Horse property in Bermuda Dunes
When my clients, the buyers of this lovely estate, asked me to find them a home with several acres, near the center of the City, and not too far from the Polo Fields, I had to scour the East Valley. But..we got in to see this amazing property at 42605 Byron Pl, Bermuda Dunes, BEFORE it came on the market! We wrote immediately and 10 days later, my Seattle, Washington clients are working their magic on their new home.
If you are thinking of buying a home in the Palm Springs Valley, it really helps to have a detailed list of your “must-haves” We all come prepared to buy with a Wish List, but educated Buyers also know that they are going to have to compromise, (unless your budget is virtually unlimited!) The most important things to really be clear about..
1. Location. Which City in the Palm Springs Valley are you focused on?
2. Budget: Stick to it! Don’t out house yourself.
3. Bedroom count.
4. Gated or non-gated? Her in our Valley, this is a biggee as you don’t want to forget to budget in your HOA dues.
5. What do you like to do? Golf, Equestrian, Tennis, hiking, theatre, art, museums? Think about it.
Style of home, colors, layout..these can be altered, but LOCATION cannot.
If you’re looking to buy a home in the Palm Springs Valley, give me a call at 760-285-3578.
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A neighborhood that stands out among the rest is The Mesa in Palm Springs. It’s a community you don’t want to miss if you’re on the hunt for Palm Springs homes for sale. A rich history combined with a secluded location provides an exclusive setting to enjoy the best lifestyle available. With homes from Mid-Century Modern and Contemporary to Spanish and Mediterranean, The Mesa provides something for everyone in the market for a new home in an exclusive, upscale community.
The Mesa was founded by Edmond Fulford, a successful businessman from Los Angeles with a vision of building an exclusive community of luxury properties in a secluded area of Palm Springs that was unique and protected from the desert winds. He discovered the perfect place on the lowest hills of the San Jacinto Mountains and established The Mesa in Palm Springs there.
Located on the east flank of the rugged yet stunning Tahquitz Canyon, The Mesa is ideal for those searching for Palm Springs homes for sale situated in an region of vast natural beauty. The rolling hills, winding roads and rich Indian folklore give the area an authentic mystique that is unparalleled. The homes in The Mesa represent a broad range of eclectic and innovative architectural styles that result in a diverse and beautiful neighborhood. The friendly residents form a close-knit community, with wide-ranging occupations and interests that make it a vibrant and dynamic place to live. People ride their bikes and walk throughout the community, to run errands or simply to enjoy the lovely weather and awe-inspiring setting. In addition, located in the foothills of The Mesa is the Moorten Botanical Garden, a remarkable oasis of native plants.
Click here if you are interested in viewing listings of luxury properties in Palm Springs, including The Mesa in Palm Springs.
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The Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”
Whether you’re a local owner of Palm Desert real estate, an international tourist or are in town looking at luxury real estate, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to take in the area in all of its glory. The holiday festivities are in full gear throughout the Coachella Valley—take your pick from one of the concerts happening this weekend, Russian ballet or meet Santa with your little ones.
This weekend, The Edge Palm Springs will host performances of Rockin’ The Holidays. This whimsical concert features holiday favorites with a rock & roll twist, including Sting’s “Little Drummer Boy” and Three Dog Night’s “Joy To The World.”
On Friday, December 20 from 8 to 10 pm, Celebrate the Joy of the Season! will take place at the McCallum Theatre, a favorite of Palm Desert real estate owners. The show features traditional holiday classics performed by Your Desert Symphony. Also on Friday, the Moscow Ballet – The Great Russian Nutcracker will perform at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino from 9 to 11 pm and Hiroshima will perform at the Morongo Casino from 9 to 10:30 pm. From 7 to 9 pm, there will be a Tribute Concert: Celine Dion with Special Guests Xavier College Prep Choir at the Indian Wells Theater at CSUSB, Palm Desert.
On, Saturday, December 21 at 9 am, the Santa Paws 5K will start at the Mizell Senior Center at the corner of Ramon Road and Sunrise Way. Call 760.413.6508 for more information. Also on Saturday, Santa Clause will make an appearance at the Mountain Station of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. What cooler way for the little ones in your life to meet Santa Claus?
This is definitely a great weekend to be checking out luxury properties—click here to browse listings and international real estate opportunities throughout the Coachella Valley.
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The world famous Bad Company performs at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino on Saturday, June 15
It’s a weekend of legendary music in Palm Springs. Some classic, legendary musicians will perform at various venues, providing the perfect opportunity to hang with dad or just get your music fix. If you own Indio real estate, live in a nearby desert city, or are in town viewing luxury homes or equestrian properties, you’ll be thrilled at the lineup—and if you’re in town for vacation, you picked the perfect weekend.
