“Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises. Read on for homeowner seasonal tips to consider and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!”
REAL ESTATE in the NEWS
Last Year's Housing Market Was a Wild Ride...
Here's What to Expect in 2022
In the spring of 2020, many The US housing market has had a white hot year. Home sales are on track to reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021.
But whether you benefited from this surge depended a lot on if you were selling a home or buying one.
Homeowners saw average home prices skyrocket nearly 20% through the third quarter compared to a year ago, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. It was the largest annual home price increase in the history of the agency's House Price Index. And, in some hot markets, the price increase was double that.
Without a doubt, the housing market was on a wild ride in 2021, and here's what to expect this year.
LOCAL EVENTS
10th Annual Through Vincent's Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources
When: February 27th-May 22nd
Where: Santa Barbara Museum of Art
"This exhibition seeks to immerse viewers in the visual imagination of one of the most beloved artists in the world. Presenting 20 works of art by Van Gogh alongside some 75 objects selected to reflect the surprisingly varied art that he most admired, the show firmly reconnects Vincent to his late 19th-century context." Learn More.
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
The Best Places to Make Real Estate Investments in 2022
Not all areas of the U.S. are headed in the same direction when it comes to homebuying. While home prices are cooling down in New York and Hawaii, they’re heating up in Maine and Massachusetts. If you’re looking to make a real estate investment this year, there are a few markets that are worth taking a closer look at because of their anticipated price increases.
Top Home Design Trends of 2022
As it turns out, many of the top home design trends of 2022 are iterations of concepts we’ve seen in recent years, but it’s not due to a lack of creativity. Instead, it’s likely because we’re continuing to lean in to our personal tastes and needs. From nature-inspired interiors to vintage furnishings and tactile finishes, here are the design trends that industry experts predict will dominate this year.
The Best Places to Travel in February
February may be the shortest month, but that doesn't mean it has any shortage of great travel opportunities. Aside from all the romantic Valentine’s Day weekend getaways, it’s also a great time to embrace winter sports, check out new hotel openings, and have a warm-weather escape. Whatever type of trip you choose, there's no better mood-booster than a vacation in the middle of winter.
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