2015 has turned out to be the "tipping Point" for Land & Farms here in the Palm Springs Valley of California.  By 2016, I contend that my horsey friends and clients will be looking at very low levels of Inventory.  Manageable sized Equestrian properties are the ones in High demand..those that are 10 acres and below, and there are some Buyers searching for approx. 20 acre parcels.  I Listed 57300 Jackson St. in Thermal, CA., marketed it extensively through my Land & Farms and Equestrian Channels, and had a lot of showings!  It took an out of town, HITS horse show competitor to see one of my magazine ads, and write an offer.  Wouldn't you know it that I immediately had several back up offers as well!  I represented both the Seller and my new Buyers, and we closed in our alloted 30 day tim... 04/23/2015

The Eastern side of our beautiful Palm Springs Valley is made up of the rural, date growing, horse ranching, agricultural producing land that includes the cities of Indio, Coachella, Thermal and Vista Santa Rosa.  Acres and acres of rolling crops, framed by the purple landscape of the surround Chocolate Mountains, it is a serenely beautiful side of the Valley that many seasonal visitors miss completely when they come for their winter vacations. There are MANY interesting activities, including Hot Air Balloon rides.  There is also the HITS horseshow grounds located off of Airport Blvd. in Thermal, and now THE THERMAL CLUB! BMW has announced it's partnership with the Thermal Club, which is an exclusive private motor sports track.  The club broke ground in 2012 and is only a few minutes f... 10/05/2014

Most people tend to think of my beautiful Palm Springs Valley when they think of golf! However, there are many equestrian opportunities for the horse crowd as well. One of these is called the Deer Creek equestrian center, and it's located in our more rural eastern side of the Valley. Offering 5 and 10 acre parcels ranging from approximately $500,000 to approximately $1,800,000, depending on whether there is a personal well, Barns, or a residence. You can lock and leave your ranchette  at the end of every season, because there is always someone on-site, and the community is gated.  The HOA is $750 a month.  This entitles the homeowner  to 2 playing tickets, as well as maintenance of the 2 Polo fields , the track, interior roads and landscape, as well as water.  Once these parcels are gon... 11/01/2013

As a horse owner myself, listing and selling equestrian properties is a natural for me.  The past three years have been REALLY slow in the land, equestrian ranch business.  Being in business for 13 years here in the Palm Springs Valley, the slow years helped me increase my Residential business in all the desert Cities!  Great any way you look at it. This summer however, was indicative of what our more rural areas of my Valley are doing with regards to land and equestrian properties.  We had several strong equestrian sales over the summer.  Price/acre ranged from $30,000/acre to about $100,000/acre.  Remember that it wasn't too long ago that finished lots were selling for $13,000/acre to builders who were just stickin that land into their Land Banks and sitting on them. Merv Griffin's ho... 09/22/2013

Thermal Racetrack is OPEN and will be kicking off this season!    Thermal Racetrack for some Fast Driving Fun!     According to their website, The Thermal Club is the premier private motor sports facility in  world. In addition to 4.5 miles of Members-only racetrack, the Club facilities will include a fully amenitized Clubhouse and Village unrivaled in the motor sports world, and will rank among the best of private clubs of any type.  Facilities and amenities are reserved for use by Members and their guests. Corporate use of the Club is exclusively available to Thermal’s corporate Members.   The Track is comprised of three independent courses with the flexibility to run nineteen unique configurations, the 4.5 miles of track complete with a breathtaking 2,500 foot main straightaway was d... 09/07/2013

      I was invited to visit The Thermal Club Racetrack this week in Thermal, CA, outside of the Palm Springs and La Quinta area.  As this project has unfolded I have written several blog posts about its progress and have received many phone calls and inquiries regarding The Thermal Club.  I decided to visit the track in person and learn about their vision for this private club and see what its all about.     After a brief tour of their temporary clubhouse, with plenty of amenities for members... we headed out to the track!                       According to their website,  The Thermal Club is the premier private motor sports facility in the world. In addition to 4.5 miles of Members-only racetrack, the Club facilities will include a fully amenitized Clubhouse and Village unrivaled in ... 05/10/2013

I have lived in the Palm Springs Valley for about 30 years now. Year round for the last 12 years, and summers here are hot hot hot! Why don't we have more solar? I believe the solar tide is changing. It used to be very expensive for the installation and maintenance of solar panels. Cost alone canceled the option for many many homeowners. New solar projects are being proposed, land purchased or leased, environmental studies completed, and hopefully contracts being put into place to supply solar energy for our entire desert Valley. The eastern end of our Valley is the logical location for the miles of solar panels needed to generate the energy required for Palm Springs Valley homes .Eastern meaning north of Highway 10 in the Joshua tree area ,and E. Down Old Hwy. 86 in the Salton Sea and ... 03/14/2013

THE MOST IMPORTANT RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHORT SALE DO'S AND DON'TS | SHORT SALE TIPS FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY CA HOME SELLERS Do educate yourself. This is THE most important thing you can do. Riverside County CA Short sales can be complicated. You need every bit of information you can get when you jump into the short sale process.   Don’t wait until it’s too late. If you drag your feet and hide from the fact that you’ve stopped making mortgage payments, it will cost your credit rating and it will put any chances of a Riverside County short sale in risk.   Do be diligent. There have been very closable Riverside County California short sales that fail because the Riverside County homeowners either stop responding to their agents, stop returning paperwork, stop returning phone calls, stop caring, ... 07/12/2012

