A New Deli?

With all our wonderful restaurants, the east end of the valley has had only one real delicatessen. But opening this week is a New York style deli in La Quinta. It is in the site that was the Beachside Cafe at the corner of 111 and Washington, in the Von's shopping center. Let's hope it is as good as it is billed.

Summer Bargains

Here are some of our favorite restaurants that are having summer specials

The Falls--$30.00 per person

Steakhouse at the Spa Casino--$49.00 for 2 people

Pacifica--Sunset dinners--$19.75

Fleming's --$35.95

Sullivan's Steakhouse--$69.00 for 2 people

LG's Prime Steakhouse--$45.00

Chop House--Palm Desert--Two for $49.00,$59.00,$69.00, $79.00 and $89.00

Ruth's Chris--$39.95 and $49.95

Shame on the Moon--$19.95

Bon Apetite!!!!!

PS

If you really want a bargain, Salton City has some homes selling for around $50,000. Someday that will be a great place to live--maybe for our great grandchildren

"Analysts: Valley market on mend"--Good News and Bad News.

As I was reading this morning's Desert Sun, I started out excited and then realized that much of the upturn in sales is in REO's and Short Sales.
Spots with devastation from foreclosures showed the strongest gains.
The buying spurt has shaved average sales prices on mid-priced and luxury homes, which is why you are seeing the lower priced homes selling here in Sun City Palm Desert, while the higher priced homes are sitting or being reduced sharply.Valleywide the average price has dropped 43% since 2007.
The good news is that inventory has dropped to 6000 from 9400 in 2008.
At my office meeting this morning we were warned that the next wave of foreclosures is soon to hit.

Desert Heat

Clients who are thinking of moving to the desert often ask me how we "weather" the summer heat.
I have lived in Sun City Palm Desert for 12 years and have remained at home for the entire summer, except for several weekend outings to San Diego or Los Angeles. One summer we cruised to Hawaii.
I play golf all summer, albeit early in the morning, there are tennis players on the courts--early in the morning. We do errands--early in the morning. It really does not get really hot until the afternoon. Then it is time to read, play bridge, play Mah Jongg, go to the movies.
Speaking of movies, I say Julia and Julie over the weekend. Don't miss it. Meryl Streep is fabulous!!!
Even when the temps rise in the one-teens, it is usually dry. Only in Aug. and Sept. when we get the Monsoon storms from Mexico, is it the least bit uncomfortable.
Call me if you need more information on the summer weather.

Multi Million Dollar Homes

During the last few days I had the opportunity to preview homes, in the San Diego area, that were from $7,000,000-10,000,000. What a treat! These homes were approximately 10,000sq. ft on huge lots with ocean views. These homes were previewed for a client of my daughter, who is a Realtor in that area.

The best part was the weather--30 degrees cooler than Palm Desert. I can't complain. I have lived in the Desert for 12 years and really don't mind the summer heat. We just do more in the mornings--golf, tennis, walking, shopping. We go from an air conditioned home, to an air conditioned car, to an air conditioned shop, etc.

Exciting News

This morning I attended an all valley Windermere meeting with over 600 agents.

We are all excited about the new marketing tools Windermere is offering us to better serve you. The most exciting new tool is that every listing will automatically be put on over 30 active websites, including all your favorites: Twitter, Facebook, Zillow, Trulia, Craig's List, etc.etc.

There were many other tools that will be available to us in the next few months. I will keep you informed.