Gold has always been considered a safe investment. However, many moguls are replacing this precious metal with art and real estate. Laurence D. Finch, BlackRock CEO, explains as gold has become widely owned, it has lost its appeal. In fact, gold prices have dropped over one-third from their peak values in 2011. To store value,…
On May 29th, Takashi Yanai and Patricia Rhee, associates from Ehrlich Architects, will be discussing their firm’s design goals and how the company is becoming a force in the future of architecture. The corporation recently received the American Institute of Architects, or AIA, Architecture Firm Award. The AIA is an organization that recognizes individual architects…
As Palos Verdes Estates begins a demolition project to eliminate damaged Bluff Cove homes, Habitat for Humanity looks forward to reaping some benefits. This is a great example of how tragedy can be turned into something positive. Back in the 1980s, a major landslide destroyed many expensive homes in the area. Recently, an agreement was…
Although solar is an increasingly popular way to be environmentally friendly and save money on power bills, it is also becoming a hurdle to selling a home. The issue lies with the fact that many homeowners lease solar panels. When it comes time to sell a home, it is not uncommon for buyers to balk…