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Photo Gallery Of Our Recent Palm Springs Area Home Sales

89 Sales Transacations During The Last 12 Months

You might find it interesting to browse some of our recent Palm Springs area sales transactions. You’ll find these arranged in a photo gallery so you can click on any picture you find interesting to learn more about a particular property or community.

During the past 12 months we’ve had the pleasure of helping dozens of buyer and seller clients, and have completed over $50 million in sales transactions, in all price segments, from affordable to super-luxury.

Double Digit Growth 7-Years Running

Our Sheri Dettman & Associates sales transactions have grown by double digits every year now for seven years running, and I believe this reflects the fact that today’s buyers feel that Palm Springs area Real Estate offers good value.

Being able to invest in Palm Springs area resort lifestyle real estate that your family and friends can enjoy (including escaping the cold and/or rain), certainly can add a great deal of value beyond the investment cost of a home or luxury condo here in the desert.

Palm Springs Area Living Is About Your Lifestyle

The vast majority of our buyer clients are investing in a lifestyle for their family and friends rather than just a Palm Springs area home. Whether, for winter escapes, or full-time living, this is about much more than real estate, it’s about finding just the right Palm Springs area home or luxury condo for your lifestyle and than working together to negotiate the best price and terms possible. That’s what we do for clients every day!

How can we assist you? Please don't hesitate to contact us–even for a simple real estate question.

From Sheri Dettman
In Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Buying - Info For Buyers

Just Sold In Vista Las Palmas, Palm Springs

Freshly Re-Imagined Luxury Home Adjacent To Central Palm Springs

1180 Los Robles Drive, Palm Springs
3 Bedrooms & 4 Baths In 3,068 Square Feet
Priced at $1,395,000

This circa 1979 Vista Las Palmas Palm Springs luxury home was meticulously re-imagined and detailed by designer Mark Godson and Britannia Interiors. This home offers modern luxury and style in much sought after Vista Las Palmas adjacent to central Palm Springs.

Stunning mountain views surround this walled, private retreat with beautifully designed desert plantings. This home features three bedrooms, four baths, a private pool/spa and so much more.

Vista Las Palmas Real Estate Update

During the last six months 11 Vista Las Palmas homes sold at prices ranging from $849,000 to $1.5 million. Current prices for Vista Las Palmas homes for sale range from $900,000 to over $9 million. People that like Vista Las Palmas also consider the adjacent community of Old Las Palmas also in Palm Springs.

Sheri Dettman & Associates represented the buyers of this property. Please don’t hesitate to contact Sheri to arrange your private viewing of any Vista Las Palmas or Palm Springs area property.

You can view more Sheri Dettman & Associates recent sales transactions here.

From Sheri Dettman
In Recent Sales, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Non-Golf Communities

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.

From Sheri Dettman
In Recent Sales, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Golf Communities

Griffin Ranch La Quinta Real Estate Update

Development Is Bustling At Griffin Ranch

Griffin Ranch in La Quinta opened in '07, and 60 luxury homes sold before construction halted during the economic downturn. Now, we’re happy to report that construction has not only resumed, but is bustling at Griffin Ranch. We were onsite at Griffin Ranch today. Our Sheri Dettman & Associates team shot new photos and updated our exclusive video tour. You can view our Griffin Ranch Video Tour Here.

Originally planned by the late Merv Griffin as a luxury equestrian community with adjacent stables, Griffin Ranch while still being equestrian friendly, will no longer offer an equestrian focus with onsite stables.

8 New Model Homes Under Construction

Eight new model homes are under construction with an estimated completion date of fall 2014. Prices at Griffin Ranch start in the $800,000 to $1 million range with homes ranging from 2,800 to over 4,800 square feet.

Savvy buyers should not wait until fall to choose the best lot locations. So Sheri Dettman & Associates have arranged to help you view virtual tours of the new model homes.

Griffin Club Now Under Construction

Also under construction is the new 10,050 square foot clubhouse that will feature a pool/spa area, fitness center, outdoor porticos, staff-free dining area and a dog run.

221 new homes are being developed over time and Griffin Ranch is destined to become one of La Quinta’s pre-eminent non-golf communities. Griffin Ranch is immediately adjacent to golf at the PGA West Greg Norman Course.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Sheri to arrange your own private tour of Griffin Ranch. Sheri and her team will be happy to assist you in comparing the new home product to re-sale homes.

From Sheri Dettman
In Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Buying - Info For Buyers, Non-Golf Communities

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.

From Sheri Dettman
In Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Buying - Info For Buyers, Golf Communities

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.

From Sheri Dettman
In Recent Sales, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Golf Communities

Dining Around The Desert: Chez Pierre, Palm Desert

Sheri Dettman And Chef Pierre

Our Two Recent Visits To Chez Pierre

This last week we had the pleasure of dining twice at a restaurant that we’d never been to before, mainly because it had been in a strip mall that was a bit of a drive for us. However last October they changed locations and now are next to the Chop House in Palm Desert on Hwy 111.

