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Luxury Home DigestLuxury Home DigestBlogging buzz, gossip and news about luxury real estate and homes with occasional off-the-menu commentary. Articles
Troubled Homeowners: Beware the Predators
2008-05-12 16:39:00 by Roberta Murphy The real estate predators are always there–in good times and in bad. There are whispered stories in real estate circles of certain escrow and loan officers who, in the heady days of real estate, slipped deeds into the stacks of papers homeowners were signing as they refinanced their homes. The deed, of course, moved ... More About: Rants , Predators , Troubled , Beware , Homeowners
A Call to Luxury Blogs and Bloggers
2008-05-09 15:53:00 by Roberta Murphy I love luxury and enjoy reading luxury blogs. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to visit them all to ferret out the latest in luxury news. One solution is to create a luxury blog network that will syndicate content from the best luxury blogs–whether they are focused on bling, luxury travel, luxury ... More About: Luxury , Blogs , Bloggers , Call
Meet This San Diego Real Estate Blogger in San Francisco!
2008-05-01 19:19:00 by Roberta Murphy I attended the Inman Connect event in San Francisco last year and met lots of people I only knew from the blogging world–and others who would become good friends. Could I resist missing this event, where we can peer over the bloody edge of the envelope and see what’s in store not only for ... More About: Blogger , Estate , Real Estate , San Diego
Meet This San Diego Real Estate Blogger in San Francisco!
2008-05-01 19:19:00 by Roberta Murphy I attended the Inman Connect event in San Francisco last year and met lots of people I only knew from the blogging world–and others who would become good friends. Could I resist missing this event, where we can peer over the bloody edge of the envelope and see what’s in store not only for ... More About: Blogger , Estate , Real Estate , San Diego
Luxury on a Gold-Plated Shoestring
2008-04-29 05:43:00 by Roberta Murphy I call Eve Sieminski the Polish Contessa. She loves fine jewelry, expensive hairstylists and fine wine. I don’t know where Eve shops for jewelry or what deal (if any) she strikes with her hairstylist, but we follow her wine recommendations religiously. You see, the Polish Contessa, has no problem pouring a classless ... More About: Luxury , Gold
Nouveau Luxury Home Buyers: Instapreneurs
2008-04-23 22:01:00 by Roberta Murphy Who are these young and ultra-affluent buyers of homes in Rancho Santa Fe, Palm Beach, La Jolla, Aspen and Manhattan? Robert Frank, in his best-seller Richistan, calls them instapreneurs (didn’t he coin the term?). These are the new titans in technologies, who have benefited from a rise in financial speculation and governments that support free ... More About: Luxury , Home Buyers , Home , Buyers , Nouveau
Is Hacking a Restraint of Trade?or a Vicious Crime?
2008-04-19 20:58:00 by Roberta Murphy Deepest apologies to those of you who were unable to access Luxury Home Digest this past week. It seems we were the victim of a malevolent hacking attack last Sunday night, whereby all of our content was deleted–on not only Luxury Home Digest, but San Diego Previews as well. Thanks to the tireless work ... More About: Crime , Trade
Is Hacking a Restraint of Trade?or a Vicious Crime?
2008-04-19 20:58:00 by Roberta Murphy Deepest apologies to those of you who were unable to access Luxury Home Digest this past week. It seems we were the victim of a malevolent hacking attack last Sunday night, whereby all of our content was deleted–on not only Luxury Home Digest, but San Diego Previews as well. Thanks to the tireless work ... More About: Crime , Trade
The Short Sale Solution
2008-04-12 16:25:00 by Roberta Murphy Short sales and foreclosures have invaded even the luxury home market, but on a much smaller scale than the more modest real estate markets. More and more though, buyers at all levels are beginning to refine their requests when searching for real estate bargains–and are making specific requests: Show me foreclosures, show me great deals, ... More About: Sale , Solution
Two Real Estate Tax Tips to Remember
2008-04-11 03:28:00 by Roberta Murphy Income tax filing is just around the corner, but here are a couple of tax tips you may want to keep on hand: 1. Congress, reacting to the subprime mortgage mess, has provided welcome tax relief to homeowners facing foreclosure. In the past, if a mortgage lender foreclosed on a property and it sold for less than what was owed, income taxes were due on that so-called “forgiven debt.” In other words, a homeowner who sold for less than what was owed on the home would still owe income taxes on the loss suffered by the mortgage lender. Now, for 2007-2009 tax years, this so-called “forgiven debt” will no longer be taxed–up to a $2 million cap. This provision may also be applied to amounts forgiven when qualifying loans are restructured in order to reduce the principal amount owed to the lender. 2. New to 2008 is an IRS provision that allows a surviving spouse who sells a primary residence no later than two years after the souse’s de... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Tips , Real , Estate tax
