la quinta: Speechless Sunday: Driving Home from the Market
- 11/24/13 12:55 PM
Speechless Sunday: Driving Home from the Market
We had our first "winter storm" this weekend, meaning we had some clouds, sprinkles, and the day time temp dropped to 70 degrees. Of course, the sun doesn't stay away long here in the desert. I was driving home from the market and pulled over to capture this shot... the light and the sky were so clear.
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la quinta: First Night in the Desert for my NY Clients... um... It's HOT!
- 07/08/11 04:04 PM
My NY clients called me this evening after just arriving in La Quinta. It was around 7:00 when I was making dinner....shrimp fajitas. She said "can we meet after 8:30 tomorrow"... I said sure. "Will you pick us up?" Sure. " Um... it is really HOT". I said, "YES, MA'AM."
At 7:30 it was O
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la quinta: Not a Bad Backyard! Wish You Were Here?
- 02/18/10 08:49 AM
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 that 2nd home you have been waiting for-- Come on down to La Quinta and see what a wonderful future you can have here!
Visit The Lori Bowers Group in Old Town La Quinta-- and check out the … (1 comments)
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la quinta: Art Under the Umbrellas in Old Town La Quinta
- 02/13/10 04:22 AM
Art Under the UmbrellasSaturday, February 13, 201010 a.m. to 4 p.m.Art Under the Umbrellas is a diverse collection of 70+ artists exhibiting their original creations along Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. This popular event also features live entertainment and wine tasting at Old Town Cellar & Wine Bar. When you are in Old Town, come on by The Lori Bowers Group and see us! And for more info on what's new and fun in the desert visit LiveTheDesertLife.com !Additional dates include: March 27 and April 10, 2010. Art Under the Umbrellas is a partnership with Old Town La … (0 comments)
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la quinta: Are we the new Masons?
- 12/23/09 05:45 PM
Are ActiveRainers the new Masons...?? The new secret society with special handshakes, passwords and maybe a decoder ring? Wordy C wrote about the community we belong to, and how we will give other ActiveRainers a break, a referral, a leg up and more! I am excited to be a part of it--- but I REALLY would like to see it in ACTION! Do you just run into ActiveRainers all the time or do you have to wait for RainCAMP? dO we need an ActiveRainRADAR?
ARE WE CONNECTED ENOUGH TO KNOW AN ACTIVE RAINER WHEN WE SEE ONE>???
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la quinta: Christmas in La Quinta with Sunny Skies and a cold a blistery 65 degrees
- 12/23/09 04:54 PM
Via The Lori Bowers Group: I am sitting here in my office, looking out the window at the sunny blue skies and the mountains in the distance. It is 65 right now,that is a little chilly for us so we consider this winter weather. It is funny to see people walking by in shorts and t shirts with sandals talking about the great weather, while the locals have there warm sweaters and boots on. I love La Quinta this time of year, people come from all over the world to enjoy the holidays in such a beautiful, quaint place.
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la quinta: They are'nt buying a house, but we connected!
- 12/21/09 04:13 PM
Today I had floor-time and it was a cool, cloudy day here in the So. California Desert-- highs in the 60's are our "winter days". I was bundled up in turtle-neck and sweater and went out front to talk to a couple who had stopped to check out our flyers. They were dressed like it was a warm and balmy day-- and I easily guessed it--- they were from Canada.
They were'nt in the market for buying or selling-- but asked me for restaurant info and I found out they were staying all the way up in Palm Springs-- 45min away … (4 comments)
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la quinta: What to do with the KIDS while YOU are SHOPPING!
- 12/15/09 02:31 PM
78015 Main Street, Suite #110 (behind Old Town Cellar), (760) 861-8281During the holidays, be sure to visit The Present Factory, where children create handmade gifts with the assistance of an artist while you shop or dine! Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until December 24th. Pricing: Drop off fee - $5 per hour/2 hour maximum (includes supervision, artistic direction, juice and snacks. One present minimum.) Present fee: $20 per gift (includes gift bag) Tree Ornament fee: $5.00 each Ages 4 & up *all prices include one child, multiple children discount available.
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la quinta: BE SPONTANEOUS!
- 12/14/09 03:24 PM
I'm writing again about my experience tonite--- sometimes when you head out on a $2500 lease showing, and a $500,000 foreclosure... you can end up at $798,000 short sale or showing your own $1,250,000 listing. Especially here in the Coachella Valley... it is a playground for all kinds of people who are looking for a 2nd or 3rd home and you never know what you may end up showing on a Monday Night! If you keep an open mind-- and are flexible and spontaneous--- the SKY is the LIMIT!
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la quinta: Foreclosures and Other Home Bargains in La Quinta's Hidden Canyon
- 12/14/09 02:45 PM
Hidden Canyon is one of my favorite communities in La Quinta and one which now offers some fleeting home bargains for those ready to pounce, either on foreclosures or short sales.
I did an Open House just this weekend on a superb highly upgraded home of 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths with gorgeous south-facing views of the encircling Santa Rosa Mountains. The 3031 sf home offers amenities including a sunken outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, swim-up bar, waterfall spa, high-end bathrooms, custom stonework, hardwood floors, new interior paint, granite and travertine. Each of the bathrooms has distinctive tile or stonework. The … (0 comments)
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la quinta: COUNTRY CLUB LISTINGS? KNOW THE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS!
