ClubCorp Charity Classic 2010   Play golf on the championship Dinah Shore Course at Mission Hills in Ranch o Mirage + give to charity + have dinner + enjoy a Beatles tribute concert =  Great day of golf and fun!   The 2010 ClubCorp Charity Classic, a golf tournament featuring former major league baseball players, will be on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage on Sept. 24.  Tee time is 1pm followed by dinner at 6pm and a Beatles tribute concert.  cost of the tournament and dinner is $120. Info:  Garret at 760-831-0630   09/16/2010

Rancho Mirage Racquet Club Vacation Homes Lake Mirage Racquet Club in Rancho Mirage is centrally located 15 minutes from Palm Springs and 15 minutes to La Quinta. Residents at this lakeside community have access to 10 tennis courts, 11 pools, fitness room, 3 hole pitch & putt, 25 acre lake, and 24 hours of guard gated entry.   Lake Mirage Racquet Club Vacation Rentals       Lake Mirage Racquet Club is only minutes from The River complex, El Paseo, Bristol Farms, and The McCallum Theatre. Lake Mirage Racquet Club is 10 minutes from the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. Lake Mirage residents enjoy lakeside living everyday in the desert!   Homes for Sale in Lake Mirage Racquet Club         Rancho Mirage Single Family Homes l Rancho Mirage Condos l Rancho Mirage Short Sales l Rancho Mirage Forec... 08/30/2010

  Have lunch with a  TV Star in Rancho Mirage!   The Coachella Valley Repertory's Aug. 25 “Luminary Luncheon” will feature an appearance by TV and stage actress Nancy Dussault, star of the 1980s sitcom “Too Close for Comfort” and one of the first two anchors of “Good Morning America.” The monthly luncheons are hosted by a booster group for the performance group. Lunch will be served at noon at the BLU Ember Restaurant in the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, 41-000 Bob Hope Drive, in Rancho Mirage and will be followed by local radio host VJ Hume interviewing Dussault. Tickets are $25. To make a reservation call Audrey Provan at (760) 341-7442. For more information about Coachella Valley Repertory visit www.cvrep.org. 08/16/2010

    BEST BEER IN THE VALLEY! Not only does Babe's Bar-B-Que have amazing BBQ--now they are gaining accolades for their brewing skills!   Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse at The River of Rancho Mirage took one gold, one silver and two bronze medals in the L.A. International Commercial Beer Competition recently.  But they are not stranges to winning awards... check out The Best of the Best (Palm Springs Life), and Best of the Valley for years running! Great BBQ, and the best beer in the valley! That brings the micro-brewery medal count for Babe's to eight in the last two years. Babe's general manager, Arthur Vasquez, is happier than a pig in mud. Its “29 Palms Pale Ale,'' beat out Samuel Adams for the gold. Babe's got a silver in the German-style Schwarzbier category for the “Blackfin Lager.... 06/20/2010

For over 30 years now the The Springs Country Club has continued to excel with a rich social and cultural environment.  Since opening in 1975,The Springs Country Club has only grown over the years thanks to the exclusive shopping venues and restaurants nearby, the gorgeous views, and of course the golf. Rancho Mirage Real Estate is an obvious solution to live out your dreams of living in world of paradise.  There is a wide price range allowing everyone to take advantage of everything the area has to offer.  You will be able to find completely remodeled homes with high end finishes that range from $350,000 to $1.1 million. There is no better place to live than a community that enjoys the mid-80‘s in the middle of March. The Springs Country Club homes are conveniently located near high-en... 04/05/2010

Morningside Country Club Homes for Sale: From Golf to Tennis to Pilates to Yoga, Morningside Country Club has a little bit of something to offer everyone in the gorgeous area of Rancho Mirage, CA.  While the ideal option is to look into Rancho Mirage Real Estate, even becoming a member of the country club will give you access to the countless amenities the club has to offer. The Palm Desert area serves up magnificent views of snow-capped Mt. Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto.  While enjoying the views of the mountains, one can take in the gorgeous setting and warm temperatures the desert has to offer.  With pleasant temperatures year-round, a golf course is an obvious feature for any country club.  The clubhouse and golf course at Morningside Country Club truly does steal the show with an 18... 03/25/2010

