Old Town La Quinta in La Quinta, California is having the Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 3, 2010 from 5-8 PM. The stores and restaurants will be open with specials plus free cookies and drinks. There will be carolers and decorated windows. Be sure to mark you calendars now to join us in Old Town La Quinta on Friday Dec. 3. at The Lori Bowers Group. We will be providing hot cider and cookies too. We are doing a food drive as well, so bring buy some non-perishable food to donate to those in need. We look forward to seeing you at the Lori Bowers Group in Old Town La Quinta on Friday Dec. 3. The Lori Bowers Group 78065 Main Street- Suite 107 La Quinta, California 92253 ph:760-777-8788 or 760-831-1595 11/22/2010

PGA West Resort in La Quinta, California was recently awarded an international award in Spain as the top golf resort in the world. PGA West has 6 top notch golf courses - 3 public and 3 private. Numerous pro-tournaments have been held there over the years including Q-School and the Bob Hope Classic each January. The setting is spectacular with the courses close to the mountains with tranquility and beauty too. No matter where you h ave traveled throughout the world and played golf, you will be impressed with the courses at PGA West in La Quinta, California. There are many homes and condos on the course for sale and for rent. To spend a fun and memorable winter, come on out to PGA West in La Quinta, California. 11/20/2010

It looks to me like we are moving back to a 'regular market' here in La Quinta, California. Over half of our listings are 'regular sales,' not short sales or REO sales. Buyers and sellers both are more realistic on there expectations and are ready to act. When showing homes, I can usually find 6-7 homes to show, not counting short sales. The homes are usually alittle higher than the buyer wants to pay, but do meet their expectations. It seems to me in most 'regular markets', the buyers want alittle more than they can afford. The good homes that are priced right are selling fast- in a week or less. There are still agents listing overpriced homes and they are sitting. It looks to me like now is the time to buy and sell and invest in homes in La Quinta, California. There are good values, g... 11/19/2010

The past 3 weeks our team of 12 agents - The Lori Bowers Group - has been going on 3 mornings of home tours each week. We usually view 6+ homes after our meeting each Monday. For the Past 3 weeks, we have been going on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. It is fun to go view homes with other Lori Bowers Group agents and get their input as well as it is economical to ride together. The agents are taking turns planning the tours. Last Friday The Lori Bowers Group viewed an amazing home and went back to the office and told an agent who was not on the tour. She had a client who she was showing homes to for the 2nd day in a row. We told her about this wonderful home, she showed them, and they bought it! There you go - knowing the inventory does work. The Lori Bowers Group does share information on... 11/16/2010

The City of La Quinta, California, is committed to enhancing the community at every opportunity. This helps makes La Quinta, California a great place to live. The City of La Quinta, California has a 5 year strategic program for capital improvements. These capital projects create jobs which help support the economy and make the City of La Quinta, California a great place to live. Completed in 2010 or in progress: * Washington Street widening north of Avenue 50 * Pavers and curb revamp and ramps installed at Calle Tampico and Bermudas and Calle Tampico and Desert Club * SilverRock Golf Course drainage improvements * Village sidewalk infill project Projects startting soon: * La Quinta Sports Complex rehabilitation * Adams Street Bridge spanning the Whitewater Channel * Jefferson Street par... 11/13/2010

Healthy living is gaining momentum every day- literally - in La Quinta, California. Here are some health tips to inspire you to join the La Quinta, California locals to stay healthy and active. 1. A safe and scenic run along Bear Creek Trail 2. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the Certified Farmer's Market each Sunday morning in Old Town La Quinta 3. Use the La Quinta Fitness Center for great results in strength and conditioning 4. Play tennis to stay in shape 5. Zumba is a fun way to exercise no matter what your age 6. Join the 'Fighting for Fitness' class at the City Center to learn self-defense and get a good workout too 7. Commute to work on your bicycle 8. Tai Chi is a wonderful discipline to improve balance and strength 9. Jazzercise reduces stress and provides an 'attitude ad... 11/13/2010

La Quinta Demographics: Population as of January 1, 2010 - 44,421 (88% growth rate since 2000) Seasonal population in 2009 - 17,645 (53% growth rate since 2000). Seasonal residents may spend fall, winter and spring in La Quinta and are in addition to the permanent population. Population projections for 2015 - 51,000; 2020 - 55,000; 2025 - 58,100  Median age - 36.4 Median household income - $76,227  Total number of households - 15,293 Total number of housing units - 21,490 (90% or 19,309 are single family dwellings)  Median new and resale home price - $340,000  Retail taxable sales in 2008 - $644,113 million Total taxable sales in 2008 - $731,831 million  La Quinta's assessed valuation in FY 2009 - $11.8 billionHotel room sales estimated in 2009 - $35.3 million Traffic counts for average... 11/12/2010

