Mar Vista just got another reason to brag. Electric Bleu, a French bistro with a California twist, was just added to the Michelin Guide's newest California selections. Over in Culver City, IKEA finally opened its city-center location, the one where you can actually run in without losing three hours of your life. There's also talk of Lune Terrace, a rooftop bar expected later this year. Keep it coming.
Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks is popping off right now. Yama Sushi, Aromas Indian, and Hapa Haus are all opening along the same stretch this summer. And funny enough, the Brady Bunch house over in Studio City just got named an official historic landmark, and now it's actually open for tours. If you've driven past that place a hundred times and wondered what's inside, now you can go see for yourself.
Real talk: Freddie Mac's average went from 6.55% to 6.58% this week. That's it. On a $700,000 loan, that's about $14 more per month. The headlines make every movement in mortgage rates sound dramatic, but changes this small rarely determine whether someone should buy a home. If you're ready to buy, focus on the monthly payment that feels comfortable for your budget, not every tiny fluctuation in the news.
12035 Navy St, Sunday 2 to 5 PM. Newly built by Mod Luxe Inc.: 5 bed, 5.5 bath, 3,812 square feet, $4,595,000. Designer finishes, a chef's kitchen, pool and spa, rooftop deck, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, built for both everyday comfort and entertaining, just minutes from Venice and Santa Monica.
In my favorite neighborhoods, in no particular order: 4100 Woodcliff Rd in Sherman Oaks, 2338 21st St in Santa Monica, 913 Amoroso Pl in Venice, 3420 Wade St in Mar Vista, 4534 Ethel Ave and 4554 Wortser Ave in Studio City, 14348 Roblar Pl in Sherman Oaks, 23338 Collins St and 5720 Wilhelmina Ave in Woodland Hills, 2730 Anchor Ave in Cheviot Hills-Rancho Park, 4035 Wade St Unit B in Culver West, 2431 3rd St Unit 7 in Santa Monica, and 4180 Duquesne Ave Unit 3 near Culver City.