Last Season's Tourists are This Season's Serious Buyers! - 09/30/11 07:56 PM

Last season I actually counseled a couple to lease instead of buy.  They were not sure if this was the area for them.  They did not know if they would like  the neighborhood or the golf course.  So I encouraged them to lease for a few months to discover if this was the place they wanted to be.
I made sure they had all the information they needed about the neighborhood and the community-- dining, events, hiking, churches, schools, recreation.  They did their research.
Throughout the summer months I kept in touch with them and sent them lease listings as … (4 comments)

Fall Season of Miracles Contest | Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul Group - 09/29/11 09:41 PM
I asked for more contests and here is a wonderful one!  I hope you will all participate and share your Fall miracles with us!  This will be so much fun---
If you want to leave a comment-- please visit Sally's origninal post!  And please re-blog and share this contest!
Via Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes):
The leaves change colors during the fall season and are a signal that a miracle is about to take place.  It is the season of miracles.  The weather turns cool after a hot summer and it becomes more … (0 comments)

Best Practices 3: Post Your Caravan to Facebook Album: " MAKE AN OFFER ON THIS HOUSE!" - 09/29/11 04:26 PM

 
Post Your Caravan to Facebook Album:
"MAKE AN OFFER ON THIS HOUSE"!
 
We have a home tour each Monday morning in our office.  We all take turns researching the homes and leading the tours in neighborhoods where we work, or have been showing homes.  Last week I lead the tour through my La Quinta Country Club neighborhood-- where I live, and have several listings.  I try to feature the "best deals", and share home in different price ranges.
When I added an iPhone to my arsenal, equipped with the mobile Facebook app-- I began taking a quick picture … (7 comments)

Best Hot Dog in the Desert: Bobby's Coney Island Dog! - 09/28/11 05:14 PM
This family-run eatery, on Highway 111 in La Quinta, across from the"other best hot dog" at Costco. It has been open a little more than a week and today at lunch it was packed!  The owners are from the Detroit area-- and also carry some Greek items and other Detroit area favorites.
Bobby's is open for breakfast and lunch-- with egg dishes in the morning-- but the reason to come here is the Coney Island style HOT DOG!
I ordered the special dog with "grilled onions" (3.99) ... and my husband (Bobby) had the Coney Island Special ($4.79)  Both came with the thick, rich and … (7 comments)

Golf Tournaments in the Palm Springs area 2011-2012 - 09/28/11 04:21 PM
 

GOLF RULES in the Palm Springs area, although some of the names have changed-- the original "celebrity" founded events are still around. 
 The Bob Hope Classic, is now the Humana Challenge.  The Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational is now-- Frank Sinatra/Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational.  The Dinah Shore, is now called the Kraft Nabisco Championship. 
Even though the names have changed-- the spirit of the founders of these great events live on! 
 
 
 
Golf Tournaments in the Palm Springs area this season:  
Palm Springs Playboy Golf Scramble -  Nov. 11-12, 2011 Eagle Falls Golf Coursewww.fantasyspringsresort.comThe event features celebrities, a … (3 comments)

Spotlight 29 Free Friday Concerts - 09/27/11 07:35 PM
Every Friday night you can get your groove on at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, CA. 
Here are some of the upcoming FREE FRIDAY CONCERTS!    
                  
OCTOBER 7TH:  STEVIE NICKS/FLEETOWOD MAC TRIBUTE   
OCTOBER 21ST:  JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE
NOVEMBER 4TH:  JOURNEY TRIBUTE
NOVEMBER 18TH:  ROLLING STONE TRIBUTE
DECEMBER 9TH:  AEROSMITH TRIBUTE


Spotlight 29 Casino is located at46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA 92236

 
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I’M CALLING MY OWN SHOTS! Plus a Few Others that the AR Gods Missed this Week! - 09/27/11 04:23 PM
Donne Knudsen shares her favorite posts from this last week... and I am lucky enough to have her Gold Star on one of my blogs!  Thank you so much Donne for the feature on your blog!  If you missed my blog on an Out of Area Realtor-- and confused client... you can find it below!
I disable comments on re-blogs-- stop by and leave a comment on Donne's original post. 
Via Donne Knudsen NMLS#249822, DRE#01364050 C2 Financial Corp. (Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA):

 
Well, this week there were so many really great posts here in the rain … (0 comments)

