Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Dr. Joel Kinnamon, President of College of the Desert; John Jaramillo, Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Business at COD, and Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Southern California discuss the new 2013 Windermere Scholarships at the College of the Desert’s Foundation Office.
Windermere Real Estate Southern California is firmly positioned as the area leader in residential resale and luxury home sales. But equally as impressive is their philosophy on giving back to the communities in which they serve.
As established members of the community, Windermere Agents and Staff keep an eye on the issues and concerns that impact the local economy, not only in terms of property values, but the educational and vocational pathways that lead to the viability of home ownership for residents and visitors alike. Their knowledge in this area recently helped identify a need to support local students in higher education programs at the community college level.
And from this need, Windermere Real Estate Southern California created their College of the Desert Student Scholarship fund through their Windermere California Foundation. For the 2013-2014 school year, four qualifying students benefit from these scholarships in three categories: Business, Economics and Real Estate Development. These scholarships pay for a portion of the students’ tuition and expenses, and allow students to focus on what’s important – their education.
Two scholarships in the amount of $2500 each will go to qualified students majoring in Business and Economics, and two $1000 scholarships will go to qualified students working toward a Real Estate Development certificate. These scholarships support full-time students taking 12 units or more with at least a 3.0 grade point average.
“Given the unprecedented state budget difficulties, now more than ever the contributions Windermere Real Estate Southern California has made are especially critical,” said Dr. Joel Kinnamon, superintendent and president of College of the Desert. “As much as we do for our students and community, we can do so much more with the financial help we receive from our COD Foundation through its dedicated supporters.”
Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Southern California, said, “Windermere Real Estate is proud to support these new opportunities for the students of the College of the Desert’s Business, Economics and Real Estate Development programs. As the economy continues to improve, we felt that it was important as one of the Coachella Valley’s industry leaders to show our support and bolster local higher education.”
Since opening their first Coachella Valley office in 2001, Windermere Real Estate Southern California has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to local charities through the Windermere Foundation. Windermere agents and its employees support dozens of charities that benefit the community as a whole, whether that is through childhood and educational development or economic and social supports. And they continue to make a great impact on our community.
Tags: Bennion and Deville, Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, Schools and Education, Windermere Real Estate
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
Windermere Real Estate SoCal congratulates Chris Gorno for receiving the designation of 5 Star Realtor®, placing her in the top 7% of real estate agents in San Diego County for the 4th year in a row. Chris was nominated and selected based on her clients’ satisfaction and the vote of other affiliated business professionals. An active agent in Windermere’s Carlsbad office, Chris is a Certified Distressed Properties Expert (CDPE) and has helped numerous buyers work through the short sale process over the past 5 years.
With almost a decade of experience in San Diego real estate, Chris is intimately familiar with cities, communities and neighborhoods throughout San Diego County, particularly in the North County coastal communities. Chris’ clients rave about her knowledge and professionalism, whether she is handling a traditional home purchase, short sale or investment property.
About Windermere Real Estate SoCal Carlsbad:
Since 1993, Bob Bennion and Bob Deville, owners of Windermere Real Estate SoCal, have been one of the real estate industry’s most dynamic and successful real estate partnerships. Windermere Real Estate SoCal consists of highly qualified, professionally trained real estate agents, associate brokers, and property management personnel. Whether you are interested in selling, purchasing, or leasing a professionally managed property, Windermere SoCal can be of assistance to you.
Our offices are conveniently located throughout Orange County (Dana Point, Laguna Beach & Laguna Niguel) and San Diego County (Alpine, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Hillcrest Mission Hills, La Mesa, La Mesa Village & Solana Beach). For the location of the Windermere SoCal office nearest you, visit us on the web at www.WindermereSoCal.com.
Tags: Awards And Honors, Carlsbad, Real Estate Agent, San Diego, Windermere, Windermere SoCal
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Monday, March 25th, 2013
Windermere Real Estate SoCal congratulates Courtney K. Erwin for receiving the designation of 5 Star Realtor®, placing her in the top 7% of real estate agents in San Diego County for the 5th time. Courtney was nominated and selected based on her customer satisfaction and the vote of her clients and affiliated business professionals. An active agent in Windermere’s Carlsbad office, Courtney was previous selected for the honor in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Courtney is also recognized as a 5 Star Premium Agent on Zillow where her clients from Carlsbad to Mira Mesa to La Jolla have been posting their praises for years.
