Uh Oh: New Conforming Mortgage Fees Go Into Effect Monday
It's Semi-Official : New Conforming Mortgage Fees Go Into Effect Monday
Real Estate Agents We Can Do Without
by Roberta Murphy Agents we can do without? At this moment, I am growling under my breath at the sleaziness of two San Diego real estate agents who would throw their clients under the bus in exchange for a few thousand dollars. In the last couple of weeks, we have had two agents come into
Oceanside Harbor Days are Here Again
by Roberta Murphy Looking for some great fun by the beach in San Diego County this weekend? Oceanside Harbor Days are here again! Why not head up the coast to re-discover one of California’s greatest beach towns: Oceanside — along with its famous Oceanside Harbor and its annual Harbor Days celebration. Admission is free, and the
How Walkable is your San Diego Neighborhood?
by Roberta Murphy How walkable is your neighborhood? With San Diego gas prices going through the ceiling, interest is building for homes that are in walking distance to shopping, theaters, schools and other local destinations. In the past, many of these properties were shunned by home buyers because of traffic noise and “urban noise.” These days,
North County School Site Needed
by Roberta Murphy School site needed for private North County School 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 little hand to the community. This morning,
Short Sale Home Warranty? Absolutely!
by Roberta Murphy We have negotiated a number of San Diego short sales, and have yet to have one shorted lender or seller agree to fork over several hundred dollars for a one year home warranty. And why might the buyer of a short sale need a home warranty? Consider that homeowners in dire
Fun and Food at Oceanside Beaches
by: Roberta Murphy Villa Sotheby’s International Realty is opening an office near the beach in downtown Oceanside at the new and luxurious Oceanside Terraces. We look forward to meeting our new neighbors at or near Oceanside beaches, including homeowners of the San Miguel condos, North Coast Village, Marina Towers, the Aegean, and Oceanside’s Row Homes–to
Phantom Galleries for San Diego
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, phantom galleries and the potential for fine eye candy. Late yesterday, I received a fun call from April Game, CEO and Founder of the San Diego Fine Art
Downtown Oceanside, CA
by Roberta Murphy I’ve often wondered about life in downtown Oceanside–and what it would be like. 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. They spoke of life in downtown Oceanside. Their kids went
San Diego’s Newest Urban Luxury: Oceanside Terraces
Oceanside Terraces are Oceanside's newest midrise luxury homes--offering luxury finishes that rival any San Diego high rise.