Indio is home to some truly luxury real estate like this!
Another attractive feature of Indio real estate is its proximity to the other dynamic cities of the Coachella Valley: Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Desert Hot Springs. The charming, sometimes sleepy town is known as the “City of Festivals,” as hundreds of thousands of visitors are exposed to Indio each year, not simply due to its proximity to the extremely popular Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, but for its own diverse slate of events. The International Tamale Festival takes place in Old Town Indio, which includes a parade, carnival and folkloric dancing, is ranked as one of the top 10 “All-American Food Festivals” in the country by the Food Network.
The fully lighted Indio Municipal Golf Course, which offers one of the longest par 3 courses in the country, ranging from 120 to 240 yards, also hosts the Coachella Valley Drive, Chip and Putt Contest, a free event where children ages 7-14, regardless of their skill level, can compete in a fun series of events that helps develop their golf skills. The Empire Polo & Wine Festival offers the perfect blend of sophistication and excitement by pairing world-class with samples of wine from Temecula Valley wineries. There is literally something for everyone in this diverse, growing town.
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Working with a Realtor will save you time and money!
Whether you’re searching for Rancho Mirage Real Estate, homes in the Palm Springs valley or are looking on the east coast, a Realtor can be an invaluable resource. For starters, they can help you determine how much you can actually afford, as well as recommend alternative financing methods. A local Realtor will have expertise as to current real estate values and taxes, and also be able to help you estimate a monthly household budget. For example, if you’re seeking Palm Springs homes for sale, if you have a local Realtor, they will be able to advise you on the costs of utilities, cable and municipal services. In addition, they may have some inside knowledge of local zoning changes that may affect your purchase decisions.
Another great benefit of working with a Realtor is that you won’t be going in cold and wasting valuable time. While a listing may look perfect online or on paper, you may arrive at the actual property and realize that it’s just not going to work for you. However, if you have a local Realtor, they will show you properties that are best suited for your family’s needs and specifications, from size, number of bedrooms and style to transportation access and location. For example, if your dream is to find that perfect piece of Rancho Mirage real estate and you have several young children, you’ll want to use a local expert who can find you a house that lets you enjoy all the benefits this gorgeous resort community has to offer, yet with proximity to the best schools, parks and community activities.
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I often hear, and believe, that our Palm Springs Valley offers something for everyone. And so it is with Desert Island in Rancho Mirage. One of a kind, this 226 unit condo complex built in approx. 1971, on Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra in Rancho Mirage, consists of 3 hi-rise buildings, each with it’s own heated pool/spa.
Condo sizes range from approx. 1500 sf to approx. 3000 sf with some penthouses coming in at near 5,000 sf. Prices range from approx. $170,000 to approx. $1,000,000 for penthouses.
What’s the draw?? Desert Island is nestled on a lush, green 25 acre island right in the middle of Rancho Mirage!! The island is surrounded by a mesmerizing lake, which is encircled by a 110 acre, 18 hole Championship, private golf course! Wow!
Desert Island offers many amenities for it’s approx. $845/month HOA.
Interested? Give me a call at 760-285-3578 to schedule a showing of any of the Condos currently available for sale.
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La Quinta Fairways entry gate
Location is everything, right? When you are looking for a reasonably priced single family residence in the city of La Quinta and it has to be gated..consider La Quinta Fairways.
Located off of 50th in La Quinta, this RJT built community is lovely. Homes were built in early 1990’s,and offer both quiet, interior locations and also fairway homes. The low HOA of approx. $220/month includes front yard landscape and guard manned front gate + trash pick up. The fairway is part of the Mountain Course at the La Quinta Hotel and Country Club. Golf Membership is available through that club which is just down the street.
About 5 minutes from charming Old Town La Quinta, this quiet, friendly community offers both full-timers as well as seasonal home owners a secure place to call home.
Home prices range from approx. $275,000 to approx. $650,000.
If you are looking for a nice sized home in a gated community with manageable HOA’s..consider this to be one of your best choices in La Quinta…La Quinta Fairways.
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..Don’t forget to sign and return all your docs!
Buyers and Sellers of ALL properties here in the Palm Springs Valley-return all of your documents! Whether it’s a Short Sale, Foreclosure, or equity Sale, there always seems to be a “few missed.”
A word of caution to Buyers and Sellers alike…please review your docs carefully and return them all. Docusign helps dramatically, but as the deal moves forward, there are going to be disclosures coming from the other side, negotiations on Repairs and credits, Pest results and potential negotiations..really, on and on.
Read your documents slowly, review them carefully, call with any questions, sign and date every single place indicated (I always put large arrows so you cannot miss them.), and return them all together when possible as it is then easier to track what you have signed and returned. If a signature/date place is missed, it will be returned. Not a panic, but a time waster.
With so many of my Sales coming from out of towners, it is really critical to slow down, ask questions, then take your time signing/dating the docs. Most importantly? Return them! Always call with ANY questions, then follow up and return all the docs. If you delay, you may misplace something and then when the clock is ticking down, the pressure intensifies..who needs that?
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Palm Springs – Smoke Tree Ranch is one of those neighborhoods that stands out like no other in the desert. It is considered by many to be the ultimate example of exclusivity, notoriety and prestige, dating back to the 1930s. A relaxed, casual and rustic lifestyle can be found here at Smoke Tree Ranch.
