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Monday, May 6th, 2013
Windermere Real Estate Southern California is pleased to congratulate the Landavazo Group on the red-hot opening of their Inland Empire office. The Landavazo Group’s office is located at 104 East State Street in the heart of downtown Redlands, with its fascinating mix of eclectic retail shops, wonderful dining venues of every taste and its charming tree-lined streets and historic architecture. The Landavazo Group celebrated its opening recently with a reception at Paxton’s Cellar, one of their State Street neighbors, where they received visits throughout the reception from local civic leaders, clients and family, and Windermere Managing Broker, David Cantwell.
Top row: Stephanie Landavazo, David Cantwell & Andrea Ruiz; Bottom Row: Sergio Meraz & Michael Syrett, Jr.
The Landavazo Group has already accumulated an impressive sales volume in their first 30 days. They have closed 7 sales at a volume in excess of $1.8 million with an additional 8 sales pending totaling over $2.3 million. The Landavazo group works with buyers, sellers and real estate investors to obtain the maximum value for the homes they represent.
“The Landavazo Group has an excellent reputation for delivering quality, professional service to their buyers and sellers, and we are pleased they chose to join Windermere to launch this new phase of their business,” said Bob Deville, co-owner of Windermere Real Estate Southern California. “We will be behind them 100% and look forward to providing them the technological tools and support networks, so they can continue to provide their clients with the stellar service for which The Landavazo Group and Windermere are known.”
About The Landavazo Real Estate Group
Realtors® Stephanie Landavazo and Michael Syrett, Jr. are supported by office manager Andrea Ruiz and marketing associate Sergio Meraz, and the office is already booming with sales barely a month into its opening. Covering all aspects of real estate transactions, the Landavazo Group is focused on delivering professional, ethical service to its growing list of real estate clients throughout the Inland Empire. The Landavazo Group’s association with Windermere allows them to extend the reach of their real estate network through Windermere’s legendary referral network, broad variety of advertising ventures and its dedication to providing superior agent support.
With 10 years of experience in the local real estate market, Stephanie Landavazo is a passionate advocate on behalf of her buyers and sellers. A driven professional with a proven track record of success, Stephanie leads the Redlands office with skill and panache. Born and raised in the Inland Empire, Stephanie is intimately familiar with the cities and neighborhoods throughout, from Yucaipa to Rancho Cucamonga. She is as serious about real estate as she is about her love of sports and competition, which led her to the play for the US Women’s Olympic softball team, and currently volunteers as a local softball coach.
Michael Syrett, Jr. is an Inland Empire native as well, born in San Bernardino and raised in Redlands. He brings his years of sales experience from the retail automotive industry as well as his lifelong familiarity with the area’s cities and neighborhoods to bear on behalf of his clients. Primarily a buyer’s agent, Michael works in both residential and commercial real estate, including land transactions. An avid golfer and sports enthusiast, Michael currently serves as a defensive coach to his son’s middle school football team.
The Landavazo Group Office
104 E. State Street, Suite C
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: (909) 748-6520
Fax: (909) 748-6520
Tags: Bennion and Deville, Real Estate, Real Estate Agent, Redlands, Windermere Real Estate, Yuciapa
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Thursday, March 14th, 2013
The shortest month of the year has come and gone, but it was packed with Windermere’s involvement with local charities throughout Southern California. Donations from the Windermere Foundation, from Windermere Southern California & SoCal Offices, and individual Windermere agents totaled in excess of $8,000 to local charities in February alone.
Windermere Carlsbad Supports Friends of the Women’s Resource Center
February kicked off with the Have a Heart for a Child event benefiting the Friends of the Women’s Resource Center in Oceanside. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad, the event raised thousands of dollars in support of the Center which provides shelter and transitional housing for women and children. Windermere was proud to be a sponsor for a second year. Katie Alfrey, Windermere agent, and Brent Consedine, Managing Broker for Windermere’s Carlbad and Solana Beach offices attended the event which included a silent auction.
Guest, Brent Consedine and Katie Alfrey attending the WCR benefit
Two speakers addressed the 150+ event attendees, which included City Council members of Oceanside and Carlsbad. Both speakers related their first-hand experiences of the benefits of the shelter and transitional housing. The monies raised will be used to provide educational and cultural opportunities, including field trips to the local Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, plays, school supplies, counseling and assistance revamping the playroom and playground at the shelter. If you are interested in showing your support to the Women’s Resource Center of Oceanside, click here.
