Your dreams of luxurious living combined with breathtaking views and prime Rancho Mirage real estate location come to life at The Villas of Mirada in Rancho Mirage. The 46 semi custom residences in this prestigious community are located in the hills of Rancho Mirage, 530 feet above the valley floor. The panoramic views of mountain vistas combined with outdoor living opportunities are enough to draw interest at a national, even a worldwide, level. The spectacular location of The Villas of Mirada are unmatched by any other real estate in the California, even within other communities in the valley.
Senterra Real Estate Group is the developer responsible for designing The Villas of Mirada. Their expert designing takes desert living to a new level currently unsurpassed by any other community in the area. The perfect combination of beauty, elegance and convenience come together to make this one of the most prime locations in Rancho Mirage. Three unique floor plans are available in Spanish or Tuscan styles with a range in size from about 3,000 to 3,730 square feet. Styles offer three or four bedroom options with exquisite attention to detail and comfort. Properties in this community have recently sold for between $2.3 and $2.9 million dollars. The relatively small range of prices is because the square footage offered is not a huge range and homes are all set on similarly-sized lots.
Residents in The Villas of Mirada have access to private fitness center and clubhouse benefits, but in addition to this, they also profit from the privileges of the Ritz-Carlton, a newly-remodeled location that boasts fine amenities like a fitness center, Olympic-sized pool, tennis courts and high-class spas. The homes in this private community boast the use of exotic stone, custom cabinetry and other world-class materials seamlessly integrated into the Tuscan and Spanish designs. No matter which style and floor plan you choose, you will soon find your money goes far in delivering the luxury feel you have always wanted in your home.
The benefits of living in The Villas of Mirada are endless, from gorgeous location and top amenities to private club memberships and spectacular outdoor living. To learn more about the homes currently for sale in the development, set up a tour today. The homes are prices extremely well, especially when compared to the current real estate market in the rest of California, so properties sell quickly. Do not lose your chance of finding your dream home today!
With over 20 years of experience in the Real Estate market, Elaine truly enjoys helping people in the process of buying or selling a home. Please call us if you have any questions about The Villas of Mirada.
Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate
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• 1,212 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - 
MLS® $90,000 - Short Sale
Desert Princess Country Club, Cathedral City - Popular two master suite floor plan with green belt views. Detached garage and large patio. The gated community of Desert Princess Country Club includes tennis, fitness center, golf, and more. Unfurnished. Short sale subject to bank approval.
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Desert Princess Country Club, Cathedral City - Announcing a price reduction on 28264 Desert Princess Dr, a 1,212 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $90,000 - Short Sale.
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Lowest priced detached pool home in Desert Princess CC! Vaulted ceilings in this lovely Tommy Bahama style 2 bedroom, plus small office, open floor plan. Custom tiled floors with accents, and fireplace make this home warm and inviting. Built-ins in Master closet. Double garage with direct access into home. GOLF CART INCLUDED. Land lease extended to 2069! Sold Furnished as per sellers inventory. Just move in! Great patio and private pebble tec-salt water pool overlooking the 2nd fairway!
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• 1,503 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $349,000 - Lowest priced pool home
Desert Princess Country Club, Cathedral City - Lowest priced detached pool home in Desert Princess CC! Vaulted ceilings in this lovely Tommy Bahama style 2 bedroom, plus small office, open floor plan. Custom tiled floors with accents, and fireplace make this home warm and inviting. Built-ins in Master closet. Double garage with direct access into home. GOLF CART INCLUDED. Land lease extended to 2069! Sold Furnished as per sellers inventory. Just move in! Great patio and private pebble tec-salt water pool overlooking the 2nd fairway!
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Im sure have probably heard about the recent additional spending plan from Washington of over 275 Billion Dollars directed toward assisting home owners to possibly stay in their homes. In an attempt to understand and find clarity in all of this fog we have summarized the highlights as follows: There has
been 275 Billion dollars set aside to assist homeowners who need financial assistance in this current economy meltdown. Washington's hope is to assist
approximately over 10 million households.
Qualifications are very simple:
1.) The Home must be a owner occupied, primary
residence. This must be documented by a credit
report.
2.) There must be a documented hardship involved.
3.) The existing home loan cannot exceed $729,750.
4.) The Bank will be offered some incentives for several
factors, after the loan has remained current
for three months, the lender will receive
$1,000. Additionally, the lender will receive
$1,000 for each year that the borrower remains
current for up to 3 years.
5.) The Homeowner can possibly receive a $1,000 cash amount
to be used toward the reduction in Principle
amount for up to five years if he remains
current on his mortgage.
6.) The target amount for the lender to aim for
in reducing the payment amount is 31% of
Gross income for Housing. PITI. This is
to be accomplished by first, reducing the
interest rate to as low as 2 %. If this does
not accomplish the desired ratio, the lien holder
is to extend the term up to 40 years on the mortgage.
