Harts Sell South Bay- Jeremy and Stephanie Hart

Harts Sell South Bay- Jeremy and Stephanie Hart Insider tips, tricks and advice with a few off market listings to spice things up! The Hart team has

05/18/2026

šŸ”„ FROM FIRE DAMAGE TO CLOSED ESCROW šŸ”„

Three years after first contact, this Lynwood probate officially closed and this one came with just about every challenge possible along the way.
What began as a probate sale quickly evolved into a complex transaction involving vacant property complications, repeated security issues, a fire that caused smoke damage throughout much of the home, dual probate approval through both Los Angeles and Orange County, expired city inspections, and an active public safety case during escrow.
A major lesson from this transaction: transferring ownership percentages into trusts without proper legal guidance can unintentionally affect probate and title transfer later on. This property required probate in two counties after a joint tenancy was unintentionally severed through a trust transfer. Proper estate planning matters.
Huge thank you to the Lynwood Sheriffā€™s Department for going above and beyond on this property over the years and to the buyers/investors who remained patient through a nearly 10 month escrow process.
After all of thatā€¦ this property closed at $435,000 in Lynwood, CA.

Forecast Realty Inc. DRE #00931272
Roger Hart DRE #00625505
Stephanie Hart DRE #01338444
Jeremy Hart DRE #01806300
310-781-2000

12/12/2025

HAVE YOU SEEN ONE?
NuTone Food Center the original built-in kitchen multitasker from the mid-century era.
Iā€™ve seen a lot of kitchens over the 24 years Iā€™ve sold real estate.
Smart appliances, pot fillers, hidden panels, you name it.
But this?
Designed to power a blender, mixer, food processor, and more from one flush countertop unit, this was state-of-the-art long before smart kitchens were a thing.
Itā€™s these unexpected details that make a home memorable. While trends come and go, thoughtful design always tells a story.

11/02/2022

WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE SCORE?
(Trick question if you read on)
Matchbooks! Yes, thatā€™s rightā€¦ through the years our sellers have often handed over boxes of matches, they no longer cared about. Matchbooks with dates and celebrated events marked inside.
Can I even tell you how much I adore them?
You might ask me why and Iā€™ll tell you. When I was younger my grandma ALWAYS asked for/nabbed a few boxes of matches at any ā€œfancyā€ restaurant we went to. Ok swipe that, it didnā€™t have to be fancy. But the matches felt special. Many of you know my grandmother passed away this month at the vintage age of 103.
I am now on the receiving end of all the fancy my grandma experienced over her many years on earth.
When things seem to be going against me, I find itā€™s best to focus on what we know to be a treasure. Those things are often of little or no value.
I hope today you can take even a brief moment to appreciate what money canā€™t buy ā¤ļø like these memories, for me!
Selling homes is about more than my commission, or your commission. We are often helping oneā€™s realize their lifelong dreams. I hope all in our industry can keep that in mind as the market shifts and things get gritty.

11/02/2022

WHEN THE HUSBAND IS GONE!
Lol Jer is gone for a few days and although the woke me up 2x before 7 AM I know Iā€™m going to miss him and his antics.
From towing a friends Land Cruiser into his tundra to being covered in grease 24/7 this guy is all mine šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£ (though he honestly almost died at 5/7AM today).

10/25/2022

REDUCE YOUR INTEREST RATE!
We have been hearing a lot about 2-1 buydowns. Here explains what that looks like and how it can work for you.
I asked Rob what the cost of a buy down would be in the example he provided. On a 700k loan the cost would be 2.218 points or $15,528.59. Yes, you can ask a seller to pay this cost.
Important takeaways-
āš«ļøA 2-1 buydown lowers the interest rate on a mortgage for the first two years before it rises to the regular, permanent rate.
āš«ļøThe rate is two percentage points lower during the first year and one percentage point lower in the second year.
āš«ļøSellers, may offer a 2-1 buydown to make a property more attractive to buyers.
āš«ļø2-1 buydowns can be a good deal for homebuyers, provided that they will be able to afford the higher monthly payments once those begin.
(Please contact Rob for any questions regarding loan particulars for your personal situation. Rates and terms vary and this is an example being provided for informational purposes).
Jeremy and Stephanie Hart
Forecast Realty, Inc.
310-930-2342

