Andreas Hills, Palm Springs – Just Sold
Just sold by Sheri at Parc Andreas in Andreas Hills
- 38423 Maracaibo Circle East, Palm Springs
- Sweeping desert and mountain views
- 3,151 Sq. Ft. on a large 17,860 Sq. Ft. lot
- Priced at $749,000
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Dining Around The Desert: Cliffhouse, La Quinta
The Cliffhouse Grill and Bar in La Quinta changed ownership January 1st, 2012. This local favorite is now owned and operated by the longtime owners of Pacifica Seafood Restaurant in Palm Desert. On a recent visit to Cliffhouse, we checked out the changes since the new ownership took effect.
Driving up to the restaurant we found that valet parking is now mandatory. While seldom fans of valet parking, Cliffhouse’s small parking area is well suited for valet parking and the $1 service fee (tip not included) is reasonable.
Cactus Bar And Grill
My husband, Bill, and I have always preferred dining in the Cactus Grill and Bar (that includes a cliff-side patio) rather than the dining room. The bar menu hasn’t changed much and Cliffhouse continues their tradition of Happy Hour drink specials (3:30- 6:00 PM as of this writing), along with all night food promotions including Taco Tuesday and Burger and Beer Friday.
The dining room menu now offers more fish specialties, which makes sense with their Pacifica Seafood connection. On our recent visit, I enjoyed the in-season baked California artichoke and a roasted beet salad. Bill ordered the Salmon Creek Farms pork chop with roasted butternut squash puree, green beans and homemade apple butter. New additions to the dinner menu include Pacifica’s sugar-spiced salmon, blackened catfish, seafood stew, and steak and lobster.
From burgers to tacos and seafood to steaks, it appears that Cliffhouse will continue to host locals and visitors in style for many years to come.
Cliffhouse is located just south of Point Happy Center at 78250 Highway 111 in La Quinta (1/4 mile west of Washington Street). 360-5991.
Cliffhouse Photo: Bill Dettman
Just Sold At PGA West, La Quinta
Just sold by Sheri & Ed at PGA West Legends
- 57815 Seminole Drive, La Quinta
- Sweeping desert and mountain views
- 2,501 Sq. Ft. w/pool on the golf course
- MLS #21447217
- Priced at $669,000
Photo credit: Sandi Philips
Desert Home Sales And Prices Climb In First Quarter of ’12
Mountain View Country Club, La Quinta
Home Sales & Prices In Several Cities Increase, Inventory Continues To Shrink
Both sales and prices of desert homes and condos in several desert cities were on the rise again during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of ‘11. Over $608 million of desert property was sold during the first quarter in the five most active desert cities listed below.
- Home Sales In Indian Wells: Sales +21.05% / Average sales price +11.90% to $917,983
- La Quinta: Sales +9.35% / Average sales price +3.28% to $588,105
- Palm Desert: Sales +3.45% / Average sales price +1.93% to $455,488
- Palm Springs: Sales +2.07% - Average sales price -1.93% to $428,130
- Rancho Mirage: Sales -4.26% - Average sales price -7.96% to $578,496
- Indio: Sales -9.46% - Average sales price +2.09% to $308,879
Related Article: "With Inventory Down, New Home Builders Are Back"
Data Source: Desert Area MLS sales of homes and condos that sold for $200,000 and higher in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 2011. Data compiled by Sheri Dettman & Associates©. Disclosure: Data is deemed to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.
Home Sales Over $800,000 Zoom In First Quarter of 2012
PGA West, La Quinta
Last week I reported that both sales and prices of desert homes and condos were on the rise again. Today let’s drill down into those sales numbers a bit further to see ‘where the action is’ in different price segments.
I had our number crunchers take last Friday’s sales numbers and break them down by price segment and what we discovered is that sales at the higher end really took off in the first quarter of 2012 versus the same period of ‘11.
Price segments from $200,000 and higher showed modest sales gains, while sales at $800,000 and greater literally took off! Here’s the breakdown:
2012 First Quarter Sales Volume By Price Segment Versus 2011
- Homes sold from $200,000 to $399,999: +3.14%
- $400,000 to $599,999: +1.90%
- $600,000 to $799,999: -1.83%
- $800,000 to $999,999: +4.55%
- $1M to $1,499,999: +30.30%
- $1.5M to $1,999,999: +9.09%
- $2 Million and greater: +15.79%
Data Source: Desert Area MLS sales of homes and condos sold in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 2011 in the cities of La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Indio and Palm Springs. Data compiled by Sheri Dettman & Associates©. Disclosure: Data is deemed to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.
100% Sales Growth Y-T-D In 2012!
Golfers at Mountain View Country Club in La Quinta
Let’s get right to the point. Real estate sales here in the desert continue to increase and things just seem to be getting busier by the month. Our local escrow company reported last week that new purchase contracts that were opened in February were up 60% over February of 2011.
Our real estate team had more clients viewing properties in February than any month in our history. Prospective buyers who have been looking at desert properties for the past two or three years are now buying. We’re also seen an increase in sales from people we’ve worked with for only a short time. Properties across all price ranges are active with big movement in those over $1 million.
Sheri Dettman & Associates Up 100% Year-To-Date
Our first three months of sales this year are on track to equal six months of sales in 2011. And 2011 was up 30% over the 2010! Keep in mind that our local desert inventory continues to tighten up in line with increased sales, so don’t wait too long to find a great value on your perfect home at a historically low interest rate.
We’d love to see you on your next visit to the desert. Please try to give us a few days notice to reserve a spot on our calendar and remember–Real estate is indeed local!
Dining Around The Desert: Solano’s Bistro, La Quinta
We reviewed Solano’s Bistro in La Quinta (one of our favorite spots) in April, 2011 but want to give you an exciting update. Just last month, Solano’s moved into its new, much larger location in Old Town La Quinta. In addition to its expanded dining area, the new Solano’s includes a separate lounge area and a much larger patio deck. The décor is tasteful and clean.
The menu and many of Solano’s wait staff made the move, which in this case is a good thing. My husband, Bill, loves the stuffed chicken with Parmesan risotto while I prefer the Huckleberry Salmon, Sea Scallops or Italian Sausage Fettuccini. Solano’s offers a variety of salads, appetizers and soups, as well.
The new lounge and adjacent patio is a great place to hang with friends and family or just relax at the end of a busy day of golf, tennis, work or vacationing. That said, Solano’s new location has become so popular you should make a reservation ahead of time, and avoid dining there during prime time on Friday and Saturday evenings. Solano’s is open for lunch and dinner and is located at 78-075 Main Street, La Quinta in the heart of Old Town. (760) 771-6655.
The Hideaway Golf Club, La Quinta – Just Sold
Just sold by Sheri at The Hideaway Golf Club, La Quinta
- 53100 Via Vicenze, La Quinta
- 5,483 Square Feet
- Priced at $2.95 million
Just Sold! On A Hill In Rancho Mirage
Just Sold by Sheri in the hills of Rancho Mirage.
Perched on a hill above Rancho Mirage this Mediterranean styled home offers its new owners sweeping views of the desert from the home, patio and pool areas.
- 10 Nebulae Way, Rancho Mirage
- 4,124 Sq. Ft.
- Priced at $1,295,000