Kathy Schowe's Blog
Kathy Schowe
760.333.8886
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2009
We moved our office to a sleepy little village area in La Quinta, California called Old Town La Quinta about 3 years ago. There was one other real estate office in the area of about 1000 sq. ft. Since then, we have real estate row. The landlord finally gave us a larger space since 2 large compa...
10/28/2009
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Now is the time to get the holiday gifts ready and set to go for our clients. What new and novel ideas can we come up with for gifts for this season?1. My clients favorite year after year- Godiva Chocolates - they will mail them and the packaging is beautiful2. See's Candies - they gift package...
10/28/2009
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1. I answer the phone when it rings and if I cannot, I call back quickly. In this market, I think that counts more than anything.2. I make an effort to connect with 3 agents from other companies each day. I have made an effort to check out websites of agents presenting offers and also speak to ...
10/28/2009
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Last week I saw this really cool widget → I had to have it! I'm not sure how it works, or IF it works-- I just wanted it for my sidebar-- So I commented on Shirley Parks from San Antonio's blog-- and what do you know...
10/28/2009
I was amazed when i attended this informational Summit on the Coachella Valley in Indian Wells, Ca. One of the comments that truely struck me was, If you do not have equity in your home, you are not considered a homeowner. After thinking about that comment I had to saw, it made sense even tho...
10/26/2009
Here in La Quinta, we are known as a resort, desert and golfers paradise. We have people relocating from thousands of miles away and besides price, and views they always ask about neighborhoods. Being that everyone is different in what they like, dont like I always try to give them guidance but...
10/26/2009
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☮ I am still so amazed everyday when I wake up her inI look out my back door and see the purple mountains, the green-green, golf course, grapefruit trees, yucca plants, cacti, the clear bluer than blue sky.... words cannot describe it! I am constantly reminded of why our friends and neighbors ke...
10/25/2009
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If you are addicted to sunshine--- La Quinta, California is the place for you! Our weather now is in the 80's-90's and it just keeps getting better. Next week the nights will be down in the 50's while warming up during the day to the sunny 80's!! If you are tired of the rain/cold/wind/sleet/fo...
10/24/2009
Kimberly Kelly thinks things are getting better--- Do you agree? kathy California Sales Statistics..the Desert is Settling Down. I have witnessed this over the past summer and now continuing into the fall here in the Coachella Valley. There are certain areas with particular developments i...
10/24/2009
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Seller's MUST be more Aggressive! By this statement, I mean ONLY IF you really intend to sell. Even to Lease, you MUST be on top of the market..actually in front of the market. Don't get caught watching the REO's and Short Sales get all the offers. If you cannot compete realistically, then ...
10/24/2009
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