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2011 

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One of my New Year's Resolutions was to take a day  off each week - even if it is a 2 hour day off. I have worked hard to do this. Today is my day off. I slept in ( until 6:30 am). I had a big cup of coffee with the local paper. Then I cleaned out some closets and drawers. I went to the store for...
01/30/2011
1. a mountain view 2. 3 car garage 3. great room 4. lots of storage - walk in closets 5. stainless appliances 6. fireplace 7. efficient a/c 8. plantation shutters 9. walk in showers 10. closet organizers 11. at least 3 bedrooms 12. safe area 13. quiet area 14. inside laundry room 15. access to sw...
01/29/2011
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I was so frustrated today. Nothing major happened, but put it altogether and I feel like I had a wasted day. I went to a new home I was selling today and buyers are all set to sign and we find out that lot does not have an extended garage. The onsite sales people pulled it together a few hours la...
01/29/2011
This week here at The Lori Bowers group, we had an explosion of short sale listings. We listed 6 short sale homes and wrote offers on 4 short sales. The amount of short sales in La Quinta, California is skyrocketing. Do you owe more than your home is worth? Do you have a legitimate hardship - div...
01/28/2011
The past week I have been showing homes to my husband. He is my most challenging client of all. My husband is a wonderful man, but as far as looking at homes, he has taught me alot. My husband is disabled with CIDP so even looking at 1 or 2 homes is difficult plus he has trouble walking and with ...
01/27/2011
I love my team - working together to help each other and the team too. Kathy is our internet pro. Her blogs and facebook postings are amazing.Now Leanna is on board with Tina and Glenda too. The Lori Bowers Group rocks!This afternoon my friend and fellow agent Leanna Petitt and I worked together ...
01/26/2011
Today Jan. 26, 2011 is a good day with good news for the housing market! The Dow hit over 12,000 with news that new home sales are going higher and higher. The Feds also left the interest rate at the current low rates. The economy continues to improve. Ok - buyers, get off the sidelines and buy t...
01/26/2011
Here are some unbelievable deals on the market right now! Act FAST or they will probably be SOLD! The Orchard near 49th and Jefferson - $289,000 ( sold for around $650,000 new) This home is almost 2700 sq. ft. Large lot, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage, travertine floors, ceiling fans, planta...
01/26/2011
Over my 10 years in real estate, I have sold over 1500 homes in and near to La Quinta, California. I have met all kinds of buyers and sellers. This weekend I found a very challenging client - my husband. My husband is not a realtor. He is a retired chirporactor. He does know alot about real estat...
01/25/2011
Here is the part of being a realtor that most people don't seem to know or understand. We are available all the time and still work when we are sick. Whether we are tired or sick or just don't want to work, we suit up and show up and do it happily.I am sick :(! My son was home all week and my hus...
01/23/2011