This weekend kicks off the active recreational season in the Coachella Valley, which is one of the many reasons buyers are so interested in Palm Springs homes for sale. The weekend is extra busy due to the Columbus Day holiday, so get ready for some fun for all ages.
On Saturday, October 12 the 7th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink Walk will take place at the Gardens on El Paseo. This fundraiser is the perfect way to make a contribution during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Show your support by coming out to walk, run or hike for the Desert Cancer Foundation and the Suzanne Jackson Breast Cancer Program, which have funded early detection services for more than 6,000 Coachella Valley residents. Registration starts at 8:30 am, with the Opening Ceremony commencing at 9:30 am.
Also on Saturday, the 4th Annual Veterans Expo, will be happening at the National Date Festival Fairgrounds. This unique expo features entertainment including music and a Patriotic Stage Tribute, displays, a mobile health center, refreshments, and booths for Military Assistance. The event takes place from 9 am to 1:30 pm.
On Saturday there will be a guided public art tour of the sculptures at the Palm Desert Civic Center. A trained docent will lead visitors through the magnificent Palm Desert public art collection, a favorite of all who own real estate in Palm Desert. The tour takes place from 10 to 11 am.
On Saturday night, nine-time Grammy award-winning singer Sheryl Crow will perform at the Fantasy Springs Casino from 8 to 10 pm. This is an honor for residents of the Coachella Valley, and something exciting to do for those in town to look at Palm Springs homes for sale. Also on Saturday night, Latin Grammy Award-nominated Mexican musician Espinoza Paz will perform at the Spotlight 29 Casino from 8 to 10 pm.
On Sunday, October 13, the Second Annual Family Fun Day takes place at the McCallum Theatre from noon to 5 pm. The festival will be filled with family-friendly games, activities and refreshments, with a performance at 3 pm by Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, featuring the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and his talented performing pets.
Also on Sunday, the Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series 2013 continues with “Give My Regards To Broadway” starring Dean Regan with Nick Fryman as Musical Director.
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There is an amazing array of exciting events in store over the next few days in Palm Springs. The lineup of live music will thrill locals, tourists and those in town from abroad with their sights on investing in the international real estate market. All of the scheduled events offer the perfect way to enjoy a date night, fun with the family, or simply unwind from a long week of work or viewing Palm Desert real estate.
The fun starts Thursday, October 3 with Concerts in the Park: Kelly Moneymaker at the favorite outdoor venue for those who own Palm Desert real estate or homes in one of the nearby desert cities—the beautiful Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amphitheater. This musical hotspot features free concerts under the stars during the month of October, all sponsored by the City of Palm Desert. During this week’s concert, Kelly Moneymaker will fill the amphitheater with blues music from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Next up is the opening performance of The Sound of Music at the Palm Canyon Theatre. The show will run from Thursday, October 4 through Sunday, October 13. The venue is located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.
Friday, October 4 from 8 to 10 pm there will be a momentous performance from none other than The O’Jays with Gladys Knight at the Fantasy Springs Casino. Known as “The Empress of Soul,” eight-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight has enjoyed a career spanning 50 years, garnering #1 hits in pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary. She was honored at the 2011 Soul Train Awards with the “Legend Award.” Also living legends, the O’Jays’ music included 24 Top Ten smashes and 59 total charted songs, including the world famous “Love Train.”
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Selling a home is a monumental step in your life, especially when you’ve lived in a house for years. The entire process can be very emotional for some, so it’s important to start preparing as soon as you make the decision to sell. Once you’re ready to think about staging your property, it’s essential to detach and depersonalize. Even the most beautiful Palm Springs homes for sale should have a neutral feel so that potential buyers can walk in and imagine their own family living there.
Whether you’re listing Palm Desert real estate, a beach condo or a downtown loft, everyone wants their property to command top dollar and to get an offer as soon as possible. Yet homeowners still struggle with detaching from their residences, especially when it’s a family home filled with years of memories. It’s very important for sellers to start thinking of the property as a commodity as soon as they decide to list it. Sellers need to think objectively and focus on the ultimate goal.
A great way to start the process and get your Palm Desert real estate ready is to pack up all family photos, albums, and knick knacks and store them off the property. The last thing you want is a lot of boxes in the garage, so it’s worth it to get a storage facility offsite. Strip the walls and closets of as many items as possible. Evaluate your toiletries and other products that you keep in drawers and closets and either throw out or store the ones you don’t need. This will make everything appear more spacious and make it easier for buyers to imagine their own belongings there.
This is also a great time to start neutralizing the décor. Everyone has their own unique taste, so consider your target market and what may or may not appeal to them. Transform the color scheme into a neutral palette if possible and eliminate items that showcase your personal style.
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This is a KILLER deal! 31 Camino Royale S., Palm Desert is offered for just $298,700. Not only is the price aggressive as the Sellers are re-locating, but this Condo is absolutely one of the nicest, (remodeled in 2013), and features arguably, the BEST Western view in the Club.
Extended back patio with electronic awning.
