Most Desirable Neighborhoods in Indio, CA Indio was named the fifth fastest-growing city in California according to a new population estimates report released by the California Department of Finance. Indio's population grew about 4% from last year to account for 81,393 people according to the report. It doesn't surprise me that Indio has seen such growth, the city has many desirable neighborhoods to choose from. Before the economic downfall, Indio was seeing a tremendous amount of new building and new home growth. New home sales are expected to pick up again now that the inventory levels in the desert have declined to less than 2 months supply. There is a high demand for homes in the city of Indio. I believe we will be seeing a lot of new home builders coming back into this market as ea... 05/28/2014

New Home Communities in Indio, CA Because of the low real estate inventory in the Palm Springs area, some home buyers may consider a new home purchase as the best option for them. Indio is a popular city for new home communities because it still has room for the growth. As the largest city in the Coachella Valley, Indio is also one of the fastest growing cities in California. I believe we will see a lot of builders breaking ground this coming year. Indio currently offers several communities with new homes for sale in a variety of price ranges. When considering a new home purchase, it is still good to work with a trusted Realtor so you will have individual representation to the builder. A good Realtor will know what a builder will be flexible with and what they won't consider when making... 05/28/2014

Terra Lago Homes for Sale, Indio CA Terra Lago is a masterplanned community located in North Indio off Golfcenter Parkway. Search Terra Lago Homes For Sale. A unique community to the desert, Terra Lago has a select number of homesites available on a 20-acre man-made lake. Featuring a community boat house and bubbling water falls meandering through the area, Terra Lago welcomes residents home to a soothing lake community. Unwind in Terra Lago's 10,000 square foot recreation center with amenities including a resort-style pool and spa, children's playground and kiddie pool, outdoor fireplace for winter evenings, game room and pool table, multi-purpose room for parties, full size kitchen and lounge area, library and crafts room, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Adjacent to the Terra... 05/22/2014

Terra Lago Home Sales - May 2014 Terra Lago in Indio, California, is a resort-style community featuring lakeside living with a 20-acre lake, community clubhouse, fitness center, and pool. The community has come a long way in the last couple of years. Since installing gates and providing a 24-hour manned gate at the main entrance, Terra Lago has a more cohesive neighborhood feel. Search for homes for sale in Terra Lago. In Terra Lago you'll find sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, great for nightly strolls or walking the dog. Homeowners also enjoy the exclusive use of the Clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a resort style pool with kiddie pool, spa, showers and BBQ area. Recent Home Sales in Terra Lago Homes values have had a pronounced shift in favor of home sellers... 05/19/2014

Sienna Indio CA Recent Home Sales The highly desirable neighborhood of Sienna, now known as Desert Trace, and the lack of inventory in Indio, CA has made a good combination for traditional home seller's. Supply and demand has been the major driving force behind increased sale prices on homes in the 92203 zip code area. Currently in Sienna, there is one home on the market (just listed today) and a short sale awaiting lender approval. See current homes for sale in Sienna here. Recent sales in Sienna include: Address                                         Sales Price           Price per sq.ft.            Date Closed 41097 Manchester St                      $224,900             $71.31                       08/30/12 82750 Plymouth Dr                         $245,000             $77.68      ... 05/19/2014

Desert Trace Indio CA Real Estate Community ReportWhy Do People Live Here? Desert Trace, formally known as Sienna, is a beautiful, gated community of single and two story homes conveniently located just off the I-10 freeway on Jackson Street. A small community of about 200 homes, Desert Trace offers picturesque mountain views and a walking trail for evening strolls or walking the dog. A nice bonus for Desert Trace homeowners is Imperial Irrigation District, which means lower electric bills.Looking for a Home in Desert Trace/Sienna?Interested in homes for sale in Desert Trace/Sienna? Click the link to find all of the currently available homes in this neighborhood of Indio.What's the Neighborhood Like?  The homes you will find for sale in Desert Trace/Sienna are going to range between 240... 05/19/2014

Master Series at Madison Estates Indio CA New Homes for Sale Now selling!! The long anticipated wait is finally over for home buyers looking for a chance to own a home in Madison Estates. New model homes are being built for the Masters Series in Madison Estates and are ready for sales. Prices will start in the mid $700,000s. The first homes will be available for move-in starting March 2013. Located on the prestigious corner of Madison Street and Avenue 49 in South Indio, Madison Estates is an exclusive, gated community of Tuscan, Spanish Colonial, and Mission style estate homes. With a rambling 4000 - 5100 square feet and 1/2 acre lots, you'll find comfort, luxury and privacy.  New Home Features The new homes now selling will feature 12-foot ceilings, hand-troweled walls, granite counte... 05/19/2014

