It has been a tough year for many here in the Coachella Valley and The Desert Dream Team wants to make a difference.   Unemployment rates are still high and as we know the economy is still struggling.  So even though we can all think about how bad things are , there is always those who have it worse.  Think of children waking up on Christmas to very little or nothing.  Kids who would love a pair of new shoes more then a toy.  A teenager who will pass on Christmas so his siblings can get a little something. The Desert Dream Team is working with a program called "Baskets of Love".  Baskets of Love has been around for 18 years and every year it continues to grow.  Giving a little bit of hope to the children in our valley who have been selected to receive a little Holiday cheer..  We are as... 11/08/2012

Close More Transactions in 2013 - Nov 8, 2012 in Palm Desert Renovation Lending and Market Update/Forecast Free Event on November 8, 2012 PrimeLending invites you to an invaluable workshop where you’ll learn how to close more transactions in 2013 with our innovative Renovation Lending Products!  You’ll also receive insightful market information from our Corporate panelists, that will give you the winning edge in 2013! Come and Learn About: • FHA with 5K Repair Escrow • 95% Conv with Pool Escrow • 75% Conv Rehab Loan for Investors • 97% Conv w/15K for Cosmetic Repairs Guest Speakers: • Brian Everheart (VP Renovation) • Deric Barnett  (AVP Specialty Products) • Chris Cordry (VP Capital Markets) • Pending  (Third Party Guest Speaker) FHA 203K Speakers/Workshop from 9am-12 noon Working Lunc... 10/23/2012

It's time for the Palm Desert kick-off event of the season-  The Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade on El Paseo!  This years  "American Pride" theme will have the street filled with red, white and blue, stars and stipes, and a great feeling going into election time. The 48th annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade is now taking float, cart and band entries for the Oct. 28 parade down El Paseo in Palm Desert. Theme for this year’s event is American Pride! The entry forms, maps (and photos for inspiration) are online at www.golfcartparade.com or the parade’s Facebook page. Entries will be taken through Friday. Entries are open to all businesses, organizations, clubs, churches, bands and associations. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. with the Camp Pendleton Marine Band. Information: Palm Desert Area... 10/17/2012

This is one of the wackiest ways I've met a buyer yet.  They haven't closed yet, so still not 100%, but offer is in and we'll see.. I was returning the key to the lockbox after previewing a home for an investor of mine.  He'd just called me and asked me to go look at the new Foreclosure I'd just sent him a couple hours before.  Of course, I was at the barn (it was 5 pm), checking the horses and had my little dog, Spartacus, with me.  Off I went. Spartacus was barking from the car, I turned to see and there's a huge SUV sitting at the curb.  The window rolls down and a man hollers at me, "Hey are you a Realtor?" "I might be," I answered him.  "Why...Are you a Buyer?" "Yes, we are and we have 10 days to find a home.  Can you show us this one?' Now understand that I have my barn car, my bo... 10/14/2012

Fall is in the air in Palm Desert and even the colors are changing.  Everywhere you look, the town is being painted Pink!  Yes you read right, I said PINK.  It is October and yes that means Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Here in Palm Desert we are having the 6th annual  Paint El Paseo Pink Walk.  Young, old and even our four legged friends all come out to walk El Paseo to show support and raise money for an amazing cause.  The Desert Cancer Foundation provides free cancer screening , support and treatment options to those that are unable to financially get help otherwise, right here in the Coachella Valley.   So come on out to El Paseo on Oct 13, 2012  , the day begins at 9:30 am.  Walk, talk and enjoy the amazing sunny weather in Palm Desert.  Bring your friends, make new friends and ... 10/08/2012

Palm Lakes Short Sale CLOSED! Short Sales are difficult..I think we'd all agree to that!  But..experienced List Agents DO make a difference in actually getting them CLOSED!  Another Short Sale Listed, negotiated and CLOSED by the Desert’s Short Sale specialist. This cute condo at Palm Lakes in Palm Desert was a B of A COOP short sale. What’s a COOP short sale? Co-operative. That means Seller was pre-approved for the Short Sale, the List Price was the pre-approved net number to the Investors, so once it was listed and I got an offer, the process was much more efficient. Listed to Close in just under 60 days. One Note, Primary Residence. No cost to Seller and Seller received $5,000 in Relocation fees from B of A at the Close of Escrow! Looking for an experienced Short Sale List Agent? Gi... 10/07/2012