Crab Pot in La Quinta and Rancho Mirage for a Clambake! - 09/27/11 04:02 PM
 
If you are in the mood for some serious seafood... you might be surprised that the desert area has two Crab Pot restaurants!  One in Rancho Mirage along the famous "restaurant row"  and the other in the charming Old Town La Quinta neighborhood!
The Crab Pot at Rancho Mirage joins the La Quinta Crab Pot in offering desert dwellers a taste of the sea and the popular Northwest custom where folks gather to enjoy freshly caught salmon, crab, and steamed shellfish. First launched on Seattle’s historic waterfront by owner Hal Griffith, Crab Pots are in Washington and Long Beach, Calif. 
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Are you being selfish? (a case for reblogging) - 09/27/11 01:42 AM
Another re-blogging post... but it is worthwhile.  We all need to share the reblogging love and the activerain information.  It is so easy... and we both get benefits! 
As always I disable comments on re-blogs... please stop by and comment on Russel's blog.  And if you have not subscribed to his blog, you should.  Really.  Thanks,  Kathy
Via Russel Ray, Southern California home inspector based in San Diego (Real estate, photography, marketing, music, history & more!):

 
Are you being selfish?(a case for reblogging)
I made it through a few hundred thousand posts and comments over the weekend. One of … (0 comments)

We are Running Out of Contests! - 09/26/11 09:48 PM
WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF CONTESTS!

The September 30-Day Localism Challenge is almost done... and The Best Practices September challenge is almost over too! 
It is too late for you to get in on the 30-day challenge-- but you can still WOW US with your BEST PRACTICE post this week!  Now, the problem is ...we are running out of contests! 
My challenge is to all of you Ambassadors and Rainmakers to come up with some great CONTESTS  &  CHALLENGES for October, November, and December!
How about a HALLOWEEN CONTEST, or a THANKSGIVING CONTEST... what are you grateful for?  or a … (20 comments)

The Quarry Market Report for March-August 2011 - 09/26/11 09:09 PM
The Quarry Market Report for March-August 2011
 
When I was still a golf pro--I worked at The Quarry in the early 90's and was present for the opening "Founders Day".  It is hard for me to believe it has been a premier development for almost 20 years!
The Quarry  enclave debuted in 1994 and is notable for its privacy and exclusivity. The award-winning golf course is rated in the top three of the entire Valley. Tom Fazio started with an old gravel pit quarry, and  he carved The Quarry, a unique course that is permanently ensconced on Golf Digest’s … (0 comments)

Best Margarita in the Desert - 09/25/11 04:50 PM
BEST MARGARITA IN THE DESERT!
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Best Margarita Announced - August 23, 2011Winner - Las Casuelas Terraza, Palm Springs 2nd. Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse, Rancho Mirage 3rd. Armando’s Dakota Bar & Grill, Palm Desert4th. Blue Coyote Grill, Palm Springs 5th. Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill, Palm Springs
Las Casuelas Terraza in Palm Springs not only has a great margarita, but great atmosphere as well!  Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse is a surprse for runner-up.  Babe's is more famous for their brewery... but based on the voting from the Palm Springs Life readers... they can … (6 comments)

Gymnastics for Kids in the Desert - 09/25/11 03:50 PM
 
GYMNASTICS FOR KIDS IN THE DESERT
PowerKids Center in Palm Desert. Alison Vaughn and her business partner, Jeannette Frederick, have taken over the 14,000-square-foot space formerly known as Action Gymnastics and are already teaching classes.
The PowerKids name is “about power within, the power of an athlete, the power of play,” she said.Things will really be hopping by the gym's grand opening Oct. 15, when Vaughn and Frederick unveil their in-floor trampoline and pit system. Kids will be able to bounce off the trampoline into one of two big foam-filled pits —  FUN AND SAFE!
    For more information … (1 comments)

Firefighters Respond Unselfishly to Palm Springs Wildfire - 09/25/11 02:23 PM

We were having dinner last night with friends in Desert Hot Springs when we saw the mountain below the Tram begin to glow and then ribbons of fire appeared moving quickly up the hillside.  The wildfire blaze  began around 7pm last night near Windy Point north of Palm Springs and this morning it had burned over 300 acres and was only 10% contained. 
Over 120 local and neighboring firefighters responded and began diverting the fire with bulldozers from the roads and homes in the area.  No injuries have been reported and thanks to all the firefighters who stayed up all … (2 comments)

Is Granite Gone like the Avocado Fridge? - 09/24/11 12:41 PM
IS GRANITE GONE LIKE THE AVOCADO FRIDGE?

