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June 22, 2022

Open House: Rancho La Quinta Country Club Golf Course Home With Stunning Fairway, Water & Mountain Views - June 26th

OPEN HOUSE: Rancho La Quinta Country Club Golf Course Home With Stunning Fairway, Water & Mountain Views | WHERE: 48180 Via Solana, La Quinta | Sunday June 26th from Noon to 2 PM

You’re invited to our open house this weekend. Overlooking the breathtaking 6th fairway of the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course in the renowned Rancho La Quinta Country Club, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath (with Casita), Rancho ll model, has everything desired for relaxed Desert Living. Located at the end of a quiet Cul-de-Sac, the home features high ceilings, plantation shutters, separate detached casita with bath, and 2 car + golf cart garage. Spacious Primary Suite includes large bath, with jetted spa tub, separate shower and glass block window. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the patio overlooking the pristine fairway, sparkling lake and western Santa Rosa Mountains. Community pool and spa is across the street from the front of the house. All A/C units were recently replaced with high efficiency models. HOA's include social membership with access to Rancho La Quinta CC’s fitness club, tennis, pickleball & bocce ball courts, clubhouse and restaurant. Cable, internet and trash also included. Golf Membership available at an additional cost. Some furnishings available outside of escrow.

 

MLS# 219078400 | Listed at $1,099,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan at: http://www.48180viasolana.com

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
June 21, 2022

Open House: Hemet Seven Hills Golf Club Golf Course & Mountain View Home - June 25th

Open House: Hemet Seven Hills Golf Club Golf Course & Mountain View Home | WHERE: 1819 Seven Hills Dr, Hemet, CA | WHEN: Saturday June 25th from 11 AM to 2 PM

You’re invited to our open house this coming weekend to see this wonderful home. Stunning views from the expansive outdoor covered patio and charming gazebo of the adjacent 16th & 17th fairways of Hemet's Seven Hills Golf Club, with a stunning mountain backdrop. This former model home has everything you’ll need for relaxed 55+ resort style living. Great separation of living and sleeping areas. Vaulted ceilings in the main living areas and bedrooms create a very spacious feel. Enjoy the two generously sized primary bedroom suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom featuring a dual-sink vanity & easy access shower. The powder room is an added bonus providing additional privacy for guests and residents. Stone look counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Windows in the family room, kitchen and dining room all overlook the southwest facing backyard. This home features a 2 car attached garage plus a golf cart garage (with a window providing natural sunlight for your hobby activities). The garage has direct access to the large laundry room, with plenty of counter/cabinet space and even a deep sink and folding area for easy clean up. All this and more make this the perfect home for a full or part time residence. Membership is available in the Seven Hills Members' Club for an additional fee and offers the use of 200+ person capacity club house and other amenities. Furnishings available outside of Escrow. 

MLS# 219080227 | Listed at $425,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan available at: http://www.1819sevenhills.com

CalDRE# 01896117 | 01898254 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
June 21, 2022

Open House: Stylishly Upgraded Home In Central Palm Desert - June 24th

OPEN HOUSE: Stylishly Upgraded Home In The Gated Palmira Community In Central Palm Desert | WHERE: 32 Via Amormio, Palm Desert (Palmira) | WHEN: Friday June 24th from 3:30pm to 6 pm

You’re invited to our open house. This fine home provides indoor/outdoor living at its best! Sitting on a large corner lot inside the gated Palmira community in central Palm Desert, this contemporary Villa-style residence has all the amenities for the relaxed Desert Lifestyle. Behind the front entrance gate, enjoy a cmpound centered around the Front Courtyard, with its Pebble Tec-finish pool, waterfall, covered entertainment area cabana, separate Casita with its own bath and south views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Within the main house, you'll find high ceilings, crown molding in the living and dining rooms, powder room and entry, built-in speakers in the main living areas and both front and rear patios, custom cabinetry, wet bar in Living Room, slab granite counters in the Kitchen, built-in cabinetry in the 5th bedroom (currently used as a den/office). Many upgrades. Furnishings may be available outside of Escrow. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, just minutes to shopping, dining, golf, McCallum Theater, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, College of the Desert, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School, Palm Desert High School and much, much more.