1. Best location in Coachella Valley - only a 2 hour drive to snow skiing and beaches 2. First class resident amenities including championship golf, tennis, spas, dining, and shopping 3. Safe city with outstanding public services 4. Sheer beauty - palm trees, mountains, immaculate neighborhoods, tranquil setting 5. Best winter weather in the country with an annual average of 350 days of sunshine 6. A dynamic cultural environment that embraces the arts, education, and philanthropy 7. A sustainable city that supports preservation of natural resources 8. An exceptional quality of life and a sense of community beyond compare. This is truly paradise. 11/12/2010

Yesterday was the annual seminar for realtors on the state of real estate in Coachella Valley. La Quinta and Coachella Valley as a whole have decreased about 30%+ in the past few years. The prediction is that the values and sales will increase aboput 2% next year. It appears we are in a slow recovery. I have been feeling optimistic as the prices seem to have held the same since about March 2010. Our sales were strong through July. August and September were slow and have been been picking up consistently in October and Novemeber. It looks like this will be a good season for La Quinta and the Coachella Valley for real estate sales. It seems like we have a close as you can get to a perfect market in La Quinta and Coachella Valley with low prices, many good homes to choose from, and low int... 11/12/2010

November in La Quinta, California, is like springtime in the rest of America. The golf courses are vibrant green with the new grass. There are perrenial flowers everywhere. The sunshines so bright in the crystal clear blue skies. People are returning from all over the world to their winter homes. The area is buzzing with activity. The air is cool like persistant air conditioning. November in La Quinta, California is magical. 11/11/2010

I hear this questions alot in La Quinta, California. La Quinta is a small town of 30,000 which is part of the Coachella valley with approximately 280,000 residents year round and as many as 400,000 from January through April. Many visitors and my family and friends from other areas want to know what people do who live here. We tell them there is so much to do and explain it to them. Just this weekend here are a few events and activities that occurred. 1. The Palm Springs Air Museum had a free day on Sunday. 2. Old Town La Quinta sponsored an Art Under the Umbrellas with over 70 booths on Saturday. 3. Sunday was the Farmer's Market in Old Town La Quinta. 4. Palm Springs had gay pride weekend and nice parade on Sunday morning. 5. Many country clubs had their opening golf days and parties ... 11/08/2010

$220 in Savings over a years time by using Kodak ink would make a difference in 13 kids lives! Or at least give them a new pair of shoes to start the school year out with!  And who doesn’t feel better, look better, walk taller with new shoes? When I read about the savings you could count on by using Kodak ink– we were organizing a Shoe-fest event sponsored by  our office,  The Lori Bowers Group.  Each person attending was asked to bring a new pair of kids shoes to be donated to a Coachella Valley Mission.  The event was a huge success with local musicians and Realtors® contributing their time and many friends and clients bringing shoes and joining in the raffles and silent auction. Over 90 pairs of shoes were contributed and next year we hope to make it bigger and better! When was the l... 11/07/2010

The Lori Bowers Group of La Quinta, California, is holding a SHOE FEST today at the Thermal Ranch of Lisa and Ronnie King. Ronnie King Productions, a music producer of Los Angeles, is feauturing 3 bands from 1-4 PM today. There will be food, wine, margaritas, a BBQ, in addition to a silent auction of spectacular items including tickets to the LA TV shows of Dr. Phi and The Doctors. The goal is to collect over 100 pairs of shoes for children in Coachella, California for the Valley Missionary League. All money collected will also go to the Valley Missionary League for their work with children and families in the valley city of Coachella. This is fun time for The Lori Bowers Groups and their friends and clients as well as a great way to contibute to a very worthy cause. Donations can be fo... 11/06/2010

The Lori Bowers Group Paradise properties has been very procative on learning all of th ehomes for sale in our area. We are taking turns to plan team caravans 3 times a week to view homes. Each team member picks and area and researches the homes for sale. Team members meet at 9AM at the office and drive to 8-10 and view them together. We are able to get feedback from the agents which is very helpful and we all know the homes for sale in our area. This week we visited PGA West, Indian Palms Country Club, and La Quinta Cove. Recently we have visited The Citrus, Mountain View Country Club, La Quinta Country Club, Rancho La Quinta, Legacy Villas, Desert River Estates, Montage, The Orchard, The Bridges, Lake La Quinta, and Madison Estates. If you or anyone you know is looking for a home in o... 11/05/2010