Rancho Mirage Country Club delivers in all aspects of a country club.  From the gorgeous weather to the spectacular views to the endless amount of amenities, it is one of the top places for golfing you can live in the United States.  This is precisely why Rancho Mirage Real Estate is so popular here in the CoachellaValley. Currently you can find 10 condos for sale Rancho Mirage with a vast price difference.  Whether you are looking for a 3 bedroom 3 bath condo for $390,000 or a luxurious 3,300 square foot Condo for $850,000, the options are there.  The community itself has a lot to offer, but many consider the views of the golf course, lakes and waterfalls to make it all worthwhile. The next facet to boast about with the Rancho Mirage Country Club is the golf course.  The course is a pa... 03/24/2010

Brandini Toffee Opens First Retail Store in Rancho Mirage I first tried Brandini Toffee when they offered samples at Costco.... I was hooked!  I would purchase the Toffee and give it as a Hostess Gift, or share with guests visiting the Desert.  Then a few years later, I hired Leah Post's father to help me launch my LivetheDesertLife.com website.  Look how far they have come! As high school students they were the youngest to win the gourmet food industry's highest award, they appeared on The Martha Stewart Show, were one of Martha Stewart's Best Desserts 2008 and selected for Oprah's O-List online. Now the teenage entrepreneurs have opened their first retail store and toffee factory.After four years of toffee production, valley favorite Brandini Toffee announced the Grand Opening of thei... 01/16/2010

Rancho Mirage's Art Affaire, the last major art festival of the year here in the Palm Springs desert takes place this weekend, November 14-15. The 9th annual event is held in Whitewater Park, a gem-of-a-park with appealing contours and gorgeous mountain vistas of the nearby San Jacinto Mountains. It's a perfect venue for this intimate gathering of 100 selected artists, all of whom look forward to participating since the event sparks on every count—for both artist and guest.   Hosted by the city of Rancho Mirage, public entry is free and so is the icy bottled water and servings of Smooth Jazz. The musical offerings take place on the tented hilltop next to food and drink from some of the city's most popular restaurants. Today visitors were treated to Lori Andrews, one of the few harp solo... 11/14/2009

Thunderbird Heights is one of the most acclaimed residential communities in Rancho Mirage, California.  Set on the hillsides of Coachella Valley, Thunderbird Heights is set at a close proximity to the Thunderbird Country Club.  Residents in this development all have access to country club benefits, golfing, tennis, spas and more.  The neighborhood was originally constructed as the first one in the area in the 1950s.  Since then, there have been necessary renovations to bring the homes up to scale with the modern look and amenities of today. The golf course Thunderbird Heights residents have access to through the country club membership is the oldest one built in the area, constructed in 1987.  It has seen remodeling that has earned it the title of the place to be for those seeking the m... 09/03/2009

The community of Waterford is found in Rancho Mirage, California.  This private development is set at Morningside and Frank Sinatra in Coachella Valley.  Custom homes built in this area surround a five-acre lake, and this allows nearly half of the properties to overlook the large lake as lakefront properties.  Every home also boasts fine mountain scenery and professional landscaping.  Most resale values of homes in this area are currently between $1.5 and $2 million dollars.  A few select estates sell for well over that, but these are not usually available for purchase.  The Waterford homes were constructed between 2002 and 2003. Homes For Sale in Waterford, Rancho Mirage The 40-acre Waterford community is within walking distance of four private country clubs in the area.  These are Mor... 09/01/2009

The Mission Hills Collection offers the best that desert-living has to offer at a very reasonable price.  There is a slight bit higher than 300 properties, each lot being about a quarter of an acre, set on 126 acres of land that surrounds the Dinah Shore Golf Course.  Each and every home in this development has golf course access and a country-club feel that is very desirable by many.  Rancho Capistrano Development built and designed the homes in this community.  They are quite modestly priced for this kind of luxury living, with homes starting at $320,000.  The homes in this collect were built between 1997 and 2004, with the area specifically called Mission Hills Legacy Oakhurst between 2002 and 2004.  These homes run closer in price to $1 million. There are three custom floor choices ... 08/27/2009

The homes of the Tamarisk Ridge community in Rancho Mirage, California offer some of the best desert living experiences in the nation.  Located in scenic Coachella Valley, this development boasts some very high-class, modern designed residences built to last.  This community draws world-wide attention because of its luxurious amenities, prime Rancho Mirage Real Estate location, great price, and access to the Tamarisk Country Club.  One of the biggest most acclaimed golf courses in the area is accessible through a Tamarisk Country Club membership.  The course has seen its fair share of professional golfers who want an excellent day on the green. While golf is the major draw to finding a home in this area, what good is the golf is you come home to anything less than a sanctuary?  The Tama... 08/20/2009

