Monthly Archives: November 2007

San Diego Real Estate on Par with Detroit?

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy In 2004, San Diego real estate was ranked as the least affordable in the United States. Thousands of San Diegans, priced out of the coastal market, moved to Temecula, Murietta and other outlying and inland areas where … Continue reading →

Posted in Market Trends | 6 Comments

Holiday Wonderland in Del Mar

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy San Diego Christmas and holdiay spirits will come to life in Del Mar on Sunday, December 2 from noon to 5:30 pm Bring friends, loved ones or the entire family for an afternoon of San Diego fun. … Continue reading →

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Valley Center Golf Course Fire Sale (Not really)

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Blake Cory I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw A.P.’s report that the popular North San Diego County Woods Golf Course was sold last week for a paltry $3.2 million to an undisclosed buyer. My amazement stems from … Continue reading →

Posted in Golf Courses | 4 Comments

1756 Verdin Court in Poinsettia Heights, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

This Carlsbad home sold in less than three weeks back in 2003, and at that time we set a record for the highest price ever paid for this 1720 square-foot model: $446,000. And what a Carlsbad listing it was–with a … Continue reading →

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Tax Relief for San Diego Fire, Landslide and Market Victims

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy This has been a tough year for America’s Finest City. There has been destruction of homes by wildfires and landslides. Then there’s the San Diego real estate market which has taken a needed serious slide that has … Continue reading →

Posted in San Diego News | 5 Comments

Where is the San Diego Market Bottom?

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy We keep hearing that buyers are sitting on the sidelines, wondering when and where the bottom of the San Diego real estate market might settle. Yet when San Diego’s foreclosed homes are listed much below market value, … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreclosures | 14 Comments

San Diego Irresistible to Expats and Foreigners

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy It had to happen sooner or later. With the falling dollar, San Diego real estate has become a screaming bargain to foreign investors around the world. Real estate prices in many prime US locales have already declined, … Continue reading →

Posted in Relocation | 9 Comments

Vista, CA Luxury Estate

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Sometimes you walk into a home, sense both ageless soul and serenity and cant help but smile. We recently listed such an estate in the beautiful hills of Vista, California. Its current and original owners are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Luxury Home and Resorts | 5 Comments

Leucadia Beach Cottage in Encinitas, 92024

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Encinitas real estate is sometimes just….irresistible! This cute Leucadia beach area cottage at 255 Leucadia Boulevard in Encinitas recently closed escrow at $640,000. Located on a prime 8000+ square foot Encinitas lot, this vintage (ca 1925) 2-bedroom … Continue reading →

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The Real Estate Commission Conundrum

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy A year or so ago, real estate circles were abuzz with argument and discussion about the pros and cons of discount real estate services and commissions. Discounter Redfin had opened with one agent in San Diego, and … Continue reading →

Posted in San Diego News | 4 Comments