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Local Experts Make International Transactions Easy

International home buying can be a tricky endeavor. While it’s easy to fall in love with an area and just decide to buy on the spot, there are many elements to consider. For example, many visitors visit the Coachella Valley and fall in love with the area, and then quickly embark on a quest for [...]

Getting the Most Out of Your Appraisal

It is important to understand the local real estate market and at what price homes similar to yours have recently sold. It is important to know why a home that is similar to yours sold for less. That way you can explain to the appraiser the difference between yours and the one that sold for a lower price. If you can get into homes in your neighborhood that are on the market, it might be a good idea to snap some pictures to use to bolster your appraisal.

Rancho Las Palmas Country Club in Rancho Mirage

Located in the center of the Coachella Valley is Rancho Las Palmas Country Club in Rancho Mirage, an exclusive golf community. The community’s homes surround two 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed championship golf courses, constructed to complement the area’s natural environment and spectacular views. The course has 6 lakes, 80 bunkers and over 1,500 palm trees over gently rolling terrain.

End-of-Summer Home Maintenance

End-of-Summer Home Maintenance As summer nears its end, and the warmer days left in the season are numbered, make your life easier by taking care of some end-of-summer maintenance tasks before colder air rolls in.  Some tasks are an absolute must for home owners in colder climates, while others will just make your life easier: [...]

Buying a Foreclosure? What You Should Know

When buying a foreclosure, you’re not buying the house from the person who lived there. You’re buying the home from the bank that foreclosed on the previous owner. In the bank’s mind, the property is simply an asset that it needs to get off its books. The bank doesn’t see it as a home or a place where someone raised a family.

California Homeowners Bill of Rights

“The California Homeowner Bill of Rights will give struggling homeowners a fighting shot to keep their home,” said Attorney General Harris. “This legislation will make the mortgage and foreclosure process more fair and transparent, which will benefit homeowners, their community, and the housing market as a whole.”

Does My Ceiling Fan Need to be Maintained?

Does My Ceiling Fan Need to be Maintained?  YES! Most people simply clean their fan blades once in awhile, and you should consider doing so this month. But did you know that ceiling fans in many cases require annual maintenance? Some ceiling fans are designed to be oiled, some claim to have “lifetime lubrication,” but [...]

What’s Lurking in Your Fridge, It’s Time for a Good Cleaning

Do you have a “spot” for your favorite foods? Most new refrigerators have a handy little space for eggs right in the door. This is the most dangerous place to store your eggs. When the entire family is swinging open the refrigerator door throughout the day, this space is the spot that varies in temperature [...]

For Sale: 70150 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

For Sale: 70150 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270   70150 Frank Sinatra Drive,  Rancho Mirage Bed/Bath: 3 br/2 ba Property Type: Condo Square Footage: 1,767 Property Subtype: Condo Attached Asking: $149,900 Cross Street: Frank Sinatra & Da Vall MLS: T12079834 Virtual Tour: See Picture Gallery Below Map: Below Mid-Century design, located in the [...]

Advantage Golf Cars, Inc.

It’s not often that I take to my business blog to talk about a local company that offers great service and price, but today I had a fantastic experience with Craig over at Advantage Golf Cars, Inc in Palm Desert. From the moment I walked through the door until the moment I left, the experience [...]