Palm Springs – There are many wonderful communities in Palm Springs with charm and history, harkening back to the glamorous Old Hollywood days. Alta is not one of those communities . . . instead, it is a master planned community of 67 semi-custom Contemporary homes in the scenic and serene area of South Palm Canyon.
Alta was designed by award winning architect Narendra Patel in the mid 2000s with a goal to “design homes that promote a three-dimensional reflection of the inner landscape of a settled mind.” Patel’s end result was an array of floor plans offering state-of-the-art amenities and the Ultimate in Contemporary desert living.
The homes found in Alta are for the discriminating buyer and architectural enthusiast. These homes feature walls of glass which disappear into their adjacent walls, revealing the seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle Southern California is so well known for. Other luxury amenities include built in sound systems, water features, solar panels and more.
The views from Alta are breath-taking, as it is nestled in the shade of the towering San Jacinto Mountains with Indian Canyons to the South. “Old Town” Palm Springs is minutes away by car and Interstate 10 and the Palm Springs Airport are a quick 20 minute drive.
Alta homes offer three flexible floor plans ranging from 2,875sf to 4,783sf with plenty of options such as guest casitas, gym, butler’s pantry, pool and hardscape packages, etc. Alta’s professional Design Center staff will work with you in choosing fixtures and finishes that are of highest quality and style.
Is your interest piqued? Then you will want to contact Kim Kelly with HK Lane Real Estate to tour you around Alta and show you the unique and one-of-a-kind homes for sale there. 760-285-3578.
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In July, contracts to buy previously owned homes rose to their highest level in more than two years… suggesting that the Housing Market Recovery is Making Headway.
The Pending Home Sales Index set by the National Association of Realtors, based on contracts signed in July, rose 2.4 % to 101.7 – the highest level since April 2010… and just before the deadline for the home buyer tax credit.
With gains in home construction and sales and prices, the report was just the latest one to show momentum in housing market recovery. Pending home sales were up 12.4% year-over-year in July.
Monthly increases in home buying activity were seen in all regions except for the West. . . this is because of the extreme lack of inventory there. The West saw a 1.7% drop in contracts last month. Contracts in the Northeast gained 0.5 % last month and the Midwest increased 3.4%. In the South, contracts rose 5.2%.
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Showed in Tamarask Country Club yesterday..it is like stepping into an older, quiet neighborhood that is so beautiful, lush and green, you simply cannot believe you are still in the desert! The Views are extraordinary..especially when it is crystal clear like it was yesterday.
There were several Open Houses offered for viewing over the Labor Day weekend and we saw several of them. The Tamarask Country Club and the surrounding neighborhoods are stunning and very unique. There outlying areas of the club and some of the older interior areas have no HOA’s or very low HOA’s. We went into one cul-de-sac which housed 3 homes off of La Paz and the HOA was approx. $60/quarter! There are small enclaves of these “gated” areas, and then there are wide open streets that wind gently around the golf course.
The homes are a huge variety of styles, architectural details, unique rooflines, ages and different degrees of updating, making for an interesting and never cookie cutter feel to this neighborhood. If you just want to take a beautiful drive, or if you are seriously looking for a single family home in a great location with low or no HOA dues, think about the Tamarask CC area of Rancho Mirage.
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Rancho Mirage is the location for one of those magical neighborhoods in the valley that has everything going for it . . . and that neighborhood is Magnesia Falls Cove. This eclectic collection of homes with an assortment of architectural styles have Location, Location, Location as their first and foremost attribute, as this neighborhood is situated in the heart of Rancho Mirage within walking distance of The River, Rancho Las Palmas and other nearby shopping centers.
Magnesia Falls Cove is nestled in a beautiful cove, surrounded by spectacular mountain views and popular hiking trails. Located at the top of the cove is Porcupine Ranch, a 240 acre private estate with its very own 18-hole golf course owned by billionaire Larry Ellison.
Also, the Magnesia Falls Cove neighborhood is just minutes away from the Rancho Mirage Library, Eisenhower Medical Center, McCallum Theatre . . . and fabulous El Paseo Shopping District. It is also perfectly situated just off of the major valley commuter route of Highway 111 and is a 20 minute drive away from The Palm Springs International Airport and the I-10 freeway. How is that for a convenient lifestyle?