Windermere Kick-Starts YMCA Campaign Again This Year
Managing Brokers Bryan Arnold (Palm Desert San Pablo), George Baca (Indio), Danail Jekov (Cathedral City) and Don Rossignol (Rancho Mirage) along with our Palm Desert and Indio agents were proud to represent Windermere at the Family YMCA of the Desert’s kick-off event for their 2013 Sustaining Campaign. The Windermere Foundation has granted money bi-annually to the Family YMCA of the Desert since their Windermere Kids at the Y program began in 2006.
Windermere’s Don Rossignol and YMCA Event Chair Carl Karcher of Carl’s Jr.
Don Rossignol presented Event Chair Carl Karcher of Carl’s Jr. with a check for $4,250 from the Windermere Foundation. Attending dignitaries included Olympic Gold Medalist (and SoCal native) Janet Evans, Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik and Palm Desert Councilman Van Tanner among many others. Event attendees were delighted by the entertaining skits and moved by the compelling stories shared by YMCA staff members, who were once beneficiaries of the Y’s incredible programs.
from left to right: Danail Jekov, Duane Graves, Don Rossignol, Elizabeth Robles, Josie Thomas, Carolina Diaz, Esperanza Mendoza, George Baca, Donelle DuFault, Donna Palivos and Bryan Arnold
Support the Family YMCA of the Desert! Get started by clicking here.
Windermere’s Palm Springs Agents Top Earners for Board Charities
Nancy Steinfeldt and Ronnie Starr of Windermere’s Palm Spring Midtown office
Windermere Chauffeurs the Home Tour
The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert held their Annual 2013 Discovery Home Tour during February, and Windermere was there again this year to make it a smooth ride! For many years now, Windermere has donated the use of our commercial driver and the Windermere Bus, normally used for agent and office caravans, for the Museum’s tour of homes fundraiser. Windermere’s Greg Wootan graciously chauffeured event attendees to each stop on the tour and then returned attendees to the Museum in Rancho Mirage.
The tour of homes included the gorgeous home seen here, now listed by Windermere’s Roseanne Foxx. Located in Rancho Mirage’s exclusive Cypress Pointe is a contemporary gated community of 11 luxury homes and one available lot. Homes in Cypress Pointe are noted for their elevated view lots, impressive “boulderscapes” and oasis of waterfalls.
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Located in Rancho Mirage, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert inspires and promotes intellectual curiosity and self-expression through inventive and interactive exhibits and programs. The Museum serves children of all ages with a particular emphasis on primary school children. If you are interested in visiting or supporting the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, click here.
Tags: Broker, Carlsbad, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Real Estate Agent, San Diego, Solana Beach, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Windermere SoCal’s David Jewell and guest at the East San Diego County Association’s Installation Dinner.
Managing Brokers and Realtors® from Windermere SoCal’s La Mesa and La Mesa Village offices were proud to attend last weekend’s Installation and Celebration Dinner for the East San Diego County & Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors® at the beautiful Bonita Golf Course.
Carey Guthrie, Branch Manager for Windermere’s La Mesa Village office, was recognized for her amazing work as a 2012 Co-Chair of the Membership & Special Events committee, where she helped shape the association’s two sold-out events of the season. Chris Veuger, Premier Director and Realtor® from Windermere’s La Mesa Village office, was elected to succeed Carey as the 2013 Chair of the Membership & Special Events committee. Tina Rogers, who recently joined Windermere SoCal’s La Mesa office, was also recognized for her service to the Board as a Vice President in 2012.
Windermere’s Carey Guthrie was recognized as a winner in the fun category of “Best Hair.” Realtor® David Jewell and Managing Broker Steve Wilson were clearly “Best Dressed” and “Most Entertaining,” respectively, throughout the evening. Windermere SoCal was honored and privileged to be a Platinum Sponsor of the event.
About Windermere Real Estate SoCal
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).
Tags: La Mesa, Real Estate Agent, San Diego, Windermere SoCal
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
Windermere SoCal’s Carlsbad Village office prepares for an invasion or trick or treaters as part of the Annual Trick or Treat in the Village event on Halloween.