  THERMAL Racetrack is still on track! If you love fast cars this could be the spot for you... and they are building a lifestyle, not just a paved oval! Just a couple of hours drive (shorter if you drive fast) from LA... and minutes from the luxury resort area of La Quinta, THERMAL will be the got-to-get-to place to be for you jet-setters with a need for SPEED!  Not only will you be able to house and drive your super-fast sports cars here, but you can keep your gal-pal happy with plenty of fun in the sun in nearby La Quinta.  When you are finished on the track in the morning, you can play golf on a championship course or visit a world class spa in the afternoon!  The nearby Jacqueline Cochran Airport is ultra convenient for buzzing in to give your sweet rides a workout! The latest news ... 06/25/2011

We are very excited about a new venture coming to the east valley in the Palm Springs area!  Introducing Thermal Motorsports Track and Club, destined to become North America's premier luxury racing club.  Nestled into the sweeping desert landscape of  greater Palm Springs, Thermal is an invitation only Member's club that brings together the rich traditions of California motorsports and first-class amenities. Thermal Motorsports Track and Club is building off of these traditions with a modern drivers' club structured around a state-of-the-art 4.5 mile racetrack that will host both amateur and club racing, setting the stage for both driver and enthusiast to push their limits.     THERMAL consists of 3 world-class road circuits with a total of 19 configurations. Of those, there are 3 Gran... 12/13/2010

Thermal Motorsports Track and Club in Thermal, California is on eof the largest and most unique private sporting clubs in the world. The Thermal Motorsports Club will offer: *Alan Wilson Designed Facility with Darren Law Track Design Consulting * 3 Independent Raod Courses with 19 Configurations * Trackside or Off-Track sites to build your own Garage/Showroom with Upper Level Entertainment Suite * World-Famous Resort Location *3 story Tower *Clubhouse * Kart Track There are only 30 Founder Memberships remaining. Call Lori Bowers, Broker at 760-831-1595 for more information and your private showing. There are memberships, lots on and off the track from $200,000-$350,000 for your private villa.   11/23/2010

If you love horses and the Southern California Desert, Boitano Palms may be your perfect match.  There are twenty-two 2-acre lots--all zoned for equestrian use.  With polo fields nearby and the winter HITS horse shows and events fast approaching, now is a smart time to shop for an equestrian-friendly gated community. with stables for your polo ponies or hunter/jumper horses.   Construction is underway on one lot.  The property is currently listed with Norma Toering & Team for $995,000.  Plans are in the works to install additional infrastructure in the near future.  The project is fully entitled, recorded and ready!    If you're looking for a captivating gated retreat in Southern California's desert playground it's time to see what Boitano Palms has to offer: 1) Stunning Mountain Views... 09/02/2010

Located in the Coachella Valley amid posh polo clubs and lush golf courses, the equestrian development of Boitano Palms consists of twenty-two fully entitled and recorded lots of approximately two acres each.    A 3744 sq. ft. two-story compound is currently under construction on Lot 12.  Current plans include guest quarters, first floor master bedroom, enclosed front courtyard and plenty of room for stables on the nearly two acre lot.  There is still time to customize the house and add your personal flair to this fantastic desert home.       For more information on Boitano Palms contact Norma Toering and Team. Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800 PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles ... 08/02/2010

Do your provide memorable customer service for your clients?  I am constantly seeking new ways to raise the bar on the quality of service Norma Toering and Team provides to our loyal clients.  From annual market updates on their neighborhood to handwritten notes, we make an effort to provide valuable information and services throughout the year.   My Active Rain blog provides monthly updates on local neighborhood sales and tracks current inventory.  The information is current and available 24/7.  Clients and consumers can check when they have a need to take the pulse of their neighborhood real estate activity.   Yes, I've even been known to take to the sky to get the perfect picture of a new listing! Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831... 07/29/2010

There's a new home under construction at Boitano Palms in the Coachella Valley.  The nearly two acre equestrian lot is located at 54105 Calhoun St.  Plans call fo rdetails on a 3700+ square foot home that includes a front courtyard with optional pool, and plenty of space for a stable or barn.      Just minutes from polo fields and golf courses galore, Boitano Palms is located in the heart of the desert playground of Southern California.      The compound style home includes guest quarters, a first floor master bedroom and two additional bedrooms on the second floor.                 There's still time to work with the builder to customize your dream house.  $1,100,000   For more information on Boitano Palms contact Norma Toering & Team. Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty(310... 12/02/2009

musicians workshop 2 Last post I told you a little about The Musicians Workshop in Temecula, founded by my good friends Jon & Jane Laskin. These folks do a world of good for young people in our area b y exposing kids to a variety of musical expressions from instrumental to vocal to dance. It's a 501-C3 organization which means they rely on grants and contributions to fund their acquisition of instruments, music and sound equipment, maintenance of the 10,000 piece Chuck Niles Jazz Collections, and pay rent on a facility to teach, record and play. We are in the midst of a three year fundraising effort called 'The Grand Program' wherein donors who contribute $1,000 (The Grand, Get it?) in each of the years will receive a gold record for their home as well as one on display in the studio t... 04/10/2008