Monthly Archives: May 2008

Shhh! San Diego Real Estate Commissions Revealed

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

Roberta Murphy It’s a taboo of sorts to discuss real estate commissions, not because it’s an impolite topic (like discussing one’s salary or bowel habits at a social gathering), but rather, it could land a real estate licensee in jail … Continue reading →

Posted in Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe | 1 Comment

5 Little Economies for San Diego Real Estate

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy I traded the Mercedes for a Camry Hybrid almost two years ago, mostly because I like its tight turning radius (I make lots of u-turns), its fuel economy (I hate stopping for gas) and the fun questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Encinitas, Relocation, San Diego | 2 Comments

La Costa Canyon: Break Up with Bottled Water

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Trash cans at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, CA are emptier now that students, faculty and staff are switching to reusable water bottles. And that is all because students with LCC’s Social Justice Project came … Continue reading →

Posted in Carlsbad, Encinitas | 2 Comments

Mortgage Trouble in San Diego? Beware the Scammers

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy I am just now cooling down after spending a good part of this afternoon trying to help a San Diego area homeowner saddled with the unpleasant results of churned mortgages. This particular property in rural San Marcos … Continue reading →

Posted in San Diego, San Marcos | 2 Comments

Phantom Galleries for San Diego

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Here’s another blog post that has nothing to do with San Diego real estate or homes, but everything to do with walkable shopping areas and the potential for fine eye candy. Late yesterday, I received a fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Oceanside, San Diego Fun | 2 Comments

Downtown San Diego Blast

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Upon hearing of this afternoon’s blast at the new Hilton Hotel under construction in downtown San Diego near Petco Park, we immediately worried about the injured. Apparently 14 workers were maimed in the unexplained blast, which occurred … Continue reading →

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San Diego REO Listings Offered by Ghosts

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy I’ll never understand the process by which lenders choose to list their San Diego REO’s and foreclosures. Some are listed by normal real estate agents, but more and more these REO’s (bank-owned properties) are listed by unknown … Continue reading →

Posted in Market Trends, San Diego, San Diego News | 6 Comments

Save trees: (How to) Stop Junk Mail

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Here’s a little tip that might save a few trees and the good nature of more than a few San Diego home owners. I don’t know about you, but there is nothing more annoying than to have … Continue reading →

Posted in San Diego Fun, San Diego News | 2 Comments

Downtown Oceanside: Moving Up

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Late yesterday afternoon at a Carlsbad Cinco de Mayo fest, I met two wonderful ladies who had spent the last 20 years with their families living in downtown Oceanside. Their kids went to school in Oceanside–and for … Continue reading →

Posted in Oceanside, San Diego Fun | 2 Comments

Should I Wait to Buy a Home in San Diego?

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy A Zillow questioner asks if he or she should wait to buy a home in San Diego until the market levels out. It is a question that seemed to beg an answer from me, if only because … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips for Buyers | 1 Comment