Photos from Roberta Murphy -- Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
The Rhoades School campus on Rancho Santa Fe Road in Olivenhain/Encinitas.Located in: Olivenhain, CA
Iron Fist Brewery Vista, CA–Our very own Eve Sieminski, along with her wonderful family, has opened a quiickly-growing brewery in Vista--and what a hit has become. San Diego is becoming (if not already) the beer micro-brewery capital of our country and the Iron Fist Brewing Company in Vista holds the promise of being a double-fisted knock-out success–and a real prize for San Diego. The brau haus is brand new, sparking clean, boasts state of the art brewing equipment and the keen Belgian brewing sensibilities of a traditional Polish family. Mike and I attended the Iron Fist Brewery’s crowded soft opening where we enjoyed two tasting flights of beer and snippets of conversation with old friends Greg and Eve Sieminski (also a San Marcos Realtor with San Diego Previews Real Estate), Brandon Sieminski (Biermeister) and Adrian Sieminski with wife Kalyn, who both greeted the crowds. Continue.... 
Most of the sulphur-laden Chinese drywall was shipped in 2004-2005 to Hurricane Katrina-ravaged states that were trying to repair and rebuild their storm damaged homes. Florida, Louisiana and other states battered by Hurricane Katrina are facing a secondary assault– this time from poisonous Chinese drywall that was imported to help bolster supplies needed for repair and construction of homes damaged by the hurricane. It was also apparently used during the building boom that exploded across the country during the early and mid-2000’s. But what about San Diego real estate and the homes constructed during the building boom? It appears San Diego homes may have dodged the sulphur bullet. Even so, how can you tell if you have toxic Chinese drywall in your home or business? Continue reading here
Carlsbad, CA–It appears owners of San Diego real estate–and those who remodeled their homes in 2003-2005, may have been spared the corrosive and noxious results that can stem from certain Chinese drywall products.
The Oceanside Terraces auction took place last summer, but we still receive calls weekly wondering about the disposition of these luxury urban condos.
The story unfolds:
It took some doing, but we were finally allowed into the auction room where high bidders would be able to purchase the remaining 29 residences at the Oceanside Terraces. We wanted to be able to report on the results (as we are doing now), but someone with Accelerated Marketing Partners tried to block our entry. An executive with the firm eventually intervened, and we were allowed into the room where approximately 100 registered bidders were seated.
The auction was orderly, and Eve Sieminski, Mike, Scott and I were able to see most of the bidding activity from where we sat at the back of the room. And in a little over an hour, the remaining 29 residences at Oceanside Terraces were sold. Winning bids ranged from a low of $405,000 for a 1986 sf condo on the 3rd floor north end of building, to a high of $781,000 for the prime ocean-facing 6h floor penthouse with over 2500 sf of living space. The largest residence and penthouse on the southeast corner of Oceanside Terraces has 2563 sf, a sweeping ocean view to La Jolla, and was sold at the surprisingly low price of $757,000.
Auction pricing?
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During the last ten years, tile and formica surfaces in kitchens and baths have been replaced with natural stone products, while stainless steel appliances dominate kitchens. Popcorn has been scraped from ceilings and energy efficient dual-paned windows are replacing their single-paned predecessors. Now, the staircases in 1970’s and 1980’s homes are being replaced.Being torn down are enclosed staircases, along with those stem walls with We had the opportunity to interview San Diego’s original staircase replacement expert, Gregg Kuzara, who happened to spend a few days in our home performing his wood and metal magic. He explains that because of the advancement in tools, technology and trade that what might have cost $30,000 (or much, much more) just 15 years ago can now be had for perhaps $10,000. Continue reading here 
Carlsbad, CA–Over the past decade, there has been a flurry of home remodeling in San Diego County–particularly in coastal areas, where building activity first blossomed. That means there are lots of vintage homes showing their age.
wrought iron toppers and 2×6 handrails (see photo at right). Some are being replaced because of safety issues that could result in a child’s head could get stuck between the stair rails–or a disastrous fall .
Carlsbad, CA–This past year has been tough for both San Diego real estate sellers–and buyers–and both sides of the fence have had to wonder if they are being tricked or treated by market conditions.
