Monthly Archives: April 2015

August 12, 2015 – LAGUNA’S HIDDEN HISTORY: The Trees of Forest Avenue

When the first settlers came to Laguna Beach, life was anything but easy. The only fresh water ran in through a creek and was collected right where Laguna Canyon Road now meets Broadway. In order to maintain a homestead and increase their holdings, in accordance with the Timber Culture Act of 1873, many of Laguna’s Read More

August 5, 2015 – How Does the Fed Raise Interest Rates?

The time will come soon when interest rates starts rising in US. It is good to understand how does the Federal Reserve actually increase or lower the interest rates in the economy. When interest rates start rising in the US., it will hardly be a surprise. Officials at the Federal Reserve have been warning for Read More

May 7, 2015 – US Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Level Since June 2013

Pending home sales in the United States in February increased to their highest level since June 2013, according to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors. Sizeable gains in the Midwest and West offset smaller declines in the Northeast and South and overall demand is increasing as the residential real estate market moves Read More

May 1, 2015 – Simple Pleasures: Savor the First Spring Day in the Garden

Is there anything better than that first spring day when the weather finally feels warm enough to really spend time outdoors? Celebrate spring with a full day spent puttering in the garden, tending to chores, sprucing things up and pampering yourself a bit as well. (Fresh herb-infused cocktails in the garden, anyone?) Treat yourself to Read More