Author: Roberta Murphy Thompson

Most Luxurious Home in Lake Tahoe

March 7, 2008
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by Roberta Murphy Thompson I love living in coastal San Diego, but have a special appreciation for mountains and mountain lakes. Among other mountain attractions, its the regularity of seasons, the deep blue water, the towering pines, and the snow pack that accumulates each winter. It is easy to imagine such natural beauty. Now, imagine a 210-acre mountain estate in Lake Tahoe (the tax-free side) with its own serene private…

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21st Century Clocks

World Clock
November 30, 2007
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by Roberta Murphy Thompson 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 divorces than HIV infections. Bicycle production still far exceeds auto production. Bicycle production also outpasses the manufacture of computers. Respiratory disease is far more prevalent than STD/HIV and AIDS. Suicides are more common than violent deaths. And…

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Street and Neighborhood Gossip….

Real estate gossip can actually help buyers choose best home and neighborhood.
March 29, 2007
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by Roberta Murphy Well, sort of. Web 2.0 and interconnectivity has drilled down to a new level of local, with the online premier of Street Advisor this week. This fun site allows residents to rate and write about the streets on which they live. The reviewer can rate the livability of the street, the neighbors, convenience to shopping, medical care, schools and restaurants and more. But is it really gossip?…

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