Courtney’s outstanding reputation in real estate sales is due to her extensive background in real estate appraisal, her clear comprehension of complex markets and a genuine concern for her clients’ needs. With over 15 years of experience, Courtney offers the real estate service to San Diego County’s most discerning clients, from investment properties to first-time home buyers.
About Windermere Real Estate SoCal Carlsbad:
Since 1993, Bob Bennion and Bob Deville, owners of Windermere Real Estate SoCal, have been one of the real estate industry’s most dynamic and successful real estate partnerships. Windermere Real Estate SoCal consists of highly qualified, professionally trained real estate agents, associate brokers, and property management personnel. Whether you are interested in selling, purchasing, or leasing a professionally managed property, Windermere SoCal can be of assistance to you.
Our offices are conveniently located throughout Orange County (Dana Point, Laguna Beach & Laguna Niguel) and San Diego County (Alpine, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Hillcrest Mission Hills, La Mesa, La Mesa Village & Solana Beach). For the location of the Windermere SoCal office nearest you, visit us on the web at www.WindermereSoCal.com.
Tags: Awards And Honors, Carlsbad, Real Estate Agent, Windermere Real Estate, Windermere SoCal
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
Windermere Real Estate SoCal congratulates Hedy Goldman for receiving the designation of 5 Star Realtor®, placing her in the top 7% of real estate agents in San Diego County as seen in this month’s issue of San Diego Magazine. Hedy was nominated and selected based on her customer satisfaction and the vote of her clients and affiliated business professionals. An active agent in Windermere’s Solana Beach office, Hedy has represented hundreds of satisfied clients in buying and selling their homes.
With over 16 years of experience in real estate, Hedy has worked with clients on downtown condos to Rancho Santa Fe estates to homes throughout all of the Coastal communities in San Diego County. She has experience in handling all types of real estate transactions including investment properties, 1031 exchanges, commercial and multi-unit properties as well as traditional home sales. Hedy is a goldmine of information on real estate and the San Diego market in particular. She also is one of Windermere SoCal’s active bloggers and you can find her blog listed on our blog roll!
About Windermere Real Estate SoCal Solana Beach:
Since 1993, Bob Bennion and Bob Deville, owners of Windermere Real Estate SoCal, have been one of the real estate industry’s most dynamic and successful real estate partnerships. Windermere Real Estate SoCal consists of highly qualified, professionally trained real estate agents, associate brokers, and property management personnel. Whether you are interested in selling, purchasing, or leasing a professionally managed property, Windermere SoCal can be of assistance to you.
Our offices are conveniently located throughout Orange County (Dana Point, Laguna Beach & Laguna Niguel) and San Diego County (Alpine, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Hillcrest Mission Hills, La Mesa, La Mesa Village & Solana Beach). For the location of the Windermere SoCal office nearest you, visit us on the web at www.WindermereSoCal.com.
Tags: Awards And Honors, Real Estate Agent, San Diego, Solana Beach, Windermere SoCal
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
When Windermere SoCal agent Gina Garcia heard that the City of La Mesa was planning to celebrate its Centennial, she knew her marketing expertise could be of great help. Gina walked across the street from Windermere’s La Mesa office and volunteered at City Hall. Soon she was a key member of the organization’s Marketing Committee and was doing business with a host of community leaders who were also contributing to the event’s planning.
Gina had one special idea. She asked a City Council member to approach the Metropolitan Transit System to donate a “trolley wrap” to mark the beginning of the Centennial year and soon one of the key kick-off events of the Centennial was born. On a sunny day in February 2012, many of the region’s leading citizens, including NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton, rode into La Mesa on an Orange Line trolley wrapped with La Mesa’s historical scenes.
“For the entire year, daily, people throughout La Mesa and the entire San Diego community saw a rolling billboard celebrating ‘The Jewel of the Hills’,” Gina said. “It worked out great for the city and all its sponsors, including Windermere Real Estate.’’
This February 2013, Garcia joined many of the corporate heads of La Mesa’s leading companies accepting a special medallion created to honor the Centennial volunteers.
“I see serving my real estate clients and my community as very similar jobs,’’ Gina said. “It is a lot easier to sell a home when the community in which it is located is a great one, like La Mesa.’’
Tags: Community Support, La Mesa, Real Estate Agent, San Diego, Windermere Real Estate
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Saturday, December 29th, 2012
Windermere Real Estate Southern California is wrapping up the 2012 year with year-end sale projections that far exceed last year’s groundbreaking sales record.
