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Absorption Rate Analysis: March 2024

  Now these are some numbers that look familiar. The housing market has spent a couple of months in the wake of the holidays stretching out of hibernation. But March’s nearly straight run of surges brings us back to very familiar territory. Maybe painfully familiar for buyers. It was a month that saw neighborhoods surging further into the seller’s favor in all exce...

Absorption Rate Analysis: March 2024

  Now these are some numbers that look familiar. The housing market has spent a couple of months in the wake of the holidays stretching out of hibernation. But March’s nearly straight run of surges brings us back to very familiar territory. Maybe painfully familiar for buyers. It was a month that saw neighborhoods surging further into the seller’s favor in all exce...

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5 of the Most Creative Local Coffee Shops in Los Angeles

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...

Absorption Rate Analysis: April 2024

April 2024 brings more of that same energy we saw in March as the industry shakes off the accumulated frost of the holiday hibernation. A lot of our communities continued to climb further into the seller’s market, though with less severity. One neighborhood really ingratiated itself to sellers with a double-digit surge. But it was a usual suspect (we’ll get to that in a moment). A f...

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Your Guide to AB12

The way landlords handle security deposits is about to change in several major ways. The California security deposit law (officially recognized as Assembly Bill 12) takes effect on July 1 and will limit how Golden State landlords collect and handle security deposits. JohnHart Commercial Real Estate has the details. The One Month’s Rent Limitation Photo credit: Envato Pos...

Absorption Rate Analysis

It’s been an interesting month in the Greater LA housing market as more housing inventory flows into a parched market. We ended April’s absorption rate analysis with a prescient statement: “We did see a higher number of houses for sale in Los Angeles hitting the market in April. If that trend continues, we may see absorption rates drop closer to the buyer&r...

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Explore the Messi Experience!

Calling all fútbol (soccer) fans! Step into the extraordinary world of fútbol legend Leo Messi at The Messi Experience in Los Angeles! Immerse yourself in his incredible journey through interactive, tech-filled rooms — from his early days to World Cup glory. Explore Leo’s childhood, participate in interactive exercises, earn points to catch Messi's attention, and e...

Absorption Rate Analysis | Early Summer Slipping Toward the Buyer’s Favor

We’ve seen the summer favor buyers before, but not quite like in June this year. The last time we even got close to a near-universal absorption rate drop like we saw last month was in July 2023. Back then, 10 of our 12 neighborhoods dropped closer to the buyer’s favor. But in June 2024, only a single neighborhood moved further into the seller’s favor. And that neighborhood onl...

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Absorption Rate Analysis | This Market is Healthier Than You Think!

At first glance, July seemed like a rebound month for L.A.’s absorption rates (with a few outliers, of course). But what’s not obvious by simply looking at the statistics is that we sold more homes in nearly every market in July than we did in June. Summertime is often one of the hottest times for moving families because the schools are out. But this was still a pleasant s...

Should You Rent Out or List Homes for Sale?

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...