““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
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure
When: April 5th
Where: 1 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
"Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Start when you want and play at your pace."
Learn more here: Scavenger Hunt
Romance in a New Key
- Santa Barbara Symphony
When: April 23rd-24th
Where: Granada Theatre
"The Mesmerizing four hands of the Silver-Garburg Piano Duo create the perfect instrument for Dünser’s reimagining of Brahms’ ode to Schumann’s wife, Clara. Then, close your eyes and be transported musically to Scotland’s rugged, misty, and dramatic terrain."
Learn more here: SB Symphony
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
5 Places to Obtain Virtual Real Estate Data
People spent over $500 million on virtual real estate assets in 2021, but until very recently, it hasn’t been easy to find the data necessary to make informed purchasing decisions. The situation was such that people often bought land uncertain of where it was even located. Sensing the need for better data, several companies have jumped in over the last year or so to try to fill the void. There are now a few places to obtain good information on the virtual real estate market!
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.
Space Age Design Relaunches
Whether you call them Space Age or Atomic Age, the homes built in the 1950s and 1960s represented a new wave of modern architecture inspired by space exploration and futuristic ideas. Now that space travel for the layman is becoming a reality, we can expect to see architects and designers gathering inspiration from the new boom and from advancements in materials and technology.
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