Real Estate Has Become The New Toilet Paper

I recently had the pleasure of selling a lovely La Quinta Home owned by renowned entertainer, the late Andy Williams. Home prices continue to surge in the valley and fewer listings are available.  So just how do you adjust to this new normal? Watch this short video and get advice from real estate pro Janice […]

Is This a Good Time to Buy?

With both pricing and mortgage rates rising in 2022 many potential buyers are wondering if this is a good time to buy… Or should they wait? https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3video.bombbomb.com/4e31337a-5c3f-1f85-8668-019845916cf3_H264Main.mp4

Factors that can affect your homes Value in Palm Springs

Besides the obvious factors, there are some quirky elements that can affect your home’s value. Find out what they are. Surprise! You might know more about real estate than you think. For example, you know that square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, lot size, and location determine home value: A 4,000-square-foot, five-bed, five-bath beachfront […]

LA QUINTA PROPERTY ESTIMATES FROM ZILLOW ARE THEY ACCURATE?

Home owners across the country love to debate whether their Zestimates are too high or too low. When it comes time to sell, the estimated market value calculated by Zillow can be the jumping off point for an interesting discussion between real estate agents and sellers. Spencer Rascoff, CEO of the Seattle-based real estate media […]

Drought Resistance Landscaping for Californians

Drought Friendly Landscaping and Ideas for Residents   Imagine buying 38 water cooler jugs, hauling them home, and then dumping them out one by one on your lawn. Now you have a picture of how much water the average California household used every day for landscaping in 2011. As you’re probably aware, one of the […]

GUIDE TO HOME OWNER TAX BENEFITS

Primary residence ownership costs As a homeowner, your main monthly housing cost is comprised of PRINCIPAL, INTEREST, TAXES, (P.I.T.)   Your mortgage payment is comprised of principal and interest. Principal pays down your loan each month, and interest pays your borrowing cost to your lender each month. Taxes refer to local property taxes assessed by your […]