10/13/2022

YES REAL ESTATE IS STILL A GOOD INVESTMENTā€¦
WHY?
1 ā€“ It is considered safe- If your (real estate) investment loses value it does so for a short term. If you can afford to hold, you will not lose.
2- Appreciation in value- When you invest in real estate, your asset appreciates naturally with the market. In addition, you can force appreciation.
In other words, as you renovate, the rent goes up, which in turn increases the value. This can turn real estate investing into a lucrative venture.
4 ā€“ Diversity- The most successful investors are also the most diversified. Diversification strengthens your odds of long-term success.
5 ā€“ Real Estate Investor- Tax Deductions
Tax deduction is one of the Reasons why Real Estate is a great investment. (Not a CPA please consult one for any tax advice). You can generally deduct all expenses directly related to the property and Depreciation.
6- Tangible Assets - Investing in real estate is a tangible investment. From generation to generation, it is one of the easiest asset forms to pass on. This can include deferring taxes in some cases (again consult your CPA).
7- Passive Income-
Investing in real estate to earn passive income is one of the best reasons to do so. You can generate passive income from a real estate investment in many ways (short term, long term, REITs) . Investing in real estate is one of the most profitable asset classes. It consistently yields some of the highest returns in any portfolio.
8- Leverage- Leverage in real estate refers to borrowing money from one property to purchase another. Many investors pull equity as soon as it is available to move on to their next project. This does have risk potential, but many successful ā€œreal estate mogulsā€ have gained great wealth with this strategy.

The best time to buy is when itā€™s right, for you!

09/09/2022

OFF MARKET OFFERS CAN COST YOU!
We just closed a property in 10 days, 14 days from listing to closing.
This same property had a prior offer from a neighbor. The price discussed was about 50k under what the property sold for, open market. The buyer making that original offer laughed at the amount our seller wanted.
Welllllll here we are, we had 2 offers, both cash and now have happy clients with 50k more than they would have, if they sold direct!

09/04/2022

THE LONG GAME!
The last 2 years have reiterated how important timing can be. There have been so many frustrated buyers out there. For about a year and a half buyers were basically offering 10-20% over asking and accepting a property as is. That all changes when less offers are received. With 5 offers in hand itā€™s easy to walk away if a buyer asks for repairs or credits. With 2 offers in hand, itā€™s a gamble.
HUGE CONGRATS to our buyers that have been in the market for over a year and are FINALLY HOMEOWNERS TODAY!

09/04/2022

Friday mood!
Somehow all the drama in real estate unfolds on a Friday!
Offer deadline= Friday
Contingency removal= Friday
Inspections= Friday
Appraisal = yup Friday
And I donā€™t want to jinx my life today, but more escrows tend to fall apart right before a weekend.
This week has been successful but hectic. Sometimes you need that snack/caffeine/wine break šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£ā¤ļø Dobt let the hanger sneak up on ya!

Open House Sunday 2-4:0013126 Union Avenue Unit #202, Hawthorne, CA 902502 bedroom condominium located in the resort-sty...
05/06/2022

Open House Sunday 2-4:00
13126 Union Avenue Unit #202, Hawthorne, CA 90250
2 bedroom condominium located in the resort-style community of ThreeSixty at South Bay. This unique floorplan is located on the 2nd floor of the building with views of the greenbelt from the oversized balcony. Note the plentiful windows this unit has which help to bathe the living, dining room, and kitchen in light. As you enter the home one bedroom and bathroom are located directly at the front of the unit. You then progress to the main open-concept living areas. The kitchen features neutral granite counters upgraded stainless-steel appliances, plentiful storage, and a breakfast bar leading to the dining room. Directly off the living room is a balcony which can also be used to extend your living space when entertaining. As you continue you will find an ample-sized side-by-side laundry room located just before the entrance to the main suite. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, soaking tub, double sink vanity, and a walk-in closet with built-ins. Other items of note are 2 additional storage closets, recessed lighting, fresh carpet and paint as well as a private 2-car tandem garage. This unit is located in one of the buildings which have elevator access, a bonus for those that would rather/need to avoid stairs. Some of the many community amenities include two heated pools, a hot tub, BBQ/firepit area, sports courts, fitness center, dog parks, banquet/rec. rooms & much more! Located in the Wiseburn School District with award-winning schools, including Da Vinci Charter/High School. Quick access to LAX, 405/105 Fwys, beaches, shopping, restaurants as well as many major local employers (SpaceX, Northrup Grumman, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Mattel, Chevron). The ThreeSixty community is VA approved.
Asking $925,000
Call Stephanie or Jeremy Hart for more info/for a personal tour
310-930-2342

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