Category Archives: Luxury Realtors

Even Luxury Home Owners can be Victims of Fraud

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy It’s a sad fact of life, but unscrupulous vultures are always ready to pick at the flesh of the most financially distressed–which more frequently these days includes the owners of luxury real estate. Over on our San … Continue reading →

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Luxury Homes: From Russia with Love

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy There’s no doubt that uber-wealthy Russians love luxurious homes–and are willing to pay billions of roubles for well-placed mansions, townhomes and luxurious estates. In Moscow, where luxury buyers are enriched by petrodollars and enthused by strong consumer … Continue reading →

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Nouveau Luxury Home Buyers: Instapreneurs

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Who are these young and ultra-affluent buyers of homes in Rancho Santa Fe, Palm Beach, La Jolla, Aspen and Manhattan? Robert Frank, in his best-seller Richistan, calls them instapreneurs (didn’t he coin the term?). These are the … Continue reading →

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Most Luxurious Home in Lake Tahoe

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy I love living in coastal San Diego, but have a special appreciation for mountains and mountain lakes. Among other mountain attractions, its the regularity of seasons, the deep blue water, the towering pines, and the snow pack … Continue reading →

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San Diego Real Estate Exchange

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Bob Dyson is a real estate legend who recently launched Sothebys real estate offices in the San Diego, Palm Springs and Las Vegas markets. He has kindly agreed to share some exciting news with us about a … Continue reading →

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Rooms and More Rooms in Luxury Homes

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

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 →

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Richistan Home Prices Continue to Soar

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy $50 million is the new $30 million, says Glenn Roberts over at the Inman News Blog–especially when it comes to high end luxury homes. Citing a 2007 Mid-Year Luxury Report by Stribling Private Brokerage, Roberts explains how … Continue reading →

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And Just What Is A Luxury Home?

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy It is a tough task in relativity to define a luxury home. One’s perspective has as much to do with the definition as does the opulence, location or architectural significance of a particular property. One man’s simple … Continue reading →

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