Selling a Home in Palm Desert - Seller Tips First impressions are important. Just like when you are in the dating scene and you put your best foot forward, so should your house when you put it on the real estate market. What is the first impression a home buyer has on your home? When you are ready to list your home for sale in Palm Desert, the first thing that people see, whether or not they go inside the house, is the front yard or the curb appeal to your home. Request a free market evaluation.   If people see a manicured front yard with meticulous landscaping and a fresh coat of paint on the front door, it gives people the impression that the entire home has been loved and well maintained (even if it hasn't been.) Before you list your home for sale consider some of these tips from sta... 10/03/2012

Close More Transactions in 2013 - Nov 8, 2012 in Palm Desert Renovation Lending and Market Update/Forecast Free Event on November 8, 2012 PrimeLending invites you to an invaluable workshop where you’ll learn how to close more transactions in 2013 with our innovative Renovation Lending Products!  You’ll also receive insightful market information from our Corporate panelists, that will give you the winning edge in 2013! Come and Learn About: • FHA with 5K Repair Escrow • 95% Conv with Pool Escrow • 75% Conv Rehab Loan for Investors • 97% Conv w/15K for Cosmetic Repairs Guest Speakers: • Brian Everheart (VP Renovation) • Deric Barnett  (AVP Specialty Products) • Chris Cordry (VP Capital Markets) • Pending  (Third Party Guest Speaker) FHA 203K Speakers/Workshop from 9am-12 noon Working Lun... 10/02/2012

September 2012 Real Estate Market information for Palm Desert Country Club ~ Palm Desert      ~ Palm Desert Country Club   neighborhood market report:  September  2012  Pending homes & Back up offer in Palm Desert Country Club September 2012 =   16   Sold homes in  Palm Desert Country Club  in September 2012  =3 77081  Indiana         solf for          $88,350 42995 Delaware      sold for          $125,000 43690 Louisiana       sold for         $175,000   To learn more about Palm Desert Country Club click here http://activerain.com/blogsview/3200014/like-fine-wine-palm-desert-country-club-is-getting-better-with-age-                      I  have buyers who want to buy in your neighborhood.  Single family residences & condos are in demand in Palm Desert , and do not last long when priced ... 10/01/2012

New DMV Office Opens in Palm Desert Palm Desert residents will no longer have to drive to Indio or Palm Springs to fulfill their Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)needs. The DMV opened its third location for the Coachella Valley in Palm Desert earlier this week. The new opening is expected to ease wait times at all of the DMV locations, which are typically overcrowded with long wait times. In addition to long wait times, for residents from the middle of the valley neither location was really very convenient to drive to. There will be a lot of happy residents and even snow birds in Palm Desert with the additional DMV location. Both Indio and Palm Springs required a Palm Desert resident to drive 30 - 45 minutes to reach either DMV office. With the drive and then the long wait periods, you... 09/28/2012

I listed the lovely single family home at 74551 Columbine Dr., Palm Desert, CA. only 20 days ago.   I met the Sellers to discuss the listing and what we could sell it for.  The recent comps in the neighborhood supported a sale price of about $390,000, BUT there is not a single home available to buy!  After going over what they needed to do to get it "sparkling to sell", we listed it at $425,000.  The Sellers quickly did the touch-ups I had requested.. 1.  Paint the exterior 2.  Re-plant flowers along the entry and in the pots. 3.  Touch up the interior paint. 4.  Remove as many of the personal items as possible. 5.  Keep the pool/spa sparkling and the waterfall spa on. 6.  Install a lockbox..even though it was during specific hours for realtors to show it.  7.  Keep it sparkling. This h... 09/16/2012

  Just Sold by Ventana Coastal Properties – beautiful Avondale Country Club home located directly on the fairway. This custom home is located on Blossom Lane in Palm Desert, and is situated on a small culdesac and has incredible views of three signature golf holes. It offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2381 square feet of open living space. The updated kitchen and living area looks on to the pool and spa and luscious fairways. This bank owned home sold for $346,000 – I represented the buyer. Call me today if you are looking for similar bank owned homes in Southern California.         Ventana Coastal Properties specializes in San Juan Capistrano Real Estate and Homes for Sale. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you regarding your local real estate needs whether buying, selling, or... 09/15/2012

As a local Realtor here in Palm Desert, I always keep a list of service providers for my clients.  You know plumbers, handymen, painters and such.  Today I am adding Pacific Electric Heating & Cooling to the list. I recently was getting ready to close escrow on a home I sold and Morphy's Law Kicked in.  Day before closing the air conditioning seemed to die.  Of course the buyers & sellers were both upset and no one wanted to pay more money then needed.   I called several air conditioning companies in the Palm Desert area and everyone listened to my story but no one was available.  I then called Pacific Electric Heating & Cooling in Palm Desert and repeated my problem and urgency.  Of course they were booked for the day as well. A few minutes later the owner of Pacific Electric Heating &... 09/13/2012

