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The Luxury of…SNOW!

by Roberta Murphy Readers and friends, just for fun type the words LET IT SNOW into Google and enjoy the fun. And be sure to stick around long enough to get “frosted!” I live in the coastal San Diego area … 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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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

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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

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Venetian Plaster Transformation

by Roberta Murphy When first entering this newer San Diego luxury home, we were amazed by its wall and ceiling finishes. Walking slowly from room to room, one can run fingers over the cool burnished walls and the gray stone … Continue reading

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A Second Plea–for a Young Widow

Just yesterday afternoon Real Estate Rainmaker Lani Anglin wrote on this blog, and spoke of her grandmother who had sold her home and earthly possessions so she could go help the less fortunate in an African orphanage. This was in … Continue reading

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