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2012
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La Quinta homes sales surge. More and more people are buying homes! Homes are selling like hotcakes. The good news for buyers is that prices have not skyrocketed yet. Interest rates are low. Inventory is low but many good homes are available for sale. People understand that the economy is taking ...
11/30/2012
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We all need one of these once in awhile. My clients who are very nice people found a great home. They made a reasonable offer and the seller accepted the offer as it was written. The inspection and escrow flowed smoothly and seller completed the minor repairs. Here we are only 25 days from accept...
11/27/2012
This is very helpful and good information for all California real estate agents and property owners. Each year laws change or new laws added. It is good to stay up to date on real estate laws.New Laws Affecting California Real Estate starting in 2013 C.A.R. announced some new laws for Californi...
11/26/2012
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The main way to get your home sold faster is to LOWER THE PRICE! Marketing and exposure can bring people through the house, but if the price is not right, it will not sell. Staging, cleaning, flowers in the front for curb appeal, and good online photos all help, but the bottom line is the PRICE! ...
11/26/2012
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1. Expired listings - many times homes do not sell as they price needs to be lowered resulting in a short sale 2. Past clients and friends of past clients 3. Friends 4. Neighbors 5. Accountants - they know who is underwater in their mortgage 6. Pastors and counselors - they know who needs help 7....
11/26/2012
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Foreign buyers have always loved the Palm Springs area. With over 340 days a year of sunshine and lots of recreation with golf, swimming, hiking, biking and more, this is a fabulous area to live work and play. The prices of homes is very low and over the years many Canadians, Brits, French, and o...
11/25/2012
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We all need to take a day to relax. Whatever helps you disconnect and relax in order to reconnect is what you can do today. Here are some ideas: 1. take a walk 2. read a book 3. go shopping alone 4. bake or cook 5. decorate for the holidays 6. plant some flowers 7. watch football 8. get a massage...
11/23/2012
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1. Send personal invitations by flyers, emails, and regular mail 2. Have it catered with a bartender and waitress. 3. Serve high end wines and beer with soda and high end water 4. The food needs to be delicious and memorable and expensive - most of all ook pretty and be tasty and have lots of it!...
11/23/2012
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Yesterday I went on a tour of the Madison Club in La Quinta, California. The lots start at over $1,000,000 and the homes are $5,000,000+. The homes are custom homes and designed with the top luxuries upgrades and features. Many of the upgrades are unusual and different from most homes. Here are a...
11/23/2012
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I live in a resort area and there are also many different nationalities who are visiting and do not celebrate Thanksgiving on the sale day as us. For me, Thanksgiving is another work day with a special meal at the end of the day. I am grateful to have good clients who really want to buy a house a...
11/21/2012
