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Music, Art and Golf, Oh My!

There’s no doubt that La Quinta and the surrounding desert communities are a paradise for people who enjoy sunshine, the outdoors and golf.

PGA West Stadium Course
Hole #17 @ PGA West – Stadium Course

It’s also paradise for folks who like to do a little people watching. If you’re at all familiar with the area, you know that it’s been a hangout for celebrities for generations. The show business glitterati still visit, but today we get a much more diverse group of global celebs.

Athletes, music and more
World class athletes make the pilgrimage here, especially golfers and tennis pros and now with the annual music and arts festival in Coachella, a wide range of top recording artists make the scene. The concert series which wraps up with “Stagecoach” April 27 makes for several great days of people watching. And if one of your favorite recording artists happened to be on the bill, you would have had the time of your life.

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival

Of course, that’s only a couple of weekends a year and while the festival may come and go quickly, the golf and other attractions here are pretty much available 365 days a year. Further, real estate shoppers have a huge range of options.

It certainly ‘ain’t no hound dog’
By the way, Elvis’s Palm Spring “honeymoon house” is on the market. So if you have an extra $10 million dollars and want to buy a great property and piece of pop icon history at the same time, we’ll get the papers going for you.

However, for most of the home shoppers we work with, a great home either on or near one of our beautiful golf courses in La Quinta fits the bill perfectly. And just like concert goers had their choice of artists to see at the recent music festival, golfers here have just about as many choices when they head out to play a round.

La Quinta Resort
La Quinta Resort

The La Quinta Resort has three courses itself. PGA WEST has six courses and many more residential golf communities are just minutes away, including The Hideaway, Rancho La Quinta and Mountain View just to name a few.

There are great courses throughout the valley, as you’ll see when you drive through Palm Springs and over to La Quinta. And to make sorting them out a little easier, we’ve pulled together a very handy Golf Resource Guide. If you want the big picture—as well as a lot of specific details—about Palm Springs area golf clubs, don’t miss this free download.

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Desert and Home Sales Blooming!

Some newcomers to desert living are surprised by the varied pleasures each season brings with it. Over the last several weeks many of our neighbors have been keeping an eye out for the spring desert bloom.The Citrus Club

A wide range of desert wildflowers, cacti, trees and shrubs burst into blossom each year and for the observant desert dweller, it provides a lot of beauty and adventure. The time to start looking is generally in March and the show can run through much of April. There are several websites that keep people posted on what’s blooming where.

Visit a local garden
Another way to learn about the plants you see as you cruise around the area, is to visit the gardens at The Living Desert. In one place you’ll discover the diversity of the native plants. Give them a call to see what’s blooming so you can time your trip to maximize the colorful show.

Of course, the weather that prompts our seasonal bloom encourages other activities in La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert and the greater Palm Springs area. To say that it’s perfect golfing weather would be something of an understatement. Further, the weather that makes it ideal for hitting the links also amps up the interest in owning property on or near one of the renowned courses that we have in our area.

Take a home tour
While the real estate professionals at Gallaudet Properties enjoy an occasional hike to explore the local wildflowers, more often you’ll find us exploring new home listings with our clients, trying to find the perfect property. At this time of year, the desert blossoms with both buyers and sellers, if you’ll excuse a fairly bad play on words. Also, unlike the wildflower display, the golf courses are here for us to enjoy virtually every day, all year long.

La Quinta Resort
La Quinta Resort

The La Quinta Resort membership, which includes the private Citrus Club, alone has 3 golf courses – 1 private and 2 semi-public. Along with that there are tennis courts and a spa for members and/or resort guests to enjoy. And for the home buyer, there are 10 gated communities in the area nestled around those golf courses. That provides a lot of selection. Buyers can always find exactly the kind of property they are looking for and be on or near their favorite courses.

Get the latest info
Above I mentioned that you can have the latest news regarding the spring wildflower bloom sent straight to your email. If you’re a big fan of flowers and gardening, that’s a resource you’ll want to use. Google: Coachella Valley Desert Plants.