 
Granite was the standard by which all kitchens and even bathrooms were measured.  If a home didn't have granite-- it was a fixer.  But now every Best Western and Hampton Inn, every planned development, and every do-it-yourself-er that remodels via Home Depot has granite counter-tops.  It has become the formica of the future.
 
 
 
Other counter surfaces are becoming the go-to-products for home builders and home re-modelers.. CaesarStone and other brands, including Silestone, sell engineered quartz, a durable product made from more than 90 percent crushed quartz mixed with a … (19 comments)

We Have Written Offers on 4 Different Homes in 5 Days....and that is OK! - 09/24/11 11:29 AM
My new client is aggresive and wants to buy a home here in the desert.   He has a clear picture of what he wants... he knows his price range and limitations.  He has rented a home here for a month--- just to look at properties and BUY A HOUSE.
He is European, but will be a citizen here soon and he is now learning the process.  He was making offers with agents all over town.. but ... Now he has ONE agent.  He can go to other Open Houses, but he tells them, "I have an agent". 
He UNDERSTANDS and has … (5 comments)

Good morning - 09/24/11 02:06 AM
I could not help sharing this lovely post with you-- andit suits my mood on the weekend and especiall this first fall Saturday morning! 
Please share your your comments on Todd's original post, I disable comments on reblogs :-)  Kathy
Via Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Knipe Realty):

As I took this picture I couldn’t help but feel this flower was just lifting its head and saying good morning to me and the sun. It was a beautiful morning as every morning is. But, something about how the flower was able to say good morning without … (1 comments)

The most important tip for home sellers today - 09/23/11 12:04 AM
This post from Jennifer hits the bullseye... she shares a very simple truth and the most important tip for home sellers today!  Please reblog and share, and repost ... everyone!
 
If you like this post, pleae comment on the original post by Jennifer Fivelsdal,  Kathy
Via Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE Homes Realty (Dutchess, Columbia & Ulster Cty, NY) (JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC):
I have what I consider the most important tip for home sellers today.
I look at market data around the country, however I can only address the market in which I operate.  People I run into in my daily activities … (0 comments)

Do You Stay in Touch with Agents who left Your Brokerage? - 09/22/11 06:15 PM

 
 
Today is Tina Droessler's birthday-- and a group from our Intero Office, (formerly The Lori Bowers Group) are meeting up to celebrate and to touch base with Tina! She has moved to a different brokerage-- but that doesn't mean we have forgotten her.
So many agents move around, change brokerages-- I think it's important to stay connected.  You never know when you may end up on the other end of a deal... with them, or with someone in their new office.  It always helps to have the other agent cooperate-- to make the deal go smoothly!
Stop by … (11 comments)

Best Casino in the Desert! - 09/21/11 08:35 PM

 
BEST CASINO IN THE DESERT!
 

 
 
 
 
Best Casino Announced - August 16, 2011Winner - Agua Caliente Casino  Resort  Spa, Rancho Mirage2nd. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio3rd. Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs4th. Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella 5th. Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa
Agua Caliente Casino is a favorite casino for many reasons-- but we love it because of their music and entertainment theatre called "THE SHOW".  It is an incredible venue for live music, concerts and some of the best entertainment in the desert!  There is not a bad seat in the house!
Coming soon to … (3 comments)

Do You Report MLS Violations? - 09/20/11 12:13 AM
Do You Report MLS Violations?

Today I showed an "active" listing in La Quinta Cove... it was a clean, remodeled home with a nice pool-and my client liked it.  The best house we saw today.  When I got back to the office I called the agent to find out if they had offers, etc.  It is not bank-owned, or a short-sale.  The agents' assistant said, and I quote, "It funded today and closes tomorrow." 
I think that means that it is no longer ACTIVE! 
 
The assistant said that at some point there had been some issues with the current … (17 comments)

Do I Have To Tell About the Neighbors? - 09/19/11 11:38 PM
Great post from Karen Crowson about disclosing information about the neighboring properties, or the neighborhood in general.  Will you tell your agent about the neighbors? 
 
