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New Homes At The Signature At PGA West La Quinta

New Homes At The Signature At PGA West La Quinta

Located at the center of PGA West in La Quinta, is a 42-acre parcel of land that will soon become the last major development within PGA West.

The Signature At PGA West project will be developed into 235-resort style homes in three neighborhoods along with resort lifestyle amenities. About two dozen Signature At PGA West homes are planned to be located along the PGA West Stadium golf course.

  • The Villas: Spacious one and two story condos from 1,466 to about 2,298 square feet.
  • The Haciendas: One and two story residences from 1,941 to about 2,429 square feet.
  • The Estates: Luxury one and two story residences from 2,528 to about 3,479 square feet.

Signature Model Homes Opening In Spring 2015

Model homes are scheduled to open in spring of 2015. As leading PGA West Realtors, Sheri Dettman & Associates will be providing updates as the Signature at PGA West project moves forward.

If you’d like to be on our Sheri Dettman & Associates preferred interest list for the Signature new home development please contact us today! We’ll keep you updated as this new PGA West project is developed and the new models near opening.

Disclaimer: Information presented here is subject to developer changes. Site plan couresy of Signature at PGA West. Sheri Dettman & Associates is a leading real estate team in the PGA West community but is not associated with The Signature at PGA West.

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Palm Springs Area Golf Courses: From 1 To 100

Palm Springs Area Golf Courses: From 1 To 100

Golf Home At Andalusia La Quinta

Palm Springs First Golf Course Opened In 1926 (Still Open!)

Palm Springs first golf course opened in downtown Palm Springs in 1926, and today O’Donnell Golf Club members are still enjoying those original nine holes.

Wildcat oil tycoon Tom O’Donnell came to Palm Springs for health reasons after striking it rich in the oil fields of Southern California and Mexico. He bank rolled an expansion of The Desert Inn Hotel where he used to stay and worked out a long-term land lease for his golf course just behind the hotel. The Desert Inn continued operations until 1967.

21 Years Passed Before Course #2 Opened

And while the El Mirador Golf Course in Palm Springs opened briefly in 1929, it was almost 21 years before the next Palm Springs area golf course, and then many more started springing up around the Coachella Valley from Palm Springs in the West to Indio and even Salton Sea at the East end of the Valley.

  • 1947: Cochran – Odlum, Indio (Now Indian Palms Country Club)
  • 1949: Shadow Mountain pitch and putt course
  • 1951: Thunderbird Country Club, Rancho Mirage
  • 1953: Tamarisk Country Club, Rancho Mirage
  • 1957: Indian Wells Country Club
  • 1957: El Dorado Country Club, Indian Wells
  • 1959: Bermuda Dunes Country Club
  • 1959: San Jacinto (Now Whitewater Country Club)
  • 1959: Palm Springs Municipal
  • 1959: Shadow Mountain
  • 1961: Westward Ho
  • 1962: Canyon Country Club
  • 1962: Palm Desert Country Club
  • 1962: Salton Sea Golf Course

Palm Springs Area Development Takes Off In The 60's & 70's

During the 1960’s and 70’s over 40 new golf courses and golf country club communities were developed in the Palm Springs area making the area the world’s number one desert playground at the time.

During the 80's and 90's, real estate development started migrating eastward from Palm Springs into the cities of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Indio. In 2001 the Palm Springs area’s 100th golf course opened.

La Quinta Boasts The Largest Number Of Newer Golf Communities

Many of the newest Palm Springs area golf and country club communities were developed in the City of La Quinta including Andalusia at Coral Mountain, PGA West, Hideaway Golf Club, and Rancho La Quinta Country Club to name just a few.

Here on this Palm Springs area real estate website you can discover information about each community and browse real estate listings to find your home or luxury condo to enjoy the resort lifestyle available here in the desert.

Can We Help You Find Your Home In The Palm Springs Sun?

My Sheri Dettman & Associates team of specialists has helped hundreds of people in all prices segments. Can we help you find your Palm Springs area home or luxury condo?

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La Quinta Resort & Club Soon To Be Palm Springs Record Holder

La Quinta Resort & Club Soon To Be Palm Springs Record Holder

July 8th La Quinta Resort & Club Becomes Longest Operating Palm Springs Area Resort

On July 8th, The La Quinta Resort & Club will become the longest operating hotel/resort in the Palm Springs area. That’s due to the current record holder for oldest hotel, The Spa Resort Casino Hotel closing on July 8th.

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announced the closing on their Facebook page to launch “a new vision” for downtown Palm Springs, which will be announced by the tribe later this year. The Tribe’s casino however is not closing.

Opened In 1927; Major Renovations This Summer

Built by Walter Morgan and opened in 1927, La Quinta Resort is one of the most popular properties in the desert and is slated for major renovations during the summer. The charm of this Spanish hacienda-styled resort is set to be preserved but with the property taking on a brightened look.

The summer will see refurbishing of the resort's 620 guest casitas and suites. Upgrades will include bedding, carpeting, wall coverings, tile, window treatments and bath fixtures to the furniture in materials and colors that pick up the hues of the desert landscape and La Quinta Resort’s iconic, hand-painted tiles.

