Happy August! Read on for seasonal tips to consider and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you! Real Estate  in the News Moves that Homebuyers Can Still Make to Find a Lower Mortgage Rate With inflation and the possibility of further rate increases, here are some tips and tricks to find ways to lower your rates. Courtesy of CNBC Local Happenings Getty 25 Festivals "The beloved Getty Center turns 25 years young in 2022, and to celebrate the hilltop museum is hosting a series of free festivals across L.A. On most weekends this summer, the Getty will collaborate with a different local community partner on a two-day arts fair filled with music, workshops and food." Courtesy of TimeOut Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival "Each summer, Bard fanatics watch their favorite works come to life at the historic Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Independent Shakespeare Co. puts on a series of lively productions each week, inviting audiences to take a seat on the grass (read: bring a picnic blanket) and enjoy performances like this season’s headliners: Macbeth (Aug 6–Sept 4)." Courtesy of TimeOut Lifestyle Tips & Tricks 10 Basement Decorating Ideas That Will Transform Your Home's Lower Level Many home dwellers are quick to transform their basements into gyms, home theaters, or play areas for their little ones—and as you make these decisions, it's important to consider the style and flow of the space. After all, with the right modifications, your basement just might become one of the most trafficked areas in your home. So, shouldn't it look it's best, too? Courtesy of Martha Stewart Magazine 28 Creative Ways to Grow a Garden, Even When You're Short On Space Flowers and plants bring so much beauty to every space, big or small, inside or outside. Given the benefits of gardening, the practice shouldn't be limited to wide-open outdoor spaces and large greenhouses. Get your green thumbs ready for window-box flowers, hanging plants, tiny veggie gardens, and more. Courtesy of House Beautiful 100 Best Grilling Recipes You Have to Try Looking for new grilling recipes to try this summer? Check out 100 reasons for you to light the grill and enjoy the great outdoors this summer . Courtesy of Taste of Home The Top Interior Design Trends to Watch, According to Experts In 2021, people focused on pieces that mix style and practicality — think self-cleaning bidets for a more luxurious bathroom, for example. But this year, everything from bringing the outdoors into experimenting with pattern and texture, and finding design inspiration from past decades are of interest. Courtesy of Good Housekeeping Newer Older Top Watch our latest videos on Youtube! SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Casita Del Campo Home Tour of this Mid Century Gem Home Tour of a Pasadena Gem STAY CONNECTED JULIE@JULIEMOLLOHOMES.COM | 323.459.2789 | @JULIEMOLLOHOMES 6430 SUNSET BLVD, 6TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028 Julie Mollo is a real estate agent affiliated with compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker licensed by the state of California and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. DRE#: 01818207.