 

MLS# 219079484 | Listed at $1,095,000 | Details, photos, floor plan & virtual & video tour at: http://www.32viaamormio.com

 

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
June 17, 2022

Happy Father’s Day 2022

Father’s Day is June 19, 2022

 

To all the dads, the not-yet-dads, the stepdads, the moms who are dads, the adoptive dads, the grandads, the stepping-up-as-a-dad figure for a child without a dad, the father figures and the dads who are no longer with us…thank you. 

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

June 15, 2022

2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Dates Announced & Advanced Pass Sale Start Friday June 17th at 10 AM PT

 

    

Coachella Organizer Goldenvoice has just announced that the 2023 Coachella Music & Arts Festival will be held April 14-16 and April 21-23, 2023. While the performers have not yet been announced, Goldenvoice has also announced that the Coachella Advance Pass Sale starts this Friday June 17th at 10 Am PT. Current prices and pass types are as follows:

FESTIVAL PASSES:


2023 Festival Passes - General Admission

  • 499 + Fees - Tier 1
  • 549 + Fees - Tier 2
  • 599 + Fees - Tier 3
  • Allows entrance to the Venue and Day Parking lots all three days. GA Pass holders may visit the GA camping areas.

2023 Festival Passes - General Admission + Shuttle

  • 599 + Fees - Tier 1
  • 649 + Fees - Tier 2
  • Allows entrance to the Venue and Day Parking lots for all three days. GA Pass holders may visit the GA Camping areas. Includes Any Line Shuttle Pass. Bundle and save $25 or more!

2023 Festival Passes - VIP

  • 1069 + Fees - Tier 1
  • 1269 + Fees - Tier 2
  • Allows access into the venue, day parking lots (Preferred Parking sold separately) and the venue VIP areas. May visit Car & Tent Camping areas. 

 

CAMPING PASSES


2023 Camping Passes - Car Camping

  • 149 + TOT + Fees
  • Our most popular option for enjoying non-stop Coachella fun all weekend long.

2023 Camping Passes - Preferred Car Camping

  • 375 + TOT + Fees
  • Don’t rush! Arrive at your leisure and be guaranteed a spot in Lot 8. 

2023 Camping Passes - Tent Camping

  • 149 + TOT + Fees
  • Perfect for international travelers, campers without cars or folks who prefer an un-auto zone.

2023 Camping Passes - Camping Companion Parking

  • 99 + Fees
  • Additional weekend overnight parking for campers. 

2023 Camping Passes - Lake Eldorado Lodge + General Admission for 2

  • 2,798 + TOT + Fees
  • Ready-to-go 8' x 12' x 8 Wood lodge, lockable door, 3 windows and Festival Passes for two (2) people.

2023 Camping Passes - Lake Eldorado Lodge + VIP for 2

  • 3,938 + TOT + Fees
  • Ready-to-go 8' x 12' x 8 Wood lodge, lockable door, 3 windows and VIP Festival Passes for two (2) people.

2023 Camping Passes - Lake Eldorado Tent + General Admission for 4

  • 3,796 + TOT + Fees
  • Ready-to-go accommodations and Festival Passes for four (4) people.

2023 Camping Passes - Lake Eldorado Tent + VIP for 4

  • 6,076 + TOT + Fees
  • Ready-to-go accommodations and VIP Festival Passes for four (4) people.

2023 Camping Passes - Safari Camping

  • 9,000
  • The ultimate on-site camping experience.

 

ADD-ONS


2023 Add-ons - Preferred Parking

  • 199 + Fees
  • Park and enter the Venue through the north entrance. Good for the entire weekend.

2023 Add-ons - Any Line Shuttle Pass

  • 120 + Fees
  • Hop on at any participating stop and travel to/from the festival in comfort and style all weekend long. Available via Valley Music Travel.

2023 Add-ons - 2023 Coachella Festival Poster

  • 13 + Fees
  • 18×24 collectible print shipped directly to you. 

2023 Add-ons - Lockers

  • 65-90 + Fees
  • Reserve a locker to store your gear with unlimited access during the festival.

