The Lori Bowers Group sponsors the New year's toast to 2012 today at noon in the office - 12/30/11 02:21 PM
The Lori Bowers Group at Intero Real Estate Services in Old Town La Quinta is sponsoring an early New Year's toast to 2012 for the agents of The Lori Bowers Group and the Old Town La Quinta Office today at noon.
Lori Bowers is providing champagne and pizza.
This is the 2nd annual toast to New Year's at the Old Town La Quinta office for The Lori Bowers Group.
Cheers and Happy New Year!
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Now is the time to buy a house in Trilogy La Quinta - 12/28/11 05:26 PM
There are only 2 new homes left in Trilogy La Quinta. Now is the time to buy a home in trilgy La Quinta. From the low 300's you can enjoy a fabulous lifestyle with fitness, tennis, events, and more included in your low HOA dues of $288 per month.
Enjoy mountain views, quiet area, friendly residents, and a fun active life at a low cost.
Call me today to view the homes and get started on the wonderful life at Trilogy La Quinta.
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Why buy a home warranty? - 12/27/11 04:00 PM
I will not sell a home without the buyer getting a one year home warranty. I have an excellent home warranty rep I have worked with for over 10 years.
This has saved so much time and made so many friends over the years by people having issues that the home warranty people have helped. Whether it is a leaky faucet, leaky rook, malfunctioning air conditioner, brokern toilet and on and on, it is handled quickly and efficiently.
The home warranty is so helpful to save me time and money in real estate.
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Active Rain Does it Again - Amy Jones Rocks - 12/26/11 03:56 PM
Yesterday- Christmas Day about 2 PM - I emailed Amy Jones after researching her on Active Rain and Google. She is a very active realtor in Chandler, Arizona area. I had a referral for her of some close friends of my son looking for a $300,000- $400,000 home.
Just like a top agent would, she responds within 5 minutes. The friends are starting their home search today.
This is another great Active Rain story. Lots of great agents working together to excel in the real estate industry for themselves, each other, and their clients - Active Rain!
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Merry Christmas to my friends on Active Rain! - 12/25/11 02:34 PM
This is such a special day in so many ways. I am celebrating a wonderful time with my husband and son. My son came all the way from Hawaii for Christmas. We are also sharing this day with good friends. I am cooking a big turkey with all the trimmings.
I have time off from work. The day here is gorgeous - 75 degees and sunny.
I am enjoying greetings from my facebook and Active Rain friends.
Life is good. Merry Christmas to all!
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Should I consider a short sale for my Palm Springs area home? - 12/23/11 11:34 AM
Are you no longer interested in retaining your home?
Are you unable to make your mortgage payment?
Do you have a legitimate hardship?
Are you unable to qualify for a loan modification?
A short sale is a cooperative process with the bank ( no foreclosure sale or eviction) that allows the borrower to retain some cntrol and dignity throughout the process.
I have experience with closing several hundred short sales. Please call me with no obligation to have yoour questions answered and to start the process now.
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Why Canadians Buy Real Estate in the Palm Springs Area - 12/18/11 12:07 PM
A recent survey by the Bank of Montreal found that one in five Canadians would like to buy real estate in the United States and "sun and Sand" areas like the Palm Springs area are favorite destinations.
Some of the reasons include:
Home prices in Canada have steadily risen the past few years.
The Canadian dollar roughly at par with the US dollar make Palms Springs area real estate a good value for Canadians
The Canadians have the travel bug. 72% lf Canadians vs. 30% of Americans have passports and travel 60% more.
The weather attracts Canadians who want warmth and … (0 comments)

Some interesting golf info on The Palm Springs Area and California - 12/18/11 12:00 PM
Ther are 123 golf courses in the Palm Springs area.
Roughly 8000-12000 club memberships need to be sold in the area.
Golf has a $1.365 impact on real estate.
About 93 per cent of the golf courses in the past decade have been daily fee courses.
Private clubs lost an estimated 15% of their members last year, costing clubs on average $187,000 in annual dues.
Information from California Alliance for Golf
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Trilogy La Quinta - Prize home - 81705 Eagle Claw - 12/12/11 11:35 AM
81705 Eagle Claw in Trilogy La Quintais a great home. This home is a Monterrey Floor Plan with 3 bedrooms ( one of the bedrooms is a courtyard casita) and a den. This is a great room plan with fabulous kitchen and a 2 car garage plus room for a golf cart.
The best feature is the incredible lushly landscaped private backyard with pool and spa and plenty of patio area.
The furniture is decorator perfect and comfortable too.
This home is impeccably maintained and like new condition. This can be your dream home for only $499,000,
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Inventory of home for sale dwindling in La Quinta, Ca. - 12/12/11 11:30 AM
Month by month over the past year, we have seen the ventory of homes for sale dwindle in La Quinta, California. It is very frustrating for buyers and real estate agents/brokers to have less and less homes for sale in La Quinta, California.
There are still many distress sales including short sales and foreclosures, but as the months pass, we are seeing an increase in prices. I actually had an appraiser call me today on a listing I had as a short sale about 5 months ago. The bank would not accept our short sale offer when the home was listed … (0 comments)

Why is Trilogy La Quinta so popular? - 12/11/11 01:43 PM
Trilogy La Quinta is a 55+ community of over 1200 homes in a quiet area close to the mountains in south La Quinta.
The prices of homes are lower than in many years. The HOA dues are low too-$288 a month and include front yard landscaping, fitness center with indoor walking and running track, 2 pools, and low cost golf plus many other activities.
The biggest reason Trilogy La Quinta is so popular is the people are so friendly. The people are nice, friendly, and work together to make Trilogy La Quinta fun and beautiful place to live and a good … (0 comments)

