Star Wars

Ford is best known for his roles in the Star Wars trilogy as well as the Indiana Jones films. More recently he has reportedly been filming a fifth Indiana Jones film, as well as the Jackie Robinson movie 42, which is set to come out next year.

The estate was originally built back in 1951 and sits on just under an acre of land offering a total of 7,164 square feet of living space including four bedrooms as well as a separate one-bedroom guesthouse and two extra rooms for guests or staff. The Colonial Revival-style house underwent some construction to add a second story in the 1980s for the Hollywood actor.

Tropical Watercolor Painting – Martino Dorce, Pasadena

This year the Brentwood Spring Art Show will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary with a BIG! one-day extravaganza along the eastbound lanes of San Vicente Boulevard, beginning at Bundy and running east to Darlington in Brentwood, on Sunday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Bring the family, friends and neighbors to one of the city’s favorite events! Browse and buy from a juried selection of fine art and crafts, enjoy a music showcase of live entertainment, student performers from the Sabado Studio of Music and JazzZone Flagship Ensemble with drummer Stephen Foster, pianist Mikal R. Majeed, trumpeter Michael Rahmlee Davis, and saxophonist/vocalist Reggie Alexander) and sample tasty treats at the international food court.

Other festivities include Business Expo with exhibits, demonstrations, free prizes, heath screenings, massages, palm reading presented by the West LA Chamber of Commerce and Kids Are 1st provides child fingerprinting and free child ID kits, car seat safety checks, and fun child-safe activities.

Admission to the event is free and plenty of metered parking is available along San Vicente Boulevard, pay lot parking is available at the VA located north on Gorham.

For more information:
Brentwood Spring Art Show – www.BrentwoodArtShow.com or (818) 421-2133
Business Expo – www.westlachamber.org or (310) 441-2900
Kids are 1st – www.kidsare1st.org

A few of this year’s artists and craftspeople include show veterans and newcomers:

• Oil & Acrylic Painting – Marie Fox, Pacific Palisades
  Tropical Watercolor Painting – Martino Dorcé, Pasadena
  Prints & Paintings – Stan Cline, Winnetka
  Photography – Jina Jani, Corona
  Gourd Art – Terese Miller, Monrovia
  Silver Jewelry – Jivita Harris-Casey, Long Beach

Ray Leier, the event’s producer commented, “I am constantly looking for the most interesting and unique artists and craftspeople to showcase their work at our shows. Selecting the artists is one of my favorite jobs. As owner of Westwood’s del Mano Gallery, I understand the importance of choosing the region’s most talented. In reviewing each application, I keep an eye out for an interesting mix of styles, from whimsical to contemporary conversation pieces, intermixed with traditional art festival favorites.”

Their top 10, which I totally agree with are as follows:

1. Dirt
2. Odors
3. Old, Dated Fixtures
4. Wallpaper
5. Popcorn Acoustic Ceilings
6. Too Many Personal Items
7. Snoopy Sellers
8. Misrepresenting Your Home
9. Poor Curb Appeal
10. Clutter

‘The Great Escape,’ starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson and James Coburn, screens at 1 p.m., in the Palisades Branch Library community room, 861 Alma Real, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

As noted in the headline, admission is free. The plot, based on a true story, tells the story of how several hundred Allies escape from a German POW camp.

The weekly survey, conducted by Mortgage Bankers Association shows that mortgage application activity fell 2.4 percent in the first week of April, despite record high affordability for buyers. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 2.1 percent compared to the week before.

Additionally, the refinance share of mortgage activity fell for the eighth consecutive week to comprise 70.5 percent of all applications. The week before they made up 71.2 percent of all applications. This indicates that fewer current homeowners are taking advantage of the option to refinance for either lower monthly mortgage payments or a shorter term loan which can save money on interest paid over time.

While many potential buyers of homes in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas may be waiting to see if mortgage rates fall lower than their record, I strongly urge potential homeowners to take advantage the market’s current high affordability. It won’t be like this forever.

Potential sellers may host a mock open house for friends and family and ask for anonymous feedback on any negative issues seen with the home. This is a great way to know what improvements are worth making according to what visitors notice most.

Homeowners may want to invest in a professional cleaning service, and make sure the home smells good using natural scents versus artificial potent fragrances. Decluttering is also important to showcase the home’s counter and closet space. The source also advises maximizing the natural light throughout the home by removing screens and cleaning the windows before opening the curtains and blinds.

If the home has been on the market for a while, it is important to have an up-to-date listing that features quality photos of the home. Capturing unique details and characteristics of the home could be what is needed to attract potential buyers.