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The Reel Real Estate News | Culture | Design | Lifestyle January 27, 2021 |
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Can you believe that the first month of 2021 is almost over? Los Angeles is seeing stay at home restrictions lifted, nail salons and hair salons can open, and outdoor dining can resume this Friday... a slow and steady return to normal, or at least what our new normal will look like. And can you believe snow in LA? |
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Real Estate in the News |
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What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2021 Extended time at home is shaping how people live every day, what they want from their home and where they want to live well beyond this current season. In 2021, here are a few trends shaping up for the housing market: Interest rates are expected to remain low but increase gradually. Average home prices will rise. Home inventory will remain low, despite plenty of new construction. Here's what experts are predicting for buyers, sellers, renters, and new construction in 2021. |
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Local Listing |
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Home of the Week: An artsy architectural in Brentwood. Irish architect Lorcan O’Herlihy, son of Oscar-nominated actor Dan O’Herlihy, has a knack for mixing art and architecture in his works across Southern California, and this modern spot in Brentwood is no different. Tucked among trees, the residence was given a sleek remodel by Robert Steloff and receives plenty of sun from walls of glass and skylights. A pivoting glass door at the heart of the home opens outside, where a lush courtyard adds a kitchen and fireplace. Courtesy of LA Times and Listed by Richard Stearns of Compass |
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An Upcoming Documentary Looks at How L.A. Artists Channeled the Mamba Mentality After Kobe’s Death It's been a year since Kobe and is daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash. In Sincerely, Los Angeles, Green talks to prominent artists about the work they created in the wake of Kobe’s tragic death. LA Mag |
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A true crime series about Downtown L.A.’s infamous Cecil Hotel is coming to Netflix It’s been the site of murders, the temporary residence of serial killers and the inspiration for a season of American Horror Story—and now it’s getting its own Netflix series. |
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What to Watch?? Overwhelmed by Netflix, Hulu and other TV and movie streaming services? Or do you feel like you've watched absolutely everything there is, and you still crave new binge worthy content ... well get ready for lists galore: The Best of Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and HBO Max. |
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Black History Month: Virtual Events That Celebrate and Honor Black Culture Black History Month is more than just a reflection on the past. It’s also about celebrating the present (and the future) of Black culture. Eventbrite is putting a spotlight on virtual events that will not only teach you about Black history, but will showcase Black excellence in its many forms. Read more from Eventbrite |
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Mama Makes It Easy: How A New Pop-Up Brings Iconic LA Restaurants To YouThis brand new delivery initiative distributes dish pairings from mom-and-pop culturally significant restaurants to convenient pick-up points in West LA, Ktown, & the SGV. Mama runs entirely on volunteer work, so 100% of the proceeds go directly to the restaurants. Courtesy of The Infatuation |
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The Best Airbnbs in Los Angeles Feeling like you can't stare at the walls of your home office aka "whole house" any longer, then you deserve a "Staycation". Whether you're booking a mid-century modern mansion in the Santa Monica mountains or a beachfront property out in Malibu, you can live large in a Los Angeles Airbnb. Courtesy of Conde Nast Traveler |
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Things to do in L.A. this weekend Since stay at home orders are lifted, more activities are on the horizon. From LA's best carhops and drive-ins, to LACMA's creative outdoor workshops for both adults and kids, to midcentury architecture photography... oh, and don't forget to explore a virtual walking tour of Haunted Pasadena. |
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Design & Lifestyle |
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Plant Prefab Launches Its First Passive House LivingHomes with Net-Zero Capabilities Plant Prefab has teamed up with Richard Pedranti Architect (RPA) to create the first Passive House LivingHomes: three customizable, high-performance, factory-built homes that ship complete with all finishes, fixtures, and technical systems. |
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6 Sustainability Trends That Will Emerge in the Design World in 2021 The future is both green and just. With the climate crisis continuing to mount, the design world will undoubtedly focus on sustainability in the new year. In order to get a sneak peek of what 2021 might have in store, we asked industry experts what trends they envision for the future. Courtesy of Architectural Digest |
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Create a More Sustainable Home in 2021 30 Eco Friendly home products that can help you swap out single use plastics for good. According to the EPA, in 2018, 27 million tons of plastic were landfilled, while only 3 million tons were recycled. And this does not account for the staggering amounts of unprocessed litter on land and in our waterways and oceans. Here’s how to not be a part of the problem. Courtesy of Best Products |
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