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Retailers Announce More Store Openings Than Closings in 2023

By Brandon Svec CoStar Analytics December 19, 2023 | 10:34 AM After two years of relative quiet on the retail bankruptcy front, the retail sector was rocked by several large bankruptcies in 2023. Rite Aid, Party City, Bed Bath and Beyond, Tuesday Morning and David’s Bridal were among the retailers that filed for bankruptcy this year, temporarily reinvigorating chatter of a...

6 ways to cover your kids' college costs with real estate investment

College has gotten shockingly expensive. Think $42,162 for the average private college tuition in the 2023-2024 school year.  It’s enough for many parents and kids to rethink whether they even need a degree in today’s world. But if you do want to help out with your kid’s tuition, real estate investments can help. Try these six creative strategies to lighte...

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Anaheim ranks as most expensive SoCal market for “starter” homes

Prospective buyers in Anaheim looking to get a “starter home” with a 30-year mortgage at current rates need at least $251,000 in annual household income, the most of any city in Southern California. The data from Redfin shows Anaheim as third-highest in the nation for income requirements, the San Jose Mercury News reports.  California dominated the upper ranks of the...

Here’s Why JohnHart Real Estate is a Hard “No” on California Rent Control Measure Proposition 33

We want to make it abundantly clear. JohnHart Real Estate is a hard “no” on California rent control measure Proposition 33. If you missed our CEO and principal broker’s powerful message on this decision, allow this blog to elaborate on why we so passionately oppose this deceptive measure.    Photo credit: Envato Currently, several cities a...