I represented the Buyers on this gorgeous, Fairway home with spectacular Western Mountain Views at the very social golf club, The Hideaway.  The beautiful, custom entry gates are conveniently located right off of Jefferson St. in La Quinta.  80075 Via Passaro is approx. 5700 sf, but what really SOLD this home for my clients was the floor to ceiling disappearing doors between kitchen and the outdoor living space with it's AAA views!  The Hideaway is a luxury Golf Resort that is known throughout the Valley as being "one of the most social clubs in all of La Quinta!"  There are a variety of Golf Clubs in La Quinta, such as The Madison Club, Tradition, The Citrus, PGA West, Mountain View, Rancho La Quinta to name a few! This lovely couple is from Canada and because they have two young sons,... 10/16/2013

Typical Day Working in La Quinta   This morning I worked from our patio... on my database, blogging, emailing clients, social media, made some calls... Then I drove to the office 1/2 mile away... Now I am working at my California Lifestyle Realty office at the La Quinta Resort & Spa. No complaints.    SEARCH FOR HOMES IN LA QUINTA   10/15/2013

Many people think they want to live on a golf course for the views. Here are some reasons not to live on a golf course: 1. You may have golf balls hit your home or worse yet, you! 2. It is noisy. You may hear words from golfers that hurt your ears. 3. Smoke from golfers can blow your way. 4. Your backyard is not as secure as a walled in yard. 5. You lose your privacy. 6. Most people don't sit and look at a view. 7. It costs alot more for a home on the golf course. 8. There are beautiful views everywhere you go in our area. 9. Other homeowners can see in your backyard too.   10/14/2013

Wordless Wednesday:  Cozy kitty on a Cool Day! Franky knows how to spend an autumn day in La Quinta.  This is his favorite spot on the couch... and he will proabley be there all day. We are having our first burst of cool air of the season today with some clouds rolling in!   10/09/2013

North La Quinta Real Estate Market Report    From April 8th to October 8th, 2013, the median price range for homes in North La Quinta was $312,000, averaging 113 homes sold. In North La Quinta, the average price per square foot during that time was $145.99.   According to the California Desert Association of Reatlors access to the MLS IDX feed on www.teamwasserman.com, there are currently 25 homes for sale in North La Quinta.   As of October 8, 2013, the average price range for homes listed in North La Quinta was $345,000.   Avg. Listing Price: $345,000   Median Sales Price:$312,000   25 North La Quinta Homes For Sale   113 North La Quinta Homes Recently Sold 10/08/2013

This property is to be placed in an upcoming auction. All bids should be submitted at www.auction.com (void where prohibited). All auction properties are subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Auction Terms & Conditions (minimums will apply). Please contact listing agent for details and commission paid on this property. Short Sale! Investors dream! This is a nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that will need some TLC. Great location in the La Quinta Cove close to shopping, schools, and Old Town La Quinta SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION! CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOMES IN THE LA QUINTA COVEMark Wasserman Phone: 760.397.3270 Keller Williams Realty 47-100 Washington Street, Suite 100 La Quinta, CA 92253 BRE#: 01895485 * Information deemed accurate, but not guarant... 10/08/2013

Speechless Sunday: Guess Who is Getting a Facelift in La Quinta! On a recent walk through the La Quinta Country Club neighborhood I saw the familiar signs that another local beauty is getting a much needed facelift!  The homes on the left side of the 8th hole at LQCC were all built in the late 1970's.  It is a prime location with some of the best views in the valley!  SEARCH FOR HOMES IN LA QUINTA   10/06/2013

Casa Schowe:  There's No Place Like Home    Casa Schowe is located in the La Quinta Country Club neighborhood in La Quinta, California.  La Quinta is one of several cities in the Coachella Valley, often called the Palm Springs area.  Palm Springs is the oldest and most famous of the cities... a getaway place for celebrities and old Hollywood, just a few hours drive from Los Angeles.   La Quinta is quickly becoming a mecca for golf, tennis, hiking, dining, and sun-seeking. Those who want to spend their winters in a beautiful setting surrounded by the purple Santa Rosa mountains and enjoy cool desert nights and sunny warm days come here for "the season".    If you follow my blog, I'm sure you are aware of my love for the desert,  La Quinta, and Casa Schowe.  I try to entice friends, clien... 10/04/2013

WHAT IS OVER-SEEDING?   OVER SEEDING is a process that ensures the beauty of the golf courses and neighborhoods in the Palm Springs area during the winter months when the temperatures are cool at night. The over seeding season is typically around mid-September and continues to around the end of October,  noting some landscapers start transitioning from summertime Bermuda grass to cool weather grass such as rye grass and bluegrass, earlier in the season. Because the summer Bermuda grass is sensitive to cool temperatures, it can go dormant in the winter months and turn brown.  With the emphasis on gorgeous green golf courses here in the desert, most courses insure that they will be perfect for visitors and residents by overseeding the golf courses with the winter grasses. The process begi... 10/04/2013

Wordless Wednesday:  October Desert Beauty!   During a home tour yesterday at PGA West in La Quinta, I captured this photo of the blooming desert yucca against the Greg Norman Golf Course and the Santa Rosa Mountains.  Our weather is gorgeous now with cool mornings and sunny, warm afternoons! Come see us in La Quinta! SEARCH FOR HOMES IN LA QUINTA 10/02/2013

