The Best Margarita in the Palm Springs area is made at Armando's Dakota Bar & Grill in Palm Desert!  (as voted by the readers of the Desert Sun)  Armando's is easy to spot on the sunny side of El Paseo drive between upscale boutiques and galleries... it has an inviting patio with misters for warm days!  They serve authentic Mexican cuisine and are famous for their potent margaritas!  Armandos Dakota Bar & Grill  73-260 El Paseo, Palm Desert; 760-346-0744 03/27/2011

Palm Desert California Short Sale Real Estate Agents - Call Us Now: 1 (888) 9-LIST-IT  Are you like many homeowners in Palm Desert having trouble paying your mortgage every month? You may be behind in your mortgage payment, or not behind yet. Don't let foreclosure happen to you. Hire the best Palm Desert Short Sale Agent team to help you with your difficult situation at NO CHARGE TO YOU! We are Palm Desert short sale agents, and we have extensive experience with short sale negotiations with dozens of the nation's mortgage lenders and banks. Whether you have one, two or more mortgage loans, we are able to offer you options. Our Palm Desert Short Sale Agent team assists home owners throughout Southern California, but we specialize in all areas of Palm Desert and The Pass cities. If you ha... 03/24/2011

Free Short Sale Help For Homeowners in Palm Desert California GarrigusRealestate.com's Top Rated Palm Desert Short Sale Agent for California is helping Palm Desert homeowners avoid foreclosure, FREE OF CHARGE. Our Short Sale Team assists hundreds of Southern California homeowners with their complicated situations and we NEVER charge homeowners for our real estate services... Our commissions fee is paid by the bank. Is your house worth less than you owe? Are you having trouble paying your mortgage or are you already behind? Do you have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage or a Negative Amortized Loan? Are you concerned about tax implications? Do you have questions about how short sales work? Many home owners are short selling their upside-downproperties, & so can you! We are Certified Foreclosure... 03/20/2011

Now that you know what you can afford and you've found a home that fits within the budgetary guidelines, it's time to choose the right loan. Before making the big decision, ask yourself how long you plan to own your new house, whether you are using equity from a previous residence for the down payment or if this is a vacation home. A fixed rate mortgage is one whose rate does not change throughout the life of the loan. The payoff is usually within 15 to 30 years. If interest rates rise, your payments remain stable, hence minimizing your financial risk. The only increase in payment would come from higher taxes or insurance. If you plan to remain in your new home for some period of time and want the comfort of a fixed budget, this might be the best choice for you. An adjustable rate mortg... 03/15/2011

Fashion Week El Paseo (March 20-28, 2011) will feature a thrilling evening of American popular culture with a runway show showcasing three Project Runway Season 8 contestants: Michael Costello, Mondo Guerra, and Christopher Collins. Each will present a new original collection on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. Costello will present a dazzling new collection including 30 of his trademark evening gowns. Collins will show his latest collection of ready-to-wear that is featured in Neiman Marcus stores as well as other boutiques and stores in the United States, while Guerra will reveal 15 of his cutting-edge designs. The event also features a special performance by Season 5 American Idol finalist Kimberly Locke, who will entertain and delight the audience during the evening. The sixth annual... 03/09/2011

The second annual Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert (March 25-27, 2011), which takes place under the Big White Tent during Fashion Week, will feature more than 100 world-class wines for one of the most outstanding viticulture and culinary events in Southern California. Attendees of the three-day celebration will have the opportunity to sample the finest premium wines and champagnes from California, Europe and South America showcasing more than 100 varietals of wine. Samples of extravagant cuisine from more than 50 fine dining restaurants, caterers, and food suppliers will also be paired with these celebrated wines. Among the vintners and wineries participating in the Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert are: Benziger Family WineryCakebread CellarsFolie A DeuxGaineyGerard Bertrand, FranceGun... 03/08/2011

