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Most Expensive Mansion in the World: Redux
by Roberta Murphy Last year, I wrote a short article about the worlds most expensive mansion in Mumbai, India being built by uber-wealthy Mukesh Ambani. In addition to arguably being the most expensive private home in the world (how about … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury Defined, Luxury Gossip, Luxury Info, San Diego Luxury Homes
Tagged ambani, Antilla, expensive, high rise, home, india, mansion, mogul, Mukesh Ambani, mumbai, real estate, residence, rich, servants, world''s most xpensive
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Rooms and More Rooms in Luxury Homes
by Roberta Murphy What kinds of rooms might go into a luxury home? The possibilities are as varied as lifestyles. I recall a luxurious mansion in Houston’s lovely River Oaks that had, in addition to every other conceivable room, a … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury Defined, Luxury Info, Luxury Realtors, Real Estate Trends, San Diego Luxury Homes
Tagged butler's pantry, conservatory, dressing room, game room, home theater, library, loggia, luxury home, luxury real estate, morning room, music room, personal gym, pool cabana, san diego luxury home, san diego real estate, wine room
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The Timeless Luxury Home
by Roberta Murphy Sometimes you walk into a home, sense both ageless soul and serenity–and can’t help but smile. We recently listed such an estate in the beautiful hills of Vista, California. Its current and original owners are a spirited … Continue reading
50 Simple Feng Shui Tips
by Roberta Murphy I was asked to share some simple Feng Shui tips for home offices, written by Laura Milligan over at the Bootstrapper Blog. She lists 50 great ones, but I’ll tease you with a few she has listed … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living, Luxury Defined, Luxury Info, Real Estate News
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Luxe Rocks for Luxury Homes
by Roberta Murphy Leave it to Italian designers to create the ultimate in luxury rocks for exterior lightscaping. These remarkable lighted rocks by Oluce look as if they might have been swiped from the lawn of a distant planet. In … Continue reading
Luxury Home Management: Ask for the Butler
by Roberta Murphy The Butler is back in demand-and in short supply. The worlds growing number of plutocrats with their enormous mansions and expansive lifestyles are actively seeking household managers to oversee the care of their luxury homes and lifestyles. … Continue reading
Luxe, Luxe Luxury Blogs
by Roberta Murphy What a terrific idea! The œL List is being developed and will hopefully provide a roundup of the top luxury blogs in the world. Upon its approximate completion, the luxury shopper should be able to find everything … Continue reading
Gotta-Haves for Luxury Homes
by Roberta Murphy Last night, I had spent a fun evening with an interesting Carlsbad Realtor who probably set a world record in San Diego luxury home upgrade sales in the late 1990s into 2003. Sharas experiences in new luxury … Continue reading
WHAT’S HOT/NOT IN HOMES THIS YEAR
by Roberta Murphy The grumbles and raves are accumulating for home embellishments. What’s in and what’s out for home building and home improvements? What are today’s pickier homebuyers seeking? What are Realtors and decorators and savvy home re modelers suggesting … Continue reading
The Venetian Plaster Master
by Roberta Murphy When I first entered this newer San Diego luxury home, I was amazed by its wall and ceiling finishes. Walking slowly from room to room, I ran my fingers over the cool burnished walls and the gray … Continue reading
