Tag Archives: luxury home

7 Bargaining Secrets for Luxury Home Buyers

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy If this is the worst real estate market (for sellers) in recent history, then surely it creates some of the best buying opportunities of a lifetime as well. We are seeing smart money aggressively buying in our … 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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21st Century Clocks

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy This futuristic clock doesn’t necessarily belong in the luxury home discussion, but it certainly provides some interesting global details: Abortions are far more prevalent than marriages. There are more divorcecs than HIV infections. Bicycle production still far … Continue reading →

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Kirk Kerkorian Heading from the Hills

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Speaking of gossip. Legendary Kirk Kerkorian has just cut the $25 million asking price of his 30 acre Beverly Hills mansion to a reasonable $18 million, after it has languished on the market for nearly a year. … Continue reading →

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Real Value in Real Estate Gossip

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Gossip: It is a loaded word that alternately intrigues and informs, delights and dismays. Last weeks blog on real estate gossip, for example, raised the hackles of a few agents and the interest (and some concurrence) of … Continue reading →

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The House Guest Trap

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Last summer we sold a lovely $1.8 million Carlsbad, CA home to an out of area partnership. One partner lived in Los Angeles, and the other in New York. It was to be their La Costa retreat … Continue reading →

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A Hummer for the Links or Luxury Estate Grounds?

Posted on December 20, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Peter Brady over at the Lussorian reports that the new luxury toy on the luxury home block is the loaded Hummer golf cart. Also called a Mini Hummer, it comes in a number of configurations. Our favorite … Continue reading →

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Free Ferrari To Buyer of Encinitas, CA Home

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Buyers have gone through this golf and ocean-view Encinitas Ranch home, and jokingly asked if the the red hot Ferrari in the garage might come with the purchase. Well, as of this afternoon, it does. The owners … 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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