Improvements To 41 Swimming Pools

Decking around the resort's 41 swimming pools will be redone, and new shade structures are being added to many areas. The main lobby will be opened up to draw in light and offer guests more lounge appeal.

The La Quinta resort will be open through the summer as work will be staged through the fall in a way to keep interference to a minimum.

Popular With Celebrities Then & Now

Early on, La Quinta Resort & Club was a retreat where Hollywood celebrities such as Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Ginger Rogers, Bette Davis and Frank Capra rubbed tennis elbows with America’s business elite such as the Vanderbilt’s and the Crocker family of Southern Pacific fame. Celebs still seem to enjoy the La Quinta Resort as just last month I was playing tennis just one court over from Will Ferrell.

Resort guests and the public can play the resorts two Pete Dye championship golf courses, and the resort's spa is considered one of the best in the Valley.

La Quinta Resort Real Estate Opportunities

Real estate opportunities at La Quinta Resort include the Spa & Tennis Villas, Santa Rosa Cove Condos, Enclave & Enclave Mountain Estates, and the adjacent Legacy Villas.

Photos: William Dettman ©

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Just Sold At Bighorn Golf Club, Palm Desert

Just Sold At Bighorn Golf Club, Palm Desert

Luxurious Bighorn Golf Club Villa Home

  • 1118 Lake Vista, Palm Desert at Bighorn Golf Club
  • 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths in 3,498 Square Feet / 15,246 Square Foot Lot
  • Priced at $2,398,000

This luxury Bighorn Golf Club villa home features stunning views of the water feature and to the mountains beyond. This home features four bedrooms, five baths and a private pool/spa on a 15,246 square foot lot overlooking the water feature. Sheri Dettman & Associates represented the buyers. This is the second Bighorn Golf Club villa home that we’ve sold on Lake Vista.

Real estate opportunities at Bighorn Golf Club are available in both the Bighorn Mountains and Bighorn Canyons neighborhoods and include custom residences as well as villa homes ranging from 2,400 to over 10,000 square feet in size.

Bighorn Real Estate Update

During the last six months 16 Bighorn homes have sold with prices ranging from $1 to $6.6 million. The average price was $2.7 million. These homes ranged in size from 2,338 to 7,604 square feet with an average selling price per square foot of $562.

Current prices of available Bighorn Golf Club homes offered for sale range from $1.4 to $9 million. Golf or Social/Fitness Memberships at Bighorn is available to property owners only. Please don’t hesitate to contact Sheri to arrange your private tour of Bighorn Golf Club, or to view any Bighorn property.

You can view details of our other recent sales transactions here.

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New Andalusia Homes Locations Just Released

New Andalusia Homes Locations Just Released

Western Views From Andalusia Drive

Andalusia At Coral Mountain in La Quinta recently released a selection of new locations for new construction homes. Many lots feature sweeping golf course and Mountain views. December 2014 to February ’15 completions are scheduled with about a dozen of these new homes already under contract.

These new Andalusia homes range from 3,280 up to 5,131 square feet and are priced from $1.2 to $1.95 million. All new homes include extensive upgrade packages with custom pool/spa, landscaping and built-in grills. Resale home prices at Andalusia start in the $900’s.

The Best Andalusia Locations Will Go First

Please don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange your own private tour of Andalusia at Coral Mountain as the best locations usually sell first. Our Sheri Dettman & Associates team walked these new lot locations last week, and we are happy assist you.

Andalusia La Quinta Sales Up 66% Over Last Year!

Luxury home sales at Andalusia continue to be very strong. 25 Andalusia homes were sold during the last six months, a 66% increase over the same six-month period of ‘13. Sales during this six-month period totaled $29.2 million, with an average sales price of $1,169,000.

Your Guides To Andalusia Real Estate

Our Sheri Dettman & Associates team has helped dozens of people in getting to know and call the Andalusia community home. Recently we’ve completed over $7 million in sales of both new construction and resale homes at Andalusia. We are happy to assist you in comparing both new and resale home opportunities at Andalusia or any Palm Springs area golf or country club community.

Adding A Layer Of Objectivity Can Benefit You

Having your own personal buyer's agent adds a layer of objectivity to your new home shopping experience. Your agent can also use the local tax roles and title company information to discover what prices other buyers have paid for similar new homes. Keep in mind too that the advertised sale or brochure price can sometimes be negotiated.

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Recently Sold At Trilogy, La Quinta

Recently Sold At Trilogy, La Quinta

We recently sold this handsome luxury home at Trilogy, La Quinta

  • 81975 La Paz, La Quinta
  • 4 Bedrooms / 4 Baths in 2,789 Square Feet
  • Oversized 14,375 Sq. Ft. lot with Private Pool / Spa
  • Priced at $690,000 - SOLD

Homes for sale at Trilogy in La Quinta include both golf course view homes and homes with private yards located off the golf course. We recently sold this home that features one of the largest and most private rear yards in the Trilogy community.