Lori Bowers is selling lots of homes in Trilogy La Quinta - 12/11/11 01:42 PM
Lori Bowers has been selling homes in Trilogy La Quinta since the development was started over 8 years ago.
Recently, Trilogy La Quinta, has been more popular than ever with home buyers in La Quinta, California.
Lori has been selling 1+ homes per month for several months. Lori Bowers lives, works, and plays in Trilogy La Quinta. Lori knows the ins and outs of Trilogy La Quinta.
Whether you are looking for a primary residence with comfortable year round living or a 2nd home for the winter months, Lori can help you find your dream at Trilogy La Quinta.
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Who wants a new house for the holidays? - 12/09/11 12:32 PM
There is still time to buy you and your family a new house for the holidays. There are only 115 more house shopping days until Christmas. The clearance rack of houses with the lowest interest rates in many, many, years is waiting for anxious buyers.
 
What a better way to start the new year than with a new home for the family. Whether you are looking for a condo, small home, or mansion, real estate agents are on call 24/7 to make your dream come true.
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How many people do you connect with each day? - 12/09/11 11:37 AM
Connecting in real estate is what counts most. There are many ways to connect- phone, text, email, in person. For many years, I have made an effort to contact at least 10 people a day. A connections means that I reach out and they respond. In any business connecting is important, but it real estate the personal attention matters more than most.
Besides blogging, email, text, phone, I also have parties and make an effort to connect with my clients and friends throughout the year.
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I am home sick and still listed 3 homes in one day - 12/08/11 11:51 AM
I very sledom get sick. Usually if I do feel sick, I just keep going and feel I can wlak it off. Yesterday was different. I pulled myself out of bed and went to the office as we were having our annual team business plan meeting for 2012. Then I had a listing appointment. I got the listing and returned to the office, but by then was beyond sick. The people in the office were in shock when I went home and spent the rest of the day in bed with almost no phone calls, no texts, no emails.
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Do you want lower house payments? - 12/05/11 01:05 PM
I am a real estate broker associate in La Quinta, California. We are still seeing alot of home owners that owe way more than their home is worth. They want lower house payments to keep their home.
Here are some options -
1. Call the bank to do a loan modification.
2. A short sale is another option, but then you have to move out of your home and probably cannot buy another home for at least 3 years.
3. Foreclosure is another option.
No one wants to lose their home, but in these times many people have nooption. Through no … (2 comments)

Do you ever get tired of blogging? - 12/04/11 06:49 PM
I love blogging. Maybe because I like to talk. I have not gotten tired of blogging unless I am just plain tired.
I am interested in people's comments on my blogs and other blogs too.
I like to share.
I like to vent.
I like to listen.
I amazed that blogging basically did not exist until a few years ago. The world is so much bigger now and smaller too. The information and contact we have now is unbelievable.
I will keep blogging and see what comes next.
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Trilogy La Quinta is a great home value - 12/04/11 06:46 PM
Trilogy La Quinta is a great home value. When you buy a home at Trilogy La Quinta, you get a lifestyle as well as a home.
There are 1200 homes in a manned gated community with 18 holes of golf. Every homeowner is considered a member. You pay for your golf, but the lifestyle center use is free and $6 for guests. The Lifestyle Center has a fabulous indoor walking track so even when it is 100+ degrees outside you can walk in comfort. There is a full fitness center, cafe, fullservice spa, 2 pools ( one is  a lap poo) … (0 comments)

Party at Intero Real Estate Service tonight in Old Town La Quinta - 4-6 PM - 12/02/11 09:42 AM
Intero Real Estate Services in Old Town La Quinta will be celebrating the holidays tonight with refreshments from 4-6 PM followed by the Old Town Christmas Tree Lighting. Be sure to stop buy for some snacks and Christmas cheer tonight from 4-6 PM.
This annual event pleases all ages and is a good way to kick off the holiday season. There is the Christmas tree lighting, carolers, performance by children, and even an appearance by Santa.
We look forward to seeing you tonight at 78015 Main Street Suite 107 in Old Town La Quinta.
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PGA West Golf Memberships are on Sale! Check out these lowest prices in many years - 12/01/11 12:43 PM
PGA West in La Quinta, California has lowered the prices on their golf memberships to $40,000 non refundable. This is 6 premiere courses - 3 private courses and 3 public courses. Whether or not you live in PGA WEST , La Quinta this is the chance of a lifetime to have a golf membership at one of the best country clubs in the world for a fraction of the usual price. The homes are also at bargain basement prices. Now you can have a nice 2nd home or  main residence  and golf membership too for under $400,000.
The Lori Bowers Team,
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Sun City Shadow Hills to open 9 new model homes on Dec. 9 - 12/01/11 12:30 PM
Sun City Shadow Hills in Indio, Ca 
 Sun City Shadow Hills, are opening 9 new model homes on December 9, 2011. These homes vary from 1300+ sq. ft. to over 2900 sq. ft. with prices from the loow $200,000 to nearly $400,000. Enjoy the resort desert life in a fabulous new home. HOA dues only $238 and include use of all facilities and a resident discount on golf too. Now is the time to buy your dream home at Sun City Shadow Hills.
 

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