Category Archives: Rants

New Real Estate Danger: Cancellation Fees

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy I believe we have a new issue to negotiate on behalf of our clients: CANCELLATION FEES A couple of weeks ago we had a buyer cancel a transaction within the timeframes agreed upon by the buyer and … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Crisis and the Blame Game

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Brad Inman this morning wrote an excellent article about the mortgage and real estate crisis that has gripped so many markets in the United States–and elsewhere. In The Housing Market Blame Game, Inman reports that even formerly … Continue reading →

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100 Hot Tech Blogs (with Few Related to Luxury Lifestyles)

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Whenever I go to shop for technology of any sort, I head over to CNet to check out editorial and user reviews. Whether I am shopping digital cameras, tablet pc’s or cell phones, I know I can … Continue reading →

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The Widget Closet

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

A confession by: Roberta Murphy I could write a catchy piece about the cluttered look of most collectors homes, but the first finger I would have to point would be at myself. My confession? I have inadvertently become a collector … Continue reading →

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The Marvel of Mathematics

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy A dear old friend and wordsmith from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Hank Holman, sent this to me recently. It likely has little to do with luxury real estate, luxury homes, or real estate rants, but it makes for a … Continue reading →

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Potential Real Estate Agent Liability?

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy This is an issue that should trouble many real estate professionals…. Some months ago, I met with clients and wrote an offer (at buyer’s request) that was substantially below the listed price (599,000 list price:475,000 offer). It was a rare … Continue reading →

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Encinitas Bluffs, But It’s No Joke

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Its not just Encinitas, but Solana Beach and other areas in California blessed with magnificent ocean bluffs. To be able to dangle ones feet over the edge of the earth with nothing but endless ocean beyond is … Continue reading →

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What Could be Better than a Short Sale or Foreclosure?

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy It is difficult to avoid the subject of short sales and foreclosures when discussing real estate. We receive ongoing emails and calls from people wanting to buy short sales and foreclosures because they want the best deal … Continue reading →

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AVVO is to Lawyers as Zillow is to Realtors

Posted on April 19, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy It seems nobody is immune from the power of the internet or the inevitability of progress. Zillow shook the real estate industry (and lots of homeowners) with last years unveiling of its near-instant online real estate valuations. … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Front Porch Swings

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Todays tragic massacre at Virginia Tech leaves us all wondering how such a thing could happen and what we might have done to prevent such a horror. There is the predictable grandstanding for gun control, the demands … Continue reading →

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