 
Please leave Karen a comment if you like this post-- thanks,  Kathy
Via Karen Crowson, ABR, SRES, Livermore, CA (Alain Pinel Realtors, Livermore, CA):
When speaking with prospective sellers about selling their homes, the topic of disclosures of course always comes up. "Do I have to tell about the neighbors? And while most people have great relationships with others on their block, there are some who have minor annoyances they share, such as:
Too many … (0 comments)

His LA Agent was (GREEDY) trying to Represent Him 145 miles Away! - 09/19/11 10:07 PM
His LA Agent was GREEDY trying to Represent Him 145 miles Away!
 
A walk-up buyer came in the office a few days ago seeking info on listings.  He said that his agent was in LA, and was sending him around to properties by calling listing agents in our area to show him the homes.  He had made several offers sight unseen that didn't work out. The homes were in terrible shape, or bad neighborhoods.   He is a motivated buyer-- and he had many other agents here in the desert looking for homes to show him.  If he liked the … (10 comments)

Old, Tired, and Feebly Peddling His Bike - 09/18/11 04:18 PM
My friend Sussie Sutton just posted this blog-- it is a true picture of what a kind and giving person she is.  It is also a good reminder to all of us to Pay it Forward-- and look for ways to help others.  Cheers to you Sussie! 
I have disabled comments here--Please stop by the original post and leave a comment for Sussie-- K
Via Sussie Sutton Pearland, Friendswood Clearlake, Texas (United Texas Realtors):
Yesterday was a busy day. I had to preview a home to give the seller an idea of what she could do renovation wise to help sell the home.
Then … (0 comments)

Best Movie Theater in the Desert! - 09/18/11 02:58 PM

    BEST MOVIE THEATER IN THE DESERT!
 
 

 
 
 
 
Best Movie Theater: Announced - August 9, 2011Winner - Camelot Theater, Palm Springs2nd. Regal Cinemas, Palm Springs3rd. Cinemas Palme d’Or, Palm Desert 4th. Mary Pickford Stadium 14, Cathedral City 5th. Century Theatres at The River at Rancho Mirage
Our favorite theater is Cinemas Palme d'Or in Palm Desert because of their variety of great films.  If we lived closer to Palm Springs-- we would probably really like The Camelot as well!

 
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Best Mojito in the Desert! - 09/17/11 10:33 PM

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
BEST MOJITO IN THE DESERT!
Best Mojito: Announced - August 2, 2011Winner - Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café, Palm Desert2nd. The Tropicale Restaurant & Coral Seas Lounge, Palm Springs3rd. Azul Tapas Lounge, Palm Springs4th. Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse, Rancho Mirage5th. The Falls Prime Steakhouse, Palm Springs
We really like Tommy Bahama's in Palm Desert-- but really the BEST mojito's are at Casa Schowe! 

 
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The ActiveRain Masterminds monthly challenge for August is complete, and the judges scores for each team are in! - 09/16/11 09:40 PM
I love working with these amazing and talented agents/bloggers in creating our blogs for the Mastermind contest put on my Ralph Gorgoglione!  How exciting to win The Mastermind Challenge for August!
 
Via Ralph Gorgoglione - California Real Estate (800) 591-6121 (John Aaroe Group):
The ActiveRain Masterminds monthly challenge for August is complete, and the judges scores for each team are in!
If you missed this months challenge, you can read each teams entry here:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/2464780/activerain-masterminds-challenge-august-2011-real-estate-scams-how-can-we-prevent-them-
If you are new to the ActiveRain MasterMinds and want to learn what the monthly challenge is all about, you can click here about how to join … (1 comments)

Best Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt in the Desert! - 09/16/11 03:39 PM
 

 
 
 

 
 
Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Announced - July 26, 2011Winner - Eddie's Frozen Yogurt, Palm Springs2nd. Golden Spoon, all locations3rd. Beach House Yogurt, Palm Desert4th. Yogurt Island, La Quinta5th. TIE: Cactusberry Frozen Yogurt - Palm Springs, JK Yogurt - Palm Desert  
 This time of year is about keeping your cool~ Here are the best places to enjoy frozen treats and ice cream here in the desert! 
 
