I don’t know about you but I’m super excited for the grand opening of Whole Foods on September 24th here in Palm Desert. From 9:00am until 10:00pm they will offer a “Breaking Bread Ceremony” to celebrate the new market. If you’ve never heard of Whole Foods you might have been living under a rock for the last few years but they don’t advertise on TV or in a lot of print marketing so the only way you may have know about them is through word of mouth. This amazing national chain only sells organic food, from the produce to the processed, everything is natural and organic. It’s amazing. And not only will I be in attendance but the new market will also host a variety of events following the grand opening to give everyone the opportunity to experience and sample some of the best offerings of ... 09/10/2014

Top 5 Tips to Consider When Purchasing a Home Buying a home is a big decision and making sure you haven't overlooked something major before signing on the dotted line can be  overwhelming to say the least. Most home buyers have a hard time really looking at the home itself. Rather, they tend to focus in on  cosmetic issues like a bright green wall, maintenance issues needing attention or worse spend more time looking  at the seller's furniture or pictures on the wall rather than the space itself.   Some things are easier to change than others. Paint, carpet, and minor maintenance issues shouldn't be the biggest of concerns. Here are 5 things I like to remind my home buyers when shopping for a home. Top 5 Things to Look for When Purchasing a Home  1. Location - This is a big one. You can... 09/09/2014

What Not to Do When Applying for a Mortgage Most home buyers don't realize how important the communication is between their Realtor and mortgage broker. Your Realtor will need all the details of your preapproval before you begin your home search.   If you are considering purchasing a home in the near future, here are ten great tips to follow. My preferred lender at Vanmar Lending, Ron Saporito, in Palm Desert provides this to all of our clients when completing the mortgage application and I thought it would be great to share. The loan process can be overwhelming but the more prepared you are, the smoother it will go.  As funny as the presentation is, all of the "Commandments" hold truth.   10 Commandments for Applying for a Mortgage in Palm Desert, CA 1. Thou shalt not change jobs, beco... 08/14/2014

Villa Portofino - Palm Desert Active Adult Community Recently purchased by Family Development, Villa Portofino offers a healthy and carefree lifestyle for those 55 years of age or better in an Old World atmosphere of an Italian Village. Along with panoramic views of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, Villa Portofino offers a well-appointed lifestyle at an affordable price - search villas for sale. Villa Portofino offers one and two bedroom Italian Villas starting in the low $200,000's. Both floor plans come with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, coffered ceilings, a built-in wet bar, and a security system. The 1 bedroom, 1 bath villa presents 1,009 square feet with 10-foot ceilings, large living area, and a generous loggia. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath ... 08/14/2014

PALM DESERT California is experiencing a reduction in inventory and a rise in median sales price. Currently there are only  247 homes for sale in all price ranges.   Median listing price is Over $780,000 since 35 of the total homes for sale top the million dollar mark!  In June and July of 2014 we saw a whopping 13 properties close over one million dollars. (See Luxury Properties for sale in Palm Desert) Of course people can list their homes anywhere they want!  What they actually sell for is driven by the market. In this case June and July 2014 saw a $571,280 for single family homes.   Finding the Bargains: In the popular 3 Bed 2 bath single family home category there are just 132 total homes for sale (out of the 247 city wide)  but if you reign in the pricing and keep it under $300,00... 08/13/2014

Real Italian Deli is the REAL DEAL!  ****UPDATE ON THIS POST:  The Real Italian Deli now bakes their own bread!Wow!  Check out this sandwich! *** The Real Italian Deli in Palm Desert is the REAL DEAL!  We were excited to discover this hidden gem in the heart of Palm Desert!We stopped in for lunch and ordered a couple of Italian sandwiches... delicious!Serving up handmade Italian sandwiches, salads, and cheeses, the Real Italian Deli is authentic.  They have an abundant selection of Italian salamis, cured meats, cheeses, and olives.  The aisles are stocked with artisan pastas, Italian cookies, sardines, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, specialty flours, and sauces... and many more imported items.  If you are craving your Italian fix... then this is the spot for you.  Take home all the ingr... 08/09/2014

  A Sunset In The Desert     Being out of the direct sunlight makes for a cooler experience while outside. As the sun sets the winds have begun to picked up which does wonders for the hot desert air. All in all, the sunset brings much good, including a chance to snap a few shots.   07/21/2014

    I had the chance to get out for a walk this morning, we chose to walk along the golf course at Shadow Ridge. It is a beautiful course in Palm Desert, very green in this desert setting.   I got a shot of the greenery, the water, and the facilities here on the course. It sure makes walking easier when you have views like this.     07/21/2014

  A Room With a View? Of Course!     Golf Course that is!   If you have ever been to the Palm Desert, Palm Springs area of Riverside County, you know how many golf course there are to choose from here. I wouldn't know how to even begin to count how many there are but they are everywhere!   Pictured here is the Shadow Ridge Golf Course. I think it's the 16th hole.     07/20/2014

  Signs of Life in the Desert     Okay, it's not so bad here in Palm Desert, only 102 this afternoon. Looks like a slow introduction to the warmer days ahead. After checking into the beautiful room on the Shadow Ridge Golf Course we saw signs of life outside. This little bunny seems comfortable going about his business.   07/20/2014