On Saturday, June 15 from 8 to 10 pm, the legendary Little River Band will perform at the Spotlight 29 Casino. Sometimes referred to as LRB, the Australian rock band is considered one of Australia’s most significant bands. In May 2001, the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) named the LRB’s classic hit, Cool Change, one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time. Another hit, Reminiscing, was listed by BMI as one of the most frequently played songs in the history of American radio, with more than four million plays.
Also on Saturday, June 15 from 8 to 10 pm, The Doobie Brothers will perform at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio. This classic all-American rock band has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. Their music stands the test of time, as you will witness from this amazing concert.
Saturday, June 15 from 8 to 10 pm the world famous Bad Company Starring Paul Rodgers will perform at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino. Singles by the English rock super group, such as Bad Company, Can’t Get Enough, Good Lovin’ Gone Bad and Feel Like Makin’ Love are considered classic staples of rock radio.
On Sunday, June 16, take a break from looking at equestrian properties and luxury homes to check out the Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, which will feature Soft Lights & Sweet Music – Ron Cohn Sings Irving Berlin.The show takes place at the Arthur Newman Theatre from 2 to 4 pm.
Click here to see listings of Indio real estate and other luxury properties in the area.
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Indoor/outdoor living spaces abound!!
The Haciendas in La Quinta is ideally located across from the La Quinta Resort, and maybe 5 minutes from Old Town La Quinta. This gated community of Tuscan themed homes built by Sedona Homes in 2002-2004, this small community has very low HOA’s of approx. $170/month.
50040 Malaga Ct., La Quinta is offered unfurnished for $499,000.
The Seller has invested approx. $100,000 in upgrades into this lovely 3 bedroom/3 bathroom approx. 2200 sf home. The yard is an amazing desert paradise with a long, pebbletec pool with raised spa, an inground firepit, stellar mountain views, and low maintenance desert scape landscape.
This La Quinta home just might be one of the BEST values still available in this market..and it’s a standard sale, so no banks to deal with and quick turnaround to your offer!
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Southern views from your pool
The ever popular Ventana plus Casita floorplan, is offered with the most amazing southern fairway, Lake, and mountain views. This home is special. The Ventana is famous for its large great room to media room, to kitchen, to outdoors flow… Truly an entertainers dream. Approximately 4370 sf, and offering four bedrooms and five bathrooms plus a large bonus room with media built-ins, this home is family friendly. Take the tour here!
The current owners have added many, many upgrades. Among them are..
- Quartzite floors flowing from the interior to the exterior .
- Custom built-ins in the great room, media room ,and the bonus room.
- The chefs kitchen features Viking appliances ,oversized granite eat bar ,double ovens and dual dishwashers
- The resort style pebbletec pool and spa, features a swim up bar
- Surround sound, wood plantation shutters, and custom fans throughout
This home has new carpets, new dual pane and tinted windows across the southern side of the home ,and brand new designer furnishings. The view will knock your socks off, and the homes flow and warmth will make you, your family & friends, feel VERY welcome!
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 5/11 FROM 12-3 PM!!!
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Guest post from Daniel Adetunji, staff blogger at VIP Realty.
When is the best time to buy a home? Or when do you think it’s favorable or appropriate to buy a home?
If you have plans to buy a new home this month or year, this article will give you a few hints on the best times to negotiate a house deal. Before I continue with the main subject of this post, I’d like to share this story with you:
Last month, my uncle told me that he wants a new place for his family but didn’t know how to go about it. Before selling his home, he had to face the stress of getting buyers and a certified realtor, until he came across a real estate agent on a public bus one day. My Uncle narrated his ordeal and told him how challenging it is for him to sell his home. After their discussion, the real estate agent scheduled a meeting with him the following day; (which was a Monday) and began to counsel him on when best to sell and buy a home.
Below are some of the tips that he shared :
Do you know that spring is the best time to sell a home? In fact, there’s nothing that beats the spring market. Phones and cell phones ring constantly, everybody wants to buy and sell, everybody wants a good deal. While there’s nothing more on the market in the spring than any other season of the year, it’s the ideal time to get a good offer.
But do you know that there’s another day of the year that’s more favorable to buy a home?
It is Easter Sunday. I once heard the story of a young man looking to buy a home on the outskirts of Colorado at Easter. The man immediately inspected the home and wrote an offer. In fact, the offer was signed and accepted on Easter Sunday. The deal was a good one, and the amazing thing was that, he had no competitors.
If you’re planning on buying a new home this season, wait until Easter! It’s the best time to buy a home; trust me!
Pro tip: in case you don’t know, Easter Sunday is the first Sunday in the ecclesiastical moon after vernal equinox, and it falls sometime between March 23 to April 25; depending on location or country.
Another best time to buy a home is Christmas day.
Why is Christmas season so attractive? Simply because everybody is more inclined to be generous even if it means coming below the price. During Christmas, you’d often hear, ”Hey, it’s Christmas; you don’t have to negotiate, just sign it”! It’s that easy.