 
 
 
 
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Do You Have an about.me.com Account? Why not? - 09/15/11 05:31 PM
I was recently prompted on Twitter to visit an about.me profile on about.me.com.  They are hosting a contest that friends, family, and fans can vote for your profile, and if you win, your profile page will be on a billboard in Times Square! 
Of course, I quickly decided to join about.me (free) and create a profile.  It is a one-page profile where you can share links to your web-sites and all of your social media info. .. from one central location. 
When I began the log-in process-- I realized that I had created a profile over a year ago.  So I … (4 comments)

Best Practices 2: Create a Business Card for Each of Your Listings - 09/14/11 03:14 PM
This idea and business practice came from a RainCamp I attended in San Diego.  I thought it was such a great, simple idea-- and a unique way to promote your listings, and have your seller get involved in the process.  It requires some creativity and design work, but it is worth it.  And like many "cool ideas" that you get for your business-- they don't work unless you implement them!
When I begin marketing a listing-- I take pictures of the home, it's best features, including the view.  I then edit them within my photo program by cropping and making sure … (10 comments)

Just getting started - 09/14/11 01:39 PM
Introducing Lowell Fulson to our ActiveRain community.  Lowell is a "newbie" here on AR, and this is his second post.  Yesterday I spent some time with Lowell showing him how to add images and links to his blog.  Last night he went straight to work and created this great blog!
I disable comments on re-blogs-- please drop by and give Lowell an ActiveRain welcome on his original post!
Via Lowell Fulson III (Intero Real Estate Services (La Quinta, CA):
As a new agent I sometimes I ask myself “what is the best training for me to take?” My love for real … (0 comments)

Best Hamburger in the Desert! - 09/13/11 02:46 PM
 
 
 
 

 
 
Best Hamburger: Announced - July 19, 2011Winner - Woody's Burgers and Beer - Palm Springs2nd. Grind Brgr Bar - Palm Springs3rd. Tyler's Burgers - Palm Springs4th. Five Guys Burgers and Fries - La Quinta5th. TIE: Grill-A-Burger - Palm Desert, Dicky O'Neal's Irish Pub - Palm Springs
         
Our favorite hamburger is at George's Burgers & Insults in Cathedral City, and it did not even make the list!  This Woody's Burger looks pretty good... we may have head over there for a burger tonight!
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Blueprint for 10 Years to Freedom from Danny Morel--Do You Have a Plan? - 09/12/11 05:43 PM

  10 YEARS TO FREEDOM from DANNY MOREL
We were lucky to have Danny Morel from Intero Rancho Cucamonga come speak at our monthly Intero Desert Cities meeting last Friday. 
Danny gave us a blueprint to follow for the next 10 years to reach financial freedom.  He shared it with us, and because I believe if we all get better at our jobs-- become more successful-- we can hire assistants, employ more people, give more gifts, create more jobs, and help our economy recover.
Danny's blueprint requires hard work, commitment, dedication, and tenacity.  It is not easy.  But it works.
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Picture of the Moment — Remembering.... - 09/11/11 07:22 PM
These magazine covers speak volumes... sometimes words fail, but these images will burn in our minds forever.  Where were you when the planes hit, when the towers fell?  Who can forget?  As a generation, we will always remember!
 
 
 
Please leave your comments on Russels original post-- thank you,  Kathy
Via Russel Ray, Southern California home inspector based in San Diego (Real estate, photography, marketing, music, history & more!):
   
Picture of the Moment provided by
Remembering....











 
All magazines and DVDs are from my personal … (0 comments)

WHEN YOU ARE ON A ROLL .. KEEP IT GOING! - 09/11/11 07:07 PM
Last weekend I wrote 5 offers... 2 are in escrow, 1 is still negotiating, 2 are back-ups.  This weekend I showed 2 homes to 2 different couples and wrote another offer. I want to open escrow on it this week.  Seems like real estate is heating up here in La Quinta and especially on the weekends!
I have continued my blogging strategy, Facebook updates, twitter posts, calling past clients and contacts, and this afternoon I will be sending out personal notes to many in my database.  It is all starting to pay-off, but that doesn't mean I can stop doing what … (8 comments)

La Quinta Country Club Fixer with Great Views! - 09/11/11 03:58 PM

Welcome to La Quinta Country Club!
La Quinta Country Club is a gated community of 500 homes surrounding a championship golf course with incredible views of the Santa Rosa mountains. Membership at La Quinta CC is not required to own property here, but with the new state-of-the-art clubhouse, and all the fun we have here... you will want to look into membership!  It is located conveniently close to Old Town La Quinta.  It is also walking distance to the famous La Quinta Resort & Spa!
Call me for a tour of the  La Quinta Country Club, the homes, and the community!   
Kathy Schowe  … (2 comments)

