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Moving a Luxury Home

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

The move from a luxury home can be a daunting one–especially when grand pianos, snooker tables and valuable art need to be both carefully packed, insured and moved into new abodes. One of our readers, Kirstie Birkewitz, is not only … Continue reading →

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Neverland to Go on Market Again?

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy (It is with sadness that we learned of Michael Jackson’s death due to a heart attack this afternoon, apparently at his Holmby Hills mansion.  In the days ahead, many will be wondering about the fate of Neverland. … Continue reading →

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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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Solar Shades for the Green Luxury Home

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Upon first seeing these beautifully-designed solar panels, I couldn’t help but imagine other applications and modifications for the green lifestyle–whether it be in the luxury home, a school yard, a country club or off-the-grid project. Imagine these … 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 Expensive Mansion in the World: Redux

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

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 →

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The Luxury Shower (and 5 Tips on How to Create One)

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the lowly shower offered faint competition for the jetted bathtub. The bathtub was where one went to luxuriate, while the shower was a functional cleanser. Not any more. These days the lowly shower … Continue reading →

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Luxury Home Digest a Winner (and in good company!)

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Last nights annual New Years Eve bash at the Murphy home was lots of fun for all, and almost everyone was ready to drop kick 2007 out the door and welcome the promise of 2008 with open … Continue reading →

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