The homes in idyllic Magnesia Falls Cove are varied, with Mid-Century homes built in the 50s and other styles built until present day – ranging from Contemporary to Mediterranean, to Bungalow to Adobe. Some of the homes sit on oversized lots, some upt to 24,000sf and more. This serene and mystical cove setting surely gives residents the best of both worlds. As The Cove is not a gated community, HOAs are practically nonexistent at a whopping $25 per year.
So, whether you’re an artist looking for serenity and views that inspire . . . or someone looking for one of the most coveted and convenient locations in the whole Coachella Valley, then Magnesia Falls Cove may very well be for you.
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Indian Wells – Colony Cove is a small guard-gated community discreetly tucked off of the south side of Fred Waring Drive, just west of Cook Street and right in the heart of prestigious Indian Wells.
This cozy and quaint neighborhood is made up of only 97 homes built from 1999 to 2001. These homes range in size from 2,000 sf to 2,900 sf, with lot sizes starting at 6,700 sf all the way up to approx. 12,500 sf . . . and offer wide-open floor plans, smooth stucco exteriors in a neutral color pallet and with front courtyards.
Residents who live in Colony Cove love the seclusion and peacefulness the community provides, as well as the convenience of a central location close to shopping, entertainment, spas, schools, hospitals, golf courses and major commuter routes.
Those who live in Colony Cove take pride in their manicured landscaping and beautifully-maintained homes. The homes are all single-family residences and there are no community swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts or recreational areas maintained by the Homeowners’ Association, which helps to keep the dues low.Though this gated community doesn’t offer country club amenities, it does have low and affordable HOAs and is within close proximity to any number of country clubs where golf and tennis is available.
Because of the small size of Colony Cove, the residents are close and tight-knit . . . with informal neighborhood gatherings happening twice a year. And as a resident of Colony Cove, you enjoy all of the privileges of an Indian Wells resident.
If you’re interested in Colony Cove and would like to find out more about properties for sale there, call Kim Kelly with HK Lane Real Estate. She’ll be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
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Front of this meticulously kept home
Palm Desert – Looking for a superior location in Palm Desert, central to all 3 schools, the McCallum, Civic park, PD Aquatic Center, College of the Desert and with privacy and VIEWS??? Then this 3bedroom/2.5 bath home with approx. 2500 sq. ft. located on a cul-de-sac with wide open views and a Southern backyard is for YOU !
This home is so warm and inviting that you won’t want to leave. The custom entry door opens to a great room, then to kitchen and then flows to the outdoors and is bathed in natural light. There is a HUGE kitchen island, stainless appliances & tons of counter and cupboard space.
Lovely backyard patio with pool and spa
A split floorplan with the Master Suite and ENORMOUS walk-in closet is on one side of the house . . . and 2 bedrooms and a bath on the other. The backyard has a covered cook/entertainment area and over-sized sideyards on both sides. The West side features extra parking and the East yard has citrus trees and a small gated dog run. The location will lure you in, but the home itself will capture you!
Don’t miss the OPEN HOUSE this Saturday at 74551 Columbine Drive in Palm Desert from 12 to 3pm. You’ll want to see this incredible buy priced at $425,000. MLS Listing #21459894
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Indian Wells – Desert Horizons Country Club is an ultra exclusive country club in Indian Wells due to its small membership. Its private 18-hole championship golf course is available only to members and hosts no outside tournaments or offers reciprocal arrangements with other golf courses.
Desert Horizons is a traditional equity club committed to providing a superb golf environment with outstanding facilities in an unsurpassed community where relationships matter. The golf course at Desert Horizons was designed by Ted Robinson and is challenging for players of every level. Membership is limited to only 250 members and member tournaments and special golf events are scheduled throughout the year for added enjoyment.
Many amenities are available at Desert Horizons – it offers five night-lit tennis courts, a brand new state-of-the-art fitness center and a variety of social events that are held in its 40,000sf Clubhouse. The Dining Facility there prides itself on offering fabulous cuisine in a serene atmosphere with impeccable service.
Real estate opportunities at Desert Horizons include a wide array of choices, everything from 22 custom Estate homes, 200 single family homes to a choice of 288 “paired” condos. The condos are available in 23 floor plans ranging in size from 2,365 to 3,649sf. Beautiful views of the golf course and the Santa Rosa Mountains make this one of the most popular communities in Indian Wells.
