offer No Longer Covers You  Current Real Estate, Local News, Misc., RE News, Tips July 13, 2023  Seth Styles If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve seen it’s getting harder to secure California homeowners insurance. Farmers Insurance, the second most ...

The Surprisingly True Story of the Nude Beach Los Angeles Tried, and Failed, to Maintain!

• calendar_month 07/25/23
• category Los Angeles
• post Community, Culture, nude beach, social

By most accounts, Los Angeles is a pretty liberal city. We’re just not the most progressive city when it comes to nudity. Don’t want tan lines? Then you’ll need a private pool, a tanning salon membership, or a lot of boldness and luck. Because it’s been decades since there was a nude beach Los Angeles residents could visit without driving for hours. But those new to the ...