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The Luxury of Multi-Generational Living
by Roberta Murphy More and more, we are receiving requests for homes in San Diego that will accommodate all living generations in a family. It’s an emerging trend and one which might grab the attention of builders in years to … Continue reading
Posted in luxury homes, Quality of Life
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25 Most Expensive Zip Codes
by Roberta Murphy There may be lots of dismal news about the real estate economy, but there is still lots of interest in the luxury home market–and curiosity about the most expensive zip codes for median home prices. Ever on … Continue reading
Posted in luxury homes
Tagged 92067, expensive homes, expensive zip codes, luxury homes, luxury real estate, rancho santa fe
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The Luxury of a $170.00 Sandwich
Years ago, Chef Madelyn in Big Bear Lake offered a $99 peanut butter and jelly sandwich picnic–paired with a bottle of Dom Perignon. It was a relative bargain, considering cost of the wine. It also caused more than a few … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury Indulgences
Tagged big bear lake, Dom Perignon, expensive sandwich, luxury, luxury lifestyle, Martin Blunos
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How About a Free MIT Education?
by Roberta Murphy Sometimes we stumble across unexpected treasures, including articles written a couple of years ago. This one is too rich not to share again: A Free MIT Education. Thanks to a web-based electronic publishing initiative, this incredible opportunity … Continue reading
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Adieu to McMansions?
by Roberta Murphy A couple of years ago we were buzzing about the possibility of Slumburbias–where Baby Boomers were abandoning cul de sacs, suburbs and the McMansions battled for a decade ago. Instead, they wanted something smaller, something in a … Continue reading
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Tagged baby boomers, luxury, luxury homes, mcmansions, san diego baby boomers, San Diego Luxury Homes, slumburbia, suburbia
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Seeking New Orleans Bed and Breakfast or Inn
by Roberta Murphy We are making reservations now to attend the National Association of Realtors NAR NARDIGRAS, which will logically be held in New Orleans, November 4 through November 8. We are arriving a couple of days early to attend … Continue reading
Posted in Inns and Escapes, Luxury Resorts, Uncategorized
Tagged bed and breakfast, french quarter, haunted, hotel, inn, new orleans
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The Luxury of….Schools in Afghanistan
Luxury properties and lifestyles are of interest for many of us, but there are times when necessities are the greatest and most compelling luxury of all. And the kids in Afghanistan desperately need our help. Many schools throughout the country … Continue reading
Posted in Where We Can Help
Tagged Afghani, Afghanistan, Aid, children, schools, Soldiers, students, US Army
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Most Expensive Cities in the World
by Roberta Murphy It’s interesting to study living costs in the most expensive cities in the world–at least as tabulated for 2009. According to Mercers, who tabulate these statistics for expatriate living, the 10 most expensive cities (based on housing, … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury Info, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
Tagged beijing, cities, copenhagen, expensive, geneva, Hong Kong, moscow, New York, osaka, singapore, tokyo, zurich
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The Luxury of Speculation
The luxury of speculation is that it allows us to wonder and gossip about Wall Street and tech world takeovers–and covet the fortunes being made. Continue reading