I love big CATS... and was so excited to hear about the latest addition to The Living Desert in Palm Desert, CA.  This pretty kitty needs a name... and they are having a contest to find a good one! The Living Desert is looking for help to name its newest addition: a 2-year-old female jaguar. The contest runs through March 21 for a new exhibit opening April 1.  "Just for Kids"... so children 12 and younger can enter. Entry forms are available at www.livingdesert.org. The winner will receive a VIP tour of the desert and a family membership to the Living Desert, and will be announced at the opening of the exhibit April 1, 2011! The jaguar’s native habitat is the Sonoran desert, which spans from Northern Mexico into Southern California and Arizona. Originally from a zoo in Waco, Texas, the ... 03/04/2011

The 15th Annual Greek Festival runs March 4 - March 6, 2011 at The St. George Greek Orthodox Church located at 74-109 Larrea in Palm Desert. Ariana Savalas, daughter of late actor Telly Savalas, hosts this year's festival which invites everyone to be a Greek for a day. The Palm Desert Greek Fest is a community celebration of Greek culture - from guided Church tours to Byzantine icons, live Greek music and traditional folk dancing, souvenirs, ethnic groceries, and religious items. The heart of this festival is the wonderful homemade Greek food and pastries created from generational, family recipes. The members of St. George prepare an assortment of authentic and traditional Greek style foods. Back again this year is the signature Greek style lamb chops marinated and grilled served with ... 03/04/2011

Sponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains, The Wildflower Festival on Saturday, March 5, 2011, celebrates the desert and its spring wildflowers with a variety of entertainment and activity at The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and Visitors Center on Highway 74 in Palm Desert. Qualified volunteer trail guides will be leading hikes on the nearby trails going out from the Visitor Center, pointing out wildflowers and giving information on the flora and fauna of the area, and perhaps even a little bit of Coachella Valley history. Even if you are not up to hiking there are plenty of other activities to enjoy. Dave Heveron will be performing at the festival as will local rock band, The Arrangements. A wine tasting from 10:30am to 4:00pm is offered for $10.00 and inc... 03/03/2011

 MARCH 19, 2011    Palm Desert Civic Center  HELP PREVENT SUICIDE  Saturday - 9am to 12noon   The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall. By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, advocate for mental health issues, and assist survivors of suicide loss. This is the 1st Annual Coachella Valley Walk. 02/25/2011

According to a January 24, 2011 Inman News Report, Truila, a real estate search and marketing site states it is CHEAPER to buy than to rent in 72% of largest U.S. cities. They went on to say that former homeowners are flooding the rental market. In our local Palm Springs area, this is true. It is cheaper to purchase a home in one of the many Coachella Valley communities than it is to rent a Palm Springs area home. For example, a home for rent on Trulia in Palm Springs is renting for $2500 per month and two homes on the same street are for sale for an estimated monthly payment of $400 less than the rental property. PLUS ownership gives you tax benefits. With interest rates creeping upward and home prices beginning to move upward in many markets, this is definitely the time to buy your n... 02/15/2011

I received the following notice the other day and checked it out on SNOPES. This is true and I thought it was worth “passing on.” “If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason, a non-profit organization, will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and Canada….and currently has 547 partners to help these women. Unfortunately, at the moment, I did not see they had partners in the desert, but you may know someone undergoing chemotherapy in anot... 02/08/2011

HOW TO FIND A GOOD PALM DESERT CA REALTOR TO SELL YOUR PALM DESERT CA HOUSE   When you decide to sell your Palm Desert CA home you don't take the process lightly. Of course you don't, because your house is your home that you and your family have shared together. And, because for most of us our house is our most valuable asset. In this tough market you need to make sure the sale produces a top-dollar selling price for your investment AND for the purchase of your next home. So, How do you really find a good Palm Desert CA REALTOR to sell your home? Here's a quick list of ways to search for a real estate agent and things to consider:   1. Google search (or use any other web search engine) the city or area your home is located in. Search for REALTORS and real estate agents in that area. For... 02/05/2011

