la quinta: Claiming the First Time Homebuyer Credit - IRS Documentation Requirements - 02/27/10 08:02 AM
When the First Time Homebuyer Credit was expanded and extended in November 2009, Congress also  added new IRS documentation requirements for claiming the credit. Failure to submit the correct documentation may delay issuance of an any applicable refund by the IRS.
As noted on the IRS website, taxpayers who claim the credit on their 2009 tax return must file a paper - not electronic - return and attach Form 5405, First-Time Homebuyer Credit and Repayment of the Credit (see the instructions for help with the form), and a properly executed copy of a settlement statement used to complete the purchase.
Purchasers of conventional homes should include a copy of Form HUD-1, Settlement Statement, … (0 comments)

la quinta: Farmers Market at Old Town La Quinta, La Quinta CA - 02/27/10 06:27 AM
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For a fun time in beautiful La Quinta, be sure to stop by the new open-air Farmers Market at Old Town La Quinta featuring fresh produce and fruit grown by local farmers. The market will be open every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the growing season. Vendors will be offering fresh vegetables and fruit (no spray and organic), cut flowers, honey, eggs, nuts, herbs, bread, cheese and plants, with a backdrop of musical entertainment. A "Market Chef" booth will feature cooking demonstrations and recipes using fresh produce from the Market. 
Certified Farmers Markets are weekly "food-based" community events sponsored by the Palm Springs … (0 comments)

la quinta: IRS issues new guidelines on obtaining home buyer tax credits - 02/25/10 10:52 AM
As reported in The Los Angeles Times, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued new guidelines and clarified documentation that taxpayers must submit to successfully obtain the federal tax credit for home buyers.
The federal tax credit for home buyers was extended and expanded late last year.  Qualified first-time buyers may be eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $8,000 on homes purchased before April 30, 2010.  Repeat buyers may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $6,500. Click here for more information about the federal tax credit for home buyers, including eligibility requirements. To receive the tax … (0 comments)

la quinta: Eye on the Desert to feature La Quinta Old Town Artisan Studio - 02/16/10 04:07 AM
Update: The KPSP Channel 2 airing of its Eye on the Desert Old Town Artisan Studio and Charity Soup Event has been changed to today, Tuesday the 16th of February, at 6:30pm. Please see my previous post for information on the upcoming Charity Soup event. See you there!
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la quinta: The Annual Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance to kick off in Old Town La Quinta CA - 02/16/10 03:13 AM
The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, February 27th and 28th in La Quinta CA. The event will kick on in Old Town La Quinta, where more than 75 rarely seen classic cars from museums and private collections will be on display along Main Street from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. for public viewing. The cars will then depart on a driving tour through the Coachella Valley and return to Cuistot restaurant in Palm Desert, where the cars will again be on display from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00p.m. On Sunday, February 28, beginning at 10:00 … (1 comments)

la quinta: La Quinta Old Town Artisan Studio Charity Event reminder - 02/14/10 07:41 AM
Greetings
Guests of Old Town Artisan Studio
Charity Soup Event
We are counting down the days and looking forward to your expected arrival to the Old Town Artisan Studio's 1st Annual Charity Soup event at 6:00 Pm Thursday, February 18th. 
We will have special guests arriving via red carpet at 6:20 PM. 
While we are awaiting your presence take the time to tune into Channel 2, Eye on the Desert, Monday Evening at 6:30 PM. We will be highlighted that evening and would like to share that special day with you.
We also want to remind you of the silent auction at Charity Soup.
Here … (0 comments)

la quinta: Correctly "pricing a home for sale" is a complcated issue - 02/13/10 04:06 AM
Correctly "pricing a home for sale" is a complicated issue that needs to be approached with a flexible attitude. Selling a home in this market is a huge emotional and financial issue. It may take some time for the client to accept the fact that their home may not be worth what they may think it is (or want it to be). When you have a listing that you feel is over-priced, it is important to still market it aggressively. If there are no showings in the first few weeks or month, and assuming you have put forth both time and effort to market the … (0 comments)

la quinta: La Quinta Resort Restoration Plan receives approval from Historic Preservation Commission - 02/13/10 03:29 AM
La Quinta Resort and Club, one of the Palm Sprigs original destination resorts and Hollywood getaways since 1926, moved a step closer to implementing its major restoration and renovation master plan this month, when it received unanimous approval from the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission. The 5-0 decision marks the first formal vote on the $300 million master plan project which will add 631 hotel rooms and nearly 90,000 square feet of additional banquet and commercial space.
During the meeting, Historic Preservation Commissioners noted the Resort's commitment to leaving all historic elements of the property untouched with the exception of the Resort Core, the Morgan House and La … (0 comments)

la quinta: La Quinta Old Town Artisan Studio Charity Soup Event - 02/11/10 06:17 AM
Attention Artists, Artisans, and anyone interested in Art....  If you have been wanting to try working with Clay Sculpting, glazing and kiln firing and other Clay art techniques, be sure to stop by the Old Town Artisan Studio, located in Old Town, La Quinta CA. Most of the artisan have never tried Clay Sculpting (or in some cases any form of "art" before) until stopping by the studio and are now "addicted"....  
Also, just a reminder of our upcoming Charity Event - see below
  
La Quinta CA Old Town Artisan Studio's Annual Donation Celebration will be held February 18, 2010 at 78-100 Main St, … (0 comments)

la quinta: La Quinta, CA REO Bank Owned Homes for sale - 07/30/09 04:15 AM
REO Buyers: If you are in the market for REO (bank owned) homes in the La Quinta CA and surrounding areas, you probably know by now that they tend to sell fast. (REO homes, not short sales). You need to know about them as soon as they are listed on MLS. 
If you would like to receive an automatic notice by email, whenever a new REO property is listed, email me at Larry@HansenDesertRealty.com and I can set this up for you. 
There is no obligation to use me as your realtor and no additional (unsolicitted) email or phone correspondence - just REO listing emails.
Larry
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e-PRO REALTOR Larry Hansen, CPA and Broker / Owner of Calif Desert Realty resides at PGA WEST in La Quinta, CA and specializes in gated and golf communites in La Quinta PGA West and surrounding areas. Visit his website at www.CalifDesertRealty.om and his La Quinta, CA neighborhood listings at www.Point2Homes.com


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