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The Reel Real Estate News | Culture | Design | Lifestyle March 5, 2021 |
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March 1st officially marked the start to Women's History Month, which commemorates and encourages the study, observation and celebration of the vital role of women in American History. What was once only deemed National Women's History Week in 1978, was finally declared the whole month of March as Women's History Month in 1987 by Congress. Looking at it from a woman's point of view (yes me), I feel disappointed that it took SO long to get a whole month out of Congress... but if I've learned anything out of "Covid 2020", it's to appreciate what we have, there are far more deeper struggles in the world that need our attention. |
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Real Estate in the News |
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Chopra warns of post-COVID housing market fallout Chopra: Forbearances could turn into foreclosures. Rohit Chopra is laser-focused on helping homeowners who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Student loan debt is in his crosshairs, too. In his confirmation hearing Tuesday before the Senate Banking Committee, Chopra, President Joe Biden’s choice for director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, emphasized that the CFPB has to be ready for housing market fallout due to the pandemic. Read More from Housing Wire |
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Single Women See Twice as Much Growth in Home Purchases as Single Men Single women bought more homes at the end of 2020 than the year before and the share of home purchases by single women held steady throughout throughout the year, even as the pandemic-driven recession forced women out of the workforce at a greater rate than men, especially women of color. Even before the pandemic, women earned just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. The recession hit women-dominated industries—including restaurants, retail and healthcare—hardest, and many women have chosen to leave paying jobs to take care of children. Read more from Redfin |
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Featured Architectural Listing |
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1030 Canon Drive San Marino, CA, 91108 4 bed | 4 bath | 3,795 sqft | 23,247 sq ft lot $4,000,000 Gently sited on more than half an acre on a slight knoll, The Thompson Moseley House, built in 1959 - represents the pivotal and seminal early pitched roof “post and beam” work by Buff, Straub & Hensman. Exceptional restoration, true to its original design and modernized by Space Int’l, it capitalizes on today’s desired style of living - with added light, generous and open public entertaining spaces, a captivating master suite, chefs kitchen and walk-in bar hideaway. Listed by George Penner - DPP (update: Pending) |
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Film & TV & Theater |
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How Television Networks Are Celebrating Women’s History Month in 2021 March honors the trailblazing women of history, and television is joining in by highlighting their triumphs and life stories. Networks like HBO, Hulu, MSG Networks, Ovation, CBS, will all air special programs during this month. Read More from Variety |
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33 Cult TV Shows Everyone Should Watch Not every show can achieve the broad appeal of The Office or Game of Thrones; some are destined to attract a small but loyal fanbase that doesn't need the wisdom of the crowd to tell them what quality television looks like. Read more from Thrillist |
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Theaters hit the one-year anniversary of shutdown. How are artists keeping afloat? No sector of the performing arts has been unscathed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But the plight of theater artists is particularly concerning... how are they getting by financially and creatively? Read more from LA Times |
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Local LA |
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Discover Landmarks That Celebrate Legendary L.A. Women Women have made a significant impact on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles for generations. From landmark event venues to Space Age restaurants and a pioneering LGBTQ nightclub, read on for locations where you can celebrate the legacy of extraordinary L.A. women. Discover LA |
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4 LA Restaurant Stories To Know About This Week The return of Dine L.A., a drive-in theater, $4 Burgers In Silver Lake, and more. Plus, some job postings and new restaurant merch. Read More from The Infatuation |
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Things to do in L.A. this week It's time to visit Underwood Farms in March, where you can pick your own juicy produce, and Griffith Park introduces Soundwalk, 100 tracks by Pulitzer Prize winner composer Ellen Reid that creates a sonic landscape. Also the LA Zoo reopens! Read more from Compass |
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Design & Lifestyle |
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HKS Architects Design Luxe Campsite in Joshua Tree and Zion National Park AutoCamp has quickly become the premier outdoor lodging brand with sites in Yosemite National Park, Russian River locations, and Cape Cod. Now, the company is announcing three new destinations—Joshua Tree, Zion, and the Catskill Mountains—two of which will be designed by HKS Architects. Departures |
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A Ruddy Shipping Container House Is Installed in New York in Only Two Days Turning a shipping container into a home is rarely as simple as it sounds, but design studio LOT-EK set out to prove that these vessels could become the raw material for an efficient prefab construction process with a house in upstate New York. More from Dwell |
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Goodbye, Smart Home? |
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