• 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 Near Laguna Niguel Regional Park: What Lake-and-Trail Proximity Adds to a Home,Susan Chase

    Living Near Laguna Niguel Regional Park: What Lake-and-Trail Proximity Adds to a Home

    Photo Source: Mike McBride What does living near Laguna Niguel Regional Park add to a home? Proximity to Laguna Niguel Regional Park puts a 227-acre park, a 44-acre fishing lake, and a paved lake loop within reach of daily life, which tends to support both lifestyle and resale value. The premium is

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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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