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Real Estate Deals Extending To Palm Springs Area Golf And Country Club Memberships

Tradition Golf Club, La Quinta

A number of Palm Springs area private golf and country clubs recently seemed to wake up to the fact that desert home buyers, and prospective home buyers are seeking better values for golf and country club memberships–just as in real estate.

Each private club wants to keep its membership ranks as full as possible. And it’s often a balancing act in adjusting prices to meet market conditions. The good news for prospective club members is that there are some very attractive programs at some of the best private clubs in the desert. Membership prices have likely not been this good in over a decade.

Palm Springs Area Golf And Country Clubs Offering Lower Prices

    PGA West in La Quinta: $125,000 - $45,000
    Citrus Golf Club, La Quinta: $100,000 - $30,000
    Desert Horizons Country Club, Indian Wells: $50,000 - $20,000 to $25,000
    Indian Ridge Country Club, Palm Desert: $110,000 - $69,500 (until 3/30/11)
    Indian Wells Country Club: $65,000 - $25,000
    Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert: $55,000 - $29,500
    La Quinta Country Club: $75,000 - $45,000
    La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta: $100,000 - $30,000
    Monterey Country Club, Palm Desert: $5,000 - $000
    Quarry at La Quinta: $160,000 - $60,000 (Family $100,000)
    Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells: $150,000 w/deferred payment plans
    Tradition Golf Club, La Quinta: $200,000 – New market pricing available

Rancho La Quinta Country Club

In addition to lower membership initiation fees, a number of these clubs are offering low or no interest financing and/or deferred payments. A few clubs also invite you to ‘try before you join’ believing that once you sample the good life at their club you’ll want to join. Not a bad way to go.

Trial Membership Programs At Desert Area Golf And Country Clubs

  • Andalusia, La Quinta: 1-Year trial membership $15,000
  • Desert Horizons, Indian Wells: $9,000 for one year
  • Indian Wells Country Club: Pay 3 or 6 months golf dues
  • Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert: One year for $8,500 (dues only)
  • La Quinta Country Club: Dues only for up to one year
  • Mountain View Country Club, La Quinta: Trial memberships for home/condo buyers
  • Rancho La Quinta Country Club: One-year trial memberships and payment plans
  • Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells: One-year trial membership dues only

Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information on any of the wonderful golf and country clubs here in the desert. I'm happy to arrange private tours, property viewings or to introduce you to my friends in the various membership offices.

Note: Rates and programs are subject to change and availability.

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
PGA Tour Returns To La Quinta With Humana Challenge

PGA Tour Returns To La Quinta With Humana Challenge

resident Clinton, Mike McCallister & Tim Finchem

The Humana Challenge PGA Tour event comes to La Quinta January 16-22. The host course will be La Quinta’s PGA West Palmer Private golf course. Both Pro’s and amateurs will also play the PGA West Nicklaus Private golf course and the storied La Quinta Country Club. Golf course home and condo owners and their guests at the three courses will have front row luxury viewing of all the golf action.

(L-R) Sterling Sharpe, John Daly, Marcus Allen, Bill Dettman

Playing With PGA Tour Pros

This event brings back found memories for my husband Bill as he was selected by draw to play in the Hope celebrity field for four rounds with celebrity playing partners Marcus Allen and Sterling Sharp. Bill's group was then paired in the tournament playing rounds with golf major winners Corey Pavin, Mike Weir, Justin Leonard (who won the event that year) and on the final day with John Daly and some huge galleries.

"All the crowds and pressure kind of got me amped up," Bill said. "As a 14 handicap, I averaged four natural birdies each day and while playing with Daly I missed a hole in one by about two inches. With crowds four deep lining the fairways during Saturday's round, I kept thinking to myself just don't hit anyone!"

From Sheri Dettman
In Lifestyles & Things To Do, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Palm Springs Area Sales Update: Homes Over $1 Million

Palm Springs Area Sales Update: Homes Over $1 Million

Hideaway Golf Club, La Quinta. Photo: Sheri Dettman & Associates ©

Sales of luxury homes that sold over $1 million here in the Palms Springs Real Estate Market continue to very active. Let’s take a look at where the action has been during the last six months. Each community is listed with the number of million dollar plus sales, the average price paid and the average selling price per square foot.