“We continue to be extremely proud and thankful that our fantastic family of Windermere real estate professionals propels us to the top of the market,” said Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Southern California. “At Windermere, we understand the cycles of the real estate market and plan accordingly. Throughout 2012, we continued to expand our offices, develop new tools and associate with the very best real estate agents in the desert.”
Windermere closed out its third quarter in 2012 again as the real estate market leader throughout the Coachella Valley for the 16th consecutive quarter. Currently with a year-to-date closed sales volume exceeding $1,345,111,452 in residential home resales according to Desert Area MLS data, Windermere continues to dominate both the residential resale and luxury home markets.
Annual luxury homes sales numbers through the end of November show Windermere Real Estate Southern California with a total sales volume of $297,469,000, more than twice the number of its nearest competitor. Windermere’s current cumulative total in luxury sales even exceeds their next four competitors’ totals combined, according to third party data.
“A combination of factors, including the decrease in distressed property sales, historically low mortgage rates and lower inventory, have helped boost sales prices and home values in all price points,” said Bob Deville. “The result of this equates to encouraging news for both buyers and sellers who are looking to garner the maximum value for their properties.”
Tags: Bennion and Deville, Cathedral City, Coachella Valley, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012
Windermere Real Estate Southern California continues a 15th consecutive quarter reign at the top of the market share for home resales in the Coachella Valley.
For the 15th consecutive quarter, Windermere Real Estate Southern California continues to lead the market in residential home sales in the Coachella Valley, almost outselling the next three closest competitors combined. According to Desert Area MLS data, Windermere Real Estate closed out the second quarter of 2012 with a sales volume of $841,916,728.
“We are extremely proud and thankful to our fantastic family of real estate agents and brokers that continue to keep us at the top of the market,” shares Bob Deville, Co-Owner of Windermere Real Estate Southern California. “Our agents are our pride and joy and the key to our success as a real estate brokerage. There is no mystery to that success. We give our agents the tools they need to succeed, support them in every way that we can, and get out of their way.”
Windermere is run on an agent-centric approach. Whether newly starting in the industry or seasoned Realtors®, agents come to and stay with Windermere for the staffing, technological and educational advantages they are offered. The tools they find at Windermere allow them the flexibility and market savvy to flourish. Their clients reap the benefits.
“At Windermere, we understand the cycles of the market and plan ahead,” Bob Deville continues, “we have continued to expand our offices and the tools we offer our agents while other companies have scaled back. With Windermere’s combination of trained and seasoned agents and legendary customer support, our clients know they can rely upon us for a satisfying and successful experience, whether they are buying or selling.”
Home sales continue to see a successful upward trend as Windermere Real Estate agents experience a summer busier than many remember here in the Coachella Valley. For more information on listing your home or property with Windermere, visit us on the web at www.WindermereSoCal.com or call us at (760) 341-4141.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Broker, Cathedral City, Coachella Valley, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Windermere’s John Veytia has been recognized by the Honorable Tom Harman, 35th Senatorial District, with a Resolution for his very impressive 50 years in California real estate. John, a Broker Associate and Premier Properties Director with Windermere Real Estate’s Laguna Beach office, located at 32351 Coast Highway, began his real estate training at the young age of 19, receiving his first sales license and joining the Northeast Board of Realtors® of Los Angeles on April 3, 1962. Nine years later, he relocated to Laguna Beach where he continues to serve a loyal clientele. John’s record of industry accomplishments includes real estate appraiser and real estate instructor, as well as an admirable roster of civic contributions including soccer coach and Cub Scout leader.
Member Resolution No. 521 concludes thusly:
John Veytia of Windermere So Cal
“Resolved by Senator Tom Harman, that, on the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary of service as a real estate professional, John Veytia be commended for a lifetime of achievements and meritorious service to the community, and conveys to him best wishes that his indomitable efforts will continue in the years ahead.”
John shows no signs of resting on his laurels, or anything else. In addition to his successful real estate business, he is currently training for the 2012 London Olympics, where he will represent the United States in the high jump competition.
Congratulations on ALL your accomplishments, John, and best wishes for 50 more years!
Tags: Awards And Honors, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Laguna Beach, Premier, Real Estate, Tom Harman, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Elaine Leib of Windermere La Quinta 760-285-7676
Elaine Leib, with Windermere’s La Quinta office at 47-250 Washington Street, has cause to celebrate!
