Last October I received a phone call from an agent in the Seattle area looking for an agent in Palm Desert to help her. She  had clients that were looking for a second home in  Palm Desert  and wanted to know if I would work with her clients for a referral fee. "Of course," I said! What an honor to receive a referral from another agent.

A referral from another agent has to be one of the highest honors there is for a real estate agent.  She obviously has put her trust & faith in me to do a great job & seal the deal for everyone. She also said, "by the way did I mention I saw your information on Activerain."

Leave it to Activerain to be hard at work. Thank you for putting together an amazing platform for agents to network with each other and promote our voices to each other and our clients plus 1000's of potential prospects. Now Patti Berube with John L Scott Real Estate in Covington, WA is connected with me in Palm Desert. We have lots of snowbirds from the Seattle area so it is likely Patti will come across more clients who are looking for a second home in the Palm Springs desert area.

Patti's clients promptly scheduled a trip down to Palm Desert exclusively to look at property and we are now opening escrow on a short sale in La Quinta.  Patti's clients have been a delight to work with.  They are purchasing a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a private pool and spa in La Quinta. The outdoor living experience was most important to them for their second home and with this backyard retreat, they will be in sunshine heaven.

Thank you Activerain for making the connection between me and Patti Berube possible!

World famous PGA West in La Quinta is home of the upcoming Humana Challenge, formerly known as The Bob Hope Classic, January 16-22, 2012.

PGA West consists of 2200 acres of championship golf courses surrounded by a wide range of single family homes and condos for every lifestyle. PGA consists of six golf courses - 3 private & 3 public - along with three clubhouses, tennis and fitness facilities.

Arnold Palmer Private Course
The Arnold Palmer Private course, host of many Bob Hope Classic's, is challenging yet inspiring for all levels of play with five sets of tees. Nestled up against the Santa Rosa Mountains, this course offers breathtaking scenes with rolling fairways and large lakes.

Jack Nicklaus Private Course
Rated as one of the best courses in the desert, the Jack Nicklaus Private Course is ranked by Golf Magazine as one of the top courses in the world! This course was built specifically for the Ryder Cup and then held private for members use only.

Tom Weiskopf Private Course
This Scottish links-style course has wide fairways making the Tom Weiskopf Private Course great for higher handicaps. With expansive mountain views and beautiful brooks running throughout the course, it is as peaceful as it is beautiful. The Tom Weiskopf Private course has been known to host the PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals.

TPC Stadium Golf Course
Designed by Pete Dye, the TPC Stadium Course hosted the Skins Game for more than 5 years. This course is challenging but worth the effort.

Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course
Also a host to the PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals, the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course is challenging yet a favorite among members. The marvelous mountain views are interconnected with the lakes on the course and bordered by railroad ties.  

Greg Norman Course
The only "desert-scaped" course in PGA West, the Greg Norman Course offers members a different type of scenery with crushed white marble bunkers and wild flowers along the green fairways.

Membership fees and rates at PGA West are more affordable now than ever before. Please inquire for the latest membership details.

Real Estate prices for condos in PGA West in La Quinta currently start in the mid $100's. Looking for something bigger? PGA West offers all sizes of homes to accommodate your lifestyle and budget!

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Sun City Shadow Hills - The Socialite

Announcing one of the newest floor plans at Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb - The Socialite! The Socialite is one of ten new model home floor plans recently released at Sun City Shadow Hills.

The Socialite is the largest of the ten floor plans with 2955 square feet. It presents 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a two-car garage. It has a formal dining room and a great room layout with center island kitchen, covered patio and lots of options to make the Socialite specific to each homeowner's lifestyle. 

With the Socialite, new owners will have several options to choose from including optional covered patio extension, sun or hearth room, sliding glass door in master bedroom, fireplace or dual-sided fireplace, wet bar, wine storage, and optional courtyard. The Socialite even has an option to include an entry door on the third bedroom from the courtyard making a casita option available. The Socialite has three exterior design choices of Spanish Colonial, Desert Prairie, or Rancho Hacienda.

This is the third phase of development for Sun City Shadow Hills, which will offer 36-holes of golf at completion. The new models, The Living Well Collection, were designed with causal and comfortable living in mind. New owners now get more square feet for the money and more features than ever before available.

The Socialite starts at $391,990. For more information on The Socialite or other floor plans please contact me now.

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Sun City Shadow Hills Home Sales Market Report

Sun City Shadow Hills has seen a bustling real estate market during the last six months and if your looking for a distressed sale in Sun City Shadow Hills, you might have to look pretty hard.

Resales in Sun City Shadow Hills during the last six months have been extremely strong. Although Riverside County is one of the top counties in California for the number of foreclosed properties, Sun City Shadow Hills is an exception. Year-to-date there have been 17 homes foreclosed in Sun City Shadow Hills according the Desert Area Multiple Listing Service. There are currently 5 foreclosed homes listed for sale and 2 foreclosure sales pending.

