Your Desert Agent's Blog

I know sometimes these words are interchangeable, but I have always had a clear definition of each word in my mind.  A house is a building;  walls, studs, cabinets and a roof.  A home is not necesarily a thing, but more of an emotion.  It is the family inside, the dream realized and the happiness...

The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies- my ReviewMark Hawley, 2008Well, it was a late night last night getting home from the show of shows here in the Valley.  Of course I am referring to the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.  This year's show "Tin Pan Alley" was mesmerizing, colorful and as always enter...

I think Indio is a city full of life and excitement.  There are many events that gain worldwide attention for our city.  The recent AKC events, polo events and coming up soon we'll have lots of musical talent right here in our own town!!.  I want to see the Eagles again.  I was lucky enough to se...

CONTACT: Fran Clader Media Relations Office (916) 657-7202 2555 First Avenue Sacramento, CA 95818    Wireless Telephone Laws FAQs Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new ...

A couple of weeks ago I wrote this blog about the condition of foreclosed homes in our area.http://activerain.com/blogsview/415317/Property-Condition-for-ForeclosedSome of you may remember the picture of the pool I took:I did not approach the city council, but it seems it was on their minds as we...

Hello all,It is my pleasure to introduce the Active-Rain community to a gentleman who works in my office.  His name is Andy Mazur.  He is a great Realtor, having been in the business for a few years.  He is funny, smart and I consider him a colleague and a friend.He is an expert in the Coachella ...

A story I have received a couple of times in e-mails, but I think it really hits home with me today.  I try to live my life to serve God or help others, but I sometimes get caught up in living my life or dealing with problems that aren't that important.Read and enjoy:       http://www.crossroad.t...

Equestrian Estate directly across from the Polo Grounds. Large Two-Story home on approximately 2.2 acres. Already fenced for your horses. Walk into this home and view the soaring ceilings as light pours in through the large windows. A beautiful curving staircase winds up towards the upstairs bedr...

I did a search and came up with some interesting statistics.  In what the media calls a dead market, sales are strong.  Of the 134 homes going into contract or sold last month, almost a third of those did so after being on the market under 30 days.  What does this mean for the buyer?Prices are in...

Hi Everyone!I had been given an introduction by Gene Wunderlich, the agent who introduced me to ActiveRain. I guess it is time I made my own introductory post so you can know a litle bit about who I am and why I came into this career.I am fairly new to being a Realtor, but my family has been in t...