The restaurant is Chez Pierre and yes, Pierre is the chef and owner along with his lovely wife, Esther. Pierre is a chef who knows how to run a restaurant. He comes out several times a night to meet and greet his patrons, to make sure they are happy and that the food is to their liking. By the responses we could see all around us, he is succeeding nicely.

Cute, Simple And Friendly Atmosphere

The space is cute, simple and a friendly atmosphere. There is a bar but it and the restaurant are small so you’ll want to make reservations. Every time it was filled up by 7:00 PM.

The whole experience was easy-going and delightful from booking the first reservation online, the greeting from the hostess, the very attentive service from the three waiters, the delicious food, very good wine, and last but not least, Pierre himself.

When you first sit down you are presented with a basket of crusty bread to have along with the butter and pate you are served. The bread was great both times and they mix it up with the variety, as the second time they served an olive bread that was my favorite.

Dinner For Two, Cooked Perfectly

The first visit I had a goat cheese salad and my husband Bill enjoyed the Organic greens salad. Both were very fresh and dressed just right. For entrees, I had the poached Skate Wings in a Dijon, caper, butter sauce, which was one of the specials that night and Bill had the Pot Roast. Both were cooked perfectly and came with sides of decadent scalloped potatoes and sautéed asparagus.

The second visit I tried the soup of the day, a cold, red bell pepper puree with a dollop of goat cheese. Bursting with fresh vegetable flavor! We both had the Saturday only special of Coq au vin featuring lots of mushrooms, pearl onions and chicken that was falling off the bone on a bed of really great, perfectly al dente pasta.

Must Try Fabulous Desserts

Great as both dinners were, the desserts were simply fabulous. You must try the Apple Tart, which is about 8 inches of thin, flaky crust, tasty apples and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Probably the best we’ve had. The Beignets with fresh whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauce were the best I’ve had outside of Café Du Monde in New Orleans.

If you get the opportunity and want some authentic French cuisine, be it Frog’s Legs, Sweetbreads, Liver, Escargot or any of the fresh fish, this is the place to go.

Chez Pierre is located at 74040 Highway 111 (corner of Portola) in Palm Desert next to the Chop House. Complementary valet and self-parking. Reservations suggested. (760) 346-1818

From Sheri Dettman
In Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Dining Around The Desert

From Hundreds Of Homes To Just 17 In About 10 Minutes

Photo: PGA West Golf Condo Just Listed at $335,000

Discover How To Fine Tune Your Palm Springs Area Home Search

Just this week a future buyer client called me to gather information about investing in a Palm Springs area second home. I asked David a few questions that have proved helpful in helping past clients, and I was able to fine tune David's home search.

I discovered that David felt that there were hundreds of properties on the market that fit his parameters. I suggested we set up an online property portal so that he could have a better idea of what properties matched his criteria.

When I set up a property portal for a client, I utilize local MLS search criteria tools that are exclusive to Palm Springs area Realtors. These search tools give me dozens of options in fine-tuning each client’s search and are light years ahead of the national real estate sites.

Better Searches, Better Results

You see when David had been using a national aggregator real estate site like Zillow®, he had viewed several hundred properties that seemed to match his criteria. But after David and I refined his search criteria using our MLS, he was shocked to see that just 17 properties actually matched what he was looking for.

David quickly discovered the advantage of being plugged in to our local Palm Springs area MLS. In just ten minutes David and his family were set up for success in being able to see what homes truly fit their wants, needs and budget.

Your Own Local MLS® Property Portal

If you have not taken advantage of using your own MLS Property Portal, consider that I can easily set one up for you in just a few minutes. With your own MSL portal, we'll supercharge your property search by adding criteria that’s important to you such as whether you want a swimming pool, golf community, single family home or condo, view preferences and more.

To gain the advantage of using your own exclusive MLS Property Portal, please contact us today by phone or send an email.

Discover more information and resources on Sheri's exclusive Information For Buyers web pages.

From Sheri Dettman
In Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Buying - Info For Buyers, Buying – Info For Canadian Buyers

Spring Has Sprung In The Palm Springs Real Estate Market

New Video: The Winter Lifestyle In Palm Springs

As our Palm Springs winter turns into springtime, I’d like to share a 2-minute HD video that my husband Bill put together. These Palm Springs area scenes are from our golf and country club communities, as well as a few non-golf communities taken from December through March of this winter.

Most of our Sheri Dettman & Associates buyer clients are investing in a lifestyle for their family and friends rather than just a Palm Springs area home. It’s about finding just the right Palm Springs area home or luxury condo for your lifestyle and then negotiating the best price and terms possible!

Spring & Summer Bring Our Most Serious Buyer Clients

Did you know that spring and especially our summer months bring our most serious buyers to the Palm Springs area? Over the years, we’ve found that people coming during the spring and summer months are on a mission. And that mission is usually not to return home without choosing a property that they’ll be able to enjoy here next winter.

And based upon the winters that much of North America experienced this year, we are predicting that our spring and summers buyers will be here this spring and summer in record numbers.

May we help you find your Palm Springs area home in the sun?

From Sheri Dettman
In Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog, Buying - Info For Buyers, Lifestyles & Things To Do

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