Smoke Tree Ranch’s pristine landscape
Smoke Tree is so private and tucked away from view that many Valley residents don’t even know it is there or have never ventured behind its guarded entrance gate. Encompassing approximately 300 pristine acres of desert, Smoke Tree boasts an amazing array of 93 luxury residences and the 20 acre Smoke Tree Guest Ranch, which is located at its center. The homes are represented by a variety of architectural styles, all blending harmoniously in with their natural setting.
Buying opportunities in Smoke Tree Ranch do not come along often . . . and there are new homes currently under construction. Owning in Smoke Tree affords you the opportunity to join the Ranch Club and enjoy it’s recently renovated clubhouse, restaurant, swimming pool, tennis club, on-site hotel/bungalows for guests and access to Smoke Tree Stables.
This historic neighborhood offers an unmatched lifestyle enjoyed by many celebrities of the past, including Walt Disney. It is conveniently located ten minutes away from downtown Palm Springs and the Palm Springs International Airport and Interstate 10 are an easy 20 minutes from Smoke Tree – making travel outside of the desert easy and accessible.
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Another Short Sale approved Today in La Quinta at 52255 Avenida Obregon !!!
This home has
3bdr/2ba, 1,414 square ft. . . . Enclosed front courtyard on this charming, clean, well-designed home
in the La Quinta Cove. Separated family room, very large kitchen with eat area, and a master bedroom that is opposite the two guest rooms and bathroom. Good flow! The laundry area is in the finished double garage. Fans throughout, beautifully maintained and very welcoming. The backyard is lush, green, cool, and has Western mountain views. There is even a storage shed in the backyard.
Short Sale was Listed to Acceptance . . . 81 days !!! Chase was the Lender.
Approximate note value of $207,000, Approved Sales Price of $135,000. In 2007, this home sold for $264,000 !!!
Sellers were incredible, as they got all of the required docs in very quickly.
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Rancho Mirage – The Renaissance is a very high end guard-gated enclave of custom estates built from 1993 to present, complete with all the amenities necessary for living the perfect desert lifestyle.
Its convenient location just off of historic Clancy Lane puts The Renaissance within walking distance to The River – with its array of restaurants, Starbucks, movie theaters and boutique shopping.
The estate homes in The Renaissance are for the discerning buyer looking for privacy, security and the ultimate desert lifestyle. There are still lots available for custom home development and the average size home here is 6,000sf. Some of the exclusive residences at The Renaissance have their own tennis courts, along with private pools and spas, lush and manicured landscaped grounds . . . and of course, spectacular mountain views.
This highly desirable community is also only minutes from the McCallum Theatre, Eisenhower Medical Center, El Paseo Shopping District and “Old Town” Palm Springs. The Palm Springs International Airport, major desert commuter routes . . . and easily a 15 minute drive away from the I-10 freeway.
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The Cove At Indian Wells is an intimate, gated enclave of just 63 luxury homes located south of Hwy 111, off of Cook Street. There are no golf courses, tennis courts, community swimming pools or recreational areas maintained by The Cove’s HOA, which helps to keep the monthly HOA fee extremely affordable.
This community has homes built in the mid 1980s with about 2,500sf and newer homes built recently which average over 4,000sf. Many of the older homes have been remodeled and updated, which explains the wide range of prices here. All of the homes in The Cove at Indian Wells are built on estate-sized lots of around 12,000sf.
What The Cove at Indian Wells has going for it is its superb location in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley, close to shopping, dining, entertainment, spas, schools, hospitals, golf courses and major commuter routes. It is within walking distance of the shopping and dining plaza in Indian Wells at the corner of Cook St. and Hwy. 111.
The Cove at Indian Wells is a sleeper community – Enjoy living in Indian Wells with $35 GOLF and all the perks of an IW resident !!! For more information on available properties or to tour The Cove at Indian Wells, call Kim Kelly, realtor with HK Lane Real Estate at 760-285-3578.
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Rancho Mirage – Tamarisk Country Club is one of the Southern California desert’s oldest golf communities. For many years, Tamarisk played host to the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and virtually every professional golfer has enjoyed playing this course. Its 18-hole golf course was designed by William Bell and provides members with a tournament quality course, yet also offers enjoyable playability for all skill levels.
Tamarisk offers fantastic golf lessons, with a head pro and two assistant professionals teaching members and their guests the fundamentals of golf as well as advanced lessons for the top golfers. There is also a beautiful Tennis Complex which offers its members two hard surface and four clay courts, all night lighted. Also available is an in-house tennis pro to fine tune your game and arrange matches and tournaments.
The Clubhouse is elegantly appointed, with a Dining Room for meals and special events and an outdoor dining terrace overlooking the 18th green with a lake, water feature and magnificent mountain views.
Most of the homes in the private, gated community of Tamarisk were developed from the 1950s through the ’90s. These luxurious and customizable homes are typically situated on a quarter to half acre lot and average between 2,500sf to 5,500sf. Many local and well-renowned architects and builders have had their hand at creating the luxurious properties existing here today. There are no HOA fees at Tamarisk and home prices vary depending on the size and style of home you are seeking.
Tamarisk’s central Rancho Mirage location off of Frank Sinatra Drive makes getting anywhere in the valley easy and convenient. Only 10 minutes away from Interstate 10, Highway 111 and Palm Springs International Airport, Tamarisk offers the best in desert living !!!
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