Kathy Schowe's Laquinta CA is my dream destination.   A fairly new real estate agent blazing a trail across the desert in La Quinta, CA, Kathy Schowe is the one agent who’s blog posts make me want to drop everything, pack a bag, and hop a plane to Palm Springs Airport right now. I mean RIGHT now. I can already smell the desert sage. Ahhhhhh.   See, I know La Quinta, having resided there for eight glorious years before relocating to Georgia to be near my grandchildren. It’s a sun-and-sky-filled place, surrounded by purple mountain majesty, and close to heaven on earth, I think. Believe me, those children are the only treasure that could have pulled me from there to here. But I digress.   What I  mean to say is...I know La Quinta, so I know that Kathy Schowe knows La Quinta and the surrou... 09/30/2013

I offer a free analysis of your financial situation to see if you should keep your house or short sale your home. 1. Is you total housing expense less than 40% of your income? This includes payment, taxes, insurance and maintenance. 2. How much is your home worth versus how much you owe? 3. How long will it take you to the value increased to more than you owe? 4. Are you better off to rent for awhile and then rebuy at a lower cost? 5. Is your home too big and too expensive for you long term? 6. Is your interest rate above 5%? 7. How long is your loan for ? 8. Is your interest rate adjustable? 9. Are you up to date on property taxes? 10. Do you have alot of deferred maintenance? Everyone needs to evaluate if hanging onto the home makes financial sense now and long term too.   09/29/2013

I show alot of homes and take notes on what buyers love in homes. This changes often, but for now, these features seem to matter: 1. A Tradtional contemporary decorating - no more Spanish or Italian 2. Pavers versus cement 3. Lighter colors accented with brighter colors and tending towards more gray than gold 4. Crown molding still works 5. Wood floors are more popular in lighter colors 6. Lighter cabinets 7. Recycled materials used for cabinets, counters, floors 8. Pools, spa, and firepits are still popular 9. Spectacular views with lots of sun 10. Privacy with views really helps 11. Accomodations for pets 12. Large kitchen with commercial grade appliances and top quality       09/29/2013

“The Gem of the Desert” is the City of La Quinta’s motto, and residents seem to agree.  Tucked into the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the Coachella Valley of Southern California, La Quinta receives an average of 350 days of sunshine a year. The permanent population is 38,475, and the winter brings even more “seasonal” residents. The average temperature is 75 degrees, and the average annual rainfall is less than 5 inches. La Quinta has 25 golf courses, 11 parks, several miles of hiking and biking trails, more than 70 gated communities, shopping, dining, entertainment and more!  La Quinta has long been a quiet hideaway for the famous and wealthy. There are 18 holes of golf at La Quinta’s first municipal golf course at the SilverRock Resort.  La Quinta is the host city of the an... 09/20/2013

Create a Fantastic Neighborhood Presentation with Haiku Deck! I discovered Haiku Deck today via a Trulia training blog and took a some time to put together a Neighborhood slideshare presentation.  The Haiku Deck app is free and you can easily download it to your iPad.  I plan on putting together a Listing presentation that features our team, our marketing, and what we do for our clients.   Haiku Deck has many instructional slideshares to help you get started. They make it easy to create a professional presentation using your own photos or you can choose from their library of thousands of images.   Their main premise is that your presentation should be:  SIMPLE BEAUTIFUL FUN Check out my slideshare on The Enclave neighborhood in La Quinta!      09/17/2013

Mark Wasserman 760.397.3270  www.teamwasserman.com   This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo in La Quinta is open and bright and offers great views of the golf course and surrounding vistas.Palm Royale is a beautiful golf course community located in North La Quinta. You're within walking distance of the world famous Indian Wells Tennis Garden, home of the BNP Paribas Open.         Mark WassermanPhone: 760.397.3270Keller Williams Realty47-100 Washington Street, Suite 100La Quinta, CA 92253BRE#: 01895485 09/16/2013

Speechless Sunday:  Citrus Club La Quinta Photo Contest Our parent company asked the agents in our office for help in finding great real estate photos of homes in The Citrus Club La Quinta.  First prize is dinner for 2 at one of the restaurants at La Quinta Resort & Spa.  I sent them several photos, but I think this is my favorite! *Contest only open to California Lifestyle Realty agents.  Happy Sunday! 09/15/2013

Many people have been waiting for 5 years or more to sell their home and move up to a larger home. Finally, the time is here. Interest rates are low. Most homes have increased in value enough for sellers to have adequate equity to do a move up buy and get a larger home without a huge increase in payment and monthly costs. Interest tax deductions are still in place . Don't miss your chance to  move up now to a larger and more compforatble home for you and your family. 09/15/2013

Infinity Hair Design in La Quinta:  A Salon with Heart   I have been going to the Infinity Hair Design salon in La Quinta since 1997.  I was spending the holidays in the desert and was not able to make it home before Christmas and New Years... and I was in need of a color and cut.  I walked in and asked if anyone would have time to do my hair and Lori Conners at Infinity said YES.  They are located in the Vons shopping center at the corner of Hwy 111 and Washington.     You may not realize that our desert area is extremely busy in the winter months, and you must make appointments weeks out in order to get in to see sytlists. I had a few friends recommend their salons, and no one could take me until late January.  The girls at Infinity care.  They fit me in and I have been going there ev... 09/12/2013

Many people feel that now is the time to flip houses and they may be correct. They want to buy a house fix it up and sell it within a few months for a profit. This is always risky but right now it seems more risky to me for these reasons and more: 1. The prices are increasing but not alot 2. Costs to buy and sell can quickly eat the profits 3. Higher interest rates lower the prices that buyers can qualify for 4. More new homes are becoming available which attract buyers more than flip homes 5. Many times the homes bought to flip have more issues than are know when they are purchased. 6. Lenders have many requirements and appraisals for flip homes 7. Your profit is also based on comparable nearby recent sales. If these home are not as nice, yours may not appraise as high as you need to f... 09/12/2013