How to Get Started Blogging for Newbies - 09/11/11 03:26 PM
This post is full of the ActiveRain spirit!  Suggestions and ideas for Newbies-- how to get started, what to blog about, tips for playing in the Rain, write localism posts... it's all here!  If you are new to blogging this one's for you!
Via Jerry Newman,REALTOR®,US Army Retired, San Antonio Real Estate & Military Reloc (Keller Williams Realty):
How to Get Started Blogging for NewbiesI know we have many newbies out there in the Rain, who have been sort of just sitting back, and wandering just “How Do I Get Started with this blogging thing?”. One of the first things I would recommend … (5 comments)

4BR/4BA Fairway Home in La Quinta, California - 09/10/11 04:38 PM


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Active Rain Wall To Honor & Pay Tribute In Commemoration Of The 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 - 09/09/11 07:55 PM
This is for all of those who lost their lives and families of those heroes.  Take a moment this weekend and say a prayer for the families and send a silent thank you to the heroes.  I'm so proud to be an American!
Via Donna Bigda REALTOR® Branford Connecticut Homes & Condos ( RE/MAX Alliance):
Active Rain Wall To Honor & Pay Tribute In Commemoration Of
The 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

On Sunday September 11, 2001 we will mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that took place on our homeland and forever changed our lives.
There will … (2 comments)

Power Out in Coachella Valley, Orange County, San Diego, Arizona - 09/09/11 05:33 PM
Yesterday we had a huge power outage in in Southern California which began around 3:30 in the afternoon, and is still affecting many in the region.  Over 2 million homes lost power and in the Coachella Valley with temperatures over 100*-- it can be a very dangerous situtation. 
Luckily the whole Coachella Valley area was not affected and some of the western cities of Palm Desert, Cathedral City and Palm Springs did not lose power.  We live in La Quinta and the power here was out from 3:30 until about 9:30pm.   I know people who stayed in hotels here last night … (5 comments)

The Hideaway Market Report in La Quinta Jan-July 2011 - 09/08/11 05:11 PM

The Hideaway Market Report in La Quinta

 

The prices at The Hideaway have come down-- and the inventory has as well.  But this is probably more a factor of the homes/listings that have been taken off the market during our off-season-- summer.  
This season-- Nov- April, should be a good one for sales at The Hideaway-- the prices are competitive with other upscale country clubs, and these are newer homes. The culture at The Hideaway is younger and more energetic than many of the clubs here in the desert.  The members are active, healthy, athletic, and like … (3 comments)

Create a Blog Header using Picnik! - 09/08/11 04:47 PM
Create a Blog Header using Picnik!

Check out my newly crafted header for my blog-- created using Picnik software.  It was really easy and they have a huge variety of fonts to choose from for the text, plus its FREE!
  ActiveRain is such a great resource for information-- I found an older post from James Shiner and watched his short video tutorial-- then headed over to Picnik and came up with this one! 
The cool thing is that it is so easy-- you can create several headers, and when you get tired of your current header, or your info … (8 comments)

I'm So Excited to Become an AMBASSADOR on ACTIVERAIN! - 09/07/11 06:48 PM
 
                       
 
I found out today that I have been "officially" named as an  on ActiveRain!  I am so  to be recognized as an Ambassador, and I promise to do my best to promote and share ActiveRain with everyone who could benefit from all that AR has to offer! 
I was lucky enough to have a "Best Practices" post featured today about my 365 Things to do in the Palm Springs area Facebook page-- then Kerrie e-mailed me... Mrs. Ambassador... a perfect day in the   
                       
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Best Practices 1: Create a 365 Things to do in Your Town Page on Facebook! - 09/06/11 12:56 PM
Best Practices 1:  Create a 365 Things to do in Your Town Page on Facebook!
 
In April of 2010, after attending an ActiveRain RainCamp in San Diego I started a new facebook page.  We learned about an incredible way to stay up to date with local events in your area, reach out to local businesses and the community and make connections with potential clients! 
Your new facebook page should be 365 Things to do in Your Town!  I created 365 Things to do in the Palm Springs Area last April, and it now has over 2100 fans!  The page grows … (56 comments)

PALM SPRINGS 1960 by Robert Doisneau - 09/05/11 05:34 PM
Go back to  'PALM SPRINGS:1960'
 
"This was the Palm Springs I had grown up in, where Steve McQueen walked the streets along with tanned locals and sun-hatted tourists, where turquoise swimming pools reflected the sky with an odd romantic poetry." --Filmaker Cameron Crowe
 
A previously unpublished collection of Robert Doisneau’s color photography provides a unique opportunity to revisit the early years of one of America’s legendary holiday destinations.  The Collection includes 104 rare color photos taken in 1960.
 
