la quinta country club: Golf in the Desert... 9 Local Secrets! - 11/25/12 07:23 AM


There are a thousand  golf stories in the desert, and these are just a few. Golf courses are notorious for being places where things happen — not all involving a wedge or a putter. We pulled these interesting tidbits from the new Top 100 Holes guide. Use them to regale pals on your next golf outing or find more at top100golf.mydesert.com.
O’Donnell Golf Club
I played at O'Donnell when the par 3 fifth hole had a periscope. At one point they even had a television monitor for golfers to make sure the green was clear ahead. 
La Quinta Country … (5 comments)

la quinta country club: La Quinta Golf Homes Under $400,000! - 10/28/12 07:30 AM
LA QUINTA GOLF HOMES UNDER $400,000!
 
Right now there are a couple of great homes on the market at La Quinta Country Club  for under $400,000!  One of the homes is located on the 4th fairway for $325,000... it is in original condition, so you can fix it up to suit your taste!  It has an interior courtyard and incredible views of the lake and the 4th hole.  

Another home on the 7th tee for $399,000 has recently been remodeled and is move-in ready.  This home also has an entry courtyard- 3BR/3BA, tile throughout, and an incredible patio … (6 comments)

la quinta country club: What a 2-Year Old Blog on ActiveRain Can do for YOU! - 10/27/12 09:20 AM

I wrote a blog almost 2 years ago about a short sale I had listed in Montero Estates in La Quinta. 
Approved Short-Sale in Montero Estates La Quinta! Today a buyer called me from Washington who had found my blog and wanted more info on the property.  The fact is that home is LONG GONE!  He said, " Well you should take it off the internet if it's no longer available...".  WHAT??
Luckily, even though our inventories are low,  there are several other homes in this buyers price range right here in the La Quinta Country Club neighborhood! 
I just … (31 comments)

la quinta country club: La Quinta Country Club market August 2012 - 08/24/12 04:15 AM


Currently at La Quinta Country Club there are 12 Active Listings.  This is incredibly low inventory-- even though it is summer.
There are 4 Listings Pending sale.
Many people are waiting to list their homes in the fall when the golf course re-opens,  but you would be surprised by how many buyers come to the desert in the summer.  If they are here this time of year-- they are in the mood to buy... it is too hot for golf, hiking, or even shopping!
Have you considered selling your La Quinta Country Club home?  With such limited inventories... now … (3 comments)

la quinta country club: Best Private Golf Course: Palm Springs Life readers choice! - 06/06/12 10:56 AM
Best Private Golf Course in the Palm Springs area as chosen by the readers of Palm Springs Life magazine!
 
Winner - Indian Ridge Country Club, Palm Desert
2nd. La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta 3rd. The Reserve Club, Indian Wells 4th. Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert 5th. Bighorn Golf Club, Palm Desert
If you love golf... the desert is the place for you!  Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert was recently chosen by the readers of Palm Springs Life magazine as the best of the best here in the desert.  Indian Ridge boasts 36 holes and an active calendar … (4 comments)

la quinta country club: La Quinta Country Club Neighborhood-- close to Old Town La Quinta! - 04/26/12 05:15 AM
We have lived in the La Quinta Country Club neighborhood for over 10 years and love the gorgeous mountain views, quiet streets, proximity to Old Town La Quinta and the La Quinta Country Club... and especially the friends we have made there.
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la quinta country club: From $1 Million to $4Million, but let's take a smaller Bite! - 10/26/11 03:21 PM

 
 
My Jet-Set buyer and I got together today-- I had lofty ideas and he brought me back to earth stating... $1Million price point.  ( Not that $1Million is anything to sneeze at!)  I cancelled a few showings over $1Million-- but by the afternoon... here we were looking at $4.5 Million dollar homes!  
Here is the view at Bighorn!
Later... we looked at homes priced just under $1Million-- and we found one that would really suit his immediate needs.  He  was ready to make an offer.
I advised him that he didn't need to take a big bite ... … (10 comments)

la quinta country club: Are You Ready When Your Jet-Set Buyers Call? - 10/25/11 02:57 PM
                    
 
I had a call this afternoon from a referral client who wants to buy a home here in the desert.  He is flying in private... late tonight and wants to see homes in several luxury neighborhoods.
Bighorn, The Tradition, The Hideaway, La Quinta Country Club are some of the areas that we will see. 
I only had a few hours to set up appointments with listing agents-- and pick a good one-- who could show us the best homes, the club, and then between the two of us... share … (6 comments)

la quinta country club: La Quinta Country Club Fixer with Great Views! - 09/11/11 08:58 AM

Welcome to La Quinta Country Club!
La Quinta Country Club is a gated community of 500 homes surrounding a championship golf course with incredible views of the Santa Rosa mountains. Membership at La Quinta CC is not required to own property here, but with the new state-of-the-art clubhouse, and all the fun we have here... you will want to look into membership!  It is located conveniently close to Old Town La Quinta.  It is also walking distance to the famous La Quinta Resort & Spa!
Call me for a tour of the  La Quinta Country Club, the homes, and the community!   
Kathy Schowe  … (2 comments)

la quinta country club: 4BR/4BA Fairway Home in La Quinta, California - 09/10/11 09:38 AM


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la quinta country club: Montero Estates, under $300,000, near Old Town La Quinta and La Quinta Country Club - 07/07/11 09:26 AM
Completely remodeled 3 bed/3 bath home in the lovely, gated community of Montero Estates in La Quinta. Montero Estates is a small enclave of established homes with a close proximity to the La Quinta Country Club, Old Town La Quinta, shopping, library, parks, and pools and the weekly Farmers Market.
An interior courtyard provides this light & bright home an open and airy feel.  Cool granite flooring, and carpeting - all one level. Granite in kitchen with stainless appliances. Baths have been totally redone with impressive tile work and designer sinks.
 

