Kathy Schowe's Blog
Kathy Schowe
760.333.8886
SchoweProperties.com
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2011
It is a buyers market... and I work with buyers everyday. What they don't realize are the fine lines and details that come up when trying to buy distressed properties. A great deal is not always so great when you get done adding in all the extra costs that come with buying a distressed property...
10/11/2011
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Tina has done a comprehensive post about the market in nearby Palm Desert. I am encourage to see the numbers of regular sales! Palm Desert is just down the road from La Quinta, and it has many great golf communities and non-gated neighborhoods as well. It is in the heart of the Coachella Valle...
10/11/2011
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Tina does an excellent job explaining the differences encountered when purchasing a short-sale vs. an REO. The Palm Desert market is very similar to our market here in La Quinta. I disable comments on re-blogs-- if you like this post, please comment on Tina's original post! Thanks, Kathy Pal...
10/11/2011
I had a message yesterday from B.B. Ingle, one of the movers and shakers here in the desert-- he is a former restaurant/bar owner who now promotes and organizes some of the biggest and most lavish parties in the desert. I have known B.B. for years, and have helped him get the word o...
10/11/2011
Many buyers are still holding back. They are not embracing the opportunities that are in abundance right now. There is no guarantee that the prices will not go lower, but they are already very low. Greed is a bad thing. Sure there is danger associated with any major purchase, but there can al...
10/11/2011
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TRIPLE-CARAMEL CAKE RECIPE This is seriously one of the best things I make. And it isn't that hard, even though you make it all from scratch. I make more caramel sauce than the original recipe, because you just can't have enough caramel sauce! 4 cups heavy cream 3 cups sugar 6 ounces ...
10/10/2011
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FARMER'S MARKET IN OLD TOWN LA QUINTA The season in La Quinta has begun and today we went to the Farmer's Market in Old Town La Quinta. This year there are new booths including goat cheese sellers, specialty olive oils, artisan soaps, medjool dates, organic produce, fresh flowers, almonds,...
10/09/2011
I work hard and I'm a good agent. I care about my clients and strive to give them the best service possible. I also want to help them make informed decisions-- whether they are buying or selling. I also love to cook! The best part is giving-sharing my kitchen creations. If you follow me on...
10/08/2011
WHERE TO RETIRE? With gorgeous mountain views, warm and sunny winter days, over 130 golf courses, hiking, tennis, art galleries, world class entertainment venues, and low traffic congestion...it's no wonder people want to move to the Palm Springs area. According to today's Desert Sun, 'Where t...
10/07/2011
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Old Town Announces Addition of New Businesses! I work in Old Town La Quinta and live nearby... so we are excited to share with you these new businesses coming to Old Town La Quinta this season! Old Town Wine Bar - This highly-anticipated Old Town merchant is NOW OPEN, offering 200 win...
10/07/2011
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La Quinta, California 760-333-8886