Selling a Home - How Fast Will Your Home Sell?  The year 2013 marked the shortest time homes sat on the real estate market since 2005. Homes are selling and over half of all homes are selling in 6 weeks or less! These numbers reflect the results of a home seller survey provided by the California Association of Realtors. Remember the year 2005? The housing market was booming! Homes were flying off the market. Back to 2016, seller's are in a unique situation where they finally have gained equity in their homes and there are enough home buyers that homes priced right are selling at record speeds again.  Give us 6 Weeks or Less Join our campaign and give us 6 weeks to sell your house. Now may be  the ultimate time to up-size, down-size, or move-up to your dream neighborhood. Six weeks may b... 05/15/2014

Sun City Shadow Hills 3rd Phase - 10 years in the MakingPulte homes is in the 3rd & final phase of selling new homes at Sun City Shadow Hills in Indio, California. With less than 200 homes left to build, the 3rd phase of building is expected to be completed in early 2015. The first phase of new homes in Sun City Shadow Hills started in 2004. At build out, the community will consist of approximately 3400 homes. Ten years in the making, the neighborhood maintained strong sales even during the crash of the housing market. Resales in Sun City Shadow Hills retained strong value, partly because 60 percent of home buyers in Sun City Shadow Hills purchase their home with cash. Free Home ValuationCurious how much your home is worth? If you would like an up-to-date valuation of your home in Sun C... 05/15/2014

Sun City Shadow Hills Resale Market is StrongSun City Shadow Hills has seen a bustling real estate market during the last six months and if your looking for a distressed sale in Sun City Shadow Hills, you might have to look pretty hard.Short Sales & ForeclosuresResales in Sun City Shadow Hills during the last six months have been extremely strong. Although Riverside County is one of the top counties in California for the number of foreclosed properties, Sun City Shadow Hills is an exception. Year-to-date there have been 17 homes foreclosed in Sun City Shadow Hills according the Desert Area Multiple Listing Service. There are currently 5 foreclosed homes listed for sale and 2 foreclosure sales pending.Distressed sales are minimal in Sun City Shadow Hills in part because approximately 60 ... 05/12/2014

Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb 3rd Phase Model Homes Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb has opened 10 new model homes for its third phase of development in the community located off I-10 in north Indio. The preliminary release of The Living Well Collection starts at $195,990 and goes up to $391,990 for the largest floorplan called The Socialite, which is my favorite design.The new collection of homes at Sun City Shadow Hills was designed with casual and comfort in mind. The new models range in size from 1321 square feet up to 2955 square feet with options including a den, covered patio extensions, sun room or hearth room, retreat, wet bar, and/or golf cart garage. Request a New Home Tour or search resales here.   The new floor plans  offer 10' ceilings and 8' raised-panel interior doo... 05/12/2014

Homes for Sale in Palazzo at Shadow Hills Palazzo at Shadow Hills has 3 new floor plans available for sale ranging from 2181 sq.ft. up to 3029 sq.ft. The floor plans offer 3 to 4 bedrooms with an optional 5th bedroom on some plans.  The new floor plans by Woodside Homes based out of Utah are all single story homes with 2 or 3 car garages. The new floor plans are truly well designed and functional in every aspect of living. Search homes for sale in Palazzo here. My personal favorite is Plan 3 which offers 2651 sq.ft. up to an optional 3029 sq.ft. with 4 or 5 bedroom options and 2.5 baths. In my opinion, the home scores high in all areas. The floor plan is large and well designed without wasted square footage. The entry is elegant and offers a small hallway before walking into the open ki... 05/05/2014

If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are homes for sale in Sun City Shadow Hills in Indio , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine Stewart has been in the Real Estate Business for over 20 years and has extensive experience in La Quinta Real Estate, Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants Mobile: (760) 668-2399Email: desertrealestate1@yahoo.com 05/04/2014