Treats with no tricks are what Windermere Real Estate SoCal is offering to the costumed participants at the Annual Trick or Treat in the Village party this Wednesday night in Carlsbad. As part of the Market Association’s festivities, Windermere SoCal’s Carlsbad Village office will be one of the stops available for children and their chaperones to receive candy and get their passport sticker for visiting. Prizes will be awarded for best costume for children and adults alike, as well as prizes and treats available for those who visit every participating business in the Village. The festivities start at 5 pm and run until 8 pm. The annual festival includes a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin decorating contest, apple bobbing and an autumn scavenger hunt. In addition to fresh produce, customers can buy a wide variety of pumpkin-inspired food.
“We really enjoy these chances to meet and interact with the families of Carlsbad. This is a great event destination for children and their families for Halloween and we are pleased to be able to participate and support the activities in the Village,” said Brent Consedine, Managing Broker for Windermere Real Estate SoCal’s Carlsbad office located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, #217.
Tags: Bennion and Deville, Carlsbad, Events, Real Estate Agent, San Diego, Staff, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, July 12th, 2012
(Pictured in order from left to right: Erin Brown, Apuah Garbutt, Phil Hessling, Jan Farley, Michelle Murphy, Hyla Breidenbaugh, Brent Consedine, Joss Carvalho)
Windermere agents from all over San Diego County participated in the 64th Annual Independence Parade in Coronado Island this past Wednesday. Windermere Real Estate SoCal made its inaugural debut as Float #104 winding its way down Orange Avenue during the 4th of July festivities.
“We received great audience response from the thousands of attendees along the route– lots of cheers and waves. Our agents are already excited and beginning to plan for next year’s parade,” said Kirk Gregor, Windermere SoCal’s Director of Office Development.
Agents, brokers and their families assembled from the La Mesa, Carmel Valley, Carlsbad and Solana Beach offices to prepare for the parade, building the float in La Mesa, deconstructing it for the transport over to Coronado Island then reassembling it again starting at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Coronado, Events, La Mesa, Real Estate, San Diego, Solana Beach, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
The City of La Mesa’s annual Flag Day Parade also commemorated La Mesa’s Centennial, and was enjoyed by all. Charlotte Reed, a Windermere agent in the La Mesa Office at 8131 Allison Avenue, describes the festive event in her own words:
“The City of La Mesa’s annual Flag Day Parade could have just as easily been called the Windermere Flag Day Parade! Seems we were everywhere. When I arrived at 7:45 am, Kirk Gregor, Director of Office Development, was leading the troops to magically transform our rented trailer into a flag-covered float. In addition to that impressive float featuring those happy smiling Windermere faces, our new La Mesa Village office (8295 La Mesa Boulevard) was busy with agents distributing helium balloons to the parade revelers. Topping it off, everyone sang Happy Birthday to La Mesa and under the big Windermere tent at the end of the parade, Windermere agents helped serve 500 hot dogs provided by the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Another great community event for La Mesa and the La Mesa Windermere offices.”
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Community Support, Events, Flag Day, La Mesa, La Mesa Chamber of Commerce, La Mesa Flag Day Parade, Neighborhood Involvement, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
Don Garrison, Winner of Jensens Fine Foods Gift Card
Congratulations to the latest recipient of a $50 gift card for Jensens Fine Foods!
Don Garrison of Palm Springs also submitted a ticket in the Windermere Palm Springs South Smoke Tree Commons spring promotion, and became yet another happy winner in our most recent drawing.
Don, originally from Paris, Texas, and now a full-time Palm Springs resident, also maintains a vacation getaway in downtown Seattle. In 1989, Don first came to town from Scottsdale, Arizona, for Palm Springs White Party (yep, it’s 23 years old, believe it or don’t!). As happens so often with visitors to our sandy paradise, he was hooked on the Coachella Valley’s sun, mountains and blue skies, cactus, sunsets and gorgeous nights. He loves the locals, the visitors, and our incomparable casual lifestyle, with endless opportunities for walks, hikes, and chilling with his rescue Dobermans. Laid back. And why not? This is the life!
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Gift Card, Jensen's Fine Foods, Neighborhood Involvement, Palm Springs, Palm Springs South, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate, Windermere Real Estate Southern California
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Monday, July 9th, 2012
Manny Lising, agent with Windermere’s Carlsbad office (300 Carlsbad Village Drive #217) celebrated his birthday in May by running with his team in the Green Flash 5K Charity Beer Run/Walk.
