Recipe of the Month · September 2026 Apple, Brie & Honey Crostini Makes about 16 · About 15 minutes September is peak apple season, and this five-minute appetizer shows it off. Toasted baguette topped with creamy brie, thin apple slices, and a drizzle of honey is sweet, savory, and the perfect start to a cool-evening…
NestMade Tip · September 2026 Fall Home Maintenance That Protects Your Investment As the weather cools, a little upkeep now saves money and headaches later. Your home is likely the biggest investment you will ever make, and fall is the season to protect it. Here are four simple jobs worth doing before the first real…
Recipe of the Month · August 2026 Grilled Corn & Cotija Salad Serves 4 to 6 · About 20 minutes August is peak corn season, and this smoky, tangy salad shows it off. Grilled corn kernels tossed with cotija cheese, lime, cilantro, and a little chili is the ultimate backyard side. Inspired by Mexican street…
Local Spotlight · Orange County Your OC August Culture & Arts Guide August is your last call for the summer’s biggest Orange County traditions. Between the fairgrounds, the art festivals, and the coast, there is plenty to fill a weekend before the season ends. Last weeks of the OC Fair The Orange County Fair runs…
Local Spotlight · Inland Empire Your IE August Culture & Arts Guide When the heat peaks in August, the Inland Empire gives you the best of both worlds: cool mountain escapes and easy evenings under the stars. Here are the highlights. Big Bear Lakefest Head up the hill for Big Bear Lakefest on August 28…
Local Spotlight · San Gabriel Valley Your SGV August Culture & Arts Guide The valley stays lively right through late summer. Here are the August highlights worth putting on your calendar before the season winds down. 626 Night Market The valley’s signature night market returns to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia August 14 to 16….
Rate Strategy · August 2026 How a Rate Buydown Can Lower Your Payment With rates drifting higher through late summer, a rate buydown is one of the more useful tools for easing your monthly payment. It is not right for everyone, but in the right situation it can make a meaningful difference. Here is how…
Market Pulse · August 2026 What to Expect as the Summer Market Winds Down August marks the turn toward the fall market. The frenzy of early summer eases, and the tone of the market changes with it. Here is what that shift can mean for you, whether you are buying or getting ready to. The…
NestMade Tip · August 2026 Get Mortgage-Ready Before the Fall Market The fall buying season is just around the corner, and it tends to bring serious sellers and motivated buyers to the table. A little preparation now puts you a step ahead of the crowd. Here are four moves that make you ready to act…
Recipe of the Month · July 2026 Watermelon, Feta & Mint Skewers Makes about 12 skewers · About 5 minutes Nothing says July like fresh, crisp watermelon. Cubed and skewered with savory feta and cool mint, then finished with a drizzle of thick balsamic glaze, this is summer on a stick. It comes together in…
Local Spotlight · Orange County Your OC July Culture & Arts Guide July in Orange County belongs to the beaches and the fairgrounds. Between a summer of live art in Laguna and the return of the county’s biggest fair, there is plenty to fill a weekend. Here are the highlights. The OC Fair returns to…
Local Spotlight · Inland Empire Your IE July Culture & Arts Guide When the valley heat peaks in July, the Inland Empire gives you two great options: head up to the cooler mountains, or settle in for a free movie under the stars. Here are some July highlights across the region. Escape to the Big…