Desert Horizons Country Club is centrally located in the Palm Springs Valley with easy access to the other Desert Cities, Interstate 10 and the Palm Springs International Airport. Palm Desert El Paseo is only a ten minute drive, offering its own version of “Rodeo Drive” with fine dining, upscale shopping, galleries and world class entertainment. To the East is La Quinta and a visit to Old Town La Quinta for its Old World flavor, cafes, boutique shopping, farmers market and more make it well worth the drive.
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Duna La Quinta, located adjacent to the La Quinta Resort and Club, is a gated community which offers luxury single family homes and condo living.
This idyllic community is located just off of 50th Avenue, making it convenient to so many local amenities such as Old Town, hiking & biking in La Quinta Cove and much more.
Owners at Duna La Quinta have access to both the Resort’s Pete Dye designed public courses, the Mountain Course and the Dunes course. The Dunes Golf Course runs right through the community and many of the homes are ideally located right on the Fairway with spectacular views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Duna La Quinta owners also have the option of joining the Golf Club for special member access – in addition to resort dining, shopping, tennis and the La Quinta Resort’s world famous spa facilities.
This peaceful community also offers a tennis court, community pools and spas. The development is oriented so that when walking and bike riding, you are offered rolling Southwest fairway and mountain range views. A very desirable place to call home !!!
If your interest in this desirable and affordable golfer’s community has been piqued, then don’t hesitate to call Kim Kelly, Realtor with HK Lane Real Estate in La Quinta. She will be happy to tour you around and show you properties for sale there.
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Palm Springs – Every year – runners, walkers, joggers flock to the Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge 6K race. This year it will be held on October 27 and there will be something new about the race!
Each of the Palm Springs Valley’s nine cities is invited to compete with one another for the highest number of registrants in the race. The city that gets the greatest turnout of people signed up for the race will receive acknowledgement in The Desert Sun . . . and also receive a plaque giving special recognition celebrating the city’s dedication to its residents’ health and the community’s spirit of volunteerism.
The Desert Sun’s designers are working with all of the cities to help promote the competition by creating fliers and helping with promotional outreach. The fliers will include information about the challenge such as the schedule of events leading up to the race and the link to register. Each city will have fliers posted on its website and they will be distributed around to businesses and neighborhood associations.
You can visit the main informational link to get more info on the Tram Road Challenge or to sign up at www.facebook.com/PSMakeADifferenceDay.
So, come on out everybody and support your city while you are supporting your own healthy lifestyle. It will be one fun party you won’t want to miss!
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La Quinta – Palmilla is a desert community built in 2002-06 – sitting just off Avenue 50, west of Jefferson St. It catches your eye, as its exterior wall is painted lovely earth colors compatible with its desert surroundings. it is guard-gated, like so many communities around here are, but what lies inside the artistically designed wrought iron entrance gate is distinctively different and appealing.
Palmilla’s grounds are scattered with over 8 acres of lakes – a beautiful juxtaposition of water to the dry arid desert environs. There are 159 homes here, painted in strong earthy tones of terra cotta, umber and sage. There are interesting architectural features used here such as stacked stone accents, curved exterior walls and artsy courtyard gates – all lending an air of sophistication and class to these homes which range in size from 3,800sf to 4,600sf built on over-sized lots of varying sizes.
Another draw to living in Palmilla is its close proximity to the many restaurants and convenient shopping in La Quinta. It is within walking distance of a drug store, grocery store and restaurants. Residents of this highly sought after address also find their community to be a friendly one. Though there are no country club-type amenities at Palmilla, the upside is that the HOAs are relatively low. Most of the homes here have their own private pools.
Many of Palmilla’s homes are located lakeside, as there are 13 connected lakes running throughout. The landscaping is premier and only serves to enhance the community’s unique architecture. Palmilla received “Best in American Living” designation by the National Association of Home Builders . . . and has also received awards for its desert landscape design.
Palmilla is also conveniently located a couple of miles from Old Town La Quinta and is less than 3 miles from the Empire and Eldorado Polo Grounds. Highway 111 is just 2 miles north and Interstate 10 is just 4 miles north of the community.
It’s easy to understand why people fall in love with Palmilla and make their homes there permanently. If you are interested in looking at homes for sale there, call Kim Kelly of HK Lane Real Estate in La Quinta. She is well acquainted with the homes in Palmilla and will be happy to tour you around the property.
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