The Beer Run culminated at San Diego’s Green Flash Brewing Company, where Manny and other hot, exhausted and very satisfied participants basked in that warm glow which comes from working for a very worthy cause.
Proceeds from the event support the programming at Access Youth Academy, a non-profit 501(c)(3) serving San Diego’s underprivileged, first-generation youth (www.accessyouthacademy.org). The race, complete with jogging strollers, dogs, and teams wearing running outfits they’d designed themselves, was a great success, perhaps at least in part because the first 200 registered runners (over the age of 21) received beer taster vouchers. Says Manny: “We took 4th place for raising the most money as a team. I must say, it was the most enjoyable and gratifying thing to do on my birthday…to give back to those in need!”
Tags: Access Youth Academy, beer, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Carlsbad, Clubs and Organizations, Community Support, Events, Green Flash 5K Charity Run, Neighborhood Involvement, non-profit, Real Estate, San Diego's Green Flash Brewing Company, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, July 5th, 2012
Windermere’s Palm Springs South office in the Smoke Tree Shopping Center (2465 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 605) congratulates the latest winners of the Windermere Palm Springs South ticket drawing…each has won a $50 gift card for Jensens Fine Foods!
How’d they do that? Each winner entered Windermere’s drawing during the Smoke Tree Commons spring promotion. Tickets get drawn… pictures get taken… gift cards get presented… everybody’s happy!
This month’s winners include John Reece and James May.
John Reece, Gift Card Winner
John Reece, originally from Missouri, first visited Palm Springs in 2008 and fell in love with the place…he’s lived here full-time for the last 3 years, and he is one busy guy. John is a huge entertainment fan, and includes among his favorite things the McCallum Theater, the Palm Springs Film Festival, the Palm Springs Art Museum, and that mystical Hollywood provenance that shimmers mirage-like all around Palm Springs. He volunteers for Modernism Week, and worked with the Palm Springs Follies for 3 years. He enjoys the Valley’s bounty of dining options. And one of John’s very favorite things about the desert is the incredible diversity of its residents and visitors. No argument here!
James May, Gift Card Winner
James May, originally from New York, came to the desert by way of San Francisco. He and his partner of 36 years bought their first home in the La Mesa area of Palm Springs in 1999. Later optimizing their leisure time by downsizing to condo living, they’re freer to indulge their avid passion for travel. They enjoy planning their frequent visits to San Francisco and Sonoma in the northern California wine country, as well as Hawaii and Paris. “But as much as we love traveling, there’s nothing quite like coming back home to this Palm Springs lifestyle,” says James. “Who wouldn’t love an early morning swim?” Aaaaahhhhh…Paradise indeed.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Events, Jensen's Fine Foods, Palm Springs South, Real Estate, Smoke Tree Shopping Center, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Monday, May 21st, 2012
Nobody brings more energy and joy to a celebration than a group of Windermere agents, and Indio’s 2012 Cinco de Mayo party was no exception. On Saturday, May 5, a couple thousand happy revelers filled 5 city blocks, enjoying festivities that included a music stage featuring live Mariachi bands and colorful Spanish dancers, and a classic and ‘low rider’ car show showcasing great cars from across the Valley. We don’t need to mention (but we will) the unbelievably tasty food available everywhere. Of course, Windermere Real Estate agents were right in the middle of things, with their own Windermere booth staffed by nearly a dozen of Windermere Indio office’s finest!
And for extra credit, Cinco de Mayo is:
1. An 18th century term meaning ‘Hold the mayo.’
2. Old Latin for the practice of re-gifting birthday presents.
3. Not the Mexican equivalent of our 4th of July, as sometimes defined…it is the celebration commemorating the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo (or as it is called in Puebla, Mexico, ‘El Dia de la Batella de Puebla’) is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico, where the true Mexican Independence Day is observed on September 16.
See? For history stuff, go to Wikipedia. For the ultimate Southern California real estate experience, Windermere is FANTASTICO!