The rear patio has been extended with tiled floor, ceiling fan, a kitchen pass through and an electronic awning. The better to enjoy the spectacular views of Hole #1 fairway, the lake and the Santa Rosa Mountains beyond. Sliders from both the kitchen and the great room create the desirable desert Indoor/outdoor flow.
The grass is being over-seeded on the Ted Robinson golf course which is why it’s not green, but note that there are no condos across from you! Very unique to this unit.
Featuring 3 bedrooms/3 ensuite bathrooms, a dining room, wet bar, laundry area, interior atrium and 2 car attached garage, this unit is special. Some of the newly updated features are: Granite counters, new Lighting, new fixtures, new carpets, new paint, new ceiling fans, new stainless steel appliances and much more.
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When it comes to pricing and staging luxury properties to appeal to international real estate buyers, it helps to have a well-designed home that looks modern and sophisticated. For some potential buyers, especially those from Europe, a minimalist design works well, as it leaves more to the imagination and looks less personalized. However, if you’re not planning to sell your home for a year or so but it needs a design update, it helps to take some of the current trends into consideration.
Whether you plan to sell real estate in Palm Desert or a home in Beverly Hills, there are a few trends that you can incorporate to make it easier to appeal to a wide-ranging market in the near future, while allowing you to truly enjoy the design of your home for as long as you’re living there.
A lighter look. Make sure rooms don’t look cluttered by scaling back on certain pieces and choosing tailored furniture instead of anything bulky. Swap large bookcases out for mounted shelves and think “less is more” in terms of décor that has no utility. Boosting illumination is also an excellent way to update and brighten your home, especially when dealing with a smaller space. Choose great lighting and make space to maximize natural light.
Double-Duty Furnishings. Another great way to maximize the space of your real estate in Palm Desert is by opting for furniture that does double duty. A popular trend is using ottomans for seating and storage, sleeper sofas and coffee tables that rise for dining purposes.
Outdoor Spaces. Moving functional spaces outdoors is a popular trend, especially among the desert cities, where good weather can be enjoyed all year long—and this will definitely appeal to those international real estate buyers who live in colder climates. You can create an outdoor kitchen with a simple cook’s station and grill, or a screened off patio to serve as a family or recreation room.
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The Palm Canyon Trail
One of the best parts of living in Palm Springs is the unlimited access to the great outdoors and amazing year round weather. Many locals and owners of Palm Desert real estate take advantage of this by enjoying some of the gorgeous hikes that are so easy to reach from all of the desert cities. Here are a couple of our favorites:
Palm Canyon Trail. This picturesque hike can last anywhere from a half mile to 15 miles—it’s up to you to decide how far you want to hike. Walk deep into the canyon and enjoy the abundant desert vegetation and groves of Palm trees, where you can catch glimpses of mesmerizing desert wildlife—it’s the ideal way to relax after work or a day of viewing La Quinta homes for sale. You can climb above the oasis if you’re a serious hiker, or simply enjoy the many trails that offer stunning views of the oasis, waterfalls, the gorgeous San Jacinto mountain range and the equally beautiful Santa Rosa mountains in the distance.
The Araby Trail. This lovely trail provides excellent views of the entire Coachella Valley. What’s exciting to many visitors or those in town to look at La Quinta homes for sale is that the trail leads you right past Bob Hope’s house. Once your pass it, if you’re still feeling ambitious you can continue along to access other trails, including the Henderson, Berns and Garstin Trails.
Maynard Mine Trail. Approximately six miles long, this trail leads to the remains of an old tungsten mine that was worked by Jim Maynard during World War II. It’s a rugged, uphill trail that climbs the mountain continuously, and is best suited to hikers with a little more experience. At one point you will gain approximately 2200 feet in elevation, making for incredible views of the canyons and entire Coachella Valley.
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Whether you’ve got homes for sale in Palm Desert, real estate in Rancho Mirage or properties in another part of the country, curb appeal is essential to selling a home. While it may seem like a daunting task to those with busy schedules or a lack of know-how, there are many things you can do to boost the appearance of your property that don’t take a huge amount of time or effort. Here are the three easy ways that a few savvy real estate professionals recently shared with us.
- Upgrade the front door. This little maneuver is one of the easiest ways to instantly enhance the appearance of your entire property. The entry to your home is the focal point of its curb appeal. While the cost of new doors typically start at around $2500, you can just as easily make a statement with a coat of paint. If you do go the route of installing a new door, this will greatly increase your resale value. Before any potential buyers come to take a look, always make sure to clean off any sports around the knob and polish the door fixtures.
- Makeover your mailbox. A new mailbox is another extremely easy way to improve the appearance of the home and add a little personality. Find a mailbox that reflects the décor of your home and its external trimmings. Some owners will paint their mailboxes to match the color of the house, while others may reflect the environment. For example, an owner of real estate in Rancho Mirage that we know recently incorporated his desert landscape into the mailbox décor by adding simple yet elegant desert flora and fauna to a small garden surround it.
- Improve the landscape. Quality landscaping is a great way to significantly enhance your home’s style. You don’t have to get crazy with it—as long as it’s interesting to the eye, well-thought out and ties in with the outside of the home, you’ll achieve your goal.
