What a difference a week makes! Our Music Festivals are much loved, expected and appreciated by the Locals here in the Palm Springs Valley, BUT..we sure do love the relative quiet of our summers. La Quinta’s sidewalks are quiet, the streets are easy to maneuver through, and there are discounts for Locals pretty much everywhere you go. Happy Hours are supreme here in the summertime. I mean everywhere.
The Cliffhouse in la Quinta is a favorite of mine, but every restaurant in Old Town La Quinta has specials. As the weather heats up, people gravitate inside more and more. The reason??? The heat is so formidable that you can see it in waves bouncing off the sidewalks. Crazy thing is that as the heat gets more intense, the streets get quieter and quieter. You would believe the shops and restaurants are deserted…until you open a door, walk into the a/c, and desert life starts jumping!!
Summers here in the desert valley are hot, and tough, but the payoffs are so much fun for us “desert rats!” And a great time to look for property..if the Sellers are going to reduce or negotiate, the time is going to be the summer. Come on out and see for yourself!
I often have potential La Quinta home buyers ask me what the main difference is between Golf, and Non-golf course communities. La Quinta has both. We have both Public and Private courses, and our La Quinta Public course, Silver Rock is gorgeous, welcoming and stellar! Well, the obvious difference is the GOLF of course, but a little less understood is the difference in monthly HOA dues, level of traffic, rights of home-owners, and many other things. Living on a golf course is great…if you’re a golfer! Maybe not a preference if you’re a “sometime golfer”, who would just asoon have quiet and privacy.
La Quinta Golf Course Communities are many, but a few of the Most Popular are, The Tradition, The Citrus, The Hideaway, Mountain View CC, and of course at the top of the pile is the stunning Madison Club.
Because there are several clubs to choose between, do your research with a local Realtor, who knows the different clubs, and what each has to offer. If you’re a serious golfer, or more of a social family that also golfs, your home choice may be quite different. Budget is another consideration. Be sure to factor in the HOA, and be very clear on the clubs’ amenities. If you’re thinking of buying in La Quinta, give me a call..I’ll be happy to show you around!
This former Model at Norman Estates in PGA West, is being offered TURNKEY furnished for $1,299,000. Located on the 11th Fairway with mesmerizing SOUTHWEST views over the Fairway to the Santa Rosa Mountains beyond, and also offering the ONLY side-loaded Pool/courtyard. The Pool has delightful Southern Light and sun, but also offers extreme Privacy! Approx. 3740 sf with 3 en suite bedrooms in the Main home, and also an over-sized detached Casita. The main home also has some really special features, from the formal dining room with French doors to the interior courtyard, a Butlers’ Pantry, 17 ft. vaulted ceilings, and a true Entertainers’ BAR that melds the great room into the kitchen.
Master bedroom view!
PGA West in La Quinta, offers 6 golf courses, 4 of which are public, on over 1200 acres! The Norman Estates is a privately gated community of 58 semi-custom homes located on the Greg Norman golf course at PGA West.
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It’s been REALLY busy this season here in the palm Springs Valley! Entry level homes are rockin and rollin along since prices are still reasonable, and Loan qualifying has loosened up just a bit! I have two terrific new Listings coming up..both will be active next week. BOTH would rent very well as Investment Lease home opportunities.
55455 Medallist Dr. , La Quinta.$1,340,000 turnkey furnished! This Former Model Home is offered Turnkey Furnished! Stunning Southern Mountain vistas over a rolling Green of the nearby Fairway. 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in the main home, as well as a REALLY roomy Casita with a walk-in closet, large bathroom, and plenty of room for a kitchenette area. HOA’s of approx. $517/mo.
82075 Country Club Dr., #41. What a darling, turnkey Condo at guard gated Indian Palms CC! 2 beds/1 bath, and just a short walk to the clubhouse, restaurants, pool and gym. This condo rents very well. Year round rent is approx. $850/mo. Seasonal Rental is $1850/mo. The peak Festival lease season is $1850/wk.
The La Quinta Cove is one of the most beautiful and protected “Cove” areas of our beautiful Desert valley. There were not many of the original Historic Casitas built between 1936 and approx. 1942, and this one is from 1936. 52100 Avenida Ramirez is especially unique in that it comes with the original, signed architectural drawings of the original home. The current owners found the plans in the kitchen wall when they remodeled the kitchen.
Located on a double lot of approx. 10,000 sf, completely fenced, and with a new Master bedroom & Bathroom to increase it’s size to approx. 1200 sf, this Artists’ retreat is terrific! The current owners are Local Artists’ and have customized the home with beautiful and unique features throughout. Complete with a detached double garage, and an attached Studio with a half bath, the grounds are expansive. The backyard offers vegetable beds, mature trees and a beautiful wood-burning PIZZA OVEN.
