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Just Sold At PGA West La Quinta

Just Sold At PGA West La Quinta

Connecting A Buyer To A Palm Springs Area Home Is A Lot Like Matchmaking

Connecting a buyer to a Palm Springs area home can be a lot like matchmaking. My team and I invest a lot time in getting to know our buyer clients and we visit hundreds of properties monthly in order to stay familiar with our desert inventory. On a regular basis I’ll walk into a home and within minutes know that this home would be perfect for a particular client.

In this case I was looking at some available properties on our Desert Area MLS and I had a feeling that a newly listed home would be a great match for one of my buyer clients. So I drove to the property to preview it and I knew in minutes that it was very likely a perfect match for a client.

Amazing Views, Premium Location And A Perfect Match!

This PGA West La Quinta home offered amazing views from a perfect location and was a great value. So I called my client and suggested he make a quick trip to the desert to check it out. Long story shorter it turned out to be a perfect match and the new owners are now enjoying their resort lifestyle home.

Located on the 13th fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West in the Legends community, this home offers sweeping golf, lake and mountain views and is perfect for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that’s so popular here in the desert.

81220 Legends Way, La Quinta
Priced at $1,175,000

From Sheri Dettman
In Recent Sales, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Just Sold At Indian Ridge Country Club, Palm Desert

Just Sold At Indian Ridge Country Club, Palm Desert

Elevated Lake View Location On The Palmer Arroyo Course

Our team member recently brought one of our buyer clients to this lake view home at Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert. This Mesa Grande home features an elevated location on the second fairway of Indian Ridge’s Arroyo Golf Course, one of two Arnold Palmer Championship Golf Courses at Indian Ridge.

Indian Ridge amenities include a spectacular clubhouse with two restaurants, a 22,000 square foot sports club, a tennis center featuring 12 hard surface tennis courts, as well as two clay tennis courts, championship croquet, and paddle tennis courts.

Indian Ridge Country Club Features World-Class Amenities

Noted for its world-class fitness center, spa, and tennis facilities, Indian Ridge Country Club continues to attract Palm Springs area homebuyers seeking a private country club atmosphere and active desert lifestyle amenities.

Homebuyers at Indian Ridge have the option of taking advantage of either golf or social/fitness memberships making Indian Ridge a great choice for golfers and non-golfers alike.

940 Mesa Grande, Palm Desert
Priced At $899,000

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

Location, Location, Location At PGA West, La Quinta

Let’s imagine you’re considering the purchase of a Palm Springs area condo. What’s really important to you? The old adage of "location, location, location," is repeated three times to emphasize the importance of location. It basically means that similar or identical homes or condos can be valued differently based on their location.

Great Views Are the Most Requested Feature From Today's Buyers

Homes and condos offering views are one of the most requested location options here in the desert. And since outdoor living is so popular here, sweeping views can and will add value and enjoyment to an identical home or condo with limited or no views.

Newly Listed At PGA West, La Quinta

Consider this newly listed condo at PGA West in La Quinta at 54973 Tanglewood. The waterfront location offers great views in and of itself, but add sweeping southern views of the nearby Santa Rosa Mountains and the result is–you guessed it–location, location, location!

PS: This homes community pool and spa is located on the lake just steps away past the little white fence on the right.

From Sheri Dettman
In Featured Properties, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog

Do You Prefer Views Or Privacy? (Hint: You Can Have Both)

Some Palm Springs area homebuyers are looking for views while others desire a little privacy. Very few properties offer a choice of both views and privacy.

Consider this recently listed home at 57101 Medinah at PGA West in La Quinta. It’s located on the PGA West Nicklaus Private golf course and it features some pretty spectacular views. In fact the views continue from the two patio areas and rear yard to inside the home from many of the rooms including the great room, kitchen, breakfast area and the master bedroom.

Here's Where This Home Gets Really Interesting

This home is located on a rare premium corner lot with no homes on one side, and that's where the pool is located. Want even more views? You could choose to easily open up the entire pool area to sweeping views by simply removing some of the plants. Or keep the pool area private and enjoy the views from the other parts of the property. Either way this home should be on your short list if you looking for location, views and privacy.