In much the same way, Gallaudet Properties has pulled together a golf resource guide. It’s free and will get you up-to-date on all the local courses and golf communities. You can get an overview where they are all located as well as information on private course membership fees and monthly dues.

It’s must-have information for anyone considering a move to the La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells and Indio area. Download it today.

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Luxury Living: Mountain View Country Club in La Quinta

Mountain View Country Club
Main Entrance

Mountain View Country Club in La Quinta, a Toll Brothers community with 376 detached homes and 50 condos, offers all the best luxuries of Palm Springs living. The elegant community is built around an Arnold Palmer Signature design,18-hole championship golf course. A spectacular design, the par 72 course accommodates multiple levels of play with five sets of tees ranging from 5,300 yards to over 7,400 yards. A set of Family Tees serves the interests and skill development of the club’s youngest members and guests. Mountain View hosts many golfing events each year, including specialty tournaments for ladies, juniors, families, and charity events.

Mountain View Country Club Golf Course
Golf Course

As a Toll Brothers community, the Mountain View Country Club is specifically designed to maximize luxury and foster social connection. In addition to golf, members enjoy tennis, a state of the art fitness facility, world-class dining, a luxurious spa, and swimming. Members also enjoy “clubs within a club,” congregating with other like-minded members. Such member-initiated clubs include groups like Wine Club, Hiking Club, Ladies Bridge, Cigar, and an Investment Club. You really can’t go wrong with Toll Brothers homes. As developers and home builders, they’ve won three highly esteemed awards, including: America’s Best Builder, National Builder of the Year, and the National Housing Quality Award. They’re known to be meticulous in their designs and committed to working with the natural environment.

Mountain View Country Club Clubhouse
Clubhouse

An environmentally-minded design is good news for a community in gorgeous La Quinta. You’ll find a lot of open spaces and uncompromised views of the surrounding Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The layout incorporates, and in some cases, restores existing hills, trees, and ponds. The developers work closely with conservation groups like the National Wildlife Federation and Audubon International, and are proud of their energy-efficient and environmentally-conscious designs.

We at Gallaudet Properties love this golfing community and think you will, too. For more information about Mountain View or any of the other beautiful communities here in Palm Springs, please contact us.

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The Citrus Club in La Quinta is a Paradise on its Own

La Quinta Resort
La Quinta Resort

The Citrus Club in La Quinta is a golf course community located in the heart of La Quinta. It is within walking and/or biking distance to Old Town La Quinta and approximately a mile from the La Quinta Resort. The Citrus offers a private golf course, a lovely Club House, and a state of the art exercise facility. In addition, The Citrus is actually the private club associated with the La Quinta Resort, so if you join the Citrus Club as a golf, social, or sport member, you are automatically a member of the Resort. That adds two golf courses, another club house, an incredible tennis program inclusive of 21 tennis courts, an additional exercise facility, and a gorgeous Spa with a staff that will relax you with many treatments from which to choose. With the membership to the Club comes discounts on the restaurants, golf & tennis shop, and the spa at the Resort. Any of the three Citrus Memberships (golf, social, or sport) is one of the best values in the Desert!

Citrus Golf Club
The Citrus Club

The Citrus Club’s location was once a citrus grove, thus the name. There are still many Citrus trees surrounding the golf course and homes in the community, which make the area picturesque and inviting. The Citrus Club House has a beautiful outdoor patio inclusive of a fire pit (and the best gas fireplace indoors), members enjoy sitting around it after a great day of golf on the Pete Dye 18 hole golf course. The clubhouse’s central dining area and bar are open each day for breakfast and lunch, and three days a week for dinner, showcasing an excellent menu by their accomplished chef. Additionally, breakfast and lunch are served at the club house at the Resort, as well as in the restaurants in that location.

At Gallaudet.com, we are well versed in Citrus Club and other golf communities in La Quinta California, and are happy to discuss prices and differences with you. We enjoy helping our clients find that community that best fits their needs. For information on The Citrus Club, or any other golf course community in the Palm Springs area, please contact us. We are here to help.

