Monthly Archives: July 2007

San Marcos to Build New Downtown

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by: Eve Sieminski San Marcos, CA (92078,92069) is a thriving and abundant city in San Diego’s prime North County. It offers many well-planned subdivisions, excellent schools, great shopping and restaurants, and a beach-close location that maintains moderate temperatures year round. … Continue reading →

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Fun at San Diego Farmer's Markets

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

A complete guide to Farmer’s Markets throughout San Diego County, including farmer’s markets in Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Jolla, Coronado, Oceanside, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and other suburbs of San Diego. Continue reading →

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9 Simple Feng Shui Tips

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Three years ago I graduated from Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) training as a certified practitioner. Cathleen McCandless in La Jolla was the instructor, and she taught well how to live in harmony with the environment–and how … Continue reading →

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The Acorn Loan: Best-Kept Secret

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by: Roberta Murphy NOTE –10/02/2010  So much has changed since this article was written three-plus years ago.  The ACORN loan program, at least in name, is dead thanks to reported widespread fraud within the program. Judy Miller, a great friend … Continue reading →

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Hot Gossip in Real Estate

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by RobertaMurphy Gossip: It is a loaded word that alternately intrigues and informs, delights and dismays. An earlier blog on real estate gossip, for example, raised the ire of a few agents and the interest (and agreement) of others. As … Continue reading →

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Benefit of Value Range Home Pricing

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Not too many years ago, San Diego real estate agents, home sellers and home buyers rolled their eyes and shrugged their shoulders when the subject of variable or value range pricing for home listtings was discussed. Many … Continue reading →

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La Costa Chateaus: A Tale of Two Sisters

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy It was a developers uh-oh that should have never happened. Sometime around 1970, the developers of the original La Costa Resort and Spa allowed for the construction and sale of two 48 unit condominium buildings inside what … Continue reading →

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San Diego a Bargain for $1 Million Homes?

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA Thinking of shopping for a luxury home outside San Diego? Wondering what $1 million will get you elsewhere? 1. In London, you’ll get 328 square feet. 2. In Paris, you’ll do better with 522 square … Continue reading →

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Paying that San Diego Mortgage with Plastic

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA–I’m a rewards junkie, and American Express likely has the best programs around. We us our AmEx cards for groceries, gasoline, every Carlsbad Costco trip and even Cal State San Marcos college tuition. One card provides … Continue reading →

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San Diego Real Estate: Home Pricing Minefield

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA– Real Estate Pricing has Become a Minefield …particularly for home buyers and sellers in volatile real estate markets like San Diego,  Las Vegas, Phoenix, Miami and other former hot spots. As real estate markets shift, … Continue reading →

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