One of the things most people commented when visiting this home were the abundant areas for entertaining family and friends both inside and out. People could see themselves relaxing poolside while at the same time taking in the beautiful views of the nearby Santa Rosa Mountains.

Trilogy Community Amenities

For homeowners, the Trilogy active-adult community includes a lot of amenities included in the monthly HOA dues.

The 21,000 square foot Santa Rosa Club is the community hub for connecting with other Trilogy owners. There you'll find extensive fitness facilities, an indoor/outdoor resort pool, large spa and the Grand Living Room which makes an ideal setting for mingling with neighbors or just hanging out with a book or paper.

Please don't hesitate to contact me to arrange a private tour of the Trilogy community, or to view any Trilogy or La Quinta area property.

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Palm Springs Real Estate Market Update – April 2014

Palm Springs Real Estate Market Update – April 2014

Shift In Palm Springs Area Real Estate Luxury Market

Beginning in January of 2013, we started to see another sign of a shift in our Palm Springs area real estate market. Sales of homes and luxury condos that sold for $700,000 and higher increased substantially from month to month right into the first quarter of 2014.

Record Net Worth Pushes Valley Luxury Sales Up 50%!

A record household net worth ($80 trillion) helped push luxury home sales in the Palm Springs real estate market up by 50%, while the lower end of the market seems to be held back by wage stagnation.

Let’s take a look at average selling prices in Palm Springs area golf communities where the average selling price over the last six months is above $700,000. For the larger golf communities, these stats include single-family homes only.

Golf Community / Average Sale Price / High Sale Price (last 6 months)

  • Madison Club, La Quinta: $5,266,667 / $7,100,000
  • Vintage Club, Indian Wells: $3,655,625 / $10,450,000
  • Bighorn, Palm Desert: $2,692,969 / $6,600,000
  • Hideaway, La Quinta: $2,555,411 / $4,650,000
  • Tradition, La Quinta: $2,487,708 / $3,900,000
  • Toscana, Indian Wells: $1,748,644 / $2,695,000
  • Reserve, Indian Wells: $1,715,525 / $2,480,000
  • Monte Sereno, Palm Springs: $1,355,083 / $1,447,360
  • Andalusia, La Quinta: $1,190,751 / $1,750,000
  • The Palms, La Quinta: $1,076,250 / $1,287,500
  • Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage: $946,675 / $2,250,000
  • Indian Wells Country Club: $825,000 / $933,810
  • Citrus, La Quinta: $877,969 / $1,680,000
  • Rancho La Quinta: $870,266 / $1,550,000
  • PGA West, La Quinta $840,090 / $1,625,000
  • Indian Ridge, Palm Desert: $820,625 / $1,950,000
  • Mountain View, La Quinta: $787,808 / $1,525,000

Data Source: April 22, 2014 Market Watch Real Estate seminar and Desert Area MLS.

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Kate Shares Why She Loves Her New Desert Home

Kate Shares Why She Loves Her New Desert Home

Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells

Just about every day I'm reminded by one of our Palm Springs area buyer clients of how fortunate we are to live here in the Palm Springs area. This week a client who invested in a home at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells emailed me after coming back from Wyoming.

"Dear Sheri, I absolutely love it here! This desert is amazing and soooo beautiful and full of bright, happy people. Living here some of the time improves my mood, my perspective and my daily choices. I could go on about desert living, especially for people who come from the freezing cold north, which I did just this afternoon. There is magic in this desert!" Kate, Wyoming

Kate’s expression of her love for the Palm Springs area desert lifestyle is similar to what my team and I hear from people on almost a daily basis. It’s why my husband Bill and I chose to relocate to the Palm Springs area from the Los Angeles area years ago, and we’ve never looked back.

I Love Helping People Find Their Place In The Palm Springs Area Sun!

One of the cool things about my real estate career is the chance to help people discover the desert lifestyle for their family and friends rather than just a home or luxury condo.

The discovery process of finding your home in the desert sun can take days, weeks, months or even years for some buyers. Some people tell me that they are coming to the desert this week, and they’re not leaving until they find their new home. Other people come for an overview in getting to know the desert, and they may be a year or more away from even considering a purchase. Either way my team and I are here to help, to listen and to guide.

Building A Relationship, Not An Quick Sale

There are a number of agents here in the desert that won’t invest much time with you if you aren’t prepared to buy now. That’s not the right approach in my book. We have clients buying this year that we’ve had the pleasure of working with and communicating with for years, and we have new clients who are ready to invest now. Either way is fine with us.

So Much More Than Palm Springs Real Estate

Forgive me if you heard this before, but this process of finding your desert home is about much more than real estate, it’s about finding just the right Palm Springs area property for your lifestyle and then negotiating the best price and terms possible.

Take a look around our website including our Information For Buyers pages. We created all the information and resources on this Palm Springs real estate web site just for you!

Can we help you discover your desert home in the sun? And please don't hesitate to contact us–even if you have a simple real estate question. View Toscana Country Club homes for sale here.

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