Buyers determine Price, no matter how awesome your property!
Sellers do NOT determine Price; Buyers DO! What?? This is the one Listing appointment principle that is the most difficult for my Sellers to really accept. Each one of us, when we put on our Sellers’ shoes, thinks of all the money invested and time spent on our property. The Reality of the Market at the time of your Listing MUST over ride these numbers and personal feelings. IT DOES NOT MATTER. What matters is very simply “What will a Buyer pay for your property?”
Working with a local Realtor who can show you exactly what the past SOLD properties have included, and how they compare to your own is critical to determining your Listing Price. Your Upgrades List is very important, as is your Lot orientation, architectural style, actual floor plan, quality of upgrades etc. Do NOT start adding the dollar amounts of these upgrades together and coming to a “number you HAVE to have to sell.” Again..ultimately, that does not matter to your potential buyer. Put on your Buyers’ shoes now. When you are looking for a property, there are certain things on your “Drop Dead Must Have list”. There are also amenities that you “Would Love to Have, but can Live Without.” But, you as a Buyer, do not want to feel that you are paying the highest price for that home in that Neighborhood.
More
Vegetarian dining option? Haven’t tried them!
Vegetarian Dining in the desert, means you have to be a little creative. There aren’t that many hard core Vegetarian restaurants and dining options available, especially in our East Cities of La Quinta and Indio. There are several strictly Veggie places in Palm Springs and Palm Desert however. Luscious Lorraines which is inside Harvest Health Foods in Palm Desert. The incredibly popular Native Foods in Palm Springs. Do not dispair locals in the East Valley. The great news is that nearly every restaurant you go to at this point offers variations, or their chef’s are open to “vegetarian changes” that you may request. Why not? It probably saves them money, substituting Tofu, or Soy/vegetable products for meat.
More
HITS & POLO Updates for Thermal, California.
Thermal Horse Show Park entrance
HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, CA., comes alive for Equestrians this month, October. THE NATIONAL SUNSHINE SERIES, in only it’s second season. The Two Week Horse Competition Schedule is broken down into two shows. Each Series features special evening classes, live music and entertainment, and gourmet cuisine to compliment this elite fall series.
The National Sunshine Series awards $1 million in prize money. The series, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, includes USEF Premier-rated Hunters and 5*/6* Jumpers, the $350,000 Sunshine Grand Prix FEI CSI-5*, a $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the West Coast Pony Finals, and the Zone 10 Age Group Equitation Finals.
National Sunshine Series I Begins October 28, (maybe we should call it the Halloween Series?) Anyway, the following weekend features the National Sunshine Series II, beginning Nov. 4. For us Locals, it’s always great to see the Horses and owners pulling rigs back into town and setting up shop early. Welcome Back! The Polo Season also finished up, and horses are being turned out to rest before our winter season kicks in..
More
La Quinta golf course, Silver Rock
The City of La Quinta has some new businesses. Several fun, interesting new places to go in Old Town La Quinta, which is our quaint, center of town. Welcome!!! To introduce the Locals and visitors alike to the new businesses, last night saw a very large turnout at the Main Street Block Party in Old Town La Quinta. The party started at 7 and ended at 11 pm or so, with 3 live bands alternating playing music on the central lawn, which was lined with people enjoying the music on their lawn chairs. Brilliant idea! There were various types of food offered by the Old Town Eateries, including La Rue Cafe, Solano’s, The Grill & Stuft Pizza. A portion of the Proceeds benefited the Desert Cancer Foundation.
Whether you’re looking for a Seasonal La Quinta home on one of the many local golf courses, or if you’d rather search for an equestrian property, be sure to check out these New Hot Spots in Old Town La Quinta. Welcome to the following La Quinta businesses! Rock on, take care of your regulars and Locals, and make our seasonal tourists feel welcome and needed.
Old Town Massage: Daily 9 am to 9 pm 760-972-4158
La Quinta Brewing Co.: Check them out at www.La QuintaBrewing.com
Morelia’s Fruits & More: Fresh fruit and frozen yogurt bar. Open Daily. www.MoreliasFruits.com
Don’t forget Le Chateau Boutique is doubling in size! Fun clothes at reasonable prices. 760-335-8117
More
La Quinta, Gem of the desertd
La Quinta Summer Things To Do: All of our desert cities share “Things to do in the summer” such as shopping El Paseo, Hitting The River in Rancho Mirage, heading to downtown Palm Springs to shop, take in the Art galleries, Pool parties etc., and there’s also the Palm Desert Acquatic Center for swimming casually or doing your laps.
People looking for real estate know that if a Seller keeps their property on the market during the summer, they are serious! That means Land, Equestrian Properties and Residential..if they’re showing in the summers, the Sellers are generally pretty motivated! Call Kim for your property tour or Price Evaluation at 760-285-3578.
The Gem of the Desert, the city of La Quinta Summer Things To Do include the following, which are specific to the Eastern Coachella Valley City of La Quinta.
More
Quiet rules in Old Town La Quinta in the summer!
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!