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Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Indio, Neighborhood Involvement, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Windermere Southern California Sponsored and Participated in the La Quinta Park Easter Egg Hunt
Windermere agents are known for supporting the communities where they work, live and play, and agents from Windermere La Quinta (47-250 Washington Avenue), Old Town La Quinta (78-065 Main Street Suite 100), and Indio (81703 Highway 111) offices can usually be found at the center of what’s happening. On Saturday, April 7, Windermere partnered for the ninth year with the city of La Quinta for the annual La Quinta Park Easter Egg Hunt. Kids in four age groups found 8000 eggs (in two minutes flat), and 75 children in several age groups competed for stuffed animal prizes in the Chalk Drawing contest. On hand to report and help judge the festivities from KMIR 6 were Gloria Rodriguez, Today Anchor, and George Severson, News Director. Windermere balloons were everywhere, and the Easter Bunny willingly posed for photos with an endless stream of happy kids. Also on Saturday, Windermere co-sponsored the Indio Desert Recreation District’s event (at Community Center Park on Clinton Street). Included were egg-hunting, face painting, potato sack races, a hula hoop contest, and raffles for sporting goods. Windermere agents handed out Windermere balloons and chocolate, with news coverage again provided by KMIR Channel 6 News. And rounding out a day chock-full of Springtime fun, Windermere also co-sponsored with Coachella Recreation District the holiday event at Bagdouma Park, where more than 300 kids in 3 age groups hunted for brightly colored eggs, had their faces painted, and cavorted in the bouncing ball races. A special thanks to Windermere Indio agent Carmen Aceves, who hopped happily into her role as assistant Easter Bunny.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Easter, Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Events, Indio, La Quinta, Neighborhood Involvement, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Friday, March 16th, 2012
Come say "Hi" to Kerry, Sybill, Sherry, & Colleen of Windermere Real Estate at the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament
Question: Why are Winderemere Indian Wells agents Kerry Anderson, Sybill Allen, Sherry Owens, and Colleen Pappas all wearing fluorescent green uniforms? To honor St Patrick’s Day? Good guess, but no shillelagh…when they’re not helping their clients buy and sell incredible Coachella Valley homes, they’re volunteering at the BNP Paribas Open. The what? The BNP Paribas Open!
Folks identify the Coachella Valley with a lot of wonderful things…perfect weather (always)…great dining, fabulous shopping, golf, and TENNIS. The 37th BNP Paribas Open, the granddaddy of tennis tournaments, is held right here at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The 37th BNP Paribas Open is the largest combined professional tennis tournament in the world. With play daily from March 11 through March 20, there are over 300 professional players with $9M in prize money (split equally between male and female pros). There’s plenty of room for everyone, too…Indian Wells Tennis Garden’s Stadium One is the second largest court in the world, with 16,100 seats. And right in the center of it all: volunteers Sybill Allen, Sherry Owens, Colleen Pappas, and Kerry Anderson (who has been volunteering with the tournament for 10 years). The professional tournament volunteer committees include ball kid coordinators, credentials, gates, information, lost & found, special events, transportation, ushers, and more. Aside from their love of the sport, the volunteers all appreciate that the tournament contributes to The Champions Volunteer Foundation which benefits youth recreational, educational and well-care programs including Foundation for the Retarded, Martha’s Kitchen, Palm Springs Stroke Activity Center, Boys & Girls Club, Shelter From the Storm, Gilda’s Club, Palm Desert Family YMCA, and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission.
Oh, and for an extra point…who knows what the tournament is named after? Give up? BNP Paribas, headquartered in Paris, is the world’s biggest bank.
See? Windermere has all the right answers.
Tags: BNP Paribas, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Events, Indian Wells, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Real Estate, tennis, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Many people are unaware of the difficulties of helping a loved one deal with Alzheimer’s disease, an illness sometimes nicknamed ‘the long goodbye’ because as the condition slowly advances it steals the memories of its victims, who for years can remain in good physical health.
Judy Genton of Windermere Real Estate Southern California
Judy Genton, an agent with Windermere’s Indian Wells Main office, knows the challenges faced by family members and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s. In 2011, she became a caregiver for the second time in 3 years. With the same dedication and drive she shows to her buying and selling real estate clients, she is working to support the fight against this condition. Judy recognizes and supports the work of the Five Star Club, an Eisenhower-sponsored day care center for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and a support center for caregivers. “If you’ve had or have someone close to you affected by this disease, you know how hard it is to see a family go through it,” says Judy. “The Five Star Club provides invaluable support and assistance to these families.”
