Hunting for Dinner in Rancho Mirage California We just spent 36 hours, a quick 2-day stay, in the California desert in Rancho Mirage, a little over 2 hours from our Carlsbad home.  With gorgeous fall weather and temps in the low to mid 80s during the day and mid 60s at night, it was wonderful to get away even if only for a short time. We both had some work to take care of while away but somehow it was easier being in a relaxing environment with wonderful views vs. home in the office.  While out for one of several walks at the Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, we spied this Black-crowned Night Heron out hunting for dinner. We used to see them often at the lake near our home when we lived in White Bear Lake, MN years ago, but I haven't seen one since we have lived in Carlsbad. He, or sh... 11/22/2015

If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are Mission Hills Country Club Homes For Sale , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine Stewart has been in the Real Estate Business for over 20 years and has extensive experience in Mission Hills Country Club Homes For Sale, Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants Mobile: (760) 668-2399Email: desertrealestate1@yahoo.com 09/14/2015

If you would like to tour any of the properties listed below which are homes for sale in Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage , please call us at the number below. We are committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine Stewart has been in the Real Estate Business for over 20 years and has extensive experience in Rancho Mirage Real Estate and homes for sale in Mission Hills Country Club , Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants Mobile: (760) 668-2399Email: desertrealestate1@yahoo.com 03/13/2015

I had a couple in town from the Beach area last weekend.  They specifically wanted to look at homes that were in Gated communities, but non-golf course.  They found me via my website as I have drop down menus for each city with Gated and non-gated, golf and non-golf course communities.   Rancho Mirage, gated, non-golf course communities, is the City that caught their eye.  We ended up at Mirage Cove on the Hillside, overlooking the Desert Valley below.  A gated community of only 69 homes, the houses are each unique.  Many were built in the 80's and have since undergone extensive renovations.  There is a definate MODERN flair to many of the homes, with open spaces in the interior that bleed out directly to the exterior living spaces.  Very desert style! The HOA for Mirage Cove is $430/mo... 02/28/2015

Aerial Video: Rancho Mirage Ultra Private Architectural Estate       For all details on this Architectural Estate in Rancho Mirage, visit www.RanchoMirageModern.com to view all incredible photography and details for this amazing property.   71071 La Paz Road is a rare architectural jewel in the California desert. Designed by Martin H. Kaplan, AIA, it's a true contemporary-modern blend of tasteful design and impeccable execution. Located within the historically significant Tamarisk area of central Rancho Mirage, and neighboring the iconic Sunnylands estate, this unique compound-sanctuary boasts over one-and-a-half acres of elegant privacy. Notable features include panoramic mountain and desert vistas, a sparkling private lake, sprawling outdoor spaces with professional landscaping, tranq... 01/20/2015

Mirada Estates, Rancho Mirage CA Mirada Estates located in Rancho Mirage, California, is a premier community of luxury, hilltop homes near Palm Springs. The neighborhood is one of my absolute favorites with its glorious elevated views overlooking the desert floor. The distinguished neighborhood features all custom homes with nothing less than 4,000 square feet. The community is truly a masterpiece of design situated near the new 5-Star Ritz-Carlton Hotel! The luxury homes were built starting in 1990 with homes as new as 2014. Click here to view current homes for sale in Mirada Estates and be prepared to fall in love. Unsurpassed City Views The majestic floor plans situated on large elevated lots allow for seamless indoor and outdoor living spaces, all surrounded with unsurpassed city & ... 11/19/2014

Victoria Falls, Rancho Mirage, CA  Victoria Falls in Rancho Mirage, California, is a distinguished neighborhood of single and two story homes. The communiy is truly a masterpiece of design and reflects upon the capital city of England, welcome to London in the desert! The gated community is mature & established with homes built between 1997 - 2001.  Floor Plans The stately floor plans situated on large lots allow for ultimate backyards with plenty of privacy. The homes are perfect for entertaining with spacious kitchens, formal dining and sitting areas. The smallest floor plan, the Countess, is 2633 sq.ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The largest floor plan, the Emperor, is 5335 sq.ft. and has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The majestic lots range in size from 10,890 sq.ft. to nearly a half ... 10/29/2014

If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are homes for sale in Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine Stewart has been in the Real Estate Business for over 20 years and has extensive experience in La Quinta Real Estate, Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants Mobile: (760) 668-2399Email: desertrealestate1@yahoo.com 10/09/2014

Team Michael Keller Williams understands that marketing our sellers properties everywhere is required.  No longer can a successful agent just put a sign up and wait for the buyer to come along.  Here at Team Michael Keller Williams we know that there are several outlets for marketing that work. Here in the greater Palm Springs area, so many of our buyers come from out of the area.  We have snowbirds, investors and several buyers who are looking for a vacation home.  One of the ways we show off our sellers properties is through YouTube.  Often times a buyer will find us on YouTube and call about a property they saw. We then can send them to a site that will give them more detailed information and pictures. Team Michael knows, the more we market our properties, the happier sellers are.  T... 09/15/2014

Congratulations, You are ready to sell your property! And while you are looking forward to seeing the word "SOLD"  posted on the sign , you know there is a lot to consider along the way.  One of your first decisions is to select the real estate professional who will lead you in the process. You deserve much more then a sign in the yard, fliers in a box and an open house.  You deserve an agent who will be by your side , from listing to closing ensuring that your property sells quickly and for the most money possible. Our local real estate market expertise means we at Team Michael Keller Williams, are able to do all of the above.  Plus we study our market, know pricing strategies, current market conditions and have a marketing system in place to bring exposure to your home. We have a prov... 09/08/2014

