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History of Merion Wicker Baskets The US Open begins today on the historic Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania. We have a friend who is a member and I am familiar with their wicker basket logo from his shirts and caps. The wicker basket has been a trademark of Merion since 1916 and is easily ide...
06/13/2013
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I captured this photo of a palm behind our La Quinta home a while back. We are so lucky to live in an area filled with such beauty. I am amazed every day, by the nearby Santa Rosa Mountains, by the majestic palms, and the ever-changing desert sky! SEARCH FOR HOMES IN LA QUINTA
06/09/2013
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Multiple offers are common right now in many markets. Here in the desert we encounter them in the competitive investors markets (fixers under $150,000) and at popular affordable price points ( under $300,000). Knowing how to write an offer that will get noticed and accepted comes with experienc...
06/09/2013
Market Report -Last 5 Sales in La Quinta Country Club June 2013 78055 Coronados Circle Listed 10/05/09 for $519,000 SOLD 06/05/13 for $385,000 78172 San Timoteo Drive Listed 01/24/2013 for $1,395,000 SOLD 02/04/2013 for $960,000 48801 Santa Ursula Drive Listed 03/30/2013 for $60...
06/08/2013
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Do you have a Social Media Strategy? Tips for creating and defining your social strategy: What goals are you trying to achieve? Grow your database? Strengthen your relationships? Drive traffic to your blog? All of the above? Some of the things I learned: 1. Define your goals. 2. Be willing t...
06/07/2013
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Happy Birthday Dean Martin! "If you drink don't drive. Don't even putt." ~ Dean Martin Dean Martin is one of my all time favorite entertainers. We have friends that knew him in the days when he played Riviera CC in LA. They said that Dean was kind and a "gent...
06/07/2013
Arnold Palmer's new Summer & Bar Specials Arnold Palmer's in La Quinta is one of our favorite spots in the entire desert. Not only does it have a great atmosphere with tons of Arnie memorabilia, a fantastic patio, live music, a friendly staff, and Dustin & Corey running the show-- Palme...
06/06/2013
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4th of July Events in Old Town La Quinta Don't miss the La Quinta 4th of July Parade & Community Celebration being held on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at La Quinta Community Park, 77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta. Activities will be held throughout the day to entertain families and visitors of al...
06/05/2013
Is the La Quinta Post Office Closing near Old Town? I work in Old Town La Quinta and live less than a mile away. A few years ago they opened a larger La Quinta Post office off of Adams and Hwy 111. Since that time I have been hearing rumors that our smaller Post Office in Old Town La Quinta on ...
06/05/2013
Some say the key to success in any business is to do things that others won't do... or at least what others don't like to do themselves. A new company in Brooklyn, New York has found a niche ... doing something that other people don't like to do-- COLD CALLING. I worked at a "tele-marketing" com...
06/04/2013
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