More
If you’re in town to look at Palm Springs real estate, you can also find great ways to enjoy your 4th of July while getting a feel for the awesome desert communities. Check out some of the exciting lineup that is perfect for all ages.
Come watch fireworks and show your patriotism at the “All American Fourth of July” Fireworks Spectacular and Power Baseball on Tap for City’s Independence Day Celebration! The event takes place on Friday, July 4 at the spectacular Palm Springs Ballpark, located at 1901 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs. Gates open at 5 pm, with the event starting at 6 pm. The Palm Springs Power baseball team will take on the San Diego Force prior to the firework extravaganza, which begins shortly after 9 pm.
For those looking to cool off earlier in the day, the Palm Springs Pavilion will offer special holiday swim hours from 7 am to 3 pm, with a free concert at 5:30 pm in Sunrise Park, featuring the Boys and Girls Club and the Heatwave Jazz and Show Band. The Palm Springs Pavilion is located at 401 S. Pavilion Way.
On Saturday, July 5, the Fantasy Springs Casino will feature a performance by the legendary Art Garfunkel at 8 pm. The Grammy-award winning singer is best known for iconic music as one half of the iconic duo, Simon & Garfunkel. The Fantasy Springs resort is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Drive in Indio. Also on Saturday night, the Spotlight 29 Casino presents Gregory Wolfe / A Celebration of Rod Stewart at 8 pm. Wolfe will perform classics such as “The Way You Look Tonight” and “It’s The Same Old Song,” in a first-class tribute to Stewart. The Spotlight 29 Casino is located at 46200 Harrison Place in Coachella. Both of these venues are favorites of visitors and owners of Palm Springs real estate alike.
On Sunday, July 6, the Arthur Newman Theatre will feature a performance of Angelo Divino in: “Let Me Be Frank” from 3 to 4 pm. The show chronicles 50 years of Sinatra’s career with his hits as well as the highs and lows of his personal life.
img credit: palmspringsrentals.com
More
This week is a great time to be in town, whether you’re visiting, own real estate in Palm Desert or are just driving through on the way to another destination. Read on to view the fun slate of activities that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
On Thursday, July 3, the Joslyn Senior Center will host an Independence Day Celebration BBQ and Open House from 11:30 am to 2 pm. There will be lively entertainment along with delicious hamburgers and hot dogs courtesy of Emeritus of Rancho Mirage. The Joslyn Center is located at 73-750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert.
On Friday, July 4 from 7:15 to 9:30 pm, there will be an Independence Day Celebration at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The event features live music and fireworks, with refreshments available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics and chairs to better enjoy the show. The beautiful 70-acre Palm Desert Civic Center Park and its amazing Aquatic Center is a recreational showpiece with something for everyone in the family to enjoy—it’s an absolute must-see for those considering buying real estate in Palm Desert. For more information, call 760.346.0611.
On Saturday, July 5, the Annenberg Theater will feature Swazzle Inc. presents Dream Carver from noon to 2 pm and again from 3 to 5 pm. This bilingual musical is based on a popular children’s book written by Diana Cohn and illustrated by Amy Cordova. Staged on a set that evokes a pastoral Mexican landscape through a multilevel environment, the musical tells the story of a young boy in Oaxaca named Mateo who brings animals to life from small wooden toys that he carves. The Annenberg Theater is adjacent to the Palm Springs Art Museum, located at Entrada del Paseo at the westernmost intersection of El Paseo and Highway 111. The address is at 72-567 Highway 111 in Palm Desert.
img credit: palmdesert.patch.com
More
PGA West has some of the most spectacular golf holes!
Nothing to panic about..but PGA West and the La Quinta Resort & Spa have changed hands once gaain. Humana Challenge will still be held here and the PGA West name will continue at least through 2061…
PGA West sits on approx. 1200 acres and offers 6 golf courses, 3 of which are private and the other 3 are public courses. It’s an amazing development with condos ranging from approx. $199,000 to custom homes priced to approx. $2,700,000..something for every golfing enthusiast that lives in the desert!
More
Palm Desert homes are conveniently close to The Shops on El Paseo! One of the many benefits of owning Palm Desert real estate is the proximity to some of the best shopping in the country, from chic upscale boutiques and traditional mall stores to premium designer outlets. If you have yet to get started on your holiday shopping, don’t worry! There’s something among the Palm Desert shopping options for everyone on your guest list.
Snow Days at The Shops on El Paseo is the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and get all of your holiday shopping completed. The event takes place on Friday, December 14 and Friday, December 21 from 6 to 8 pm at 73061 El Paseo in Palm Desert. This is your perfect chance to relax and stroll through the shops along the street while being serenaded by holiday carolers including local school and music programs.
This event is also a great time to check out the incredible art galleries, such as Christopher Morgan Galleries, von Wening Art, Ramy Fine Art, A Gallery Fine Art and the renowned Palm Springs Art Museum. In addition, you can show your receipts from participating merchants for a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride. Complimentary valet parking is provided.
Snow Days at The Shops on El Paseo is exemplary of the amazing community here, and one of the many reasons owners of Palm Desert real estate are proud to call this vibrant town home.
More