Elaine, a successful real estate agent since 1970, has been a top producer in every agency and state in which she has worked. Beginning her real estate career as co-owner of a small real estate company in California’s San Fernando Valley, she has provided her own special brand of customer service in Phoenix, Arizona; Port Angeles, Washington, and now in the Coachella Valley, where she relocated in 1997. Elaine, who makes her home at Sun City Palm Desert, especially loves selling in Active Adult communities and her clients appreciate her experience and insight, as well as her charm and easy-going manner. In recognition of Elaine’s ongoing success, she has been named ‘Honorary Member-for-Life’ by the California Association of Realtors®. In their congratulatory letter to Elaine, LeFrancis Arnold, 2012 President, and Joel Singer, CEO of CAR say this: “We join in the pride your Association has for your distinguished, continuous service and would like to add CAR’s congratulations and best wishes for your continued success.” And Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Real Estate Southern California, adds: “We’re just thrilled that Elaine is part of the Windermere family. Elaine brings a very special vantage point to her clients, gained from participating in the real estate world across such a broad range of markets.” Congratulations, Elaine! Well done!
Now back to work!
Tags: Awards And Honors, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, La Quinta, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Friday, April 6th, 2012
Windermere agents are scoring big time on HGTV’s smash voting website, ‘FrontDoor.com’. The internationally-known HGTV network, famed for its numerous popular home and garden series, has invited nominations for homes in a broad range of categories, with awards presented for those homes receiving the most votes. The first week’s categories include listings by price. Windermere congratulates four of its Coachella Valley agents for HGTV’s FrontDoor nominations in three separate categories: In the ‘Under $250K’ category, Kerri Kerley (Windermere La Quinta office at 47-250 Washington Street) for her La Quinta listing; In the ‘Under $500K’ category, Nancy Kimmes (Windermere Palm Desert San Pablo office at 44-530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 101) for her 70 Avenida Las Palmas East Rancho Mirage listing; also in the ‘Under $250K’ category, Charles Grigg (Windermere Palm Springs South office at 2465 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 605) for his classic mid-century Palm Springs listing; and in the ‘Under $1 million’ category, Bryan Schopp (Windermere Palm Springs Midtown office at 1255 E. Ramon Road) for his 844 North Topaz Circle Palm Springs listing. Windermere is especially honored that Kerri, Nancy, Charles, and Bryan with their respective listings have been selected by HGTV Frontdoor.com as the sole entries representing the Coachella Valley in all three price categories. Voting is open to the public. To vote for your favorites or to learn more, CLICK HERE. Windermere, the Coachella Valley’s market leader with $1.5 billion dollars in sales last year, joins HGTV and FrontDoor in recognizing these outstanding listings and the exceptional agents representing them. “Windermere agents are some of the best in the business,” says Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Southern California. “It’s great to see this kind of recognition; our agents work hard for their clients. They earn it.” To learn more, visit www.WindermereSoCal.com.
Left to Right: Kerri Kerley, Nancy Kimmes, Charles Grigg, & Bryan Schopp of Windermere Real Estate Southern California
Tags: Awards And Honors, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Doory Awards, FrontDoor, HGTV, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Each year, Coachella Valley dons its finest evening wear and pays homage to its Hollywood roots by welcoming filmdom’s finest directors, producers and actors to the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Held over a ten-day period (this year January 5-16) and now in its 23rd year, the Festival is recognized as a major player in the world of cinema, offering a sophisticated, high profile venue for hundreds of films, many from first time independent artists and studios. Windermere recognizes the many benefits of being host to an event as important and prestigious as the Festival, and for 2012 continues its sponsorship at the Platinum level. “There are a multitude of reasons so many have chosen to make their first and second homes here in the Coachella Valley,” says Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Southern California. “One of the greatest of these is our incredible diversity of lifestyles, social and recreational opportunities. The Palm Springs International Film Festival spotlights an important facet of our appeal: a broad range of entertainment options and personal interests. When the Festival and other grand events bring visitors to Palm Springs and its neighboring communities, they fall in love with this place. They have done so for decades, and with all we have to offer, that’s not going to change.” Among the many characteristics continuing to draw people to the Valley, Deville credits a strong real estate market which includes affordable prices in every range, an exceptional inventory of properties from weekend condo to million dollar estates, and savvy buyers and sellers who more than ever recognize the desert’s great opportunities. “It’s a wonderful place to live, to work, and play,” says Deville. “There’s a strong sense of community which ties us all together here.” Windermere and its agents are noted for support of important local services; individual agents devote time, effort and money to a multitude of causes important to them, and entire offices join together throughout the year for various causes. “Windermere appreciates the opportunity to support the Palm Springs International Film Festival each year, in part, because we advance many of the same causes, including one of the most vital: educational and enrichment programs tailored for the Coachella Valley.” Proceeds from the PSIFF help to fund scholarships to low income students.