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January, 2014 Sales Analysis

Here are the latest sales numbers for all homes sold within the City of La Quinta as well as all Golf Course homes in La Quinta from January, 2008 through January, 2014.

In January, the current inventory of “Active Listings” is starting to increase. The Coachella Valley has transitioned from a buyers market to a sellers market. Most of the popular segments of the market have already moved to the sellers favor and prices in most segments is beginning to increase. We are beginning to see activity in the million dollar+ market which had been particularly slow in the last few years.

The point at which the market changes from buyer to seller is determined by the months supply of homes for sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the market is defined by the number of months supply of homes currently for sale. The dividing line between a Buyers / Sellers market is 6 months supply. Months Supply is determined by dividing the total number of sales in the last 6 month period by 6 to get the average number of sales per month and dividing that number into the current number of active listings.

For example: If the total homes sold in the past 6 months = 18 then 18/6 = 3 sales in the average month. If the current active “for sale” inventory was 21 then 21/3(Avg Mo Sales) = 7 Months Supply which would qualify as a weak buyers market. 6 months supply is considered a “Normal” market and anything less than 6 months supply is defined as a sellers market.

Here is a breakdown of current months supply in the City of La Quinta:

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Notice that the Average price per square foot graph (above), which shows the famous “Bubble” (2002 – 2009) now shows that the current price is back on track with the historical average rate of real estate appreciation of 4.5%.

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Five Must-Visit Restaurants in South La Quinta

After a great round of golf in La Quinta, you can relax and enjoy cocktails or fine dining at one of many establishments in the beautiful desert area. While you’re here, you should take advantage of being able to eat at one of these five must-visit restaurants in South La Quinta. Each one offers you a unique experience, excellent cuisine, and relaxation.

Lavender Bistro La Quinta
Lavender Bistro

1. Lavender Bistro

You can enjoy cocktails and a light meal or an elegant, romantic dinner at the Lavender Bistro. The outdoor patio is surrounded by trees and beautiful desert flowers for the ultimate in relaxing dining. The Lavender Bistro is located at 78-073 Calle Barcelona, and conveniently close to shopping and all the activities of Old Town La Quinta.

2. Solano’s Bistro

Solano’s Bistro is right in Old Town La Quinta, located at 78075 Main Street. The Bistro is owned and operated by Executive Chef Francisco Solano. You can enjoy superior Contemporary American cuisine inside or on the outdoor patio.

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant La Quinta
Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant

3. Morgan’s

Morgan’s is located at the La Quinta Resort, and Chef Jimmy Schmidt will ensure you are treated to the finest in traditional cooking. A specialty of Morgan’s is his use of locally grown ingredients. And Wednesday through Sunday evenings, you can enjoy live piano music with your meal. The La Quinta Resort is located at 49-299 Eisenhower Drive.

4. Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant

Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant offers country club style fine dining. Three menus are available, so you can select from appetizers menu, the full dinner menu, or pub menus. If you did not get enough golf in for the day, you can take advantage of the outdoor putting green, too. Count on being treated like a king at 78164 Avenue 52 in La Quinta.

Stuft Pizza La Quinta
Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill

5. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill

While the Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill does offer some of the valley’s finest pizza baked in the best rated ovens, you can also savor their pasta entrees, burgers, and more. Appetizers, soups, and salads also make excellent choices. Dining is available indoors or on the shaded outdoor patio. Check out Stuft Pizza at 78015 Main Street.

If you are looking for property in the La Quinta area, we have you covered. Contact us  for more information about the many home and condominium choices that are available. We also offer a downloadable Golf Resource Guide to help you find the best golfing opportunities in the greater Palm Springs area.

 

 

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While at the BNP Parabas Open Tennis Tournament, Visit Indian Wells Real Estate

The BNP Parabas Open Tennis Tournament is happening now through March 16! Are you coming? If yes, we hope you enjoy everything that Indian Wells has to offer. We hope, too, that you fall in love with the great city and surrounding area so much that you decide to move here and be part of our great community.