Most Expensive Mansion in the World: Redux
2008-04-10 03:32:00 by Roberta Murphy Last year, I wrote a short article about the worlds most expensive mansion in Mumbai, India being built by uber-wealthy Mukesh Ambani. In addition to arguably being the most expensive private home in the world (how about $1 Billion to build?), it will also be the tallest measuring in at 42 stories. Residence Antilla, ... More About: World , Mansion , Most Expensive , The World
Most Expensive Mansion in the World: Redux
2008-04-10 03:32:00 by Roberta Murphy Last year, I wrote a short article about the world’s most expensive mansion in Mumbai, India being built by uber-wealthy Mukesh Ambani. In addition to arguably being the most expensive private home in the world (how about $1 Billion to build?), it will also be the tallest–measuring in at 42 stories. Residence Antilla, though, ... More About: World , Mansion , Most Expensive , The World
Most Expensive Mansion in the World: Redux
2008-04-09 22:15:00 by Roberta Murphy Last year, I wrote a short article about the world’s most expensive mansion in Mumbai, India being built by uber-wealthy Mukesh Ambani. In addition to arguably being the most expensive private home in the world (how about $1 Billion to build?), it will also be the tallest–measuring in at 42 stories. Residence Antilla, though, ... More About: World , Mansion , Most Expensive , The World
La Costa Villas Offer Big Investor Bonus
2008-03-29 02:29:00 Roberta Murphy Investor s are moving back into the San Diego real estate market with impatient wallets. And luxury real estate investors are no exception. They are seeking well-priced foreclosures, pre-negotiated short sales and most favored of all: Real estate investments with income streams. So-called bargains in sub-marginal areas may not be the wisest real estate ... More About: Bonus , Costa , Villas , Offer
La Costa Villas Offer Big Investor Bonus
2008-03-28 16:00:00 Roberta Murphy Investor s are moving back into the San Diego real estate market with impatient wallets. And luxury real estate investors are no exception. They are seeking well-priced foreclosures, pre-negotiated short sales–and most favored of all: Real estate investments with income streams. So-called bargains in sub-marginal areas may not be the wisest real estate investment ... More About: Bonus , Costa , Villas , Offer
The WalMart Effect
2008-03-16 02:28:00 by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the neighborhoods off Houston?s northwest FM1960 were a luxury homebuilder?s dream. Large wooded and level lots surrounded upscale country clubs such as Champions Golf Course, Raveneaux, and North Gate Country Club. Affluent families were attracted to these homes because of great neighborhood schools, beautiful parks, challenging golf courses, and nearby ... More About: Quality of Life , Effect , Walmart
The WalMart Effect
2008-03-16 02:28:00 by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the neighborhoods off Houston s northwest FM1960 were a luxury homebuilders dream. Large wooded and level lots surrounded upscale country clubs such as Champions Golf Course, Raveneaux, and North Gate Country Club. Affluent families were attracted to these homes because of great neighborhood schools, beautiful parks, challenging golf courses, and nearby ... More About: Texas , Effect , Walmart
The WalMart Effect
2008-03-15 17:38:00 by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the neighborhoods off Houston’s northwest FM1960 were a luxury homebuilder’s dream. Large wooded and level lots surrounded upscale country clubs such as Champions Golf Course, Raveneaux, and North Gate Country Club. Affluent families were attracted to these homes because of great neighborhood schools, beautiful parks, challenging golf courses, and nearby ... More About: Effect , Walmart
A Novel Green Mansion
2008-03-15 02:23:00 by Roberta Murphy Any verbiage I add to this photo would probably be superfluous, since this chatty picture already exceeds the expected thousand words. Hats off to someone?s clever recycling of mobile homes. Not sure if the intent was green construction, but the designer certainly managed to minimize the footprint of this little mobile home park. I also ... More About: Green , Quality of Life , Mansion
A Novel Green Mansion
2008-03-15 02:23:00 by Roberta Murphy Any verbiage I add to this photo would probably be superfluous, since this chatty picture already exceeds the expected thousand words. Hats off to someones clever recycling of mobile homes. Not sure if the intent was green construction, but the designer certainly managed to minimize the footprint of this little mobile home park. I also ... More About: Green , Quality of Life , Mansion
A Luxury Home Bargain: Rancho Santa Fe Farms