To learn more about Windermere, visit www.WindermereSoCal.com.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Film, Film Festival, Palm Springs, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Windermere Rancho Mirage agents Terry Nelson and Art Gregoire (71691 Highway 111) were recognized for their years of support for Save A Pet, a private, non-profit pet rescue organization based at Dillon Road and Palm Drive. “Save A Pet is a non-kill shelter receiving up to 50 requests per day for animal adoption services,” explains Terry. “Due to severe budget cutbacks, the county animal facilities have been forced to reduce holding time for most animals to just 3 days before being put down; once an animal is accepted by Save A Pet, they have access to food, shelter, medical care if needed, and they stay until they’re adopted.” Rick Miller, who facilitates Save A Pet adoptions and maintains the Save A Pet website, adds, “Sadly, about 98% of the animals brought to us for adoption are family pets losing their homes along with their owners, who take some consolation in knowing we won’t stop until we’ve found these animals safe new permanent homes.”
Rusty and Rick Miller, Save A Pet Ambassadors, Art Gregoire, and Don Rossignol, Managing Broker
Windermere agents are known for their involvement with neighborhood services and events, and Art and Terry are great examples. Recognized for efforts with a number of local organizations, they acknowledge Save A Pet holds a special place in their hearts. One of the ways they’ve shown their support is by hosting fundraising parties at their home, where they have collected donations, pet toys and pet food. “These animals don’t have control over their fates,” says Art. “Imagine a family losing its home, and on top of that, having to give up their cherished pets. We’re just helping these dogs, cats, puppies and kittens get adopted into permanent, loving families.” So far this year alone, 328 dogs and 191 cats have found ‘Forever Homes,’ and more than 800 animals have been spayed or neutered. The ‘Rusty Award’ plaque was presented to Art and Terry at Windermere’s Rancho Mirage office by Rick Miller. Also on hand were Don Rossignol, Managing Broker, Windermere Rancho Mirage office; Ann Woods, who manages the Save A Pet cattery; and Rusty, Rick’s adopted 3-legged Akita. Rusty, the award’s namesake and a true survivor, subsisted for 7 weeks in the desert before being rescued.
To learn more about Save A Pet or to donate, visit SaveAPetOnLine.org.
Tags: Animal Shelters, Awards And Honors, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Neighborhood Involvement, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Save A Pet, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Scott Newton of Windermere Indian Wells Luxury Homes & Estates
Scott Newton, a Coachella Valley Realtor® with Windermere Southern California has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®.
Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 31,000 Realtors® nationwide have earned the credential.
Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtor® code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
Scott Newton is a Broker Associate with Windermere in Palm Springs & Indian Wells. He is a member of the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors and the California Desert Association of Realtors. Scott Newton is also the immediate past President of the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors.
Tags: Awards And Honors, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Indian Wells, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Chris Gorno of Windermere Real Estate SoCal Solana Beach Office 619-788-4345
Windermere Real Estate SoCal congratulates Chris Gorno of the Solano Beach office at 124 Lomas Santa Fe. Chris has been named for the second year in a row to receive San Diego Magazine’s 5-Star Agent Award for San Diego. This recognition brings a special prestige to its recipients, agents who are selected from surveys completed by nearly 22,000 San Diego area respondents recently purchasing homes, as well as 9,000 subscribers of San Diego Magazine; an additional 250 surveys go to mortgage and title companies, often well-positioned to judge a real estate agent’s technical skills and knowledge.
“We’re thrilled that Chris has been twice recognized with this award,” says Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere SoCal. “She personifies the legendary service and knowledge that characterize Windermere.”
Tags: Awards And Honors, Real Estate, San Diego, San Diego Magazine, San Diego Top Agent, Solana Beach, Solana Beach Real Estate, Top Agent, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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