Category Archives: Encinitas

Encinitas real estate offers everything from beach homes and condos, to funky Leucadia to equestrian estates in Olivenhain. The schools are terrific, the lifestyle casual–and the climate in incomparable!

347 Shore View Lane, Encinitas: Single Level Pool Home

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Roberta Murphy

Could not count the number of times we have had requests for beach-close single level pool homes in Encinitas. Especially ones with big ocean views! This home at 347 Shore View Lane has it all. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, … Continue reading →

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A Salute to San Diego’s Small Businesses

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Roberta Murphy

We haven’t been on San Diego streets trying to “occupy” anything this year, but small businesses have definitely found a place in our hearts and wallets. I don’t hate Wall Street, but am learning to distrust it thanks to the … Continue reading →

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2009 Encinitas Street Fair

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Scott Murphy Encinitas, CA–The  Encinitas Street Fair is an event enjoyed by tens of thousands, and the 26th annual Street Fair to be held this weekend (April 25 and 26) in Encinitas promises to be an all-time winner Over … Continue reading →

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Touch-Up Topper: A Savior for San Diego Laundry Rooms

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

The Touch-Up Topper Replaces Expensive, Bulky Ironing Boards Continue reading →

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San Diego Home Builder Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy As a sad ending to this dismal year in San Diego real estate, Barratt America, a prestigious home builder headquartered in Carlsbad, sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Christmas Eve. One of San Diego’s larger local builders, … Continue reading →

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Lowest-Priced Condo in Encinitas: Pacific Pines

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy We have a great couple looking for a San Diego condo near the beach. They were hoping to locate second-home with a price under $250,000–and were more concerned about a coastal location than the size of the … Continue reading →

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San Diego Disaster? Use Twitter

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

I started using Twitter a few months ago, and at first had trouble understanding how it could be of benefit to me or my family.This online site allows a maximum of 140 characters for users or “Twitterers” to post their … Continue reading →

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North County School Site Needed

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Sometimes it is good to write about something other than San Diego real estate, Rancho Santa Fe news or La Costa condos. Sometimes, it just feels good to see if there is a way to lend a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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