    Do You Know That Is Hot In Palm Desert This Time Of Year?     When telling friends and family of are trip to Palm Desert today I’m asked. “Do you know that it’s hot there this time of year?” Yes, I’m well aware of that. In fact we were there the same week four years ago and it was hot. We had a blast and wanted to come back again. Today it that day. Looking forward to a great week in the desert. 07/19/2014

  Thought We'd Get Away To A Place Even Hotter Than Home     The temperatures have been pretty warm here in Placerville the last few weeks but my wife and I will be getting away to a place that is even hotter. We have been to Palm Desert before and enjoyed our stay there on the golf course. We will be heading down tomorrow for some hot summer days.   We like it HOT!     07/19/2014

Elaine Stewart, Top Producing Agent for RE/MAX Consultants has once again ranked in the Top 100 of 80,000+ Individual Agents in the United States for Residential Sales. The rankings for the first quarter of 2014 were posted and for the fourth year Elaine ranked in the top 100. For over 20 years Elaine has been a top producing agent in the Coachella Valley with the last 8 of those years with RE/MAX. Elaine Stewart was recently awarded the Remax Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.  The Remax Lifetime Achievement Award honors highly successful agents who have 100 million in sales and over seven or more years of service with Remax.  Elaine Stewart was the #1 top producing Remax Agent in 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010 for all of the Coachella Valley. Elaine was also the #2 top producing Remax Age... 06/16/2014

New Construction HVAC - Installed, Supervised, Inspected And Approved     REPOST BY: This is great information for the Factory Built Housing Industry where room and space can be an issue.     BY JAY MARKANICH Home Inspector with Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC EMAIL  SHORT URL              Share: May 28, 2014 02:56 AM Here we are again - new construction HVAC - installed, supervised, inspected and approved. It looks great!  Very professional! This type of installation is getting more and more popular - the cabinet base on the side or the front is used to install an HVAC register.  Especially in areas where there is limited wall space. Somebody from one of the trades - the HVACprofessional, the cabinet professional - someprofessional  cut the hole in the side of the cabinet t... 05/29/2014

"Avondale Country Club" - 38130 Tandika Trail, Palm Desert Listed at $699,000 Impressive listing at the prestigious 24-hour guard-gated Avondale Country Club. This elegant 3428 sq.ft. home on 1/3 of an acre offers 4-bedrooms (2 large master suites with walk-in closets) 3-bathrooms, spacious living room with tall vaulted ceilings, fireplace & fitted wet bar with wine cooler. The formal dining room, family room and breakfast area lead to a well-designed kitchen that opens onto a generously sized patio with motorized shutters for added privacy and security.Plantation shutters throughout, ceiling fans in all rooms & fitted alarm. Pool (with electric cover), spa and triple garage with lots of storage cabinets.          An ideal home for grand style entertaining in immaculate move-in conditio... 05/16/2014

Palm Desert CA Short Sale Palm Desert, California real estate has seen some drastic swings in prices, conditions and inventory. First, when the Palm Desert housing crashed in 2007, no one could sell a house. Anyone trying to only chased Palm Desert home buyers with dropping prices. Then came all the Palm Desert CA foreclosures. This attracted many cash buyers and investors. As banks realized that flooding the Palm Desert real estate market with foreclosures drove prices down even further, they began holding on to their Palm Desert foreclosed homes. This brought a new wave to the Palm Desert real estate market: Palm Desert CA Short Sales! The Palm Desert CA Short Sale Yes, Palm Desert California has seen the rise and fall of the short sale, and this type of transaction helped many distre... 05/06/2014

$145,000, 2Bd/2Ba Condo, 1457 sqft.     Garrigus Real Estate | Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters | 951-490-3683 45372 Driftwood Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 2BR/2BA Condo - Palm Desert CA REALTORS 2Bd/2Ba Condo   $145,000 Year Built 1979 Sq Footage 1457 sqft. Bedrooms 2 Beds Bathrooms 2 Baths Floors 2 Parking 4+ Laundry Shared Lot Size 1307 Square Feet HOA/Maint $410 DESCRIPTION Great condo for sale in Palm Desert that's located in the warm and friendly community of The Mountain Villas. This park's landscaping is gorgeous and boasts three large pool areas and spas! The condo has its own private garage with private access, and is two stories. This is a great place that's waiting for someone to call it home! It is short sale approved and the short sale bank will respond to any offers within th... 05/05/2014

2 Bedroom Single Story Condo in Palm Desert, CA Coming very soon for your consideration, 40850 Breezy Pass Road Unit B is a single story 2-bedroom 2-bath, 925 SF condo offering abundant opportunities, as a second home, a primary home, or a rental property (for vacation rentals or fulltime) in the California desert city of Palm Desert.     Sited in the small gated community of Royal Palms adjacent to the Woodhaven Country Club, 40850 Breezy Pass Unit B is a golden opportunity near abundant shopping, dining, services, and recreation and entertainment (golf, tennis, The Living Desert, biking, McCallum Theater) in Palm Desert and nearby La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs. Love to shop? Don’t miss the famous Swap Meet every weekend at the College of the Desert, or part w... 04/24/2014

Coldwell Banker Palm Desert CA - REALTORS Palm Desert CA - Palm Desert Realty Are you buying or selling a Palm Desert home? When hiring a Palm Desert REALTOR make sure you use an agent with experience, and works for a trusted name, like Coldwell Banker, in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert CA... 04/17/2014

If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are homes for sale in Indian Ridge , 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 Palm Desert 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 03/22/2014