If you love Rancho Mirage but are looking for a truly unique and different living experience you must have a look at Waterford. This prestigious are has a feel unlike any other community in the area. Built around a lake, these 61 single family homes have the enviable position of offering a park and lake like setting not found anywhere else in Rancho Mirage. Everyone knows Rancho Mirage is one of the most sought after addresses in Southern California and Waterford offers the perfect opportunity to get one of those addresses and yet be unique at the same time. Built in 2001, Waterford homes can range from 4,700 to 5,500 square feet and are built on huge lots giving the homes a truly estate like feel. The lot sizes average 18,000 square feet. Because these homes are built in and around the... 08/03/2009

The homes found in the community that are part of the Tamarisk Country Club are some of the most modern, chic residences offered in Rancho Mirage, California.  People from all over the country and even other parts of the world are drawn here to experience high-class living, excellent golf and other country club benefits.  The community is home to friends, both new and old, who share much in common with each other.  Tennis courts, pools, spas and other country club amenities abound in Tamarisk.  Whether you plan a seasonal or permanent stay, this could be the community for you. All residents in the communities surrounding the areas around Frank Sinatra Drive are all offered memberships to the Tamarisk Country Club for a reasonable annual fee.  The homes in the Tamarisk development range ... 07/17/2009

Your dreams of luxurious living combined with breathtaking views and prime real estate location come to life at The Villas of Mirada in Rancho Mirage, California.  The 46 semi-custom residences in this prestigious community are located on the hills of Coachella Valley, 530 feet above the valley floor.  The panoramic views of mountain vistas combined with outdoor living opportunities are enough to draw interest at a national, even a worldwide, level.  The spectacular location of The Villas of Mirada are unmatched by any other real estate in the California, even within other communities in the valley. Senterra Real Estate Group is the developer responsible for designing The Villas of Mirada.  Their expert designing takes desert living to a new level currently unsurpassed by any other comm... 06/28/2009

Located in Rancho Mirage, California in the beautiful Coachella Valley, the Mirada Estates is a community of high class residences that promotes family and safety.  The location of these estates was very purposefully chosen.  270,000 acres of untouched wilderness surround the community, resulting in spectacular 360 degree views.  The name of the development came from the Spanish word for "look" or "view," which is certainly what you get in a Mirada Estates.  The layout of this community is designed to blend with the nature around it rather than compete with it.  The natural landscaping that surrounds each home along with the modern design creates a feeling of refuge. These gorgeous homes have recently been selling at prices set mostly between $2 and $2.9 million.  Some of the most elite... 06/28/2009

Rancho Mirage, California is located in Coachella Valley, a location equidistant from Los Angeles and the Mexican border--about two hours each way.  Within this city are many residential communities that offer high-class living and amenities.  For one of the most luxurious living opportunities, choose Escala.  The exquisite craftsmanship of these homes has been perfected over many years of renovation since they were first built 25 years ago.  The finest materials and finishes come standard at Escala, along with the chance to personalize a home with captivating room layouts and floor plans designed to fit your lifestyle. Each home ranges in size from 3,200 to 4,400 square feet, and every house in this community is one level, a major plus for anyone who desires a home without stairs.  Sta... 06/26/2009

With a location near Los Reyes and Tamarisk in Rancho Mirage, California, the Artisan residential community boasts custom and semi-custom floor plans at phenomenal prices.  The homes were newly built primarily between 2002 and 2004.  Half-acre to three-quarter-acre lots provide you with plenty of breathing room to soak in some of the more scenic views of the area.  Artisan offers homes with models named after reputable artists like Van Gogh.  This community was constructed by the Ministrelli Development, a fact that places instant trust in the integrity of these homes for anyone who has ever set foot in one.  The customizable details and effort that go into Artisan homes are truly spectacular.  The price you pay for a home in a prestigious community such as this promises to deliver what... 06/26/2009

As mentioned in our previous blog "Short Sales Revisited", the Obama Administration is planning on implementing strategies to streamline the short sale process which is long overdue and hopefully takes away the stress and frustration that up until now is customary with the short sale process.  Can hardly wait ! Even with the experience we have in Short Sales, it is often very time consuming and frustrating. This new plan is a welcomed necessity. The following is a quick primer about Short Sales and the proposed "Plan" : What is a short sale? A short sale is a transaction in which the lender, or lenders, agree to accept less than the mortgage amount owed by the current homeowner. In some cases, the difference is forgiven by the lender, and in others the homeowner must make arrangements w... 06/17/2009