2008-03-09 02:26:00 by Scott Murphy Discriminating luxury home buyers in the San Diego area are starting to raise sophisticated eyebrows at some of the better real estate buys in luxury neighborhoods such as Rancho Santa Fe. One of the best buys on the market these days is a magnificent 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath single story estate on two level acres ... More About: Luxury , Home , Bargain , Farms
A Luxury Home Bargain: Rancho Santa Fe Farms
2008-03-08 20:30:00 by Scott Murphy Discriminating luxury home buyers in the San Diego area are starting to raise sophisticated eyebrows at some of the better real estate buys in luxury neighborhoods such as Rancho Santa Fe. One of the best buys on the market these days is a magnificent 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath single story estate on two level acres that was recently remodeled. This Rancho Santa Fe Farms home features a lagoon pool, a citrus grove, fine hardwood flooring and a 4-car garage,and is now available for $2,195,000–or the price of a luxury tract home in coastal San Diego. Rancho Santa Fe Farms is a favorite for golfers who appreciate equity membership in the Rancho Santa Fe Farms Golf Course, or for those who simply want a home sitting on some of the finest acreage in San Diego County. Located at 15032 Rancho Santa Fe Farms Road, this residence listed by Danny Powers of Villa Sotheby’s International Realty will be held open this weekend. For additional information, please call Scot... More About: Luxury , Home , Bargain
Most Luxurious Home in Lake Tahoe
2008-03-08 02:25:00 by Roberta Murphy I love living in coastal San Diego, but have a special appreciation for mountains and mountain lakes. Among other mountain attractions, its the regularity of seasons, the deep blue water, the towering pines, and the snow pack that accumulates each winter. It is easy to imagine such natural beauty. Now, imagine a 210-acre ... More About: Home , Lake Tahoe , Lake , Tahoe , Luxurious
Most Luxurious Home in Lake Tahoe
2008-03-07 15:23:00 by Roberta Murphy I love living in coastal San Diego, but have a special appreciation for mountains and mountain lakes. Among other mountain attractions, it’s the regularity of seasons, the deep blue water, the towering pines, and the snow pack that accumulates each winter. It is easy to imagine such natural beauty. Now, imagine a 210-acre ... More About: Home , Lake Tahoe , Tommy Hilfiger , Lake , Tahoe
A Novel Green Mansion
2008-03-04 15:09:00 by Roberta Murphy Any verbiage I add to this photo would probably be superfluous, since this chatty picture already exceeds the expected thousand words. Hats off to someone’s clever recycling of mobile homes. Not sure if the intent was green construction, but the designer certainly managed to minimize the footprint of this little mobile home park. I also ... More About: Green , Quality of Life , Mansion
The Luxury Shower (and 5 Tips on How to Create One)
2008-03-01 05:59:00 by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the lowly shower offered faint competition for the jetted bathtub. The bathtub was where one went to luxuriate, while the shower was a functional cleanser. Not any more. These days the lowly shower is one of the hottest home luxuries in demand. The shower stall might contain a steam shower, a multi-headed ... More About: Luxury , Tips , Shower , Create
The Luxury Shower (and 5 Tips on How to Create One)
2008-03-01 02:21:00 by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the lowly shower offered faint competition for the jetted bathtub. The bathtub was where one went to luxuriate, while the shower was a functional cleanser. Not any more. These days the lowly shower is one of the hottest home luxuries in demand. The shower stall might contain a steam shower, a multi-headed ... More About: Luxury , Tips , Shower , Create
The Luxury Shower (and 5 Tips on How to Create One)
2008-03-01 02:21:00 by Roberta Murphy Once upon a time, the lowly shower offered faint competition for the jetted bathtub. The bathtub was where one went to luxuriate, while the shower was a functional cleanser. Not any more. These days the lowly shower is one of the hottest home luxuries in demand. The shower stall might contain a steam shower, a multi-headed ... More About: Luxury , Tips , Shower , Create
Kinko?s: The Ultimate Business Luxury
2008-02-15 06:52:00 by Roberta Murphy This past week, I have been attending Mike Ferry’s Real Estate Productivity School–but played hooky today to meet with Pat Kitano, who thinks outside a totally different real estate box. But that is a blog for another time. Pat Kitano has just reported some juicy news that should cause luxury readers to jump with bridled ... More About: Business , Luxury , Ultimate
Kinkos: The Ultimate Business Luxury
More articles from this author:2008-02-15 02:17:00 This past week, I have been attending Mike Ferrys Real Estate Productivity School in San Diego but played hooky today to meet with Pat Kitano, who thinks outside a totally different real estate box. But that is a blog for another time. Pat Kitano has just reported some juicy news that should cause luxury readers to jump ... More About: Business , Luxury , Ultimate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