On Saturday, March 3, as part of her dedicated effort to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s, Judy is participating with the Five Star Club Team in the Alzheimer’s Association 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She encourages those who would like to support this important work to join the Walk and/or donate. “The pressures brought on by this disease are difficult to comprehend. The support and relief provided by organizations such as the Five Star Club can be unbelievably instrumental in helping family members and other caregivers get through,” says Judy.
Tax-deductible contributions to the Five Star Club Team will go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association. Details about the March 3 walk in Palm Desert, as well as information on how to donate, can be found by clicking HERE.
If you’d like to talk with Judy about your real estate needs, she can be reached at 760-773-3958.
Tags: alzheimer's, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Eisenhower Medical Center, Events, Five Star Club, Indian Wells, Neighborhood Involvement, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Where in the world can 10,000 bicycle riders come together for fun, camaraderie, PERFECT weather, and a smorgasbord of worthy causes?
Why, PALM SPRINGS, of course!
On February 10-11, Windermere agents once again participated in the Tour de Palm Springs, the largest ride of its kind in the Western United States.
Windermere participants this year included Carol MacFarlane, Michelle White, Don Rossignol, and Tianna Woods.
“The Tour is just a great opportunity to do good things for good people, and have lots of fun doing it,” says Don Rossignol, Managing Broker, Windermere’s Rancho Mirage office.
Tour de Palm Springs is an annual event which raises money for an impressive roster of non-profit Coachella Valley organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Animal Samaritans, Desert AIDS Project, Martha’s Kitchen, Palm Desert YMCA, and Pegasus Riding Academy. Last year, the Tour raised more than $225,000 for local charities. For more information, go to www.TourDePalmSprings.com.
Photo (l to r): Carol MacFarlane, Michelle White, Lliam Jones, Don Rossignol, Tianna Woods, and Allison Williams
Tags: Bicyclist, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Events, Neighborhood Involvement, Palm Springs, Tour de Palm Springs, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Monday, February 27th, 2012
Windermere this year celebrates its 10th year in the Coachella Valley, and proudly recognizes David Cantwell, Managing Broker of Palm Springs Main, the first Windermere Coachella Valley office. Still in its original location at 850 N. Palm Canyon, this office and its agents set the pace for the success to follow. Today, Windermere Coachella Valley offices number 19, blanketing the valley from Palm Springs to Indio, including Garner Valley and Lake Arrowhead. In addition to its fully-staffed locations, clients take advantage of onsite offices at a number of the most prestigious developments in the desert, including Indian Wells Country Club (Indian Wells), Morningside and The Springs (Rancho Mirage), and Deep Canyon Tennis Club (Palm Desert).
“We set the bar pretty high. We knew we were building something very special when we opened our first office,” said Bob Deville of Bennion & Deville Fine Homes, Inc. and co-owner, Windermere Southern California. “I don’t think anybody could have guessed that in just ten years we would be where we are today. It’s very rewarding, and at the same time very humbling.”
The Palm Springs Main office, now home base to about 80 agents, was the first to employ a full-time non-competing Managing Broker to provide an additional layer of customer service and agent support, one of the key features credited for Windermere’s success. “The market in those early days was much more rapid than today,” says David Cantwell, Managing Broker. “There wasn’t yet any indication of the downturn the national market experienced. The Coachella Valley was one of the last markets in California to slow down. And now, we’re at the cutting edge of the recovery. We haven’t seen this much movement, this level of excitement in years.”
What does the future hold for Windermere? “We’re going to continue providing our legendary brand of customer service and products,” says Deville. “Clearly, we’re doing it right.”
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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Windermere Real Estate Southern California is pleased to congratulate the Landavazo Group on the red-hot opening of their Inland Empire office. The Landavazo Group’s office is located at 104 East State Street in the heart of downtown Redlands, with its fascinating mix of eclectic retail shops, wonderful dining venues of every taste and its charming tree-lined streets and historic architecture. The Landavazo Group celebrated its opening recently with a reception at Paxton’s Cellar, one of their State Street neighbors, where they received visits throughout the reception from local civic leaders, clients and family, and Windermere Managing Broker, David Cantwell.
About The Landavazo Real Estate Group
