Month: February 2018

When in Doubt: Monogram It

There’s something classy about monograming, don’t you think? Putting your initials on an item instantly takes it from a generic trend to individual style. Nowadays, you can monogram just about anything—mugs, pillow cases, plates, keychains, purses, jackets, even jeans. And thanks to stores like J.Crew and Madewell, monogramming is as easy as 1-2-3. When it […]

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Airbnb income can be used in mortgage applications!

Airbnb, a short-term rental service, announced today it is partnering with some of the largest U.S. lenders to allow host income to be used in mortgage applications. The company partnered with Fannie Mae, Quicken Loans, Better Mortgage and Citizens Bank in its latest initiative to consider home-sharing as a tool for earning extra income when it comes to refinancing a home. […]

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Joanna Wallfisch: A Musical Portrait at Boston Court Performing Arts Center

The Boston Court Performing Arts Center, in Pasadena, will present Joanna Wallfisch: A Musical Portrait this Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8:00 p.m.  The concert will explore two extraordinary musical journeys – her multimedia musical memoir, The Great Song Cycle Song Cycle, is paired with her latest release, Blood and Bone, for an intimate concert with […]

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Who’s Buying Homes?

The primary reason buyers purchased a home in 2017 was the desire to own a home of their own — 30% of homebuyers claimed that as their number one reason. Here’s who bought homes, nationwide last year.   8%  Unmarried couples.   7%  Single Males.  18% Single Females  65% Married Couples First time home buyers […]

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Valentine’s Gifts $20 and Under!

It’s February. I’ll let that sink in for a minute. For some, January seemed to inch by, causing the Internet to create dozens of Tweets like “30 days has September, April, June, and November, all the rest have 31, except for…January which has seven…hundred when will this god awful month end” (@SimplyTome). For others, the […]

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