Distressed sales are minimal in Sun City Shadow Hills in part because approximately 60 percent of the sales are cash buyers. Year-to-date there have been 12 short sale transactions successfully closed and 7 short sales are in pending status. There are 5 current short sale listings for sale in Sun City Shadow Hills.

Sun City Shadow Hills offer the active adult a country club lifestyle at an affordable sticker price. Golf course homes are selling for an average of $173.41/sq.ft. Seven homes have sold on the golf course during the last six months ranging from $176,000 up to $517,000. 53 other homes have sold for a total of 60 resales during the last six months in Sun City Shadow Hills. The average selling price of homes off the golf course is $147.14/sq.ft. There are 10 resale homes in pending status. These numbers exclude new home sales with Plute Homes, which said they have sold an additional 300 homes to date in its third phase.

Sun City Shadow Hills is an active adult community by Del Webb offering resort style living near Palm Springs, CA. New homes from Plute are still available in the third phase of the development starting at $195,990. Sun City Shadow Hills will consist of approximately 3400 homes at build out.

The resort lifestyle of Sun City Shadow Hills has more than affordable golf to offer. Sun City Shadow Hills offers its homeowners a full social calendar and plenty to do, including two Clubhouses with state-of-the-art fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, bocce courts, library, coffee shop, billiards, performing arts, game rooms & Amphitheatre.

The homeowners association dues are approximately $237/month and includes the maintenance of all the amenities, 24 hours guard service, Clubhouses, landscaping of common areas, and mailboxes. This guard-gated Del Webb community is for active adults age 55 and better.

Sun City Shadow Hills in North Indio is your ultimate destination for relaxation and entertainment. Located just minutes from La Quinta, 30 minutes from Palm Springs, and 10 minutes to Palm Desert, with easy access to the Freeway makes Sun City Shadow Hills an ideal location. Sun City Shadow Hills offers country club living without the budget. Please contact me for more information on the community.

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Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb New Model Homes Now Open

Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb has opened 10 new model homes for its third phase of development in the community located off I-10 in north Indio. The preliminary release of The Living Well Collection starts at $195,990 and goes up to $391,990 for the largest floorplan called The Socialite, which is my favorite design.

The new collection of homes at Sun City Shadow Hills was designed with casual and comfort in mind. The new models range in size from 1321 square feet up to 2955 square feet with options including a den, covered patio extensions, sun room or hearth room, retreat, wet bar, and/or golf cart garage.

The new floor plans  offer 10' ceilings and 8' raised-panel interior doors. Just a few of the interior features include recessed spot lighting, raised panel cabinetry with satin nickel knobs, 36" upper kitchen cabinets granite kitchen countertops with 6" backsplash, stainless steel kitchen sink, Whirlpool appliances in choice of white or black, and under-cabinet task lighting.

With the release of the new model homes in Sun City Shadow Hills also came the opening of the new clubhouse in October. The community of Sun City Shadow Hills now has two clubhouses for residents to use at their leisure. The third phase of the development also includes an 18-hole par 3 golf course. That is in addition to the 18-hole championship course and an 18-hole putting course.

The official grand opening of the new model homes in Sun City Shadow Hills is still to come with plans for the celebration to be in January 2012. If you're interested in more information on these models homes or resales, please contact me now. I will be happy to answer any of your questions and show you what Sun City Shadow Hills has to offer for active adults 55+.

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Sun City Shadow Hills, Indio CA - Model Home Just Sold!

Another beautiful home has just been sold in Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb. This former model home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and sold for $277,000. The new homeowners are delighted and enjoying their new space as we speak. As a previous model home, the home features include many upgrades such as tile floors, great room layout, fireplace, rear landscaped backyard, designer furniture, upgraded appliances, and much more.

My clients told me they must have looked at more than 100 homes before finding me and thus finding Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb. If you're looking for your new dream home, contact me now so you can move into your new home next month.

You may have missed out on this amazing deal for a model home but you still have an opportunity to purchase a home in the 3rd phase of Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb. Plute homes just finalized construction on 10 new model homes for the 3rd phase of the development. Please contact me for more information and to schedule an exclusive home showing that fits your criteria.

Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert CA Condo Sales

Ironwood Country Club is an exclusive golf course community located in south Palm Desert  and offers a wide range of condos for a variety of budgets and lifestyles. Condos vary in size from just over 1,000 square feet up to 2,000 or more square feet. During the past six months, real estate sales for condos in Inronwood have been strong.

There have been 22 condo/townhome sales in Ironwood Country Club since June 2011. Only 3 of these sales were bank foreclosures and 2 were short sales. The lowest priced sale at $150,000 was at 73440 Dalea Lane. It is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 1,271 square feet. It was on the market 113 days. The highest priced sale was at 73447 Irontree Dr and sold for $565,000. It is 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,951 square feet.