Another reason why Christmas seems to be the best time to buy a home is because, few buyers shop homes; therefore competition is usually low. In fact, home prices are usually 12-month low during Christmas season.
The key is to have a real estate agent who will work during Christmas (though this can be a challenging task) but there are those agents out there.
Final Note
When last did you buy a home during Christmas or Easter? What was your experience like? Any thoughts or suggestions? Kindly, share your experience with us. I’ll be waiting to reply your comments…
AUTHOR BIO
Daniel Adetunji is a staff blogger at VIP Realty, a Dallas realty firm that specializes in selling and buying homes. If you’re planning on buying a property in Preston, check out Preston Hollow homes for sale.
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If you’re considering buying a home, then it’s time to arm yourself with a game plan. Whether you’re interested in finding a beach house, a condo or luxury properties in La Quinta, there are some strategies you should put into place and information you should seek when preparing for such an important transaction.
The most important step on this checklist is to find a real estate professional that you trust and that has the right expertise for your transaction. Deciding to hire the right kind of broker, short sale realtor or other type of agent for the type of purchase you want to make is what will make the difference between a stressful transaction and one that moves forward smoothly and productively.
One of the next most important things is to get your credit score as high as possible. The higher it is, the lower both your down payment and monthly payments will be. Depending on the market, many experts say that to avoid paying huge fees and having to put down a sizeable down payment, you should probably strive for a credit score of 700 and above. While there are many qualified buyers in lower ranges, this is a good number to work towards. Pull your credit reports and dispute any discrepancies, and stop applying for new credit for about a year before you plan to start looking for that gorgeous beach house or luxury properties in La Quinta.
Next up on our checklist: seek a price range that’s within your financial comfort zone. Certain financiers require your monthly payments not to exceed between 28 and 31 percent of your monthly income. This is a good formula to work with when assessing the home you can afford—you should calculate the potential payments for a property in your price range and add in any increased expenses, such as insurance or HOA fees, and see if you can live with the difference.
Finally, start saving now. Most real estate professionals recommend saving around 20 percent of the intended price range for a down payment. Obviously, some lenders accept much less, but a larger down payment may be better for your future. Start saving now, even if you’re not in the market yet. When you do enter the marketplace, and if you’re working with a good short sale realtor, you may need to move faster than you thought when some incredible deal comes your way.
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Stan Watkins Red Dixie Band
The weekend starts now in Palm Springs! Once again, the valley shows its wide range of options for everyone, from those who already own Palm Desert luxury homes or Indian Wells real estate to visitors looking for the perfect weekend break.
From 6 to 8 pm tonight, the Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series offers a free screening of Downside Up, which tells the story of united blue collar locals in Massachusetts as they transform economic failure into a thriving center for contemporary art. Tonight at 8 pm, performers Bebe Neuwirth and Brian Stokes Mitchell will take the stage at the McCallum Theatre and give an extraordinary performance in Stepping Out For COD, an event that supports the College of the Desert.
Also tonight, the Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert will host New Orleans jazz musician Stan Watkins and the Red Dixie Band as part of their unique Music & Dining Under the Stars series. Wind up a day of viewing Palm Desert luxury homes with these one-of-a-kind, spectacular nights out.
The Cabaret Theatre West begins a run of its All About Love show at the Indian Wells Theater at CSUSB in Palm Desert on Friday. It’s an exciting tribute to love gone right, love gone wrong, young love and mature love with more than 40 musical numbers, a live band and hundreds of awesome visual effects. Show dates are: February 22, 23 and 28; March 2, 8 and 9.
From February 22-24, the McCormick’s Classic Car Auction will take place at the Spa Resort Casino, and today through Saturday, the world famous Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational is in full effect, packing three fun-filled days of golf, parties and exciting entertainment. If you’re planning to view Indian Wells real estate, make an entire weekend of it and come check out this amazing, amateur-celebrity tournament.
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Indian Wells has so many resident amenities!
Indian Wells Country Club, located in the center of our Palm Springs Valley, is one of our more established country clubs. The entry is right off of 111, HOA’s are low, and there are several gated and non-gated areas within the country club that feature special amenities and architectural styles..such as Manitou Springs.
What they say
“There’s a warm feeling here,” said Dick Hedwall, 81.
Hedwall has lived in the neighborhood for 18 years. Prior to that he was a part-time Rancho Mirage resident.
“We were originally looking in the same area as our old home, but this area immediately became a desirable spot for us,” Hedwall said of Manitou Springs.
The community is self-contained, quiet and very friendly, and the beauty of the night lit mountains is hard to imagine until you’ve seen them! Gorgeous!
Features
The community is small and not gated. There are no homeowner’s association amenities, but the homes have private pools.
As with all Indian Wells residents, Manitou Springs residents receive discounts at city golf courses, resorts and reduced ticket prices for the Living Desert and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Residents also have access to the fitness center at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa.
Background
Development of homes in the neighborhood began in the 1960s.
There has been consistent new construction and remodeling of existing homes since.
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