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Low Credit Scores Limit Homebuying Activity
Tough Economy Has Greatly Affected People's Credit and Buying Power
Posted on December 06, 2011 by Glen Gunner.
For the past few years, this country has been mired in a terrible economy, and the housing industry has suffered right along with it. Millions of homeowners have fallen behind on their mortgage payments, and many are losing their homes every day due to these mortgage defaults. This has created one of the best buyer's markets seen in the U.S. housing industry over the past several decades, yet buyers are still slow to come into the fold; even with low home prices and historic home loan interest rates, the housing market is showing few signs of recovering from the current doldrums.&n... Read More »
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Laguna Beach Unified Wins National AP Award
District recognized for students' achievements in Advanced Placement program
Posted on November 11, 2011 by Glen Gunner.
According to an article in the Orange County Register, residents of Laguna Beach and their children have a lot to celebrate. The article, "2 O.C. school districts named AP districts of the year," states that Laguna Beach Unified and Los Alamitos Unified are two of 367 U.S. public school districts that have been named AP Districts of the Year. The distinction is earned due to Laguna Beach Unified's participation and achievement in the college-prep Advanced Placement program. To earn this recognition, a school district has to show increased passing rates on AP exams (at least a... Read More »
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Committee Being Formed To Review Village Entrance Project
New committee will review long-Gestating project before asking for public's opinion
Posted on November 09, 2011 by Glen Gunner.
The Village Entrance project has been debated for over 20 years, and the project is still no closer to becoming a reality. The proposed Village Entrance has seen many different proposals for how to potentially create new walkways from Laguna Canyon to the main Laguna Village area, with the development taking place across from the Festival of Arts' grounds. According to an article in the Laguna Beach Independent ("Village Entrance Project Revived Again"), a planned public forum scheduled for December 13th has been put on hold because the Laguna Beach City Council would like to revie... Read More »
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55+ Laguna Beach Art Exhibit
March 14th to April 15th 2011
Posted on March 22, 2011 by Glen Gunner.
Formerly known as the "Senior Art Show" this year the event known as the "55+ Art Exhibit" hosted by the City of Laguna Beach at the Community and Senior Center, will feature over 60 entries and the Mayor will announce the winner on March 18th. Laguna Beach being a city rich in a history of art and artists, makes this event just one of many every year to celebrate the artists culture that runs deep in this community. Types of art on display will include photography, drawing, watercolor, oil and more. Come out and view the latest art that local artists are producing.... Read More »