There are currently 3 condos pending sale in Ironwood Country Club and 34 condos listed for sale. The 2 bedroom, 3 bath condo at 73415 Foxtail Lane, Palm Desert is the lowest priced condo currently listed for sale in Ironwood Country Club at $145,000. It is 1,502 square feet and has been on the market for 98 days; it is a short sale requiring third party authorization. The highest priced condo for sale is listed for $775,000 at 73355 Oriole Ct, Palm Desert. It is 2,182 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths. It has been on the market for 28 days.

The average selling price per square foot for condos in Ironwood Country Club is $165.71.

Ironwood Country Club is a private club with social and golf memberships privileges available for a separate fee. Read more information on the social club and golf course here.

Please contact me for a current list of condos available for sale that are exclusive to your criteria.

Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert CA Home Sales

Ironwood Country Club located in the beautiful South Palm Desert area has seen strong real estate sales during the past six months. Ironwood Country Club is a guard gated community with a private golf club and consists of custom built homes, single family homes, and attached condos.

Of the single family & custom homes, 8 homes sold during the last six months. Only one of these sales was a bank foreclosure. Five of the homes sold for over $1 million and one home sold for more than $2 million.

Typical of Palm Desert homes sales, all of these transactions were cash sales. The bank foreclosure was the lowest priced sale at $520,088 and was at 73480 Agave Lane. It is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with 3,695 square feet. It was on the market 42 days.

There are currently two homes pending sale in Ironwood Country Club and 12 homes listed for sale. The 2 bedroom, 3 bath home at 73396 Poinciana Pl, Palm Desert is the lowest priced single family home currently listed for sale in Ironwood Country Club at $579,000. It is 1,878 square feet and has been on the market for 13 days. The highest priced single family home for sale is a custom home listed for $4.8 million at 49360 Sunrose Ln, Palm Desert. It is 7,116 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths. It has been on the market for 233 days. There are currently no bank owned foreclosures or short sales on the single family homes in Ironwood.

The average selling price per square foot for single family homes in Ironwood Country Club is $337.84.

Ironwood Country Club is a private club with social and golf memberships privileges available for a separate fee. Read more information on the social club and golf course here.

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Palm Desert Real Estate - Hot Deals on Foreclosures

73438 Irontree Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 is located in Ironwood Country Club and is listed at $161,500.

This bank owned condo/townhouse is a spacious 1525 square feet with 2 master suites - each with private balconies for ultimate desert living. The condo also features a den/office area, new carpet, fresh paint, a 2 car attached garage for easy living, and a private spa - maintained by the HOA in the enclosed front patio. The most recent comparable sale for this floor plan sold for $178,000. Call me to grab this deal before its too late!

45950 Shadow Mountain Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 in South Palm Desert is listed at $249,900 and is bank owned.

This bank foreclosure is an ideal buy for an investor or handyman. Not to large and not to small with 1824 square feet, this home has a lot to offer. Featuring 2 bedrooms and a den, fireplace, and a private pool this home has a lot of potential. Located near Cahuilla Hills Park in Palm Desert next to the mountain and hiking trails. Don't miss this flip opportunity, call me today to schedule a home showing! Home sales in South Palm Desert with similar square feet, pool, and in move-in condition have sold from $315,000 up to $373,000.

48200 Beverly Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 in south Palm Desert was just reduced to $441,330 and is bank owned. The original list price as a foreclosure was $489,000, it has been on the market 47 days.

This custom built home offers 4 bedrooms plus a den that could be a 5th bedroom, private pool and spa and more than 3000 square feet of living space. The home sits on 10,019 square feet offering spacious front and back yards. Wood floors, wood ceilings, a bay window, and fireplace are just some of the features of this home. Schedule your home showing today!

Visit my website at www.deserthotbuys.com for more great deals in the desert. Whether your looking in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, or Palm Springs, please contact me to find you the best deal for your next home purchase.

642352 Appalachian Street - Just SOLD! Another Short Sale Success Story

This home was well worth the wait for the proud new homeowners who are now moving into their new home that just closed escrow.

This was a short sale and sold for $158,000 in Mountain View Country Estates. With 2698 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a great room layout, this home has more to offer than just functionality. The South facing backyard brings the new owners lots of the winter sun and views of the San Jacinto mountains. There's plenty of space for everyone to park with a side yard RV gate. Mountain View Country Estates is a gated community offering homeowners a park like setting with a community pool.  

 
Short sales take a lot of patience and cooperation between the real estate agents and the seller and buyer but as you can see, may be well worth the extra effort! It is best to work  an agent who is experienced and knowledgeable in short sales. If you are considering buying a short sale or think you may need to do a short sale on your home, please contact me for a short sale consultation.

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