Be sure to use our webiste if you are looking in MONTEREY COUNTRY CLUB for properties for sale. Explore all availalbe MONTEREY COUNTRY CLUB CONDOS FOR SALE that offer larger condos available in Palm Desert around the high 300's and mid to low 400's. You can get a larger 2000 Sq ft condo for sale in this lovely Palm Deset Country Club Community that currently has 27 condos for sale in Palm Desert to choose from. Search all MONTEREY COUNTRY CLUB CONDOS here or continue on to see all PALM DESERT HOMES FOR SALE here. 09/11/2012

WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB Has 5 available  CONDOS FOR SALE IN PALM DESERT. Woodhaven Country Club is a Golf Community in Palm Desert with condos for sale in the  Mid 200's. Currently there are 5 active Condos For Sale in Woodhaven Country club ranging from 320K to the 237K. ALL OF THESE PROPERTIES IN PALM DESERT ARE GOLF FRONT PROPERTIES IN WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB. SEARCH ALL WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB HOMES FOR IN PALM DESERT HERE or go on to see all PALM DESERT HOMES here.   Check out our  Woodhaven Country Club Real Estate  search in Palm Desert. The Woodhaven Country CLub Properties are in a square like design where all the properties have golf front and golf course views.                     09/11/2012

Ok so you are looking for tha perfect PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB. Search the Best Buys in The PALM DESERT RESORT COUNTRY CLUB which are Guard Gated & Golf Condos For Sale under 300K. Currently this golf community feaures 18 Condos and Townhomes For Sale in Palm Desert. Several of these properties for sale will be Palm Desert Bank Owned Homes, Palm Desert Short Sales, some mild fixer uppers that you can bank on as great PALM DESERT HOMES FOR SALE and PALM DESERT GOLF HOMES. Search all PALM DESERT RESORT COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES here including all PALM DESERT CONDOS FOR SALE by map.                                            09/11/2012

Are you looking for an affordable Palm Desert Condo For Sale in a golf community? If so, be sure to check out CHAPARRAL COUNTRY CLUB REAL ESTATE which offer great best buys on PALM DESERT CONDOS FOR SALE in a golf community. Ideal for a second, vacation or retirement home that offers low maintance living and golf course, golf front living. Click here to search all CHAPARRAL COUNTRY CLUB CONDOS FOR SALE IN PALM DESERT or search all PALM DESERT HOMES FOR SALE and PALM DESERT GOLF COMMUNITIES here.     09/11/2012

Piero's Pizza Vino in Palm Desert "Exceptionally good pizza and wonderfully attentive staff and management" If you love gourmet pizza, Piero's is the place to go. The pizza dough is fairly soft, slightly chewy, thin, but crispy as well as a bit charred. Add fresh and exciting ingredients and you'll experience one of the most delicious pizzas available. Unique desserts include Hazelnut Nutella Ravioli with strawberry compote & whipped cream and Piero's special cheese cake.       Piero's Pizza Vino - 73722 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Tel) 760-568-2525 09/09/2012

I'm so excited to see Pink Martini this weekend at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert! Pink Martini is one of my favorite bands in the world!  Pink Martini with singer China Forbes... Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world — crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop — Pink Martini's diverse repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk, Asian and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and '50s. According to bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale, "If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, Pink Martini would be that band." I introduced some of my friends to  Pink Martini's, "HEY EUGENE" a few years ago... and it's one of those songs you can ... 09/05/2012

August 2012 Real Estate Market information for Sommerset~ Palm Desert      Sommerset ~ Palm Desert  neighborhood market report:  August  2012 Active listings for sale in Sommerset  August 2012  =  2 Pending homes & Back up offer in Sommerset August 2012 =   0 Sold homes in  Sommerset  in August 2012  =2 72390 Ridgecrest Ln  Palm Desert   3 bd 2 ba sold for $ 162,450  72515 Sandstone Ln   Palm Desert   3 bd 2 ba  sold  for $ 169,000 To learn more about the community at Sommerset click here  http://activerain.com/blogsview/3376355/sommerset-south-palm-desert-condo-community-                     I  have buyers who want to buy in your neighborhood.  Single family residences  & condos are in demand in Palm Desert , and do not last long when priced right.   I need homes to sell. Short Sale or... 09/04/2012