The La Quinta Cove offers a local park, tennis courts and a lap pool, the La Quinta Museum, dog parks and best of all..hiking trail heads and miles of biking!
Looking for a Rental property close to the increasingly famous Coachella Music Festival grounds? Or..do you ride in the HITS horseshow? Maybe haul your polo ponies to the desert each season for tournaments at either Eldorado Polo, or Empire Polo Clubs? Puerta Azul is a perfect location/investment match!!
Puerta Azul is a LEEDS Certified Green Town home Living Community right around the corner from PGA West. Gated, including 2 large, year round heated pools, a large community clubhouse, Bocce Ball courts, gym, and a tennis court for it’s owners and visitors, truly a beautiful and peaceful community. The Single Family attached homes and some town homes, are arranged in “pods”, and location is everything!
The two story town home I have coming active in a week, is located at 80908 Calle Azul in one of the best locations available A wrap-around porch that overlooks the beautiful walking Paseo for starters. The common area to the West offers you privacy, and separation from neighbors, and the Paseo allows you to stroll to either of the two pools, or head over to the clubhouse without ever going onto the Street! Just out your gate, and turn right or left on the beautiful, green, tree lined Paseo-walk over in your bathing suit!
The largest floor plan at 1747 sf. with 3 bedrooms & 2,5 bathrooms, a laundry room, single covered garage, and VIEWS! We’ll be coming on at $360,000. There are only 3 other homes for sale in this very popular community in beautiful La Quinta, Puerta Azul.
One of the most amazing events for Palm Springs Valley residents and owners of Palm Desert real estate is the world famous Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). Founded in 1990 by former Mayor Sonny Bono, the festival is celebrating its 26h year with more than 200 films from over 60 countries, as well as special events and galas. One of the largest film festivals in North America, the PSIFF welcomes more than 135,000 attendees every year.
The PSIFF has a unique draw in that it presents most of the films under consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards, in addition to many premieres of independent features and documentaries. This gives the lucky residents and owners of homes in La Quinta and the surrounding areas an amazing opportunity to be the first to see some incredible films that may not even be released in theaters in the United States. The stellar line-up of screenings are held on 15 screens throughout Palm Springs.
This PSIFF also offers the perfect opportunity for owners of homes in La Quinta and the surrounding regions, as well as the many visitors who flock to the area this time of year, to rub shoulders with some of their favorite film actors. The event is renowned for its annual Black Tie Awards Gala, which honors achievements by an incredible list of artists and talent. Citizenfour director Laura Poitras will be honored with the inaugural Filmmakers Who Make a Difference Award as part of its Talking Pictures program. The screening takes place Friday, January 9 at 4:30 p.m, with the awards presentation following. Variety Magazine will present actor Steve Carell with the Creative Impact in Acting Award to celebrate his scope of work, and two-time Directors Guild of America Award-winner and Oscar, Golden Globe, and Tony Award nominated director Rob Marshall will receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award, to honor his career as a theater and film director. In addition, Variety will present Emmy Award winning comedian, director and actor Chris Rock with the Creative Impact in Comedy Award. These awards are presented by Mercedes-Benz. In the past, those honored have included Richard Gere, Helen Mirren, Javier Bardem, Cate Blanchett, George Clooney, Clint Eastwood, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ron Howard, among many others. The festival began on January 2 and runs through January 12 this year.
Whether you live in Los Angeles, are a resident of Orange County, or own Palm Desert real estate, this is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant and stimulating Desert Cities culture. For more information and to buy passes, visit psfilmfest.org.
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Palm Springs is an amazing place to spend New Year’s Eve—just ask those with homes in La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells or Palm Desert! You don’t need snow to enjoy your winter holidays… the desert offers many unique and exciting ways to celebrate.
1. It’s the last day to see the amazing lights! December 31st is the final day of the magical WildLights Festival at The Living Desert in Palm Desert. Now in its 22nd year, this famed event entertains people of all ages year after year, from owners of Indian Wells real estate to visitors from all over the world. Check out more than 750,000 dazzling lights that illuminate the stunning park at night, transforming it into a sparkling wonderland. This is a great celebration for the entire family, as there are carousel and camel rides, and lots of diverse entertainment. For more information on this event presented by the City of Indian Wells, visit TheLivingDesert.com
2. You can jump aboard the trolley! Palm Springs revelers won’t have to worry about driving—they can jump on the new Buzz trolley to get a ride before and after the clock strikes midnight. The service will start at 5 pm and run through 1 a.m. on January 1. Enjoy your champagne toast!