If the objective is still not achieved, the lienholder
is to Forbear enough principle amount at 0%
interest to accomplish the desired threshold.
7.) The Bankruptcy judges have been given the
ability to order the lienholders to reduce
the principle balance to make the budget of
the individual conform.
The beautiful city of La Quinta, CA has now been ranked the 11th highest city in California for million dollar homes sales. Data Quick recently named these 25 cities. In the year 2007 there were 307 million dollar home sales compared to 207 back in 2008. The highest priced home in 2008 in La Quinta sold for $5.85 million this year. See La Quinta Home Listings <--click here
The City of Manhattan Beach took first place and La Quinta was the only city in the Coachella Valley that made was on the list.
La Quinta is truly the "Gem Of The Desert" as refered to quite often, because of the wonderful things it offers residents and visitors. No matter what, La Quinta is one of the places you must see and also consider making your home... if you are ready to move to one of the greatest and highest quality golf communities on the west coast.
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Palm Springs, CA real estate information on Localism.com Elaine Stewart, Palm Springs Real Estate is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.
One of the most popular and fastest selling communities in La Quinta is the Hideaway in La Quinta. With amazing amenities, a large variety of residence options, spectacular location and two world class golf course, The Hideaway is one of the desert’s most desirable communities. Although it’s new, The Hideaway has been attracting residents with amazing speed. Unlike a lot of residential golf communities, the diversity of residents at The Hideaway is astounding adding to the fabulous living experience. The Hideaway is the ultimate residential golf community for golf lovers and those who like an avid social life as well.
With homes to cover any taste and style and residents who span the age continuum of 30-80, The Hideaway offers something for everyone. People come to the Hideaway for all manner of reasons. Whether it is the amazing golf, friendly people or unbelievable views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, residents of The Hideaway find many reasons to enjoy the happy serene lifestyle this desert community has to offer. The community feel is really the big selling point to this golfer’s paradise. Friendly people enjoying a fervent social life are a huge attraction amongst those already living in the community and continue to be an attraction for golf community seekers as well.
Most of this socialization takes place in the Spanish inspired club house that includes a spa, restaurant, gym and exclusive wine room. A fabulous feature not often found in other golf communities, the wine room offers up space for twenty people to enjoy small private gatherings. There are often theme parties and other fun events that take place in the Clubhouse and it is truly the heart of the community. Social life is a big part of The Hideaway community and is a welcome respite after a day of golf or tennis.
The Hideaway offers two championship golf course designed and built by Clive Clark and Pete Dye. Enjoy the beautiful desert landscape while you golf through these amazingly lush and challenging courses. Entertain your friends and associates with a round of golf at one of the Coachella Valley’s most beautiful courses followed by a little fellowship and fun in the Clubhouse. It all makes for spectacular golf community living. It’s really no wonder The Hideaway is so well sought after. Come and visit The Hideaway in La Quinta very soon.
Golfers and socialites alike flock to PGA WEST planned country club community as much for its beautiful scenery as its spectacular golf, tennis and fitness opportunities. PGA WEST hosts six amazing world class golf courses offering the perfect venue for any skill level of golfer. PGA WEST was designed to be a unique country club community offering a diverse social and recreational setting in and amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the desert. Located at La Quinta, minutes away from Palm Springs, PGA WEST is the ultimate community for avid sports enthusiasts, especially golf enthusiasts. Because of its desert setting, you can enjoy warm dry rounds of golf six days a week, on a different course each day all year round if you like.
In and around PGA WEST you will find splendid homes for any style and taste and the diversity of your neighbors will make for interesting conversation and social gatherings on or off the golf course. Whatever your pleasure in dwelling big or small, luxurious or simple, you will find your golf resort and recreational getaway needs at PGA WEST. The social life alone at PGA WEST lends an exciting atmosphere. You’ll never be in need of a golf partner in the PGA WEST community that’s for sure! Imagine being able to leave your car at home and walking to any course you choose. That’s like golf heaven!
You have your choice of three club houses at PGA WEST to choose from for your social activities as well. There are so many social events that take place at the clubs, and you will never want for an activity day or night. Beautiful scenery abounds in the PGA WEST community with the Coral Mountains and desert landscape complete with ancient ocean markings and shells on the floor from days past. It is a scene right out of the history books. You can also keep in shape by spending time at the health and racquet club, or play tennis at one of the three available courts.
Whatever your sport or social activity, PGA WEST has what you need all within walking distance. Those six world class golf courses may be reason enough to live in PGA WEST, but add in all the social activities, beautiful settings and charming homes and you really have a win-win no-brainer of a situation. Why not come see PGA WEST today. Welcome Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Players and Fans!
