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Covid-19 Is Causing Heart Damage In Some People. Have You Been Affected?

It’s been nearly two years since the first cases of the novel Coronavirus were reported, and since then, we are learning more about the long-term health damage it can cause. February is National Heart Month, and there’s never been a more crucial time to raise awareness of heart health and get a checkup. If you’ve had COVID-19, your heart may have suffered some damage. Here is ...

Las Vegas Home Spotlight: Grab Your Iodine Pills, We're Going to the Underground House

  Located less than three miles from the iconic Las Vegas Strip, but with no traces of its glitter or glamor, stands 3970 Spencer Street. You could easily drive past it without giving it a second glance. But even if you took a long, hard look, you’d only see an unassuming, slightly dilapidated townhouse. Yet, as the old adage goes, you can’t judge a book by its cover. An...

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How Real Estate Fixture Planning Saves You an 11th Hour Headache

  Real estate transactions are usually so massive that disagreements are commonplace. We try to catch potential pain points as early on in the process as possible. But some home sales are a little more turbulent than others. Real estate fixture disputes are one of the most common sources of discord in this industry. Unfamiliar with fixtures in real estate? In realty terms, a fixture...

11 Pro Tips For Creating Your Viral-Worthy Real Estate Video

  Creating a real estate video with impact is one of the most powerful tools in modern realty marketing at your disposal. Agents at JohnHart have the resource of simply reaching out to the marketing team for a trained videographer (such as myself) to help them throughout the process. But what if you’re trying to do this all on your own? These days, state-of-the-art technology ...

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Palm Springs Home Spotlight: The Bob Hope House Mounts the Peak of the Modernist Volcano

In our “Home Spotlight” series, we’ve taken you on a tour of a potential Los Angeles murder mansion. We’ve taken you over 20 feet beneath the scorched Las Vegas ground to a subterranean wonderland. And now we’re taking you… golfing. Okay, it may seem anti-climactic, but did we mention that the house we’re talking about today finds inspiration...

When Should You Use a Counter Offer in Real Estate?

Real estate transactions are rarely simple, even when buyers see eye to eye. This is through no lack of trying on our part! As real estate agents, we use our expertise and an industry-spanning system to try to keep things as straightforward as possible. But when approaching the escrow process, there are often a few more details that need to be ironed out. This is where counter offers c...

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Get Ready to Shoot Confident Real Estate Videos with These 11 Tips

You’re totally in your element when it comes to selling homes… that is until a camera starts rolling. Suddenly, all of those words that came so easily just seconds ago have evaporated into thin air. Your thoughts don’t last more than three seconds before they’re seized with a crippling panic. Where has that smooth-as-silk negotiator gone? Real estate videos are a ne...

In a Hurry to Find Your Dream Home? Then You Need Off Market Properties

Photo Credit: Envato In Orange County and Los Angeles, we’re still enjoying a housing market where homes can feasibly spend less than a week on the market. But the market is tumultuous at the best of times. We recognize there’s an urgency to finding your dream home. Maybe you’re searching for your very first property. Maybe you’re ready for an upgrade. Or may...

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  There’s an absurd amount of propaganda about the housing market in the news these days. And it’s not just our clients who are absorbing it. Realtors are coming to me in a panic over clickbait-style headlines from respected journalists. I was watching a video the other day in which a journalist stated we could see a “20% decrease in housing year over year.”...

How to Complete Your Transfer Disclosure Statement with No Surprises

When you sell your home, it can be tempting to gloss over that leaky plumbing your cousin “fixed.” But this isn’t Craigslist. And California Case Law declares that it’s a home seller’s legal obligation to disclose to the buyer any known material facts impacting a property’s value or desirability. A transfer disclosure statement (TDS) allows a seller to ta...