Santa Monica Monthly – March 2024

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The housing market just saw its biggest inventory spike in nearly 3 years

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The frozen US housing market is showing some signs of loosening this month.

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In the four weeks to February 25, new listings of US homes for sale surged 12.9% compared to the same time a year ago, hitting 79,354, according to data from Redfin. That's the sharpest spike in nearly three years.

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Total inventory, meanwhile, remained flat year-over-year, the first time in nine months the figure didn't move lower.

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Courtesy of Businessinsider.com

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Food Obsession of the Month

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Low Carb Keto Cookies

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Sweet, buttery low carb cream cheese cookies are one of the best keto cookies recipes! They're fast, easy, and need just 6 ingredients.

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Source: wholesomeyum.com

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Ingredients

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• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 oz Cream cheese (softened)
• 1/3 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or up to 1/2 cup if you like them very sweet)
• 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1 tbsp Sour cream (optional, but recommended)
• 3 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour

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Instructions

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• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together the butter, cream cheese, and sweetener, until it's fluffy and light in color.
• Beat in the vanilla extract, salt and egg. Beat in sour cream, if using (optional).
• Beat in the almond flour, 1/2 cup (64 g) at a time. The dough will be soft. If it sticks to your hands when you touch it, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tbsp, 22 mL volume) to scoop balls of the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet.
• Flatten with your palm.
• Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely in the pan before handling (cookies will firm up as they cool, but are intended to be soft).

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Local Happenings

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Paolo Ventura: The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls

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March 14, 2024, 10am- 5pm
Galerie XII
2525 Michigan Ave Suite B2
Santa Monica, 90404

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Paolo Ventura (Italy, 1968) is a multidisciplinary artist who uses different techniques (photography, collages, painting, sculpture, drawing) to tell cinematic visual stories. Galerie XII is pleased to present an exclusive exhibition of “The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls” an original series of fifteen new artworks.

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For more info, click here.

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Comedy on Main

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March 14, 2024, 8pm-10pm
Tavern on Main
2907 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Laugh at Comedy on Main every second Thursday at Tavern on Main, with comedians from Netflix, BET, Amazon Prime and more performing. Doors open at 8pm with the show starting at 8:30pm. Use code MAIN for half off tickets while they last!

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For more info, click here.

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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

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Top 10 Hottest Housing Marketings in 2024

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The top 10 hottest housing markets are expected to be spread across the South, Northeast and Midwest this year, according to an analysis by real estate marketplace Zillow.

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But a 'hot' market isn't always great for would-be buyers...

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Courtesy of CNBC

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Here's how to 'Tomato Girl' Your Home in Any Season

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One of the most talked about interior design and fashion trends this year was the "Tomato Girl" aesthetic. There's a good reason for this - it's polished yet whimsical, with a touch of grand millennial mixed with a dash of quiet luxury.

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Courtesy of Forbes

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A Checklist for Moving to Your New Home

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Make moving day less hectic by packing, planning, and organizing six weeks before you relocate.

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Courtesy of U.S. News

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Kitchen + Dining Room From HGTV Dream Home 2024

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Beautiful blue cabinetry provides tons of storage in this open kitchen with stunning water views. A lighter aqua-colored island gives family and friends a spot to gather around in this delightful space with layers of blues...

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Courtesy of HGTV

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