Located close to the famous world class La Quinta Resort is the community of La Quinta Fairways. La Quinta Fairways is country club community that offers the beautiful scenery of desert living with the closeness of amenities such as luxury shopping, fine dining and a plethora of golf course choices for avid golfers. In fact, the Pete designed Dunes course is minutes away from anywhere in La Quinta Fairways. Silver Rock Resort is right nearby as well. There are golf and social activities all around La Quinta Fairways just waiting to be enjoyed and the neighborhood has something for everyone.
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La Quinta Fairways offers luxurious living in and amongst some of the best golf and fabulous resorts in the country. The choices of residents are limited only by your imagination. Whatever your style or desire in a home is, you can find it in La Quinta Fairways. And, the scenery is spectacular. All around you are mountain and desert views. All of which can be seen from any of the amazing golf courses within minutes of La Quinta Fairways. You will find your neighbors to be friendly, helpful and very socially active. It’s golf community living at its finest.
Being in such close proximity of La Quinta Resort is a great benefit for those who frequent spas and salon facilities. The massage services at La Quinta Resort are known throughout the Coachella Valley area as amongst the best in the West. You will enjoy the many luxury boutiques and shops offering a wide variety of products and services. While at the La Quinta Resort you can enjoy the fine cuisine offered at their onsite restaurants. Living this close to a fine resort can be a wonderful addition to any lifestyle. And, let’s not forget those golf courses.
One of the courses you will surely frequent when you choose to live at La Quinta Fairways, is the Dunes designed by world famous course designer Pete Dye. The Dunes offers golfers 18 holes of championship golf for all skill levels. Pete Dye is world renown for his environmentally and ecologically sensitive golf course designs making the Dunes a truly innovative and quality golf course. A good round of golf can always be had at the Dunes. And just think, with all those golfers in your community you will never want for a golf partner or good golf conversation. Visit La Quinta Fairways.
One of the most sought after communities in Palm Desert California, and one that is positively bursting with the country club lifestyle, is Indian Ridge. In this brief article, we’ll go over some of what makes Indian Ridge so unique and desired, as well as what you can expect as a resident. This neighborhood is surely one of the jewels of Southern California, especially as far as living the luxurious lifestyle every American wants is concerned.
Right off the bat, most people will notice the two golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, which take up a considerable portion of space. However, for the non-golfer there are tennis and other sports courts, and even croquet lawns. The homes themselves are lavishly constructed and appointed, and are testament to the wealth of the neighborhood. Indian Ridge boasts some of the most beautiful homes in the Palm Desert area, as well as some of the most fantastic views. These homes are constructed in a variety of styles, from Southwestern to Tuscan, and many have Spanish or even Italian flavors to them. If the home itself is not what’s important to you, though, there are a lot of great activities and community events for you to partake in.
The gated community provides more than enough security, with roaming patrols and twenty-four hour manned gates. Not only that, but mountain ranges on three sides give this little valley protection from harsh winds, excessive fog or rainfall, and ample shade on hot days. The entire neighborhood feels like an isolated, unique paradise. Indian Ridge offers more than just sports for recreation – the health and fitness center comes complete with spas, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, and massage services.
There are tons of activities for adults and kids alike, as there is lots of on site dining and places to gather and mingle. Everyone can partake in the aerobics glasses, sports lessons and tournaments, and other events both seasonal and yearly. Indian Ridge’s residents are notoriously welcoming and good-natured, and the environment is so conducive to spending time out in the fresh air and sun that it is hard to see why they’d be otherwise. Indian Ridge has so much to offer in so many ways, there’s no wonder it’s one of the most sought after living environments in Palm Desert.
When it comes to introducing a new 55+ active adult community, there is no person better to have than Martha Stewart. The design, living and interior decoration expert will be making her presence heard in La Quinta as her and KB homes team up to introduce the new plan. What exactly can you expect to find during this event?
For starters, Martha Stewart and Steve Ruffner, president of KB Home's Southern California Division, will be hosting the event held on November 9. During this event, the two will announce the details for the new adult community exclusively for people of ages 55+ and above.
Even though it originally began as a community for single-family homes, it has transformed into a giant project specifically for senior active adults. With KB homes anxious to get started and Martha Stewart ready to make the announcement, this is an exciting time for La Quinta.
The site is planned to be located near the Trilogy Golf Club in the southeastern corner of La Quinta, and no one can be happier than Mayor Don Adolph. He claims it is just the type of recognition the town needs.
With the addition of Martha Stewart on top of the anticipation for the new community, there is a large crowd expected. Around 100 people will get the opportunity of a lifetime to sit down, have lunch, and speak to the incredible designer.