- 11/30/09 11:46 AM
If you live, work, and play in a Country Club area-- and this is where you sell, or hope to sell homes-- It is imperatvie that you know the options, packages, and memberships available for prospective buyers! Is it an equity-club? Are there Junior Memberships available? Non-Resident options? Social Memberships or Tennis? What is the policy for Family Play? Can you name a "designated partner"? What is the initiation fee and what are the monthly dues? Do you need references or a sponsor to join?
In these economic times-- Country Clubs are getting resourceful to attract new members-- many are offering … (1 comments)
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la quinta: Monitoring your Online Presence
- 11/30/09 10:46 AM
Here are some great sites to check out your online image-- Try it out!
Right now I am writing an online course on Internet Risk. One of the topics focuses on how to monitor your online reputation. They are lots of tools out there, free and for a fee. Let's explore some of them.If you did nothing else with social media, monitoring what people are saying about you, your company, your brand, your neighborhood, and your industry is very important.
Sales associates who are in our monthly coaching program constantly speak about wanting to know what people … (7 comments)
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la quinta: WANT NEW CLIENTS? DON'T FORGET ABOUT FAMILY!
- 11/29/09 10:41 AM
I had a houseful of company this weekend-- starting last Wednesday and continuing on until tomorrow. I found some time to show properties Friday and again today--- But the bonus for the weekend came when my Aunt and Uncle from Palos Verdes revealed that they have been looking in their area for an investment property and have found the prices too steep. It turns out that there are many reasonable investment properties in our area that would make great investment/income properites in their price range! So I am on the case-- and they are planning on coming back out with the … (5 comments)
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la quinta: BOTHERING AGENTS ON a HOLIDAY-- FOLLOW-UP!
- 11/29/09 09:45 AM
I wrote a short and simple blog over the Holiday about an actual question that came up-- whether to bother Agents over a Holiday weekend. It must have hit home, because it was featured and I received 86 comments so far!
To follow-up, I did make the call. It went to VM, but then the Agent texted me back within the hour. I was able to show my clients a fair number of properties-- and they were very grateful.... they live in another state and came out to visit family for Thanksgiving. We actually revisited a few of the homes again … (5 comments)
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la quinta: Is it OKAY to BOTHER other AGENTS on THANKSGIVING?
- 11/26/09 08:53 AM
I debated on whether to call a fellow Agent to ask about a property today. I have a client in town for the holiday and wondered if several of her homes were occupied over the weekend. Go direct, it says.... but maybe not over Thanksgiving. If it was my listing-- I would want the call-- and would do what I could to show the property. But I also have respect for my owners- and sure don't want to disturb them. What is the protocol for calling an Agent on a holiday?
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la quinta: Got a Listing from Blog on ActiveRain!
- 11/23/09 03:29 PM
Well I wish I could say it was me... One of our amazing Team Members at the Lori Bowers Group got a great listing today directly from her blog on ActiveRain ! Tina must pack alot of punch in her blogs-- because her new client found her after only 39 BLOGS during the last year! He was dissatisfied with his current Realtor and told her he had done some extensive research on the internet. Her new listing found her ACTIVERAIN BLOG! I was so happy for Tina-- and also thrilled that clients can actually materialize from our diligence on ActiveRain....Now I … (8 comments)
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la quinta: Get In The Christmas Spirit in Old Town LA Quinta
- 11/23/09 08:16 AM
Time to get in the holiday spirit!! Come to Old Town La Quinta next week!
Friday, Dec 4th starting at 5pm is an event to get you in the holiday mood. Come down to Old Town La Quinta, and listen to the Christmas Carolers and watch the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6. All the shops will be open and have their store fronts decorated in the holiday spirit. we will be having an Open House so please stop " The Lori Bowers Group for some cookies and Cider and to say hello.
Old Town is so beautiful, this … (0 comments)
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la quinta: Pumpkin Crisp Recipe
- 11/23/09 05:53 AM
PUMPKIN CRISP RECIPE
1 LARGE CAN PUMPKIN PUREE
3/4 CUP SUGAR
3 BEATEN EGGS
1 CAN EVAPORATED MILK
3 TSP. PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
1 BOX YELLOW CAKE MIX
11/2 CUP MELTED BUTTER
MIX FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS IN A BOWL--TRANSFER TO A BUTTERED 19x13 BAKING DISH
SPRINKLE CAKE MIX ON TOP- DRIZZLE BUTTER OVER TOP
BAKE @ 350 FOR 1 HOUR... GARNISH WITH WHIPPED CREAM!
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la quinta: How to Cope with a Fear of Flying!
- 11/23/09 05:08 AM
It's time to travel-- whether you are going to Grandma's house, Mom & Dad's, or travelling to see the kids over the holiday... and if you dread the trip to the airport-- here is a great video to help you calm down and enjoy your flight... or at least make it more pleasant! It really is true-- flying is far safer than driving! How To Cope With a Fear Of Flying on Howcast … (4 comments)
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la quinta: How to Help a Family in Need!
- 11/23/09 04:48 AM
Thanksgiving makes me think of sharing and being grateful for everything we have! Even during these tough economic times...we have so much to be Thankful for ---and there are so many families out there that could use our help-- especially this time of year. Watch this HowCast and see how you can make a difference for another family in need! How To Help Feed a Family in Need on Howcast … (1 comments)
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Speechless Sunday: Driving Home from the Market
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