3. You can shake it at one of the many nightclubs! There are dinner specials and DJs and dancing all over Palm Springs for New Year’s Eve! The world famous Riviera Palm Springs will host “Voyeur After Dark,” with a fire show and dancers at the Sidebar Ultra Lounge with Will Champlin and DJ 4 Play, as well as Jeffrey Sanker’s and Steve Machuca’s New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Manning in the hotel Grand Ballroom. At the Ace Hotel & Swim Club, there will be dance music by DJ Alf Alpha. There are many other club events and dinner specials at an array of restaurants including Lulu Palm Springs, Kaminsky Falls bar, La Vallauris, the Hyatt Palm Springs, Escena Lounge & Grill, Mango Restaurant & Ultra Lounge, Melvyn’s and more!
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If you’re looking for one of the best private golf communities in the Palm Springs Valley, The Quarry at La Quinta is perfect—plus, it has something for everyone in the family. For the equestrian wife who competes in horse shows, the renowned Horses in the Sun (HITS) Desert Circuit takes place in nearby Thermal at the state-of-the-art HITS Desert Horse Park. The husband with a passion for golf will always be able to get his fill at the championship 18-hole course or the 10-hole short course at the Quarry, both designed by the legendary Tom Fazio. If you’re looking for homes for sale in La Quinta, this gorgeous, exclusive community is a must-see.
Tucked into the foothills between the Coral and Santa Rosa Mountains, the beauty of this location is inspiring and private—an enclave where undulating fairways and incredible landscape provide a backdrop for the sheer natural beauty of the desert. The stunning homes are architecturally diverse and each homesite is positioned to showcase and enjoy the environment.
The Quarry was originally founded by two avid golfers seeking less crowded courses, who purchased 105 acres in La Quinta. They were then joined by 13 founding associates, who together purchased the adjacent 255 acres, which comprise The Quarry today. If you’re looking for homes for sale in beautiful La Quinta, you’ll want to see what’s available among the 100+ homes and sites that range from move-in ready properties, The Villas that offer three floor plans up to 4,600 square feet, or residences that may be custom designed for your family’s needs.
While The Quarry offers premier levels of privacy and safety with round-the-clock security, residents can easily access all that La Quinta has to offer, from the chic boutiques and fine dining options of Old Town La Quinta to picturesque hiking and biking trails in the vicinity. Horse lovers and equestrians can quickly get to Thermal for the 6-week HITS Desert Circuit, or nearby Indio to enjoy polo at one of the beautiful clubs, the Eldorado Polo Club or the Empire Polo Club.
The luxury provided by this member-owned golf club is perfectly exemplified by the stunning courses, set against the pristine desert landscape with distinctly elevated areas, waterfalls, streams and lush native plants and trees. As a result, The Quarry’s championship course is ranked in the top 50 among Golf Digest’s 100 top courses and has attracted a wide range of golf legends, from Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to Arnold Palmer and many others. The elegant 21,000 square foot Mediterranean style clubhouse features a spacious veranda and serves breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. There is also a golf shop and fitness center with a tennis court, pool and spa.
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If you’ve got your financial house in order and have pre-qualified for a loan, you’re probably itching to start house hunting. Before you start scheduling viewings of Palm Springs real estate and trying to find the perfect house, your next step should be scouting out the neighborhoods you’re interested in.
Whether you’re interested in real estate in La Quinta or properties in Indio, the neighborhood where you live will have great impact on your life. It will affect your commute, the schools that your children attend, your proximity to dining and shopping options, access to recreational activities and whether or not your children can play safely outdoors, among other aspects.
One of the easiest ways to ensure that you’re looking at the right neighborhoods when you’re viewing listings of Palm Springs homes for sale is to work with a realtor that has local expertise. They will know which areas are safest and most convenient, and may already have some ideas for you when it comes to available listings.
Once you get some suggestions from your realtor, get in your car and explore the neighborhoods they recommend. Assess the general appearance of the residences in the area—are they nicely landscaped and maintained? Do you see children playing? Is there a park or playground nearby? If you’re single or one half of a new couple, does there seem to be others in the same age range living there? On the other end of the spectrum, are you looking for a place to retire? You may already be certain that you’re interested in real estate in La Quinta or Palm Desert, for example, but a real estate professional will be able to give you deeper insight about the strengths and weaknesses of the specific areas you’re interested in, and can provide information about property values and the community’s overall health.
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