There is a lot of interest for what the community will look like when completed. The team of KB homes and Martha Stewart is expected to build an amazing adult community for senior citizens. KB home purposely teamed with her to create high-quality homes that are inspired by homes of her own in various states such as Connecticut, Maine and New York.
There are high expectations being that the homes are being created based off of the homes of the most well-known designer to date. Inside and out and you will find incredible designs, open-shelving and breathtaking designs. This will add some great homes to our wonderful La Quinta Real Estate and town of La Quinta is in for a treat with this amazing project.
All that is left is to come to the event and enjoy the presence of Martha Stewart and KB home as they announce the new plan for the community. It is sure to be a day the town will never forget with high expectations and anticipation. From inside out, senior citizens will be able to enjoy a beautiful dog park, gorgeous interiors and a breathtaking exterior. These homes are sure to make the community of La Quinta, CA shine in the future.
Thanksgiving, one of America’s favorite traditions is right around the corner and with it comes another great tradition no golf fan should pass up the chance to see the 2008 LG Skins Game! If you’re a golf fan, mark down November 28-30 on your calendar and make plans to head out to the Celebrity Course located at Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, California, home of the awesome new IW Club. Indian Wells Golf Resort is conveniently located within minutes of the Palm Springs International Airport.
Bring the whole family to the LG Skins Game, or check it out on ABC who has broadcasted this world class sporting event for over 18 years. Produced by ESPN, you can see the fabulous foursome of champions, Phil Mickelson and Stephen Ames, along with PGA tour winner K.J. Choi, and US Open runner up Rocco Mediate. Watch as these golf royalty champs compete for a 1 million dollar purse. Other fantastic family fun includes; a Celebrity Pro Am on Friday chock full of stars, and the LG Skins Game “Village”, providing live entertainment, refreshments, giveaways, and much much more. This is bound to be among the most entertaining and thrilling golfing events of 2008. Don’t miss it!
The title sponsor of the LG Skins Game is LG Electronics, Inc., renown as an international leader in electronics. Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Fred Couples, Fred Funk, Adam Scott, Phil Mickelson, Mark O’Meara, and even Annika Sorenstam, are all alumni of this exciting event. Since the event is only two days long, the million dollar prize makes it one of the most lucrative golf takes in history. It’s always super exciting.
Golf fans should definitely check out the John Fought designed course at . This par 72 course sports wide playing corridors, sculpted bunkers and rectangular tee boxes. No matter what your skill level, this course will surely give you the challenge you’ve been looking for. Let’s not forget the Clive Clark Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort. This course was host to the 25th anniversary LG Skins Game and showcased its diversity playability, and challenge. As you enjoy your game, you’re bound to appreciate the course’s amazing mountain views, flowing streams, gorgeous floral displays and roaring waterfalls. Indian Wells Golf Resort is perfect not just for the LG Skins Game, but for your game as well. While your here if you are looking at Indian Wells Real Estate, give us a call we would be glad to give you the tour.
Mountain View Country Club located in La Quinta, California boasts the very ultimate in resort style community living. This Toll Brothers community is nestled in the arms of a beautiful 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course and provides all the services of luxury resort living. The majestic San Jacinto Mountains provide a backdrop for the well planned residential neighborhood where one has the choice of new and semi-custom homes of varying price ranges built to blend effortlessly into the environment in the Spanish-Colonial style. Current Real Estate prices in the community range from 575,000 for condos and up from 680,000 to 2 million for custom built Toll Brothers homes. If you are looking for property in Mountain View Country Club or surrounding communities, give us a call and we will give you a tour of pre-selected properties that fit your criteria, see our info below.
Activities abound at the clubhouse where neighbors, friends and family can gather in the luxurious ambience and well staffed Golf Course. The Fitness Center and Spa offers all the personal attention and specialized classes to keep one fit and ready for a day on the course or to just relax and unwind at the end of the day. The Spa now offers more than 30 treatments including facials, and massages. There are numerous golf courses, shops, and restaurants in the area to further enhance and vary the leisure of day-to-day living in an area where home and elegance go hand-in-hand.
The Mountain View Country Club Golf Course offers the golfer's senses a memorable experience. It is the Arnold Palmer signature that guarantees the highest of standards set in harmony with the La Quinta area. Each hole provides a unique approach and challenge of its own.
Whether you are considering a second home or are shopping for a permanent residence, this community offers all the amenities afforded by a luxurious golfing holiday. While the country club offers resident equity memberships, non-resident memberships are also available, but limited. Take the time to visit, play and peruse the community and you just may want to call this home. You have worked hard and deserve to wake up every morning with all this recreation, luxury and natural beauty as close as outside your front door. We guarantee you will not be disappointed that you decided to make the Mountain View Country Club community your home!
Elaine Stewart - Remax Real Estate Consultants
(760) 668-2399 Mobile
(760) 391-4415 Office