The industry has gone through some pretty major changes over the past 6 years. Many Realtors have entered and left the business over that time. Interestingly enough, it is the same strong agents who have always performed 90% of the business prior to the shake up in the market that are once again at the forefront. It has always been my priority to follow the golden rule with my fellow colleagues in the real estate industry (customers, agents, escrow, title, and the public). I have discovered a lovely by product of treating other Realtors with kindness, patience, making myself accessible, promptly returning phone calls, and an overall genuineness that not only promotes a positive image in the community it also helps during multiple offer situations (when the agent guides their client as t... 12/30/2012

There's a street in Indio that rivals the beauty of the exclusive Clancy Lane in Rancho Mirage.  Avenue 49.  Not alot of people are aware of it, which the residents of this West Indio street like!  The street runs East West connecting the Eastern edge of La Quinta at Jefferson to the Western edge of Indio at Monroe.  It is only 2 lanes, and has a walking path running along it's edge, lined with a white fence.  The landscape is desert friendly, low water and maintenance with Mesquite trees, hedges and desert flowers artfully planted. There are several gated, non-golf course communities along the street.  Montage at Santa Rosa is one of them.  Large homes ranging from approx. 2800 sf to approx. 4800 sf are of Tuscan exteriors.  The lots are large, ranging from approx. 10,000 sf to approx.... 12/26/2012

Indio's Low Supply of Inventory Working in Favor of Sellers Real Estate market data for Indio, CA provided by Tina Droessler of Today's Realty Group. Indio Home Values Fewer homes on the market has been preferential for sellers, while creating fierce competition among home buyers. We have seen four straight months of increases in the medium sales price for homes across the Coachella Valley. The 92203 zip code of Indio has favored particularly well. Some communities in this area currently have no homes listed for sale. You can imagine what happens when a new listing comes on the market in one of these neighborhoods! All in all good news for sellers. But seller's should still take into careful consideration what price they list their home at. Even though a seller may receive 10 offers on ... 12/19/2012

Home Prices in Indio CA for December 2012 Real estate market data for Indio, CA provided by Tina Droessler of Today's Realty Group. Indio Home Prices Hot, hot, hot! That is the only word that describes Indio's real estate market. Known as one of the best areas to buy a newer home for under $200,000, it is becoming harder and harder to find such a deal. With the low levels of inventory, we are definitely seeing prices increase. Even new bank owned listings on the market are seeing an increase in list price. For home buyers who haven't bought yet, I wouldn't wait any longer because although prices are increasing, interest rates are still low. An increase in interest rates will effect how much you can afford to buy even more so. You will also want to team up with an experienced local Realt... 12/17/2012

It is intriguing to me how few people, both locals and seasonal visitors, who are aware that the Palm Springs Valley is home to two of the largest polo clubs in the United States!  We are second only to Florida in numbers of fields and players and the economic boost the polo world brings to the Valley every season.  The two Polo Clubs, Eldorado and Empire are contiguous to each other and between them have approximately 22 active polo fields!  That's alot of land because each polo field is about the size of 9 football fields..or 300 yards by 150 yards for each field.  Imagine having that wonderful, open venue in our beautiful Valley! Eldorado Polo Club schedule and contact info.. Empire Polo Club schedule and contact info.. Trailers full of horses have started arriving to both clubs.  Ho... 12/14/2012

  Indio Homes For Sale If you are currently looking to purchase a home for sale in Indio California, but don't know where to begin, SCA Real Estate is here to help! Our friendly Realtors can provide you with instant access which will allow you to view all Indio Homes For Sale with the simple click of your mouse!   Indio MLS Home Search  Often times Real Estate websites can be confusing and misleading, and most have outdated data! Our Indio Homes website is updated daily, which means you will only be shown Homes for sale in Indio that are actually available!, vs homes that are pending or already sold.    Work with a top Indio Realtor When you choose to hire an experienced and knowledgable Indio Realtor, it can & will make all the difference in the world between finding your dream home vs... 11/27/2012

Homes for Sale with RV Parking in Indio CA If you are searching for a home to buy with RV parking, consider purchasing a home in Indio, CA. Home buyers looking for a home that includes enough parking for their toys, trucks and/or RV have several affordable options available.  When it comes to home shopping, buyers are often faced with relatively small lots and little space between you and the next door neighbor. For people with lots of extra wheels, you do have choices, probably more choices than you know. There are several neighborhoods that offer the additional parking space for an RV, boat, or other vehicles. Communities offering RV parking: Shadow Hills - Located off Jackson Street on the North side of I-10, the majority of homes in Shadow Hills offer parking access on one side of t... 10/14/2012