Indian Wells Tennis GardenThe Indian Wells Tennis Garden has just completed an ambitious site expansion with the addition of “Stadium 2” which seats an additional 8,000 fans.  This brings the Garden’s total seating capacity to 41,485, a 17% increase.  Tournament officials expect over 400,000 fans to enter through the gates this year!  Aside from the addition to Stadium 2, the grounds have been expanded and upgraded as well with the addition of over 400 palm trees and 16 acres of new grounds to hold the 17,905 new shrubs and plants!  It was already a world-class experience and now it’s a bucket list experience!

Aside from the aesthetic upgrades, there have also been three high caliber “pop-up” restaurants added for the tournament fortnight: Nobu, The Chop House and Piero PizzaVino.  Anybody visiting the gardens this week will enjoy an an amazing experience.

Indian Wells Golf ResortThe perks for Indian Wells don’t stop at the Tennis Garden either.  Purchasing Indian Wells Real Estate also gives residents substantial discounts and access to hotel pools at all four hotel properties, world famous spas,  fantastic restaurants like the The Vue Bar and Grill, and deep discounts to the highly acclaimed courses at the Indian Wells Golf Resort ($35 per round for the winter season!).  Other local restaurants include Don Diego’s and Vicky’s of Santa Fe.

So whether you’ve come here to play, or to watch the BNP Parabas Tennis Tournament, contact us, and let us help you learn more about the communities and properties available in Indian Wells, like:

Indian Wells Golf Resort

And, exploring the iconic Indian Wells Country Club is like taking a walk through history, where some of our greatest presidents played golf.  If you have questions about how we buy houses Indianapolis and are curious to learn more about the real estate opportunities here in Indian Wells, or ready to see some property here, please click below and get in touch with us.  We look forward to hearing from you!



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PGA West in La Quinta: The largest golf membership in the Palm Springs Valley.

PGA West La QuintaPlanning to visit PGA West in La Quinta is a plan to visit one of the most storied golfing locations on the west coast. PGA West is a beautiful location that offers much more than 18 holes of golf and a clubhouse. The beauty and prestige of PGA West makes it one of the most memorable places to play golf in the world.

With 6 golf courses (108 holes), PGA West is the largest golf club in the Palm Springs valley. The La Quinta Resort, which is PGA West’s sister club, and Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage are tied for the second largest with 3 courses each. 3 of PGA West’s courses are private and 3 are public.

PGA West La QuintaWhen players tee up on the PGA West courses, the hills and mountains that have created the Palm Springs Valley are right next to the course. Rather than looking out to a beautiful view, golfers are a part of the view as the hills are so close you can touch them in some cases.

The membership at PGA West delivers the biggest golfing selection for your money when compared to any other club in the valley. There is an upfront deposit of $45,000 and the dues are $1,145/month which includes unlimited play on all six courses and access to the member favorite Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus private courses. You can pay a few hundred dollars more per month (with no long term commitment) to include the 3 courses at La Quinta Resort – therefore representing a membership to 9 world class golf courses for under $2,000/month, by far the best bang for your buck in the valley.

Playing in the Palm Springs Valley is about more than just visiting PGA West once. These courses can be played over and over. Plus, the major tournaments, like the Humana Challenge, that are held here make for wonderful weekend escapes for the family to see great golf and enjoy the sunshine and clean air in the valley.

PGA West La Quinta

Put PGA West on your list for a golfing adventure of a lifetime. If you have questions about the golf courses themselves or real estate in PGA West, please get in touch with us  to discuss what it will take to move you from dreaming of golf heaven to living it.

For more information on PGA West and all of our other beautiful golf courses in the valley please download our Golf Resource Guide below!

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Video: Welcome to your new 8,000 sqft. custom golf estate.

Here’s a virtual tour of 50565 Breva St. at the Citrus Club in La Quinta, with an aerial overview:

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Features include:
* 5 Bedrooms
* Large, Home Theatre.
* Large, private office
* Elevator
* Control 4, Home Automation system throughout home.
* Large, private sideyard.
* 4 car garage.
* Gourmet Kitchen that will make you smile, and so much more!