Golf Community Sales Over $1 Million Last 6 Months

  • Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells: 13 sales / $1.5M Average sale ($361 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Bighorn Country Club, Palm Desert: 10 sales / $2.7M Average sale ($652 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Hideaway Golf Club, La Quinta: 8 sales / $1.9M Average sale ($422 per Sq. Ft.)
  • PGA West, La Quinta: 6 sales / $1.5M Average sale ($283 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert: 6 sales / $1.5M Average sale ($370 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Andalusia Country Club, La Quinta: 5 sales / $1.6M Average sale ($357 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Rancho La Quinta Country Club: 4 sales / $1.1M Average sale ($295 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Vintage Club, Indian Wells: 4 sales / $2.6M Average sale ($410 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage: 3 sales / $1.1M Average sale ($290 per Sq. Ft.)
  • The Reserve, Palm Desert: 10 sales / $2.2M Average sale ($495 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Mountain View Country Club, La Quinta: 2 sales / $1.1M Average sale ($270 per Sq. Ft.)

Non-Golf Community Sales Over $1 Million Last 6 Months

  • Villas of Mirada, Rancho Mirage: 6 sales / $1.2M Average sale ($364 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Mirada, Rancho Mirage: 4 sales / $1.9M Average sale ($364 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs: 4 sales / $1.9M Average sale ($364 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Waterford, Rancho Mirage: 4 sales / $1.4M Average sale ($268 per Sq. Ft.
  • Thunderbird Heights, Rancho Mirage: 3 sales / $1.7M Average sale ($278 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Cahuilla Hills, Palm Springs: 3 sales / $1.7M Average sale ($284 per Sq. Ft.)
  • Movie Colony, Palm Springs: 2 sales / $1.4M Average sale ($539 per Sq. Ft.)

From Sheri Dettman
In Real Estate Market Updates, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Traditional Sales Zoom, Distressed Sales Slow

Traditional Sales Zoom, Distressed Sales Slow

Hideaway Golf Club La Quinta

51% of our sales so far during 2011 have been traditional non-distressed property sales. Not to long ago our home and condo sales were equally split at 1/3 traditional, 1/3 bank owned and 1/3 short sales. Here’s the sales breakdown so far this year:

  • 51% Traditional sales (non-distressed properties)
  • 17% Bank owned homes (also known as REO’s or foreclosures)
  • 17% Short sales

Sales Increase 30% Over Last Year

Sheri Dettman & Associates is currently tracking a 30% sales increase for this year over 2010. Interest and inquires from prospective buyers continues to grow. 2011 will be our fifth year in a row of double-digit sales increases, which seems to confirm that people continue to desire their own home in the sun here in the desert. What will 2012 sales look like? I'll go out on a limb and estimate that we'll record a 20% increase next year. Stay tuned.

From Sheri Dettman
In Real Estate Market Updates, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Virgin America Lands In Palm Springs

Virgin America Lands In Palm Springs

Virgin America began new service to Palm Springs from San Francisco and New York on December 15th. The new daily flight will leave New York's JFK airport, make a stop in San Francisco and then continue on to Palm Springs International Airport. Return service to New York is also routed through San Francisco.

My Husband I recently experienced Virgin America service and we both rate Virgin a notch above other domestic airlines.

Virgin joins a growing list of ten airlines now offering direct flights to Palm Springs from the following cities:

  • Bellingham, Washington
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Dallas / Ft. Worth, Texas
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Edmonton, Alberta
  • Houston, Texas
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Portland, Oregon
  • Sacramento, California
  • San Francisco, California
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Winnipeg, Manitoba

From Sheri Dettman
In Lifestyles & Things To Do, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Just Listed: Clubhouse Suite At Madison Club, La Quinta

Just Listed: Clubhouse Suite At Madison Club, La Quinta

The Clubhouse Suites at Madison Club are designed as a luxurious Pied-a-Terre. This one bedroom suite offers 1,390 square feet and is adjacent to the private clubhouse. Sweeping Southwestern views from this upper floor suite can be enjoyed from the suite and private balcony.

> View this listing at 53035 Meriwether Way #221, La Quinta
Offered at $1,800,000

Listing Courtesy of Hideaway Properties

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Palm Springs Area Voted Best Golf Desination For 2012

Palm Springs Area Voted Best Golf Desination For 2012

Palm Springs has been voted as “2012’s Top North American Golf Destination” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), at the IAGTO Annual Golf Travel Awards Ceremony in Belek, Turkey on November 17, 2011.

The Palm Springs Area Offers More Than 100 Golf Courses

With more than 100 golf courses located throughout our destination, many designed by such notable golf architects as Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye, the Palm Springs area has become a year-round golf destination, as famous today for our annual tournaments as we are for our 350-days of signature sunshine.