For more information and to register for the Advance Pass Sale, please visit the official festival website at www.coachella.com

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

June 14, 2022

OPEN HOUSE: Rancho La Quinta Country Club Golf Course Home With Stunning Fairway, Water & Mountain Views - June 19th

OPEN HOUSE: 48180 Via Solana, La Quinta (Rancho La Quinta Country Club) | Sunday June 19th from 1 to 3 pm

You’re invited to our open house this weekend. Stunning Views! Situated on the breathtaking 6th fairway of the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course in the renowned Rancho La Quinta Country Club, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath (with Casita), Rancho ll model, has everything desired for relaxed Desert Living. All A/C units were recently replaced with high efficiency models. Located at the end of a quiet Cul-de-Sac, the home features high ceilings, plantation shutters, separate detached casita with bath, and 2 car + golf cart garage. Spacious Primary Suite includes large bath, with jetted spa tub, separate shower and glass block window. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the patio overlooking the pristine fairway, sparkling lake and western Santa Rosa Mountains. Community pool and spa is across the street from the front of the house. HOA's include social membership with access to Rancho La Quinta CC’s fitness club, tennis, pickleball & bocce ball courts, clubhouse and restaurant. Cable, internet and trash also included. Golf Membership available at an additional cost. Some furnishings available outside of escrow.

MLS# 219078400 | Listed at $1,099,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan at: http://www.48180viasolana.com

CalDRE 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
June 14, 2022

Open House: Hemet Seven Hills Golf Club Golf Course & Mountain View Home - June 18th

 

Open House: 1819 Seven Hills Dr, Hemet, CA | Saturday June 18th from Noon to 3pm

Overlooking the 16th & 17th fairways of Hemet's Seven Hills Golf Club with the Domenigoni Mountains as a backdrop, this former model home has everything needed for relaxed 55+ resort style living. Great separation of living and sleeping areas. Vaulted ceilings in the main living areas and bedrooms create a very spacious feel. Enjoy the two generously sized primary bedroom suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom featuring a dual-sink vanity & easy access shower. The powder room is a added bonus providing additional privacy for guests and residents. Stone look counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Windows in the family room, kitchen and dining room all overlook the southwest facing backyard. Stunning views from the expansive outdoor patio and charming gazebo overlooking the Seven Hills Golf Club golf course with sunset mountain backdrop. Home features a 2 car attached garage plus a golf cart garage, with direct access into the laundry room, which offers plenty of counter/cabinet space and even a deep tub and folding area for easy clean up. All this and more make this the perfect home for a full or part time residence. Membership is available in the Seven Hills Members' Club for an additional fee and offers the use of  200+ person capacity club house and other amenities. Furnishings available outside of Escrow.

 

MLS# 219080227 | Listed at $425,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan available at: http://www.1819sevenhills.com

CalDRE# 01896117 | 01898254 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
June 14, 2022

OPEN HOUSE: Stylishly Upgraded Home In The Gated Palmira Community In Central Palm Desert - June 17th

OPEN HOUSE: 32 Via Amormio, Palm Desert (Palmira) | Friday June 17th from 3pm to 5 pm

You’re invited to our open house this weekend. Indoor/outdoor living at its absolute finest! Perched on a large corner lot inside the coveted gated Palmira community in central Palm Desert, this contemporary Villa-style residence has all the amenities for the relaxed Desert Lifestyle. Behind the front entrance, enjoy an indoor/outdoor floor plan centered around the Front Courtyard featuring Pebble Tec- finish pool with waterfall, covered entertainment area cabana, separate Casita with its own bath and south views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Within the main house, you'll find high ceilings, crown molding in the living and dining rooms, powder room and entry, built-in speakers in the main living areas and both front and rear patios, custom cabinetry, wet bar in Living Room, slab granite counters in the Kitchen, built-in cabinetry in the 5th bedroom (currently used as a den/office). Many upgrades. Furnishings may be available outside of Escrow. Located in the center of the Coachella Valley, just minutes to shopping, dining, golf, McCallum Theater, Palm Desert Civic Center Park, College of the Desert, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School, Palm Desert High School and much, much more.

