Living in San Diego Archives

100 IRS Offices around the country are going to be targeted at noon tomorrow for peaceful protest by the Tea Party Patriots against the Internal Revenue Service. Being challenged is the government agency’s abuse of power while targeting and harassing various Tea Party groups. There are many Tea Party groups, but the Tea Party Patriots

San Diego’s Weather is… Perfection

March 24, 2013

Best of San Diego, Living in San Diego, San Diego Beaches

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, CA–Friends in the Midwest and East Coast are starting to swear (literally) that snow is a vile four-letter word. They are tired of the cold, the slush and dreary skies. They long for sunshine, balmy weather, sandy beaches and blue skies. In short, they long for San Diego with its sunshine,

Remove Hard Drive Before Ditching Copier!

March 2, 2013

Living in San Diego

I just viewed a video that will forever change how I view copiers. It seems all of them made in last 10 years or so have a hard drive that holds copies of everything ever copied or scanned. Have you ever copied tax returns, medical records or other sensitive documents? What about your doctor’s office,

Walkable Neighborhoods in San Diego

December 3, 2012

Carlsbad, La Costa, Living in San Diego

by Roberta Murphy I’m embarrassed to admit that like most in San Diego, I hop into the car to shop for groceries, pick up dry cleaning, take the dog for grooming–and of course, to buy more gas. Many more miles are driven previewing homes for sale, showing homes, photographing homes and neighborhoods, and listing homes.

Home Improvement Choices in San Diego

July 5, 2012

Best of San Diego, Blog, Featured Blog Posts, Living in San Diego, Vacation Rentals

San Diego is a vacation destination for many people around the world. They come here seeking our beautiful beaches, balmy weather, scenic hillsides and close proximity to mountains, deserts and a host of things to do. But what do residents of San Diego do to escape this paradise? Where do they vacation? In this economy,

Préstamos en Condiciones Excepcionales

July 3, 2012

La Jolla, Living in San Diego, Relocation

Extranjeros no residentes pueden disfrutar de préstamos en condiciones excepcionales La inseguridad del mercado de bienes raíces está a punto de disiparse, por lo menos en lo que se refiere a las zonas costeras del sur de California, y sobre todo a la bella ciudad de San Diego y sus numerosos pueblos contiguos. Con un

No Air Conditioning in Your San Diego Home?

May 22, 2012

Best of San Diego, Blog, Home Improvement Tips, Living in San Diego

by Roberta Murphy—Carlsbad, CA San Diego is famous for its balmy weather and we all brag from time to time how air conditioning just isn’t needed….except for a few hours days weeks a year. But what if your San Diego home lacks air conditioning? What are some alternative means of cooling your abode? According to

The Accidental Blackberry Farmer

May 20, 2012

Best of San Diego, Carlsbad, Living in San Diego

The Accidental blackberry farmer.This year's surprise? Deep South Blackberry Freezer Jam!

347 Shore View Lane, Encinitas: Single Level Pool Home

April 10, 2012

Best of San Diego, Encinitas, Living in San Diego

I could not count the number of times we have had requests for a beach-close single level pool home in Encinitas. Especially one with big ocean views! This home at 347 Shore View Lane has it all. With 4 bedrooms + office and 2 baths, this remodeled ranch style home has spectacular sit-down ocean views

Clean Out Closets and Pantry–and Lend a Hand

January 2, 2012

Best of San Diego, Home Improvement Tips, Living in San Diego

Poverty in San Diego The Great Recession has hit almost everyone everywhere, and charities (such as Brother Benno) that serve those stricken with poverty and hunger at the proverbial “Ground Zero of need” have been hit exceptionally hard. San Diego has a number of charities serving the poorest, but one especially close to our hearts