• Wildfire, Defensible Space, and Insurance in Laguna Beach's Canyons,Susan Chase

    Wildfire, Defensible Space, and Insurance in Laguna Beach's Canyons

    What should canyon and hillside buyers in Laguna Beach know about wildfire and insurance? Most of Laguna Beach sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, so canyon and hillside buyers should understand defensible space requirements, the city's place in the wildland interface, and its serious fir

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  • Living Through Festival Season in Laguna Beach: Pageant of the Masters and the Summer Rhythm,Susan Chase

    Living Through Festival Season in Laguna Beach: Pageant of the Masters and the Summer Rhythm

    What is festival season like in Laguna Beach? For roughly two months each summer, from early July through Labor Day, Laguna Canyon fills with the Festival of Arts, the Pageant of the Masters, and the Sawdust Art Festival, and the whole town shifts into a seasonal rhythm. The Pageant performs nightly

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  • Septic, Sewer, and Old Utilities in Laguna Beach: A Buyer's Due-Diligence Guide,Susan Chase

    Septic, Sewer, and Old Utilities in Laguna Beach: A Buyer's Due-Diligence Guide

    Are Laguna Beach homes on septic or public sewer? Most Laguna Beach homes connect to public sewer, but a small number of older canyon and large-lot properties still run on private septic systems. The right answer depends on the address, which is why septic and sewer status belongs in your due dilige

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