 

MLS# 219079484 | Listed at $1,095,000 | Details, photos, floor plan & virtual & video tour at: http://www.32viaamormio.com

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
June 11, 2022

Just Listed: Hemet Seven Hills Golf Club Golf Course & Mountain View Home

Overlooking the 16th & 17th fairways of Hemet's Seven Hills Golf Club with the Domenigoni Mountains as a backdrop, this former model home has everything needed for relaxed 55+ resort style living. Great separation of living and sleeping areas. Vaulted ceilings in the main living areas and bedrooms create a very spacious feel. Enjoy the two generously sized primary bedroom suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom featuring a dual-sink vanity & easy access shower. The powder room is a added bonus providing additional privacy for guests and residents. Stone look counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Windows in the family room, kitchen and dining room all overlook the southwest facing backyard. Stunning views from the expansive outdoor patio and charming gazebo overlooking the Seven Hills Golf Club golf course with sunset mountain backdrop. Home features a 2 car attached garage plus a golf cart garage, with direct access into the laundry room, which offers plenty of counter/cabinet space and even a deep tub and folding area for easy clean up. All this and more make this the perfect home for a full or part time residence. Membership is available in the Seven Hills Members' Club for an additional fee and offers the use of  200+ person capacity club house and other amenities. Furnishings available outside of Escrow.

MLS# 219080227 | Listed at $425,000 | Details, photos, virtual tour & floor plan available at: http://www.1819sevenhills.com

CalDRE# 01896117 | 01898254 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
June 5, 2022

May 2022 Coachella Valley Residential Real Estate Market Update

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Our local real estate market experts have just released their May 2022 Desert Housing Report. Some highlights:

COACHELLA VALLEY DETACHED HOME MEDIAN PRICE: At the end of May, the median price of a detached home in the Coachella Valley was $700,000 (up 4.5% or $30,000 from $670,000 in April and up 20.7% or $120,000 from $580,000 in May 2021. Market Watch stated while traditional seasonal factors should begin to slow home price gains starting next month, the forces that have been driving home prices higher, i.e., low inventory and high demand, continue to dominate the market.

COACHELLA VALLEY ATTACHED HOME MEDIAN PRICE:  At the end of May, the median price of an attached home in the Coachella Valley was $491,056, (up 2.4% or $11,606 from $479,450 in April and up 36.8% or $132,056 from $359,000 in May 2021). Market Watch noted that attached home median prices have been on a tear, but expect price gains to slow due to traditional seasonal factors and increasing inventory. If we were to follow the normal seasonal pattern, attached home median prices should peak sometime next month and then settle back. But Market Watch added that these are not normal times.

12 MONTH CHANGE IN THE PRICE OF THE AVERAGE SIZE HOME BY CITY:  Detached Homes: Year-over-year gains in detached home median prices ranged from 39.2% for the 2,175 sq ft average sized Palm Springs detached home to 22.8% for the 1,600 sq ft average sized Cathedral City detached home. The detached home median price increased year-over-year by 30% or more in Palm Springs, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Bermuda Dunes Indio and La Quinta.  Attached Homes: Year-over-year gains in attached home median prices ranged from 54.1% for the 750 sq ft average sized attached home in Desert Hot Springs to 31.2% for the 1,950 sq ft average sized Indian wells attached home. The attached home median price increased year-over-year by  more than 40% in Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert.

MONTHLY COACHELLA VALLEY HOME SALES (3 MONTH TRAILING AVERAGE): Over the last three-months, total Coachella Valley home sales averaged 1,034 units a month (down 20.3% year-over-year, but near the prepandemic total home sales averages of 1,018 sales in May 2017, 1,065 sales in May 2018 and 995 sales in May 2019. Market Watch noted that attached home sales were down proportionately more than detached home sales. They also noted that historically, May is when average home sales traditionally reach their seasonal peak, and so home sales should slow somewhat going forward.

MONTHLY COACHELLA VALLEY HOME SALES (12 MONTH TRAILING AVERAGE): The 12-month average of Coachella Valley home sales (which removes the seasonality from home sales numbers) shows total home sales in May averaged 918 home sales per (down 17% year-over-year). May sales of detached homes averages 636 homes sales per month (down 16% year-over-year), while May sales of attached homes averaged 282 home sales per month (down 18% year-over-year). Market Watch expects long-term sales to decline over the next 12 months to the pre-pandemic average of 800 home sales per month.

