Top 5 Reasons Your Energy Bill Might Be Increasing
You can save money on energy bills with insulation upgrades, efficient appliances, and an energy audit. Take control of your home’s energy efficiency today.
Money
Not all luxuries require money–but many or most do. Here we explore ways to both save and spend!
5 Luxury Classic Cars That Are Good Investments
Luxury classic cars combine timeless beauty, rarity, and strong market appeal, making them excellent investments for collectors. Many vehicles from the past hold sentimental value and financial potential, with certain models appreciating significantly over time. Luxury investors seeking a blend of passion and profit often look to cars that boast exceptional artisanship and iconic status. Learn what makes these five luxury classic cars worthwhile investments below. 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series…
Natural Constructions: Saving Money on Your Wood Building
The great thing about wood buildings is that they’re so customizable. However, it’s important to have a design plan in place so that you don’t go over budget.
4 Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Keep your home energy efficient to help the environment and your wallet. Following these simple tips today will make your home more sustainable in the long run.
Luxury of Quick Kitchen Remodel
5 Awesome Kitchen Renovation Ideas to Design Your Dream Kitchen Are you planning a kitchen remodel? If yes, you may know that it is a time-consuming process and may prove challenging if you are running short on ideas. Here are 5 practical ideas to inspire you to design your dream kitchen. You don’t have to shell out a lot of money for a kitchen renovation – all you need…
Luxury Home Sales Hit by New Tax Laws?
by Roberta Murphy Realtors in California were groaning when the new tax laws hit this year. Luxury home sales were sure to crash and burn. You see, the new tax code puts a limit on how much one can deduct in state and local property taxes–as well as income or sales tax–up to a measly total of $10,000. So when new tax laws went into effect, high profile experts were…
It’s a Buyers Market for Luxury Homes
Now may be the time to grab one of those luxury homes you’ve been watching. The price of luxury homes varies from market to market. In some, it could be $700,000 and others over $2 million. In the San Diego luxury home market, we see luxury homes priced north of $2 million languishing on the market a little longer than ones priced below that number. On the other hand, that…
Obamacare and Mortgages
by Roberta Murphy This blog is supposed to be about luxury, but lately I’ve been wondering about other things: Like, will health insurance costs become a consideration in qualifying for a mortgage or refinance? Currently, health care costs are not a real consideration when lenders are considering one’s ability to pay for a mortgage. Was this another unintended consequence of Obamacare and the Affordable Healthcare Act? We have several clients…
The Luxury of a Senior Discount
Who doesn’t like a discount when stepping out? Below is a long list of restaurants, stores, grocery chains, airlines , hotels and car rental agencies that offer senior discounts–with minimum qualifying ages ranging from 50 to 65. Many of these discounts are not published or advertised, so you must ask for them. Please print or save this link for future reference, and if you have any corrections or additons, please…
The Luxury of Speculation
The luxury of speculation is that it allows us to wonder and gossip about Wall Street and tech world takeovers–and covet the fortunes being made.
