Tag Archives: luxury real estate

25 Most Expensive Zip Codes

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy There may be lots of dismal news about the real estate economy, but there is still lots of interest in the luxury home market–and curiosity about the most expensive zip codes for median home prices.  Ever on … Continue reading →

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Most Luxurious Prisons

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy The Bernie Madoff, who is headed for several lifetimes in prison–and which leads us to wonder: Where are the cushiest prisons? And wouldn’t you know, Forbes.com provides a timely list of the top-rated federal prisons. They looked … Continue reading →

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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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The Luxurious Closet

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy In our coastal San Diego luxury real estate market, buyers are almost manic about their closets–and especially the ones in the master suite. Luxury home buyers are most pleased when there are separate closets for each–or if … 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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Breaking All Barriers, Luxury Homes Reach NINE Figures

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy There is a class of homes that can only be called, for lack of a better word, the ultimate. These are the extreme and exceptional estates that are among the most expensive in the world. To call … 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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