COACHELLA VALLEY HOME SALES BY CITY: Home sales declined in May year-over-year in every Coachella Valley city except Coachella and Desert Hot Springs. Home sales in May decreased year-over-year by 38.3% in La Quinta, 29.6% in Indian Wells. 26.1% in Palm Desert, 21.4% in Rancho Mirage and 14.2% in Palm Springs. Market Watch noted that home sales in those cities primarily considered as “work force” cities, i.e., Coachella, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs and Indio, were comparable to or higher than home sales in May 2021. In fact, the 15 home sales in Coachella in May were up 36.4% year-over-year and the 77 home sales in Desert Hot Springs in May were up 26.2% year-over-year.

COACHELLA VALLEY HOME SALES BY PRICE RANGE: Market Watch pointed out that the 20% decrease in total Coachella Valley home sales is not evenly distributed across all price ranges. The vast majority of the decline in home sales is occurring in those homes priced under $500,000 (mainly due to more homes now being priced in the higher price ranges). Sales of homes priced over $600,000 increased year-over-year simply because there are so many more homes currently priced in this price range. In fact, sales of homes priced between $600,000 and $700,000 were up 36.6% year-over-year and sales of home priced over $1,000,000 were up 16.5% year-over-year.

COACHELLA VALLEY TOTAL HOME INVENTORY: On June 1st, Coachella Valley home inventory was 1,179 homes (up 73.1% year -over-year or an increase of 498 homes from the 681 home inventory on June 1st, 2021). Market Watch stressed that this is the first meaningful increase in home inventory in three years and that it is occurring during the traditional seasonal period where inventory normally contracts. Market Watch felt that if home inventory stays near the current level moving into summer, our market should be positioned to see even higher home inventory numbers moving until winter.

COACHELLA VALLEY MONTHS OF SALES RATIO: On June 1st the months of sales ratio for the entire Coachella Valley was 1.3 months (up 0.7 months year-over-year). Market Watch noted that as was the case with home inventory, this is the highest months of sales ratio in over 16 months (but still far below the normal months of sales ratios of three and four months). Like inventory, seasonal factors should keep this ratio from rising any higher until next winter. Further, since the months of sales ratio shows the balance of supply and demand, Market Watch felt that it will be very important to follow it over the next half a year.

MONTHS OF SALES RATIO BY PRICE RANGE: The months of sales ratio is significantly higher in every price range over $200,000. Market Watch noted that this chart displays an important fact, i.e., that the months of sales ratio is always higher for more expensive homes. Further, they noted that it is normal to have a ratio of eight months for homes priced over one million dollars. Lastly, they noted that while the months of sales ratios are higher than one year ago, none are close to the past norms for the same price range.

MONTHS OF SALES RATIO BY CITY: Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert were the only Coachella Valley cities with months of sales ratios of one month or under. Otherwise, months of sales rations range from 1.3 months in Indio to 1.7 months in Coachella.

COACHELLA VALLEY DAYS IN THE MARKET: At the end of May, the median number of days in the market throughout the entire Coachella Valley was 20 days (one day less than last month and 10 days less than one year ago). Market Watch noted that low home inventory continued to keep selling times near current, low levels. Further, with inventory rising and sales contracting, Market Watch expects days in the market to remain around 20 to 25 days.

DAYS IN THE MARKET BY CITY: Palm Springs again had the lowest median selling time for detached homes at just 14 days, followed by Desert Hot Springs at 16 days. The longest median selling time for detached homes was 25 days in Cathedral City. Palm Springs also had the shortest selling time for attached homes at 11 days, followed by Rancho Mirage at 16 days. The longest median selling time for attached homes was 30 days in Cathedral City.

PERCENTAGE OF HOMES SELLING ABOVE LIST: At the end of May, 58.3% of Coachella Valley homes sold for above list price (compared to 38.6% one year ago). Market Watch noted that this is the highest percentage of homes selling for above list price in history and results when there are multiple bidders for each home with each bidder fearful of the other(s) out bidding them. In more normal times the percentage of homes selling for above list price is around 10%. Market Watch expects this metric to stop increasing moving into the summer months.

AVERAGE PERCENTAGE PRICE DISCOUNTS BY CITY: In May, Palm Springs continued to have the highest average selling premium for detached homes at 5.2%, followed by the city of Coachella at 4.4%. In May, Palm Springs also continued to have the highest average selling premium for attached homes at 5.3%, followed by Rancho Mirage at 4.7%. The lowest average selling premium for detached homes was in Indian Wells at 0.9% and the lowest average selling premium for attached homes was also in Indian Wells at 0.7%.

 

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

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