February 12th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
When it comes to real estate in Southern California, it isn’t just the local residents who are looking for the best properties and deals. International homebuyers are becoming more prominent in our area, and play an important role in the continued economic growth and stimulation of the housing market.
According to a recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) study, Los Angeles is the top city searched by international consumers. These prospective buyers are flocking to California from all over the globe, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Korea, China, and Ireland, to name a few.
What attracts international homebuyers?
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February 12th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Aaron Epstein
Photo: Robert Benson
Information provided by: Riviera
Until recently, if you ordered a glass of California wine at a hip Brooklyn restaurant like Roberta’s, it was sure to be from points north of San Diego. But thanks to husband-and-wife winemakers Chris Broomell and Alysha Stehly—and the acclaim that their joint venture, Vesper Vineyards, has garnered in publications from The Wall Street Journal to the San Francisco Chronicle—San Diego’s day in the sun has finally come. You may go to Roberta’s for the artisanal pizza, but you’ll stay for that delicate Vesper rosé.
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February 12th, 2015 at 10:00 am
With an astonishing wonderland of snow lining California’s mountains this season, it’s no surprise that many manufacturers of ski technology are taking advantage of the new developments in winter sports equipment that makes your trip to the slopes safer and more fun.
For those who will brave the chilly conditions that aren’t usually found on the sunny beaches of Southern California, a number of new products will warm and protect you from the immensely fun yet bone-chillingly cold conditions it takes to have a truly awesome winter vacation. If you’re heading out this season, check out these great products before you go:
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February 11th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Registration is open for a new art workshop with a green twist. Simply step outside for inspiration. This workshop will focus on the art that is found in nature and how you can bring it to life. Subjects will range from succulents to wildflowers, and mediums will include watercolors, flower arranging, acrylic painting, collage, printmaking, and more.
Where:
Laguna Nursery
1370 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
When:
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February 11th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Join underwater photographer Doug Klug on a journey through more than 20 years of diving in the reefs and kelp forests of Anacapa Island. The boat trip to Anacapa, among Channel Islands National Park about 30 miles from Santa Barbara Harbor, takes less than two hours. The island itself if best known for shipwrecks, plane wrecks, and its iconic lighthouse. As the seasons change, so does the life around Anacapa. This lecture will introduce you to the variety and abundance of sea life, forests, and reefs in the area.
Where:
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor Way
Santa Barbra, CA 93109
When:
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