Category Archives: San Diego

Short Sale “Expert” and Content Thief

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Roberta Murphy

by: Roberta Murphy Yesterday, when writing about Zillow,  I was alerted that another San Diego real estate site had lifted the article in its entirety. But imagine my surprise when I visited the domain and discovered that not only one … Continue reading →

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How to Negotiate that San Diego Foreclosure or REO

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Roberta Murphy

So many real estate investors and home buyers have their sights set on buying foreclosures, REO’s and bank owned properties, hoping to buy real estate at prices substantially below market. REO’s and bank-owned homes are a “congested” area of the … Continue reading →

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San Diego: A Most Popular City

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Roberta Murphy

Carlsbad, CA–We know San Diego is a great place to live–even when we have a week of rain. Our real estate prices seem to have settled out, the Padres almost made the World Series and our beaches, mountains, skylines and … Continue reading →

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US Soldiers in Afghanistan Need Your Help

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy   Note: This article has absolutely nothing to do with San Diego real estate–and everything to do with helping our brave soldiers serving abroad. Our son Mark has been deployed to Afghanistan, and will celebrate his 21st … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Fun in San Diego

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

by Scott Murphy Most of us won’t be able to make the Mardi Gras fun in New Orleans, but not to worry, mon cheri. San Diego has special plans for a Mardi Gras celebration on 2/24/2009 that promises some outrageous … Continue reading →

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San Diego Real Estate Investors Rejoice!

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

Fannie Mae Officially Eliminates Its 4-Financed Property Limit Continue reading →

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For the Pampered San Diego Home Garage

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

The Flashing Garage Parking Signal Protects Your Car From Nicks And Dents Continue reading →

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San Diego Home Safety: Portable Electric Space Heaters

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Roberta Murphy

Home Safety Tips : Portable Electric Space Heaters Continue reading →

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California and San Diego Voters Have Spoken

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy At election time in California, it is always interesting to see what issues voters put on the ballots with their Propositions-and the voting results are always interesting. Yesterday, California and San Diego voters passed or voted down … Continue reading →

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San Diego Real Estate Independents

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy The plural of anecdote is not data , (J.K. Galbreath), but sometimes anecdotal evidence evolves into verifiable data–especially when the landscape is littered with dead canaries. In this case, I am referring to casualties in real estate … Continue reading →

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