Sailing on the lake at Shadow Lake Estates in North Indio, Calif. Shadow Lake Estates, a luxury water front community located in the Indio Hills, is literally the only one of it’s kind; A Water Sport & Recreation development in the desert. Located off the I-10 heading East, look for the Jackson St. exit and head North to the hills. The gated entry to Shadow Lake Estates is at the end of Jackson. This custom home development boasts 45 acres of lake and waterways. Water Sports such as skiing (2 slalom slopes), Wake boarding, paddle boatings, sail boating, motor boating and fishing are all here in this desert oasis. Homes are large and sit on sites of approx. 28,000 -35,000 sf., with water front locations. Many offer private boat docks and even boat lifts! There is also a community boat r... 10/01/2012

Watch out for individuals claiming that they can perform credit repair services to increase your FICO scores so you can purchase a home.  Don’t do it!  Don’t believe it!  It’s a SCAM!  This information is provided based on reports obtained through individuals recently victimized in and around the city of Indio, CA.  How do these fraudsters convince you to turn over your hard earned money? a.      These crooks will prey upon their own kind.  The Hispanic community tends to trust other Hispanics, especially those who appear to be very experienced and “father-like”.  A smooth con will attempt to provide you with a sense of ease and comfort in a situation that should cause you apprehension and fear.   It is that “fear” that these crooks prey upon.  b.      They provide you with a series of ... 09/29/2012

It's that time of year again when the horses and rigs start returning to the desert for the winter equestrian events.  Polo is HUGE in our valley.  Seems strange, but we are second only to Florida with numbers of players, horses and fields.  Our East Valley relys on the players/familes and grooms to jump the economy every single year.  Horses are GIANT business here in the Palm Springs Valley. Eldorado Polo Club has 9 fields, hundreds of stalls and turnouts, a 1/4 mile galloping track, a front office and of course the Cantina for dining and entertainment.  Field 1 features the star matches at noon and 2 pm every Sunday.  I have a box fieldside for my clients and friends..a good time for everyone. Next door at Empire Polo club, there are not only day polo matches, but also night games!  ... 09/28/2012

Indio Real Estate - Construction on the Rise After years of a lack luster economy, Indio construction appeared to be sitting idle amongst vacant lots of blowing sand and unfinished projects. Let there be light at the end of the tunnel! New construction is on the rise according to the City of Indio. Construction on a project located at the corner of Avenue 42 and Jefferson near Bermuda Dunes on 88-acres, formally called Northgate will begin soon. The mixed-use project was started in 2009 but ultimately went into foreclosure. The project was recently purchased by Chandi Group USA according to the Desert Sun. The first part of the $70 million project will be an AM/PM gas station, followed with a hotel, an apartment building, bank and two fast food restaurants.  Another project in the North... 09/27/2012

Homes for Sale in Indio With No Mello Roos Tax Indio is a top city of choice for many home buyers, especially first time home buyers. Indio has a lot of newer neighborhoods like those located on the North side of I-10. Many of these homes were built in 2005 or newer and offer spacious floor plans with upgrades including granite counters and great rooms. An added bonus - most of these homes are priced under $300,000! Search homes for sale in Indio. How do Mello Roos affect me? Because Indio does have many newer communities, home buyers should know to watch out for Mello Roos taxes. Mello Roos taxes will add to your annual taxes due and thus how much you can afford in purchasing a home. But you can have your cake and eat it to. There are several newer neighborhoods on the North side of I-... 09/10/2012

Indio 4 Bedroom Homes for Sale Indio is a popular city for buyers who are looking for 4 bedroom homes for sale. As a Realtor who sells homes in Indio, I noticed a lot of home buyers who are looking for larger homes with 4 - 5 bedrooms tend to prefer Indio. Indio, CA is a great city for buyers to purchase a home. It is the largest city in the Coachella Valley, which means it has a lot of land still available to build on. In 2011, the City of Indio reported 205 permits were issued for new single family residential homes, showing the most growth in the Coachella Valley region.   Many areas of Indio have newer homes that are less than five years old. North of Interstate 10, you will find more than a dozen newer communities built in 2005 and 2006 that are gated and very appealing. In additio... 07/20/2012

