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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!

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.

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?

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.

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.

How to STOP Robocalls and Spam Texts

How to STOP Robocalls and Spam Texts. It’s maddening! Whether you have a cell phone or landline, you will receive robocalls and spam texts all ALL times of the day. I’m actually getting more spam texts than I am robocalls!

Grandparent Scams on the Rise

Grandparent Scams on the rise and according to AARP and here are ways to not get caught up in the scam.

What is the most important thing to do before closing?

One of the most overlooked steps to finalizing buying a home is the final walkthrough. It is essential because there is no recourse once the signed deed is filed if something has gone wrong between the offer, inspections, and closing.

Should you have your home inspected in the Desert?

Should you have your home inspected in the Desert? As a buyer, you know you put out a lot of money in buying a house, like the down payment, the appraisal fee, and other closing costs to consider.

Market Minute for January 18th, 2022

California Association of REALTORS Market Minute for January 18, 2022 The recent surge in COVID cases and high inflation have been dominating the news in the past few weeks. Consumers remain concerned and their decline in optimism has ha...

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