Archive for October, 2009

18 New Agents Join Windermere In October

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Windermere Real Estate is proud to announce the addition of 18 new agents to their Coachella Valley offices.

Neil Curry, Palm Springs South
Mimi David, Palm Desert Cook/Hovley
Lewis Gravante, Palm Springs South
Phyllis Hastings, Palm Desert San Pablo
Jordan Klug, Palm Desert San Pablo
Bob Marshall, Palm Desert Cook/Hovley
Danielle McGuy, La Quinta
Mitchel Mills, Palm Springs Main
Maurice Minno, Palm Springs South
Dan Mobley, Indian Wells Main
Ann Molina, Palm Springs South
Janet Perryman, La Quinta
Alex Rechtorik, La Quinta
Doreen Sabia, Palm Springs Main
Jean Spisak, La Quinta
Debbie Stendell, Palm Desert San Pablo
Jeanette Walzel, La Quinta
Chris Workmon, Indian Wells Main

“As Windermere continues to dominate the Coachella Valley in Sales Dollar Volume and new listings, we are also attracting great realtors, from throughout the valley as well as Southern California. Attention to detail and professionalism is priority with our Windermere agents and it is evident in the trust that our Buyers and Sellers instill us with,” says Windermere owner Bob Deville.

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Newest Windermere Real Estate Location in Historic Old Town La Quinta

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

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We are very proud to open our newest office in Old Town La Quinta and look forward to networking with our fellow business owners. With a GREAT season swiftly approaching we plan on being open and operating around Thanksgiving.

The Old Town office is going to be a wonderful addition to our 12 offices throughout the Coachella Valley — and it will also be a FUN and VIBRANT place to work.

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Andy Linsky Chosen As Grand Marshal

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Real Estate agents Kelli Ross and Sven Vennen just announced that their friend and business partner, Andy Linsky, has been selected as Community Grand Marshal for the upcoming Palm Springs Pride 2009 ceremonies.

“His commitment to community is only matched by his dedication to the finest representation of our clients in the marketing and acquisition of fine homes and condominiums in the desert,” boasts Kelli Ross, proudly.

Congratulations from all of us at Windermere, Andy!

The 2009 Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2009 from 10AM – 8PM Saturday, and 10AM – 6PM Sunday. For additional information, visit the pride website.

 For more information about Andy Linsky, or Team AKS, visit their website.

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Your Guide To Ghost Town Living

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Patty Bell is an Indian Wells real estate agent 364 days a year. On Halloween, she becomes more of a Ghost Town guide to her neighborhood community of Desert Center (approximately 20 miles east of Indian Wells). Okay, it’s only a ghost town every year on Halloween. The rest of the year it’s “one of the best kept secrets of the desert area,” according to Patty.

Their annual Harvest Festival and Halloween festivities are celebrated at Lake Tamarisk, in Desert Center, on October 31st, and all are invited. It’s a day-long event that includes an arts and craft show, face painting, carnival booths, pumpkin carving, costume contests, movies and possibly a few ghosts.

For more information, contact Patty Bell at 760-773-3958 or by email: pattybell@windermere.com.

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The Fall Edition Of HOMES & LIFESTYLES Magazine Now Online

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Windermere Fall 09 cover 72dpiThe Fall Editon of Windermere HOMES & Lifestyles magazine, featuring hundreds of homes for sale in all price ranges throughout the Coachella Valley, is now online.

View the magazine online and flip through the pages to find the home of your dreams. The print version of the magazine will be on stands on Monday, October 12.

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Home Improvement Program in Palm Desert Makes A Difference

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
The city of Palm Desert is making a difference with its home Improvement Program for very low, low, and moderate-income homeowners.  Since 1998, Palm Desert has assisted over 200 residents by providing grants and low interest loans to improve their homes.
 
Whether you require necessary repairs, energy upgrades, health and safety corrections, code abatements, or want to add to your home’s overall curb appeal, the Home Improvement Program continues to help make necessary improvements easier for qualifying city residents.
 
The program is limited to homeowners with lower incomes.  The area median income for a family of four in Riverside County is $64,800.
 
If you own your own home, think you might qualify for the program, and are interested in more information, please call 760-346-0611, ext. 421, or visit the city’s website at www.cityofpalmdesert.org and type “Home Improvement Program” in the search window.

For more information, contact Windermere agent Mikel Springer, a full time Realtor who works in the communities from Palm Springs to La Quinta. Contact information: www.MikelSpringer.MyWindermere.com and email address mikels@windermere.com.

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Robert Parker Discusses Desert Architecture “Past & Present”

Friday, October 2nd, 2009
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Windermere agent and Architectural home specialist, Robert Parker will be lecturing and showing a slide presentation titled: Architecture “Past & Present” Wednesday, October 14th, during the Palm Springs Board of Realtors meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Mizell Senior center on Sunrise and Ramon at 8am. Admission is $2.00 and includes breakfast.
Robert Parker has over 20 years architectural knowledge in the desert area. Robert has extensive experience, selling homes by such famous Southern California/Desert architects as Albert Frey, Donald Wexler, William Cody, Alexander/Krisel/Palmer, Rick Harrison, and Herbert Burns.
An advocate of historic preservation, Robert is a member of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. He is also a member of the Architecture and Design Council at the Palm Springs Desert Museum, and the Palm Springs Modern Committee. He conducts architectural lectures and tours for local agents. He is committed to sharing his knowledge of architecture and history of the desert with sellers and buyers, and with brokers and their agents.

Lecture and slide presentation: Architecture “Past & Present”
When: Wednesday, October 14th – 8am at the Palm Springs Board of Realtors meeting.
Location: Mizell Senior center on Sunrise and Ramon.
Admission: $2.00 includes breakfast.

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Agent David Carden Runs For City Council

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

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The Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors and the Palm Springs Neighborhood Involvement Committee (PSNIC) are hosting a forum on Monday, October 5 from 6 to 8 pm, for the candidates running for office. The forum will take place at the Mizell Senior Center, on the corner of Ramon Road and Sunrise Way.

Windermere Palm Springs Realtor, community activist and Democrat, David Carden is one of the 11 candidates running for City Council. A very active real estate agent, Carden is just as active in local Palm Springs neighborhood programs.

“I’m looking forward to answering questions important to property owners and all residents, during the forum,” say Carden.

To learn more about David and his campaign visit his website.

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