City of Indio Fastest Growing in the Coachella Valley The city of Indio added an estimated 3,328 people to its population according to the State of California's Department of Finance latest release of census numbers. Of the nine Coachella Valley cities, Indio contributed to more growth than any other city in the valley. All nine cities had a combined increase of 6,200 people in 2012. It's no surprise to me that Indio has had the most growth in population over the other Coachella Valley cities. Homes in Indio offer home buyers a lot of bang for their buck. The majority of the homes are newer and offer more square footage per dollar. Indio's current population is 81,393 and that number is expected to grow to more more than 116,000 people over the next 10 years. An estimated 10,000 new hom... 03/31/2014

Search Homes for Sale in Zip Code 92203 Indio CA Like many other cities, the city of Indio has two major zip or postal codes, 92201 and 92203. The 92203 zip code is the common zip code for the newer homes in the North area of Indio. The 92203 zip code also includes parts of Bermuda Dunes, CA. Search homes for sale in Zip Code 92203 Indio CA here. Why would someone want to search by zip code? Searching by the zip code 92203 rather than by the city of Indio is ideal if you are looking for a home on the North side of Indio, or North of Interstate 10. This area has many new home communities and includes neighborhoods such as Shadow Ranch, Terra Lago, Sun City Shadow Hills and Talavera.  Zip or postal code home searches are becoming more common. Searching by zip code will help narrow the amo... 01/21/2014

Homes for Sale with RV Parking in Indio, CA It's that time of the year again, when all of the big motorcoach buses come rolling into town. RV owners from Canada and all over the country come to Indio, California to enjoy the warm, sunny winter months here. Today the 14th of January was a perfect 83 degrees outside. Many of the home buyers I work with have motorcoaches that they need to take into consideration when purchasing a home. Indio has plenty of options for motorcoach owners to store their buses but I think the best option for RV owners is to buy a home that has RV parking right along the side of the house! Search homes for sale with RV parking in Indio. There are actually quite a few neighborhoods in Indio that allow RV parking in the neighborhood. Many RV owners favor this opti... 01/14/2014

Homes for Sale on Half Acre Lots in Indio CA Communities in Indio, California offer home buyers a diverse range of homes and lot sizes available for sale. Home buyers that prefer homes on half acre lots will find them in Indio. Neighborhoods like Madison Estates, Desert River Estates, and Shadow Lake Estates offer homes on half acre lots. Search homes for sale on half acre lots in Indio. Many home buyers prefer larger lots because it offers them privacy from neighbors or room for extra cars, RVs, boats, or other toys. Some buyers prefer a larger lot for a pool or just want the room to enjoy the outdoors and the sunny desert weather. Lot sizes in Indio have been on the decline over the last 8 - 10 years. A couple of reasons for this is the cost of land has increased. As developers build ... 01/13/2014

Desert River Estates, Indio CA A distinguished neighborhood of all single story homes, Desert River Estates in Indio, California is most desirable for its half acre lots offering homeowners privacy and plentiful space for entertaining. The majority of homes for sale in Desert River Estates offer formal dining and living areas, open floor plans with family rooms, kitchen islands, 3 car garages, and RV accessibility. Search homes for sale in Desert River Estates here. The name, Desert River Estates, says it all. Spacious, open floor plans on estate sized lots with a great deal of living space, Desert River Estates is the place to be. Homes here have a minimum of 4 - 5 bedrooms and 3 - 5 baths. Properties range in size from 3150 square feet up to nearly 5300 square feet of living space, al... 01/02/2014

What Appliances Are Included in the Sale of a Home in Indio CA One of the first questions home buyers  ask me when we're looking at homes for sale in Indio, California, is what appliances are included in the sale of a home. The California residential purchase agreement includes all existing built-in appliances with the purchase of a home. This generally includes the oven and cook-top, an attached microwave, and the dishwasher. Home buyers are frequently surprised when I tell them the sale of a home does not include the seller's refrigerator or the washer and dryer. These appliances are considered personal property of the seller; however, the seller may choose to include these appliances in the sale of the property.  BUT the appliances would need to be included in writing on the purchase... 12/17/2013

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013 FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. This beautiful home is located in the gated community of Indian Palms Country Club. This home features 2 bedrooms (plus den/office) and 2.5 bathrooms. The open floor plan includes over sized tile, ceiling fans in all rooms, plantation shutters, and a gas fireplace in the living area. All rooms are wired for surround sound and cable. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining with a large island, granite counter tops, walk-in pantry, and a double oven which opens to the dining and living area. The home also features an indoor laundry room, 2 car garage with golf cart garage and a home security system. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets on the back patio which backs up to the impeccably maintained greenbelt. The stunning mountain vie... 10/04/2013