Tag Archives: real estate

Luxury Above La Costa

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy At San Diego Previews, we deal with a number of people who are relocating to the San Diego area. They may be from from the East Coast, the desert, Bay area, Midwest or Europe, but all have … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Luxury Real Estate on a Roll

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Scott Murphy $57 Million as a sales price for a Hong Kong apartment? That’s a price that would make the most expensive areas around the world such as San Diego, Los Angeles, New York and even London cringe. This … Continue reading →

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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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Top 10 Things to Buy Before Economy Recovers

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy According to Forbes.com, now may be the best time to make some of those major purchases wise shoppers have been putting off for so long, particularly if one has the luxury of capital.  The Forbes list: 1. … 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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Refi for Real Estate Investors

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy We now have the chance to read through the recent Stimulus/Spending Bill that was passed largely unread by our Congress. The earmarks and pork anger many, but there is good news on the real estate front: Owners … Continue reading →

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Even Luxury Home Loans Can be Modified

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Not all clients took my conservative mortgage advice over the years, and some ended up with home loans that have turned downright nasty. In one case, a client and dear friend was persuaded to take out a … Continue reading →

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Luxury Buyers Digging in Their Heels?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Dear friends returned with big smiles and fat packages after a trip to Las Vegas prior to Christmas. Ulf and Andrea walked into the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Las Vegas Boulevard–and encountered rack after rack of … Continue reading →

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Luxury Homes: From Russia with Love

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy There’s no doubt that uber-wealthy Russians love luxurious homes–and are willing to pay billions of roubles for well-placed mansions, townhomes and luxurious estates. In Moscow, where luxury buyers are enriched by petrodollars and enthused by strong consumer … Continue reading →

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Insuring Luxury Homes

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Insuring luxury homes can be a real challenge, especially when trying to calculate replacement value for things like architectural artifacts, beloved creaking stairs or even elephant hide wallpaper. Luxury home insurance wasn’t of that much interest to … Continue reading →

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