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Kathy Schowe
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2010
Multiple Offers ~ Make an Offer They Can't Refuse With California property values being at the lowest in years, a First Time Buyer Tax Credit of $8000, a Move Up Credit of $6500 and low interest rates we have seen a market that has become quite competitive. Multiple offers on properti...
02/22/2010
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Old Town La Quinta is the place for big fun this week! Wednesday... VIVA-- the new Mexican hot spot is having a Grand Opening on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00-- with LIVE Mariachi music, sangria, cervesas, and apertivos on the House!! On Thursday...Old Town Cellar is hosting the wonder...
02/22/2010
La Quinta and Coachella Valley Luxury Properties..Price Drops ahead. This is a great article from yesterday's Business section of the L.A. Times. In La Quinta and the Coachella Valley, luxury home Sellers are often left "chasing the market", exactly as our low to middle priced residential Selle...
02/21/2010
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that about 80% of people have no idea how Realtors get paid, or how Real Estate relationships work. My goal is to clear that up so that your Realtor doesn't have to deal with constant frustration. This blog isn't designed to complain or make you, the...
02/18/2010
Today I showed some homes in my neighborhood that are great buys for the area. They were foreclosures. My buyers were pleased to finally see some rock-bottom low prices inside the gates. The bad news is that I have had dinner in these homes-- I have known the families, I have seen them in thei...
02/18/2010
For The Love of the Land According to the Desert Sun-- John Lautner, a "radically climate-based architect," found his inspiration in nature and sought to unify structures with the landscape. By Morris Newman Elrod House, Palm Springs, 1968 Joshua White/Courtesy Palm Springs Art Museum The archite...
02/18/2010
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If you are looking for a place to get away from the cold, a place to inspire you with its beauty, a place to hike, bike, play golf & tennis, swim & sun-- wine & dine.... the LA QUINTA is the place for you! Our temperature today is 76☼ with a high of 79☼ ! The market is just right for purchasing...
02/18/2010
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The Spas of Desert Hot Springs Outsiders would never expect to find the Hot Springs that bubble up out of the desert in the Coachella Valley-- known as Palm Springs to most people. A short 2 hour drive from LA, the Palm Springs desert has become a destination resort for sun worshipers, spa...
02/17/2010
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www.oldtowncellar.com We love going to the Old Town Cellar--wine is amazing and the food is great! We are so lucky to have this great Wine Bar in Old Town La Quinta! Old Town Cellar Thursday Wine Tastings Thursday Feb 18 5-6pm $10 Paul Hobbs Winery Tasting Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot N...
02/16/2010
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The Spas of Desert Hot Springs Outsiders would never expect to find the Hot Springs that bubble up out of the desert in the Coachella Valley-- known as Palm Springs to most people. A short 2 hour drive from LA, the Palm Springs desert has become a destination resort for sun worshipers, spa...
02/16/2010
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