The world premier stage adaption of Bose Hadleigh's book, Bette Davis Speaks, is currently playing at The Indian Wells Theater at Cal-State University San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus. The play written by Dan Gordon will run through March 20, 2011 and stars Linda Gray in the title role. After her stint as Bette Davis, Linda returns to television to recreate her role as Sue Ellen Ewing for the new Dallas series for TNT. Tickets are $39 and can be obtained from the theater box office. For more information call (760) 341-6909. Real Estate in Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta www.DesertMarketTrends.com 02/05/2011

Last week I visited a client who was anxious to buy some patio furniture. She saw it on-line, ordered it; however, after it arrived and they had a chance to sit on it, they discovered it wasn't as comfortable as they thought it would be. Unfortunately, I hear this story quite often. The difference between http:// and https:// When it comes to buying furniture, it might be wise to "try it out first" to see how comfortable it is, how it actually looks. Sometimes photos are deceiving. Many companies sell mattresses on-line, however, unless you've actually laid down on the mattress to see how it feels, you won't know if it's the right one until you bring it home and try it out! Beware of charity scams IMPORTANT: If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home, try searc... 02/01/2011

 The City of Palm Desert in Riverside County California You can find Palm Desert Real Estate Agents here on this link. Riverside County   Population in July 2009: 51,878. Population change since 2000: +26.1%  Males: 24,937   (48.1%) Females: 26,941   (51.9%)   Median resident age:   48.0 years California median age:   33.3 years   Zip codes: 92211, 92255, 92260, 92261.   Palm Desert Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2009: $52,545 (it was $48,316 in 2000) Palm Desert:   $52,545 California:   $58,931   Estimated per capita income in 2009: $35,668 Palm Desert city income, earnings, and wages data Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $269,348 (it was $176,400 in 2000) Palm Desert:   $269,348 California:   $384,200   Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $415,957;... 01/29/2011

JAN 23rd SUNDAY, 11am to 6pm , The Fourth annual “Women in Art–Your Passport to Fashion” This day of Art and fashion from La Quinta Arts Foundation and Chico’s The Shops on El Paseo. Meet four trendsetting women in art whose distinctive styles are forever in fashion:  Diane McClary, Plein Air Painting; Linda Shrimplin, Glass; Leslee Adams, The Watercolor Chef; and Joanne Casey, Mixed Media.Chico’s invites the public to enjoy light refreshments and informal modeling throughout the day while shopping for the latest fashion trends.  Chico’s will donate 10% of its profits Sunday to the La Quinta Arts Foundation. Information: www.lqaf.com 01/16/2011

CLICK HERE To search homes for sale in Greater Vancouver & the Fraser Valley Canadians Buying a Vacation Home in Palm Desert, CA Home prices in much of Southern California are currently at their lowest level in years, and many Canadians buying a vacation home in Palm Desert, CA are capitalizing on a great investment opportunity that may not last much longer. Economic factors have driven the home values down in the Palm Desert area, so there is a large inventory of properties available, with a wide variety of price ranges and amenities to choose from. With the currency exchange rate still quite favorable for Canadians buying a vacation home in the USA, now is the right time to get that dream vacation home you've always wanted in the beautiful and warm California desert! Here is a current... 01/14/2011

Got A Question?Selling a house can be quite involved. Don't hesitate to ask us your Palm Desert CA real estate question ... Whether you need to short sale (short sell/short pay) your Palm Desert CA house, you're a first time seller or have sold a dozen of properties in the past, there's always questions and answers you need to know before you put your home up for sale. That's why we are here. We can help with any questions you may have.   You can reach us directly by calling us at 1 (888) 9-LIST-IT, or you can click here and fill out our contact form. We will then review it and call you to discuss details and your options.(The information you provide will be kept confidential and will not be used for any other purpose.) Buying A House in Palm Desert CA? Click Here... 01/13/2011

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