Sonora Wells Short Sales Indio CA Follow the yellow brick road and just beyond the cascading waterfall you enter the gates of Sonora Wells. Located between Monroe and Jackson Street in Indio, CA., Sonora Wells is a community like no other. However its distinctiveness does not exempt it from today's short sale market. Short sales are the result of the decline in home prices over the last several years. The builder of Sonora Wells, D.R. Horton, sold these homes in 2006 between $300,000 and $400,000. Unfortunately these values could not be maintained after the crash of the market and the home prices have adjusted to between $130,000 and $200,000.  From a buyer's stand point, a short sale can offer an opportunity of great value. But to save you a lot of heartache & headache, be sure to work... 07/16/2012

Talavera Short Sales Indio CA Inside the gates of Talavera in Indio, California lies a beautiful master-planned community designed by D.R. Horton. Like many other newer home communities in Indio, Talavera has had a good share of short sales. Homes originally sold from the builder in 2005 for $300,000 to $400,000+. With the downturn in the economy, home prices have since dropped to the likes of $110,000 to $200,000+. Because of the lower property values, many homeowners have had to short sale. For home buyers who have a little time and some patience, short sales may be the route to go but it is critical to with an experienced short sale agent. Search Indio Short Sale Listings. Talavera's inventory is at an all time record low, reduced from the many shorts sales and foreclosures being sou... 07/16/2012

Homes for Sale with Pools in Indio CA If you're looking for a home for sale with a pool in Indio, California, you may be experiencing problems depending on your price range. Single family homes with pools in Indio tend to be priced considerably higher than comparable homes in the same neighborhood. Since the demand for pool homes in Indio CA is high, you can expect competition with other buyers. Search homes for sale with pools in Indio.  Inventory of homes for sale with pools in Indio is low. A recent search of the Desert Area Multiple Listing (MLS) pulled 43 single family homes for sale in Indio with private pools: Only six of the homes were priced below $200,000. Seven of the homes were priced between $200,000 and $300,000. There were 212 homes for sale with no pools: 73 of those lis... 07/05/2012

Montego Dunes  is a non gated subdivision centraly located in south west Indio. The community has  117 single family homes built in 2003 & early 2004.   Montego Dunes has the  feel of a small community but without HOA dues. Close to schools, shopping and dinning.  Montego Dunes in Indio is  a sought after community to call home. In 2005 homes in Montego Dunes sold in up into the $400,000 range.   Now the most recent home sold in Montego Dunes was in April 2012 for $ 190,00.  Thats half price !  If you are thinking of selling or buying in Montego Dunes Indio , call The Desert Dream Team! 760-333-4690                                              06/30/2012

Shadow Hills Home Sales, Indio CA Homes sales in the community of Shadow Hills located in Indio, California have been brisk during the last six months. In fact, Real Estate sales have been strong in all of Indio's neighborhoods. Search Indio Homes for Sale I just sold the home at 83430 Greenbrier, Indio, CA in Shadow Hills for $220,000. This home was listed at $214,900 but received multiple offers within just 4 days of being on the market. However, my clients listened to my advice and in the end was the lucky chosen offer. This home has a private pool & spa on an extra large lot of more than 11,300 square feet including RV access on the side of the house. The home features 2100 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, stainless steel appliances, fireplace, and plenty of living space for... 06/28/2012

Shadow Ranch, Indio CA Real Estate Report Shadow Ranch is a master planned development by Family Development located in Indio, north of I-10. Shadow Ranch homes consist of single and two-story homes, featuring up to 6 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths. One perk of Shadow Ranch is the extra large lots allowing plenty of space for a pool & spa. Shadow Ranch is a gated community with a neighborhood park and walkways and is located in the Imperial Irrigation District for lower electric bills and is in the Desert Sands Unified School District.  Search Shadow Ranch Homes for Sale   Homes in this neighborhood are in demand and selling fast. Contact me to schedule a showing today!   Homes For Sale in Shadow Ranch Pending Sales11 homes are currently awaiting short sale approval or pending. A sample of the ... 06/15/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Indio Short Sale Realtor. As a Indio Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Indio Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Indio Short Sales. Short Sale My Indio Home Lloyd Cullen is a local Indio Short Sale Expert with experienced Indio Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Short Sale My Indio Home We specialize in Short Sales for Indio and Surrounding Areas At Lloyd Cullen Real Estate, very time our phone rings we hear another opportunity to help the residents of Indio with the Indio Short Sale Help they need. We understand that going through a short sale in Indio comes with a feeling of defeat. However, this is just anoth... 06/05/2012