From Sheri Dettman
In Featured Properties, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Palm Springs Area Photo Of The Day

Palm Springs Area Photo Of The Day

If you’re like me you sometimes get a little too busy to actually to stop and smell the roses. And here in the Palm Springs area we have that opportunity almost every day so there are few excuses not to!

Just today I was driving through the luxury new home community of Stonefield Estates in Southwest Indio (Sheri Dettman & Associates represents the developer at Stonefield), and after some rare desert rain on Saturday these roses seemed extra special so I stopped, smelled these roses and took this photo.

Roses & Olive Trees Thrive In The Palm Springs Area

This view is looking southwest towards La Quinta and the nearby Santa Rosa Mountains. Note the two olive trees (non-fruit bearing olive trees) which also thrive year-round in the desert.

If you’re here in the desert don’t forgot to stop and enjoy some roses or other flowers or plants found here in the Palm Springs area–there’s plenty to go around! And if you’re somewhere where the sun isn’t shining and the flowers aren’t blooming right now, we can help you remedy that situation when you’re ready.

From Sheri Dettman
In Lifestyles & Things To Do, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
“Match.com” For Real Estate. Or How Not To Find A Realtor

“Match.com” For Real Estate. Or How Not To Find A Realtor

Waterfront Homes At Palmilla, La Quinta

Our local Palm Springs area paper today ran a story about a new Internet real estate startup. Seems Jon the founder was bummed that he didn’t have much in common to discuss while driving around with his real estate agent. Jon is into mountain biking and the agent he was working with wasn’t. Bummer!

Now I have no idea who Jon’s non-mountain biking agent was, but was Jon missing the point? Was Jon looking for someone to hang with or did he really want to find the best-qualified person to help him with what would likely be one of the largest financial transactions in his lifetime?

Palm Springs Real Estate Can Be Fun!

Now don’t get me wrong. Spending time with a boring realtor who’s not really a people person would not be enjoyable. My team and I are all people persons (as any really successful agent is), but we are also successful at combining our service and professionalism with making the buying or selling process a little fun.

So I ask this question. Should people be looking to work with a realtor base their choice upon what Jon says are mutual likes, preferences and areas of interest? Or should homebuyers and sellers look for the best-qualified agent(s) that they also enjoy working with?

Busy, Successful & Experienced Works For Me

My recommendation is to choose a Palm Springs area real estate agent that is busy, successful and experienced. Personally I choose my tax adviser, doctor and dentist the same way. And for me, our common interests include me getting the best advice, care and results possible. What do you think?

Photo: Waterfront homes at Palmilla, La Quinta

From Sheri Dettman
In Buying - Info For Buyers, Info For Sellers, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Shot Of The Day At Lake La Quinta

Shot Of The Day At Lake La Quinta

Yesterday we were in the gated community of Lake La Quinta. The weather was perfect and we got this shot looking towards the Chocolate Mountains from our featured home at 47710 Via Montigo, La Quinta.

25-Acre Private Gated Community

The private gated community of Lake La Quinta features a 25-acre private lake enabling homeowners and their guests to take advantage of electric boating, kayaking and fishing, a community pool, tennis and a large park.

Lake La Quinta is a short walk from shopping, dining and services along the Washington and Hwy 111 corridor. The Lake La Quinta Inn, a highly rated boutique hotel is located on the western end of the lake.

Perfect November Weather At Lake La Quinta!

Yesterday’s high was 72º F (22.2º C) and it looks like we are set for temps in the 70’s all week here in the Palm Springs area. A relaxing cruise on your own electric boat is a great way to enjoy the sunsets at Lake La Quinta.

Lake La Quinta is a unique private community that offers homeowners and their guests a great place to enjoy the La Quinta resort lifestyle. It’s a great option for those buyers not wishing to be located in a golf course community.

From Sheri Dettman
In Featured Properties, Non-Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
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