 
 
 
 
In 1960, Robert Doisneau was invited by Fortune magazine to cover Palm Springs, the hottest travel … (3 comments)

WARNING!! Do NOT watch this VIDEO if you are on a DIET! ActiveRain Talent Competition Video - 09/04/11 09:39 PM
WARNING!  Do NOT watch this video if you are dieting, watching your weight, trying to avoid late-nite-munchies, or you have a weakness for home-made good FOOD!
I had so much fun putting this video together-- I invite you to watch it and become a special guest in our home and kitchen!
The golf-shot at the end is just for fun! 

Let me know what you think... and when you can come visit us in La Quinta! 
For recipes visit LiveTheDesertLife.com
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Declare it and it Will Happen! - 09/04/11 06:55 PM
DECLARE IT AND IT WILL HAPPEN!
Sometimes you have a feeling about people... about clients.  Sometimes you just know that a deal is going to happen.  I had that feeling late last week about 2 clients that were coming to the desert for the weekend.  One is an investor who we have been talking to about taking advantage of so many incredible deals in La Quinta right now.  The other is a couple who I know through friends and golf-- who have wanted to find a second home here in our country club neighborhood.  They both know each other, are friends, … (6 comments)

Cooking Classes in La Quinta! - 09/04/11 01:06 AM
COOKING CLASSES IN LA QUINTA!
What a great way to spend some time with friends, treat a client or as a special thank-you!  Why not make your reservation for cooking class and have a great time learning something new! 
  
 LEARN TO COOK LIKE A PRO!
 
Culinary Techniques 101--6 week series, October 10th
Pro Baking and Pastry Course-  12 weeks, October 10th
Pro Culinary Arts Course-  25 weeks, October 18th
 
Special Cooking Classes coming soon:
The Mediterranean Diet--Thursday, Sept. 8 @ 6pm
Modern Tapas-- Saturday, Sept. 10th @ 1pm
Healthy Day, Healthy Way-- Monday, Sept. 12th @ 6pm
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Monkey in the Middle Consignment Event in Palm Desert, CA - 09/03/11 12:31 AM
  MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE CONSIGNMENT EVENTin Palm Desert, CA
Next month on the weekend of  October 7-9 you will be able to consign and purchase children's clothing, maternity wear, toys, strollers, and more! The event is located at  44250 Town Center Way (next to Trader Joe’s and Michaels) will be the first of its kind in the desert!  If you are a mama or an expectant mama... you will not want to miss this event!
  MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE CONSIGNMENT EVENT is a 3 day seasonal event held twice a year where you can consign your gently used children’s clothing (newborn to size 16), … (4 comments)

MARKET REPORT FOR LA QUINTA COVE-- STRONG! La Quinta, CA 92253 - 09/02/11 12:08 AM
 
MARKET REPORT FOR THE LA QUINTA COVE-STRONG!  La Quinta, Ca 92253  
The La Quinta cove is an eclectic neighborhood with incredible investment opportunities.  The coming season will bring more homes on the  market, and more buyers looking to cash in on incredible deals.
The best things about the  La Quinta cove are it's proximity to Old Town La Quinta , its incredible mountain views, affordable unique homes, and the numerous hiking trails nearby!
It is incredible that the number of homes sold in June and July were some of the highest this year.  Buyers who come to our area … (3 comments)

MARKET REPORT FOR LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB REAL ESTATE, La Quinta, CA - 09/01/11 09:14 PM
 
MARKET TRENDS FOR LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB REAL ESTATE 
 

 
The market Trends chart above is for the period from January 2011- July 2011 and includes all homes in the La Quinta Country Club area.  Although most homes sell here in the fall, in preparation for the upcoming winter season... the numbers are extremely low for our spring and summer this year. 
Many factors are involved including the economy and the questions regarding status of La Quinta Country Club.  According to our Board of Directors we should see postitive signs this fall.
As you can see the … (2 comments)

 
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