Where is The Huntington Beach Real Estate Market is Going and Why

Where the Huntington Beach (HB), CA real estate market is headed — and why — based on recent data: Current Market Direction (2025) 1. Prices Are Generally Rising — But Not Exploding Everywhere Citywide median home prices hover around ~$1.3–$1.4 M, roughly flat to slightly up year-over-year — some data shows a small decrease (~0.4%) while other sources s...

5 Last-Minute Holiday Decorating Ideas You Can Use to Make Your Home More Festive

We know it’s a cliche, but where did this year go? It seems that Halloween was yesterday, and now we’re in a speed run through the holidays. Before you even finish reading this blog, your guests will likely be ringing your doorbell. However, if you have an hour or two, decking your halls shouldn’t be a problem with these last-minute holiday decorating ideas.  ...

Successful Sellers Testimonial

Appreciate this wonderful Testimonial. Congratulations to the family who purchased the home and my most sincere gratitude to the lovely family who put their trust in us in selling their home. ______________________________ Janie and Henry Bruce from JohnHart Real Estate were AMAZING from start to finish! Their attention to detail, positive attitudes, and tireless marketing skills ...

We Have Many Fantastic Buyers

I have some fantastic Buyers seeking to purchase a home in Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Mirada, and College Park East Seal Beach, Santa Clarita areas. This is a service that we provide for our clients. We will meet you under our Red Umbrella at our home and go over the current market, strategies, industry changes, contracts documents, requ...

Doors Open Come On In January 2026

NEW Listing 16411 Omally Court #2, in The Glen at Hillsborough in La Mirada. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 4th, 2026 1-3PM We would Love to see you. Please come on by and take a private tour.  Call Janie Bruce 714.310.4982 for details. 'The Glen' at Hillsborough is truly one of the most desirable and beautiful neighborhoods in La Mirada's community. Fantast...

New Year 2026 Brings New Opportunities

I hope you're feeling as excited about Spring and Summer 2026 as I am. The new season brings new opportunities, Off Markets, and if finding the perfect home is one of your resolutions, I'm here to make it happen. The market is already buzzing because of lower rates, and I'd love to catch up and discuss your needs and aspirations. Let's sched...

The Importance of Making it through a Contingency Period With Both Sellers and Buyers

Ideally, we’d like to work in a real estate industry in which everybody wins. Contingencies, when used in good faith, help us get closer to that goal. What are contingencies? Basically, they’re conditions that can be placed on a transaction that, if not met, invalidate the transaction. This definition probably paints more of an “everybody loses” scenario than one in...

Momentum is Returning to the Housing Market and Why

1) Buyer Activity Is Rising ✔ Pending home sales climbed, hitting their strongest pace in nearly three years, indicating more buyers are signing contracts.  ✔ Purchase activity and mortgage applications have increased compared with last year.  Why this matters: Contracts and applications are real early signals — people aren’t just browsing, they’re actin...

Aliso Viejo's Rental Real Estate Market and Why

Overall, Aliso Viejo’s rental market is positioned to remain strong, with upward pressure on rental rates due to sustained demand and limited supply. The area’s proximity to major job centers, family-friendly reputation, and overall quality of life will continue to make it an attractive choice for renters. The Aliso Viejo rental real estate market is influenced by several of the ...

Successful Sellers Testimonial

Appreciate this wonderful Testimonial. Congratulations to the fantastic family who purchased the home we represented, and my most sincere gratitude to the lovely family who put their trust in us in selling their home. ______________________________ I can't say enough about the amazing job Janie did with both selling our old home and helping us buy our new home. It was a real balanc...