On one hand, home sellers hear that we are in the toughest market for San Diego home sales in years. Prices have dropped off the cliff and these home sellers have heard of neighbors who finally took their home off the market after trying to sell for a year or more.
On the other hand, we have buyers who have made multiple offers on multiple properties (usually San Diego’s fabled short sales and foreclosures), and have given up hopes of ever being able to buy a home in San Diego County. Their exhausted real estate agents are also about to throw in the collective towel.
So what is really selling in San Diego–and who are the succesful home buyers?
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San Diego County Realtors Mike and Roberta Murphy represent buyers and sellers of real estate in Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Del Mar, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista.
San Diego Previews award-winning real estate group offers unsurpassed service to buyers and sellers of real estate in San Diego. Mike and Roberta Murphy (GRI, ABR and e-PRO) have years of extensive real estate experience and work with an energetic group that understands relocation and life transitions. They are intimately familiar with not only with San Diego County, but also localized market conditions that can impact the purchase and sale of real estate. Group professionals also include Eve Sieminski (GRI), Scott Murphy (GRI), Christine Wade, Dione Lamm, Ilene Brodsky and Daruish Abedian.
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WE PROMISE AND GUARANTEE
To put client interests before our own. No conflict of interest. No hidden fees or profits. Unlike many, we don’t do loans, escrows or have a hand in title services. We always want the freedom to recommend the best services and most competitive rates for our clients—and we do. This can result in savings of hundreds to thousands of dollars for both buyers and sellers.
To earn our fees, and make nothing if we cannot perform. We charge no up-front fees,
no advance fees, no transaction fees. We pay all marketing and promotion costs, transaction coordination fees and still search for ways to save our clients both time and money.
To skillfully negotiate on our client’s behalf. For the buyer, we work hard to package financing, pricing and timing to create a successful transition into their new home. For the seller, we present the property to both a wide and targeted audience with the goal of bringing as many buyers as possible to the negotiation table. In either case, we strive to maintain our reputation for “Masterpiece Transactions.”
To expertly manage your transaction from beginning to end. This will include the coordination of appraisers, inspectors, insurance underwriters, escrow demands, disclosures, legal requirements and the unexpected arrival of a mother-in-law who just arrived in town to inspect the home on her own.
To talk to you! Like you, we tire of voice mail and touch-tone mazes. If you are represented by a professional in the Murphy Group, you will almost always be able to speak with a responsive person. If your agent is unavailable, another of our agents will respond. It could be as simple and frustrating as a seller being locked out of the house to a buyer who has hit a loan-qualifying hurdle.
We listen to you! Give us a call and tell us where you would like to be in the next three months, in the next year, or even the next decade. We promise to listen and to help guide you toward your housing and investment goals.
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Roberta,We want to thank you for all your help and support with both the purchase and sale of our home and the development of our business. You've helped us step into a new world--full of opportunities. We are so grateful for that. Thank you!
Marie and Kesi
There are many Realtors that can buy or sell real estate, but very few that are as dedicated and knowledgeable as the Murphy Group. They not only have the insight and experience to evaluate the value of the property, but suggest specific ways to increase the value and appeal to prospective buyers. Their marketing techniques not only exposed our La Costa property to as many potential buyers as possible, but also attracted qualified buyers. We interviewed many Realtors and never felt the same overwhelming confidence as we did with them. Many Realtors promise the moon and stars, but very few can actually deliver--They Did and more!
--Alan, Aimee and Andrew Smith
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"I signed a listing agreement with Roberta and Mike Murphy. Within 24 hours, they had my home sold at more than full price. I would highly recommend their services!"-Marsha Fahlen
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Hi Roberta,
I wanted to let you know how much we've enjoyed our new home and to thank you for your insight of our needs and the house you picked for us.
It's wonderful to be able to sit out on the patio and eat our meals outdoors with beautiful hummingbirds and a great view of hills and Rancho Santa Fe. We think we got a really good deal too, thanks to you!
I also want to thank you for your help in our closing of this deal - without your help, it would have been very difficult and I would not have been able to do it.
Let this note serve as a referral as well. I recommend anyone to you who wants a personal, helpful, insightful and accommodating real estate agent. I plan to make sure I call you when I'm in the market to sell.
Best regards,
Pam Arivett
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