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De gustibus non est disputandum - There's no excuse for good taste. Living Well Begins At Home. As the broker of choice for countless celebrity clients and Fortune 500 CEOs, I take pride in a level of service, experience, and discretion that is without peer in the communities of La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells and Palm Desert. Searching for a residence of uncommon distinction and grace? Share your wishes with me and reap the benefits of an insiders’ knowledge of the upscale desert communities. And if you are planning to place your home on the market, no one is more skilled at providing exposure and finding qualified buyers across the nation and the world. I specialize in luxury homes and fine golf properties within the Coachella Valley.
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Saturday, May 27, 2006

Buyers Market Gaining Traction

All housing indicators showed that the once hot market has cooled. Sales of existing homes fell 2% last month. Half of the country sales were cooled off while the other half of the country sales heating up. Places where sales were hot are in Texas, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Utah.

What's scary though..according to David Lereah, NAR's chief economist, for April, the number of unsold homes hit a record of 3.38 million units that represented a 6-month supply.

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* Sales of Existing Homes Drop in April; Price Increases Slow [USA Today]

Friday, May 12, 2006

This Weeks Bargains

Lake La Quinta - Beautiful 3 Bedrooms 3 Baths $639,000

Mountainview Country Club - Wonderful views, over lake with Infinity Pool. 2863 sqare feet - 3/3 bath plus formal dining and study. Best buy in a country club today. Just reduced $100,000!

Bighorn Country Club - Under $2million! Motivated Seller.