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Mortgage Rates Have Dropped Quickly: How Low Will They Go In 2024?

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Homebuyers received an unexpected gift around the holidays as mortgage rates dropped rapidly late last year...the question on the minds of many aspiring homebuyers is just how low mortgage rates will drop this year.

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Courtesy of Realtor.com

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graph_Feb2024_smSFR — *Source: themls.com*

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Food Obsession of the Month

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Keto Brownies

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The BEST keto brownies recipe, ready in 25 minutes with 6 ingredients! Fudgy low carb almond flour brownies have just 1.7g net carbs each.

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Source: wholesomeyum.com

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup Unsalted butter
4 oz Unsweetened baking chocolate
1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
3/4 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
2/3 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
2 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder
1/4 tsp Sea salt
2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 recipe Sugar-Free Chocolate Frosting (optional)

Sugar-Free Chocolate Frosting

1 1/2 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
10 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp)
1/2 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tbsp Heavy cream

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Instructions

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Tap on the times in the instructions below to start a kitchen timer while you cook.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line an 8×8 in (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, with the edges of the paper over the sides.
Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the almond flour, powdered Besti, cocoa powder, sea salt, and eggs. Stir together until uniform. The batter may be a little grainy looking.
Transfer the batter to the lined pan. Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake for about 13-18 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out almost clean with just a little batter on it that balls up between your fingers. (Do NOT wait for it to come out clean.)
Cool completely before moving or frosting. Once cooled, lift from the pan using the edges of the parchment paper.
If desired, spread sugar-free frosting on top of the keto brownies before slicing into squares.

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Local Happenings

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Local's Night Santa Monica Pier

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February 15th

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythm of the community and experience a night filled with enchantment, entertainment, and endless excitement. The Pier will come alive with the infectious beats of live music, inviting you to dance the night away under the starlit sky. Unleash your inner dancer with thrilling salsa lessons and groove to the tunes of skilled DJs who will keep the energy high throughout the evening.

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For more info CLICK HERE

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Mardi Gras in Santa Monica

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February 13th

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Hambone Relay returns to Santa Monica for a Mardi Gras throwdown! The Philadelphia-based trio draws their inspiration from such organ greats as Jimmy Smith and Billy Preston while combining funky grooves and dauntless guitar lines in the same vein as The Meters. Staying true to their jazz roots, Hambone Relay’s live shows are a mixture of danceable grooves, psychedelic overtones and improvisational jams that are sure to leave you wanting more.

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For more info CLICK HERE

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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

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Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024

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Staying abreast of what’s new and innovative in design and real estate is important, not to be trendy but to learn about innovative materials, systems and products to live more sustainably and benefit the planet...

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Courtesy of the National Association of Realtors

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20 Most Affordable Places to Live in the US

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With the cost of living on the rise, many Americans are on the hunt for the cheapest places to live in the U.S. that still offer a high quality of life...

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Courtesy of Forbes

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