Catch a wave in Surf City, USA The endless summer lives on in Huntington Beach. Southern California’s beach culture thrives along this city’s curving shoreline, where you can bicycle down an oceanfront path, play volleyball, and, of course, surf. Go to the International Surfing Museum, and you’ll see up close how this Orange County town, with 10 […]
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Interest rates will keep rising in 2019, but a slowdown is on the horizon Uncertainty looms ahead as we transition into 2019. But one thing remains clear: Borrowing costs — at least for now — are still going up. The Federal Reserve rattled markets by raising its benchmark interest rate in December, bringing the total number […]
Organizing your home now can make it worth more when you go to sell It requires a lot of time and energy to maintain an organized home, but the benefits of that labor can pay off, while you’re living in your house and when you’re ready to sell. Real estate agents consistently report […]
Huntington Beach is a postcard-worthy picture of Southern California living at its best: 8.5 miles of uninterrupted public coastline, 67 parks, expansive white sand beaches, and surfable waves all set against the backdrop of year-round sunny weather. Sukie Fee (who is known simply by “Sukie”) is all too familiar with the Huntington Beach promise of […]
How to Make (and Keep) a New Year’s Resolution Are you making a resolution for 2019? Warning: More than half of all resolutions fail, but this year, they don’t have to be yours. Here’s how to identify the right resolution to improve your life, create a plan on how to reach it, and become part […]
2019 Housing Forecast Is Pretty Interesting Here’s a look at realtor.com’s® housing forecast for 2019. Look at rising mortgage rates to play an even greater part in affordability, slowing the market for sellers and impacting buyers. Home prices are still expected to rise, though at a much slower rate than we’ve become accustomed to. Realtor.com forecasts home […]
TOUTED AS THE LARGEST tax overhaul in 30 years, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is poised to have a significant effect on income tax returns next year. “Overall, everyone should get some type of tax savings,” says Miguel Farra, chairman of the tax and accounting department for accounting firm MBAF in Miami. However, […]
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, which means people have the tendency to lose sight of their spiritual wellness. However, with all the stressors of the holidays, it is especially important to maintain self-awareness. Whether it be the preparation for parties, the family gatherings, or financial matters, you don’t […]
Cruise of Lights is an annual attraction that cities throughout Southern California offer as an enhanced experience to residents through parks and recreation departments. It is the major fundraiser for Huntington Beach’s Huntington Harbour arm of the Orange County Philharmonic. Proceeds benefit youth music education programs. Huntington Harbour Christmas Boat Parade – a two day festival of […]
Stressed out over picking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey? Fear not, Huntington Beach has plenty of options for Thanksgiving dinner that will surely please your entire family. Many Huntington Beach restaurants are hosting traditional and not so traditional turkey dinners so you can enjoy the holiday without the hassle or clean up. And nothing beats a […]