SALES REPORT IN ALL OF LA QUINTA Sold in September - 72 homes Previous Month - 89 homes In Escrow in September - 228 In escrow previous month - 242 Average price per square foot - $197 per sq. ft. Previous month price per square foot - $181 per. sq. ft.   SALES REPORT OF LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUBS Sold in September - 32 Sold previous month - 27 In Escrow in September  - 67 In escrow previous month - 79 Price per square foot  September - $252 Price per square foot previous month - $247 The number of homes sold in September decreased while the price per square foot increased. August was a slow month for real estate in La Quinta. Since Labor Day, activity has increased.   11/05/2010

The Lori Bowers Group Paradise Properties in La Quinta, California is holding an open house extravaganza on Sunday Nov. 7 from 12 -4 PM. Be sure to come by to see these special homes. $815,000 Mountain View Country Club - 51518 Via Sorrento - Over 3000 sq. ft. Belize plan with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage plus golf cart garage, pool and spa,  on the fairway with incredible fairway and mountain views. $289,000 - PGA West - 55321 Tanglewood - Great 2 bedroom, 2 bath , 2 car garage condo with awesome mountain and lake views. Super condo for vacation rental or using it yourself. $470,000 - La Quinta Country Club - 49851 Coachella Drive - Perfect desert getaway home or productive rental too. Now is the time to buy in La Quinta. $284,000 - Indian Palms Country Club - 49381 Wayne Street... 11/04/2010

Fall Family FestivalSaturday, November 13, 201010 a.m. to 4 p.m.Enjoy the 4th Annual Fall Family Festival on Main Street in Old Town La Quinta on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  This year's event will feature family-focused exhibitors and vendors; entertainment; raffles and prizes; petting zoo and pony rides; free car seat safety checks; child finger-print identification cards; family fashion and baby wearing show; breastfeeding, baby care areas and support; plus a live broadcast by Mix 100.5.   Free Admission and Parking!  Presented by For Moms and Babies, the new Jadabugs Baby Boutique and Old Town La Quinta. 760-342-7400.  www.formomsandbabies.com Stop by our The Lori Bowers Group in Old Town La Quinta and say hello! 11/03/2010

Art Under the Umbrellas Saturday, November 6, 201010 am. to 4 p.m."Art Under the Umbrellas" is a diverse collection of 70+ artists exhibiting their original creations along Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. This popular event also features live entertainment.  The event is held on eight select Saturdays throughout the season.  Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission and parking are free. "Art Under the Umbrellas" is a partnership with the Old Town La Quinta and the La Quinta Arts Foundation.Additional dates for "Art Under the Umbrellas" are: November 27, 2010 and January 15, February 12, February 19, March 26 and April 9, 2011. Stop in and see me at The Lori Bowers Group in Old Town La Quinta on Main Street!   11/03/2010

Recent statistics from the California Association of Realtors show that homes sales rose 5.2% in September over August because sales under $300,000 pushed down the median prices. The median price of $169,320 was down 3.3% from August. Greg Berkemer, the California Desert Association or Realtors executive vice president said prices declined in September while sale improved because 81% of sales sold for less than $300,000. 18% of sales sold for less than $300,000. Only 1% of sales sold for more than $500,000. The current inventory of homes for sale is approximately 5,969 and is about 200 properties more than last month. There are more than 3,500 realtors in the Coachella Valley - Palm Springs to Coachella. 11/02/2010

Per, John Husig, a longtime Inland Empire economist speaking recently at the Coachella Valley Economic Summit in Indian wells, the Coachella Valley economy will not improve until the housing situation does. The Coachella Valley posted 42,607 home sale transactions from 2004-2007. That represents 43.7% of the valley's total inventory of 97,471 homes. Of those transactions, 76.5%, or 74,562 are considered 'problem' homes - the owners owe more than the homes are worth. There may be 38,816 homes that have yet to move through the short sale or foreclosure process. Over one-half og the current sales are foreclosure or short sales. Now is a great time to buy a nice home at a low price and low interest rates too. I know the market. Please call me  - Lori Bowers The Lori Bowers Group Old Town La... 11/02/2010