“Happy June! Here’s wishing you a happy summer that’s filled with lots of sun and fun all around. Read on for everything you should do this month and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you.”
REAL ESTATE in the NEWS
Buyers Expect the House Hunt to Get Easier
Thirty-three percent of prospective buyers recently surveyed are hopeful that it will be easier to find a home over the coming months—an improvement from 25% who said so a year ago, according to the latest Housing Trends Report, produced by the National Association of Home Builders. Still, the majority (61%) of buyers expect home searches to become more difficult or stay the same in the future.
But why are some buyers more hopeful?
LOCAL EVENTS
Santa Barbara Rides Again!
The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is excited to announce that the largest outdoor event this year will be taking place at Earl Warren Showgrounds Wednesday through Sunday, June 23-27th. With over 30 carnival rides, delicious food, and live music, this is guaranteed to be a great time. More information on this event can be found here.
Land and Sea Tours
"Climb aboard Santa Barbara’s original amphibious tour vehicle, the LandShark, for a personally narrated 90-minute land and sea tour adventure. Experience the best of Santa Barbara, in comfort aboard the most modern state-of-the-art amphibious vehicle in the world." More about this amazing tour can be found here.
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
Gardening for a Great Cause
Many people are facing food insecurity due to the economic impacts of the global pandemic. Did you know that many local food banks will take fresh produce donations? If you’re a gardener, consider growing a few extra plants and donating the surplus food - small, pandemic victory gardens can help fight a big problem.
Use the hashtags #CreateFoodSecurity, #TheFoodSecurityProject as you share your growing gardens on social media! If you don’t have a green thumb, support The Food Security Project started by Compass Boulder Agents, Catherine & Andy Burgess.
30 Outdoor Bars That Will Tempt You to Sit and Sip
From pergola-covered and perched on a hill to open-air and oceanside, these outdoor bars are the ultimate destinations for at-home relaxation.
50 Unique Father's Day Gifts for Every Type of Dad
Although your dad may say he doesn't want anything for Father's Day this year, you know that showing up without a present isn't really a possibility. After all, he's the guy you looked up to (quite literally) all these years, and it's only fitting to get him a Father's Day gift that shows just how much you appreciate him and all that he does for your whole family. Courtesy of Good House Keeping
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