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The 7 Biggest Home Décor Mistakes You Might Be Making

We spend a lot of time choosing how we want our homes to look and selecting items that we think will look nice, but many decor mistakes happen in the process of putting the pieces together. Home decor mistakes are all too common; we see them time and time again, even in otherwise beautiful homes. We put together this list of the top 7 home decor mistakes to help you avoid these design pitfall...

  • calendar_month September 27, 2021
The 10 Essential Apps for Homeowners to Simplify Their Lives

Looking for ways to simplify your life? Most of us are! Let's face it: being a homeowner is incredible, but who among us wouldn't like a little help with the details? Whether it's compiling your creative ideas for home decor, finding a handyman or a plumber to help with any issues that may spring up, or simply organizing your bills, as the old Apple slogan used to say, "there&#...

  • calendar_month September 27, 2021
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DIY Holiday Decorations To Get You In The Spirit of the Season

Whether you're on a budget for decorations this year or you're simply feeling crafty, these do-it-yourself (DIY) holiday decorations are some of the most fun and cute ideas we could find, that WON'T look like your 5 year old made it (even if they help). These homemade pieces go far beyond the paper chains and popsicle stick ornaments, and in many cases, are eco-friendly ways to re...

  • calendar_month December 13, 2021
5 Ways To Give Back in Los Angeles This Holiday Season

At JohnHart, we are, and always have been, about giving back. Although we aren’t throwing our own fundraiser this holiday season, each of us is still giving back in our own way. If you are a Greater Los Angeles Area resident, here are some ways you too can give back to the community this holiday season. 1) Union Station Homeless Services Holiday Gift Drive If you are consi...

  • calendar_month December 13, 2021
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The Smart Home Technology Trends Taking Over (and How You Can Add Them to Your House

The future is here. Smart home technology may seem like something right out of The Jetsons, but these solutions are making life simpler for people today. While these features can be built into homes, you can add many of them to your current home with ease. Here are some of the top trends in Smart Home tech. We’ll also tell you how you can utilize these solutions, and what we pred...

Why Aren't You Saving Money with Cost Segregation?

Why Aren’t You Saving Money with Cost Segregation? There’s much more to commercial real estate endeavors than making money. But ultimately, if you’re not making a return on your investment, it quickly loses its thrill. Few property owners utilize cost segregation techniques. With my background in both residential and commercial real estate, I find this shocking, frankly...

  • calendar_month April 25, 2022
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How Can You Deliver True Value to Your Clients When You Solely Focus on Real Estate Commission Splits?

A lot of companies like to claim that anything less than 100% is unacceptable. But consider what this really means for a moment. It means absolutely no mistakes. Sounds like a pretty tall order, right? But now let’s examine this through the lens of the real estate industry. In real estate, one mistake can cost a client everything. Talk about high stakes! Can you imagine working exhaus...