Happy April!
"Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers."
- Byron Caldwell Smith
Read on for homeowner seasonal tips to consider and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!
Real Estate in the News
Most and Least Expensive States To Live In
Thinking about your next big move? Choosing a place to live is a highly personal decision, and there are a lot of factors that go into it besides purely financial ones. For example, maybe you live in a place with a high cost of living, but you’re also close to your friends and family. Or maybe you work in an industry that only exists in certain regions. Or maybe you just really love the school district your kids are in. But if the most important thing to you is cost, then read on to see what states were the cheapest and most expensive.
Local Events
Sounds of L.A. | Getty Center | Music in Los Angeles
"Catch sets from up-and-coming performers and local legends during this free music series at the Getty, which features a pair of shows from a different band each weekend. The series kicks off in February with Nobuko Miyamoto and continues in March with Salar Nader and in April with Hālau Hula Kealiʻi o Nālani and Daniel Ho."
Courtesy of TimeOut
"Pasadena’s underrated collection of museums and performance spaces open up their doors for free at this biannual art celebration. Take advantage of the free shuttle buses or hoof it between site-specific installations and local institutions such as the Norton Simon Museum, Pacific Asia Museum and more. And, of course, no arts fest would be complete without food trucks, often including local bricks-and-mortar Pie ’n Burger and Twohey’s."
Free Entry, No Ticket Needed
Courtesy of TimeOut
Rooftop Movies at the Montalbán
"Watch a slate of classics from the past couple of decades on one of the prettiest rooftops in Hollywood at this outdoor screenings series. All movies are piped in over sets of provided (and sanitized) wireless headphones. Before showtime, make sure to hit up the bar or the on-site kitchen." Buy Tickets here
Courtesy of TimeOut
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
10 Surprisingly Affordable Housing Markets Across America
With the rise of remote work, Americans no longer had a need to center themselves in big cities, and moved into more affordable housing markets. Home sales hit a 15 per year record high in 2021. Price hikes aside, there are still plenty of housing markets in America that would be deemed affordable for the average family. Check out the top untapped housing markets in the country!
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Open Floor Plan: In or Out?
Over the past few months, we've been noticing the rise in rooms—not just designated areas of a larger space, but sectioned-off spaces complete with four walls. So, what gives? Is the open floor plan on its way out? Admittedly, it depends on who you ask.
12 Recipe Ideas for Spring Produce
Spring is just around the corner, and with the warmer weather comes a slew of tasty spring produce ready to add some freshness to your meals. Here are a myriad of recipes that really give mangoes, peas, and more spring fruits and vegetables a chance to shine.
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The Hollywood Dell