 
 
 
On the west side, there … (2 comments)

la quinta country club: Bob Hope Classic now Humana Challenge? - 07/02/11 08:24 AM

The new title sponsor for the Bob Hope Classic... Humana the health-care conglomerate is making some big changes in the format and even the name of the 52 year old event.  Although,  Bob Hope's image will still be used in promoting the event, the tournament will be called the Humana Challenge.   Changes in the format of play along with an increased purse are just a few things that will be different at the La Quinta January event. 
The name change has the endorsement of the Hope family, but for me... it just isn't right.  What about the "Hope Girls"... will … (3 comments)

la quinta country club: Hacienda Home in La Quinta Country Club Reduced! - 06/16/11 10:18 AM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JUST REDUCED TO $575,000!
Hacienda Style home with tee to green views of the Signature 7th Hole at La Quinta Country Club!
Home of the Bob Hope Classic golf tournament-- watch the players from your patio and enjoy the waterfall and lake views,surrounded by the Santa Rosa mountains.
3BR's and a Den with wood-burning fireplace, that could be used as a BR or a pool/game room. The large kitchen has an adjoining breakfast room and opens to the great room, dining room, and spectacular views. The … (6 comments)

la quinta country club: ActiveRain Photoblogger Contest-- My Awesome Backyard in La Quinta! - 05/09/11 01:46 PM
ActiveRain Photoblogger Contest-- My Awesome Backyard in La Quinta!
Even after living in the desert for more than 20 years... I am still amazed by the beauty here. 
The majestic Santa Rosa mountains rise from the desert floor and change from a golden rose color in the morning sun to a hazy blue in the afternoon and deep purples at dusk.  The chocolate mountains in the north and east valley, though smaller, are sometimes charcoal, cocoa, dusty brown, and lavender.  Mount San Jacinto rises above Palm Springs in the west end and is blanketed in snow for half the year while … (14 comments)

la quinta country club: Aerial Views of your Town Can Bring a New Perspective - 01/21/11 02:08 PM
With all the satellite tools, Google Earth, and You-Tube videos (among many others) many of us are able to see our home-town and neighborhoods from the sky.  The high-tech, high-def technology gives us access to the most amazing images of the places we live and can bring a new and enlightened perspective. 
The Bob Hope Classic is being played entirely in La Quinta, CA this week.  We are very lucky to live right on the signature 7th hole at La Quinta Country Club and have a front-row seat to the PGA players and the athletes, celebrities, and amateurs playing this week.  … (6 comments)

la quinta country club: My Favorite Comedian Ron White at the Bob Hope Classic - 01/20/11 09:53 AM
We are so lucky to have front row seats here at La Quinta Country Club and the Bob Hope Classic!  The weather is gorgeous... in the mid 70's, sun is shining and we have the celebrity field here today.  This is one of my favorite weeks here in the desert!

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My favorite comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White is one of the celebrities playing this week.  If you get a chance to see him, or even catch his act on TV... DO IT!

 
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la quinta country club: We Waited on the WRONG Patio? MLS GLITCH? - 11/13/10 03:30 PM
Today I was showing homes to a Canadian couple seeking a sunny getaway from Vancouver.  We had toured several homes in different neighborhoods and came to one of our final homes.  78098 
I could not locate the lock-box, and there was no "for sale sign", but the address was correct, so my weary buyers strolled up the side of the house and settled into the lounge chairs on the patio, (with gorgeous golf course views) and waited for me to gain entry. 
I phoned the  agent's assistant and asked where to find the lock-box... she said the address did not … (11 comments)

la quinta country club: La Quinta Country Club Tour - 07/28/10 09:37 AM
La Quinta Country Club Tour Welcome To La Quinta Country Club!
Founded in 1959, La Quinta Country Club members enjoy a rich heritage other clubs dream of possessing. Most people are drawn here by golf and quickly fall in love with the beautiful desert ambiance and camaraderie among members. Although the spectacular golf and weather are the initial attraction to our club, genuine respect and interest in each other is the foundation that binds our special membership.
Today, La Quinta Country Club is about to embark on it’s newest chapter, the new Santa Barbara style clubhouse opened the Fall of 2009. … (1 comments)

la quinta country club: We Are So Lucky to Live in La Quinta, California! - 04/11/10 10:32 AM
                                                                                          
 
We are so lucky to live in La Quinta California!  With amazing views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, some still snow capped, and our balmy 80* weather... who would not want to live here?  I took this photo last week while playing the 18th hole at La Quinta Country Club.  Nestled in front of the purple-blue mountains is the new 37,000 square ft. Clubhouse. 
With over 400 homes surrounding the course, the La Quinta Country Club neighborhood is one of the premier locations in the Coachella Valley.  Homes range in price from $250,000 condos to … (2 comments)

la quinta country club: Does the Dog on Your Card Help Your Business? - 03/27/10 12:09 PM

 
 
 
You have seen the Agent  cards with the Agent + Best Friend ... or the Mr. and Mrs. Agent + several Pooches....WHY?
Does this "animal included" approach help them sell homes?  Do fellow dog-lovers immediately dial their number-- over us "animal not included" Agents?  What about the people who DON'T love dogs?  What about the prospects who are allergic?
I love animals as much, if not more, than most people.  I own two very spoiled and over-indulged Siamese cats... but never once did I consider putting their picture on my business card!  Are Agents who put dogs … (21 comments)

 
Kathy Schowe, La Quinta, California 760-333-8886 (California Lifestyle Realty)

Kathy Schowe

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La Quinta, CA

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