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Searching for Home in La Quinta Online

Searching for Home in La Quinta Online. You know it’s fun, but what do you use to search for homes online? Zillow? Realtor.com? Redfin? Trulia? Movoto?

You will undoubtedly have homes pop up on those sites, but just a word of caution – their information isn’t current. How disappointing is it to find a perfect home you really want to look at, and when you call your favorite agent, they tell you it either has an accepted offer on it ….. or it closed two years ago! (yes, I have seen where listings just never get removed from several sites) OR worse yet? Not even on the market!

New Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

New Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide. Do you have a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide* in your bathroom cabinet for medical emergencies? When was the last time you used it? Did you know that it only has a shelf-life of about six months, which turns into water? If it doesn’t fizz, you have a brown bottle of water – who knew?

California Market Minute for March 7th, 2022

As we close the books on February’s data, it’s worth noting that the U.S. Economy had strong momentum ahead of the global geopolitical issues that have since transpired. Employment outperformed expectations with its 14th consecutive month of growth while labor force participation inched up.

Insuring Your Vacation Home in the Desert

Having your Vacation home in the Desert is great! We are such a great place to get away from everything (the cold and snow back home) and just have fun. However (you knew there was a “however”), you may want to check with your insurance company about coverage if you leave either property vacant for any period of time.

Ready for a Smart Home?

Ready for a Smart Home? If you have been looking for homes in Palm Springs, La Quinta, and surrounding areas, you may have run across “Smart Homes”. What makes up a “Smart Home”? A “Smart Home,” in essence, is a home with...

Hazardous Waste Day This Saturday

Hazardous Waste Day This Saturday! Do you have items around the house that you would like to get rid of but, because they are considered “hazardous,” are unable to on your normal garbage day?

Market Minute for February 22, 2022

ifornia just turned in its first 2022 housing market report card and it suggested that the momentum from the past two years was being carried forward into the new year.

Buying Your Second Home in the Desert

Buying your second home in the Desert. You may be considering purchasing a second home this year. Good choice, and you’re not alone! According to Luxury Market Report, buying a second home has increased dramatically since last year.

How Do You Prepare for a Photoshoot?

How do you prepare for a photoshoot? When listing your home in the Desert, you want to show off its best features, especially when a photographer has been scheduled to take pictures. How should you go about preparing for the big day? I�...

Rancho Mirage’s New Disney Community, Contino

Rancho Mirage’s New Disney Community, Contino. If you wish upon a Star makes no difference where you are … your dreams come true.

Disney is branching out past Tinker Bell and Neverland developing “Storyliving”. These are new home communities where you find Disney’s world-famous service.

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