World-Wide Recognition For Palm Springs Golf

IAGTO’s 380+ golf tour operators from 55 different countries cast their votes for the Awards. Each operator was asked to nominate what they considered to be their best performing golf destinations this year enjoyed by their golf travelling clients. There are five Golf Destination of the Year winners – one in each of five regional categories: North America, Latin America & Caribbean, Europe, Africa & Gulf States, Asia and Australia. The golf destination in each of the five regions with the most votes receives the 2012 Golf Destination of the Year accolade.

The Palm Springs area is comprised of eight distinctively charming desert resort cities in Riverside County – Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. Year-round sunshine and world-class hotel and resort amenities entertain more than 3 million visitors each year, including families, newlyweds, seniors and singles. The area is not only a mecca for golf, but tennis and relaxation with more than 600 tennis courts and 50,000 swimming pools.

La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West in La Quinta received the Award for North American Golf Resort of the Year at last year’s event.

There's Lot's More Than Golf In Palm Springs

The recreational opportunities in the Palm Springs area are endless. Travel by Jeep, Hummer, or on foot through historic Palm Springs Indian Canyons or the San Andreas Fault. Watch a polo match or see the valley, part of the Colorado Desert, from a hot air balloon. Rejuvenate with a spa treatment or soak in natural mineral waters. Spend a day shopping at trendy boutiques on historic Palm Canyon Drive or exclusive El Paseo.

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
2011 Goes Out Strong, 2012 Looks Even Busier!

2011 Goes Out Strong, 2012 Looks Even Busier!

On behalf of myself, and our Sheri Dettman & Associates team members, we wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! It has been our pleasure to serve and get to know so many of our clients and new friends during the past year.

A Year For The Record Books!

2011 will go down in our record books as our fourth year in a row of double-digit sales growth (sales up 30% in 2011). We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve you and we look forward to serving you and your friends in the New Year.

20% Growth In Real Estate Sales Forecast For 2012

We continue to be exited about the opportunities we are seeing in the Palm Springs area real estate market. We are predicting 20% sales growth for us in 2012 based on the high level of inquires we've received during the past few months.

Coming To Visit This Year?

If you're planning to come visit please be sure to let me know a few days in advance so that I can reserve time for you on my schedule. Please keep in mind that many properties require 24 to 48 hours notice to arrange viewing during the coming months.

Please don't hesitate to contact me – even if you just have a simple real estate question.

PS: Thank you for your kind referrals during the past year!

From Sheri Dettman
In Sheri Dettman & Associates, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog

PGA West Offers New Golf Membership Options

The Club at PGA West in La Quinta recently announced new membership rates that are sure to appeal to both golfers and non-golfers alike. Instead of paying the current $125,000 refundable membership deposit, new members now have the option of paying $40,000 as a non-refundable deposit. And if you’d prefer more than six golf courses to play, you can add golfing privileges at La Quinta Resort and The Citrus Golf Club by simply paying additional monthly dues.

The Club At PGA West Membership Classifications

PGA West Premier Golf Membership

  • Non-refundable Deposit: $40,000
  • Golf Dues: $985 Monthly (+$70 monthly cart/trail fee)

The Premier Golf Membership entitles the Member, spouse and all children under the age of 23 to use all of the golf, tennis and fitness facilities as well as social events offered at The Club. Reserve tee times five days in advance with no payment of green fees, range use, court or fitness fees.

Premier Desert Golf Membership
No Additional Deposit
Additional Golf Dues: $329 Monthly (in addition to Premier Dues)

This membership adds full golf and spa memberships privileges at both The Citrus Club and La Quinta Resort.

PGA West Premier Sports Membership

  • Non-Refundable Deposit: $20,000

A Premier Sports Membership entitles the Member, spouse and all children under the age of 23 to use all of the tennis and fitness facilities as well as social events offered at The Club. The Sports Member has access to PGA West’s three private courses by making tee times two days in advance and paying the current Member/Guest green fees. A Sports Member also has access to the three semi-private courses by making tee times three days in advance and paying the Member/Guest green fees.

PGA West Premier Social Membership

  • Non-Refundable Membership Fee: $5,000
  • Social Dues: $158 Monthly
  • Sports Dues: $264 Monthly

A Premier Social Membership entitles the Member, spouse and all children under the age of 23 to use all of the dining facilities as well as social events offered at The Club. A social member may expand Membership to include fitness and tennis by adding the monthly Sports Dues.

If you'd like further membership information or would like to join The Club at PGA West please email Sheri for an introduction to the PGA West membership office.

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In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
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