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R. Hero by Karen & Tony Barone
There are many reasons why Palm Desert real estate is in such demand—and one of them is the city’s dedication to culture and the arts. This vibrant desert city has become one of the Coachella Valley’s premier hubs in everything from education and shopping to art shows. Every year, there is a wide range of special events and activities organized by some of the very active local organizations, such as Hidden Harvest, the Historical Society of Palm Desert, the Palm Springs Art Museum, Mojave Desert Land Trust and Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts at College of the Desert, among many others.
An excellent example of the city’s commitment is the Art in Public Places program, the city’s collection that features more than 150 pieces of artwork, including everything from grandiose sculptures to works that are integrated into the landscape of the city. Residents, tourists and foreign visitors looking at luxury international real estate properties are always in awe of the ubiquitous art.
There are city tours that will lead you through the locations of some of these awesome pieces—a great way to get a feeling for the community and desert cultural life is to take one of these tours during your search for Palm Desert real estate. Visit three “Komodo Dragons” sculptures created from copper coated galvanized steel or “Archangel,” a mobile halo homage to solar and wind-powered energy alternatives. Take the kids or grandkids to see “R Hero,” a six foot plus, purple aluminum Dalmatian puppy dog sculpture that was built to honor firefighters. Music aficionados will love “Thought of a Treble Clef,” an abstract sculpture that appears to be a treble clef when viewed from the front, but evolved into a flowing and changing piece as you walk around it.
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We have an exciting but sentimental weekend coming up for visitors, residents and those who own Palm Desert real estate. Kicking it off this Saturday, September 7 is the Farewell Concert at Forever Marilyn Park in downtown Palm Springs. This unique event is an opportunity for Palm Springs to say goodbye to the 26-foot “Forever Marilyn” statue, created by renowned sculptor Seward Johnson. The desert cities’ love affair with this beautiful commemorative statue of Marilyn Monroe began when it arrived in May 2012. The statue will soon travel to its next tourism site, the 42-acre Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey, where a lifetime retrospective exhibit for Johnson is planned.
The free concert features live performances from Catch a Wave, a dynamic Beach Boys tribute band, and Paperback Writer, a Beatles tribute band. The Forever Marilyn Park is located at 101 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. A perfect way to relax with the family or unwind after a long week of work or looking at homes for sale in Indian Wells, the concert takes place from 7:30 to 9 pm. For more information, contact the Buzz Factory at 760.969.4200.
Also on Saturday, American pop singer Bobby Vinton will perform at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino from 8 to 10 pm. Vinton was well-known for his hit song, Blue Velvet, which topped the Billboard charts. In addition, there will be an innovative art show at Studio D from 6 to 9 pm called Non Objective. The show features three artists with one vision, including Chris Hoffman, Kim Chasen, and Marian Moiseyev. There will be an artist reception and light refreshments. Studio D is located at 4116 Matthew Drive in Palm Springs.
Rounding out the weekend on Sunday, September 8 is the Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series 2013, featuring Keri Kelsey in Darin’ To Do Bobby. This vibrant musical production directed by Todd Schroeder includes iconic hits by singer and actor Bobby Darin such as Queen of the Hop, Mack the Knife, Two of a Kind, The Other Half of Me and Talk to the Animals, as well as never before heard stories about Bobby. The show takes place at the Arthur Newman Theatre from 2 to 4 pm and is the perfect way to take a break if you’re visiting open houses to check out Palm Desert real estate.
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When you’re staging or preparing Palm Springs homes for sale, or real estate in any area for that matter, it’s important to make sure your focal points look extra amazing. Staging is an absolute art, and one of the most important rooms to master is the kitchen. It’s where families gather, partygoers tend to socialize and homeowners in general spend a lot of their time.
Whether you’re preparing to show your Palm Desert real estate in the near future or just now considering making a move, you should start planning some sort of makeover for your kitchen. It’s an area that should absolutely sparkle. While it can be very pricy to remodel this oh-so-important room, there are things you can do to revamp it without spending an absolute fortune. After all, you’re not going to be the one who gets to enjoy cooking in it every day.
- Make it sparkle and shine. Hire a cleaning crew to do a deep cleaning of the kitchen so that you can easily maintain their work on a weekly basis. Have the floors and baseboards scrubbed squeaky clean and the corners vacuumed. If you have pets, you may consider making this room off-limits. Have all the cabinets wiped down and make sure both the inside and outside of the refrigerator is perfect.
- Polish the goods. On a weekly basis, polish any chrome fixtures and hardware. If the hardware is worn down or looks a little to retro, replace it. This is typically an easy, inexpensive fix that can make Palm Springs homes for sale look newer and more modern.
- De-personalize. Eliminate refrigerator magnets and any Post-it notes.
- Bring in some life. While you don’t want to clutter up the room, adding a plant or two and a cookbook on the shelf makes the room seem warmer and more inviting.
- Do the dishes. Never leave dishes in the dishwasher. Realtors report that, for some reason, potential buyers always open the dishwasher and look inside during showings and open houses. While you’re trying to sell your property, make it a habit to wash dishes as soon as you use them.
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