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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
The No Fear Estate
Once in awhile a property comes along that will take your breath away. And that was the precise intent of an owner who had no budget, no restraint andNo Fear. You see, that visionary owner was Mark Simo, co-founder and … Continue reading
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La Costa Chateaus: A Tale of Two Sisters
by Roberta Murphy It was a developers mistake that should have never happened. Sometime around 1970, the developers of the original La Costa Resort and Spa allowed for the construction and sale of two 48 unit condominium buildings inside what … Continue reading
Luxurious Intuitive Homes
by Roberta Murphy Peering into the future, it is nice to imagine a home that is smart in every sense–and inviting to all. Sunset Magazine and Popular Science recently team-conceived the Idea House, the House of Innovation , in Alamo, … Continue reading
La Costa Dream Home
by Roberta Murphy Its no secret that I am a fan of the Chopra Center and of the La Costa Resort and Spa or that I am a Realtor living in this coastal Carlsbad paradise. I have a special affection … Continue reading
Private Golf Course for Sale?
A San Diego Golfer’s Dream Once upon a time, a renowned San Diego golf teaching pro decided to create his very own practice course. The setting had to be bucolic and a magnet for native birds, wildlife and outrageous sunset … Continue reading
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Updated Luxury Blogs
by Roberta Murphy The Luxury Blog Directory (or L-List), started by the inimitable Paul Johnson, continues to grow and re-seed itself in separate locations. I have tried to pull the listings together once again. This time, to make sure all … 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
The Snoring Room
by Roberta Murphy While going through a luxury home in Del Mar recently, our client was surprised to discover a snoring room off the opulent master suite. It measured perhaps 8 by 10 feet, and was furnished with a simple … Continue reading
Variable Range Pricing for Homes
Many real estate agents, home sellers and home buyers roll their eyes and shrug their shoulders when the subject of variable or value range pricing for homes is discussed. This property pricing strategy has been successfully used in the San … Continue reading