Team Michael Keller Williams is the Real Estate Team of Choice here in the greater Palm Springs area. As quickly as the valley grows and changes, the team works as a whole to stay above the real estate curves.  Whether it is a primary residence, second home or an investment property , there is a member of our teamto fit every niche. A full service team which includes listing agents, buyers agents and a dynamic administrative staff which consists of a team leader, office manager and marketing assistant.  We utilize current technology to your advantage, but also maintain the belief that a personal touch is most important. Team Michael serves the greater Palm Springs area which includes Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio & Coachella.   We have agents... 09/08/2014

A client is happily ensconced in her new digs in the desert after the hassle of selling one property and purchasing a replacement home.  It's been a hectic couple of months but we pulled it off even as she continued to run her home-based business and the thermometer soared into summer triple digit territory. Last night she felt she finally had the chaos under control and treated herself to dinner and a movie with a friend.  When she returned home the house was as hot as the outdoor temperature and the air-conditioner was dead quiet. The California desert can be unmerciful with its steady heat and unrelenting sunshine making air conditioning is as important as heat is in cold country.  I received a text at 10 PM.  " AC not working and I'm dying." Thankfully, she was exaggerating, but fo... 07/27/2014

  Now This is an Oasis in the Desert     Okay maybe you are getting tired of photos of the desert but that's all I have right now. This photo was taken from an oasis in the Palm Canyon Area in California. This time of year, it is rare to see any water flowing but there was a little bit here.   This water is just enough to allow for many mature palms and shrubbery, it made for a great shot today!     07/26/2014

Rancho Mirage CA Short Sale Rancho Mirage, California real estate has seen some drastic swings in prices, conditions and inventory. First, when the Rancho Mirage housing crashed in 2007, no one could sell a house. Anyone trying to only chased Rancho Mirage home buyers with dropping prices. Then came all the Rancho Mirage CA foreclosures. This attracted many cash buyers and investors. As banks realized that flooding the Rancho Mirage real estate market with foreclosures drove prices down even further, they began holding on to their Rancho Mirage foreclosed homes. This brought a new wave to the Rancho Mirage real estate market: Rancho Mirage CA Short Sales! The Rancho Mirage CA Short Sale Yes, Rancho Mirage California has seen the rise and fall of the short sale, and this type of transact... 05/14/2014

Coldwell Banker Rancho Mirage CA - REALTORS Rancho Mirage CA - Rancho Mirage Realty Are you buying or selling a Rancho Mirage home? When hiring a Rancho Mirage REALTOR make sure you use an agent with experience, and works for a trusted name, like Coldwell Banker, in Rancho Mirage, California. We are Todd and Devona Garrigus, Garrigus Real Estate, and we work under the trusted Coldwell Banker Kivett-Teeters brokerage that has been serving the Southern California area for decades. If you're buying or selling a Rancho Mirage house, we have extensive experience in short sales, standard sales, foreclosures, and home purchasing. We can help you avoid the many pitfalls of selling, and help you find the right home and deal when buying. Give us a call and interview us to see if we are the right ... 04/17/2014

My friends and family in snow country laugh at me when I say I love spending time in the California desert to escape the "harsh" Southern California winter.  Okay, I agree there is no comparison as I have experienced years of both climates, but there is something about the desert sun, heat and warm breezes that beckons me back year after year.  I love the coast but it can be damp and gray during our short winter months. If you're in the market to purchase a place in the desert with resort amenities, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is worth investigating.  Listed at $305,000 and located in Rancho Las Palmas Country Club in Rancho Mirage, it's the perfect base for living the Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage lifestyle. Shop at The River, dine on El Paseo or simply enjoy dinner on your patio overlo... 04/13/2014

If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are homes for sale in Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine Stewart has been in the Real Estate Business for over 20 years and has extensive experience in La Quinta Real Estate, Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants Mobile: (760) 668-2399Email: desertrealestate1@yahoo.com 03/27/2014

If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are listings in Bank Owned Properties / Foreclosures in Rancho Mirage , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine has been a Real Estate Agent for over 20 years and has extensive experience in the Palm Springs, and surrounding cities Real Estate market, Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants Mobile: (760) 668-2399 - Office: (760) 391-4415 Email: desertrealestate1@yahoo.com 03/09/2014

If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are current listings in Escala Rancho Mirage , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine has been a Real Estate Agent for over 20 years and has extensive experience in the Palm Springs, and surrounding cities Real Estate market, Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants Mobile: (760) 668-2399 - Office: (760) 391-4415 Email: desertrealestate1@yahoo.com 03/09/2014

    President Obama will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan on February 14 at  Sunnylands, the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Estate in Rancho Mirage, California.  The United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan are close friends and historic partners that have worked together to promote peace, prosperity, and reform.  The President looks forward to discussing with King Abdullah opportunities to strengthen the U.S.-Jordan strategic partnership and how to advance our political, economic, and security cooperation.   The two leaders will also continue consultations on regional developments, including Middle East peace and Syria, according to a recent press release from the White House.  Sunnylands is an estate built by former Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg as a ... 02/15/2014