Orange County Real Estate Advisor and Founder of Income Property Advisors, Cory Thomas, writes about the importance of protecting and growing your portfolio by combining “hold forever” coastal real estate and management-free multifamily DSTs and funds.

Nika Shalala of Neat by Nika is on a mission to keep Laguna’s homes organized. From making room for recreational activities to getting creative with small spaces, her eye for design paired with her love for tidiness is the perfect mix.

Molly Wood is the landscape designer and shop owner behind Molly Wood Garden Design and Shop Molly Wood. Whether it’s designing an elaborate backyard setting or finding the perfect one-of-a-kind vintage treasure to add to your garden, she works with the intention to bring nature home.

Avocado Green Mattress is the sustainable, organic, and eco-friendly company that dreams (and healthy sleep) are made of.

Stace King is a Laguna Beach-based Interior Designer whose approach to design is “organic modern.” Blending elements of nature with hints of modernity, King’s works are a marriage of indoor and outdoor, vintage and new.

Cory Thomas, a seasoned real estate advisor, investor, and co-founder of IPA 1031 Group, delves into the impacts of the pandemic on the real estate market. With deep generational roots in Laguna Beach, Cory describes it as the “closest place to Hawaii on the Mainland.” He explores the immediate and long-term effects on various asset classes, emphasizing the resilience of multifamily, single-family, and industrial properties. Cory also examines potential shifts in office space utilization and the heightened importance of home environments. He offers a thoughtful analysis of the local housing market in Laguna Beach, sharing insights on pricing dynamics and future opportunities amidst economic uncertainties.