California Lifestyle Realty presents a open house event this weekend! Be sure to come by all our great homes to find the perfect one for you at PGA West in La Quinta! … [Read more...]
PGA West Holiday Home Tour
The PGA West Holiday Home Tour is here again. Come out today with me, Ginger Nelson and everyone from California Lifestyle Realty. Be sure to check out all the great open houses and of course register for some of the spectacular prizes! … [Read more...]
Real Estate, Tourism Continue Climb In Greater Palm Springs
"Real Estate, Tourism Continue Climb In Greater Palm Springs" is the name of the article by Joan Page McKenna in "Palm Springs Life." According to her and her article linked above and quoted below, it seems that post-recession life is coming back to our valley slowly, but surely. Joan Page Mckenna's article is below. It reads well to us! "Real estate and tourism continue their upswing in Greater Palm Springs, fueling continued local economic recovery, according to experts at the Coachella Valley Economic Forecast Conference, held April 10 at the Miramonte Resort & Spa. “There are … [Read more...]
2014 HUMANA CHALLENGE QUICK FACTS
Quick Facts 2014 Humana Challenge Quick Facts Date: January 13 - 19, 2014 Player Field: 156 Professional Players Format: Pro-Am play for first 54 holes. Each of the 156 pros will play with a different amateur partner each day on different courses for three days. On Sunday, the low 70 professionals and ties will play the final round of the 72-hole PGA TOUR tournament at the Palmer Private at PGA WEST. Defending Champion: Brian Gay Courses: Palmer Private at PGA WEST (host course) Nicklaus Private at PGA WEST La Quinta Country Club Tickets: Tickets for the 2014 Humana … [Read more...]
The Humana Challenge 2013
Golf legends Gary Player and Billy Casper hit ceremonial tee shots Thursday before the official start of the Humana Challenge. They were joined on the tee by President Clinton, Humana Chairman of the Board Mike McCallister, PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem and Humana Challenge Executive Director and CEO Bob Marra. … [Read more...]
PGA West Q School Finals
PGA WEST This is a special time of the year at PGA WEST. The beautiful winter Rye grass is coming in, and everyone is returning to The Valley. The season is set to get underway! As our season begins, the PGA Tour season is coming to a close. The final event of the year is taking place in late November and early December, and it’s on two PGA WEST Courses. PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals will be held on the TPC Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament Courses November 30 to December 5. It’s a high-stakes, pressure-packed, shootout with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: the top 25 … [Read more...]
Home Prices To Increase In The Next 12 Months
According to the Fannie Mae Monthly National Housing Survey, 35% of Americans believe home prices will increase in the next 12 months. As illustrated in this chart, this is the highest recorded level this survey has ever seen. Optimism about the housing market was also seen in several other surveys as well. Seventy-three percent believe that now is a good time to buy, and sixty-nine percent said that if they were going to move, they would buy. This represents a 6 percent increase from the May survey. Fannie Mae's monthly national consumer attitudinal survey report provides indicators … [Read more...]
GINGER’S ADVICE FOR HER BUYERS
Always Hire A Home Inspector As your agent I always recommend that you have a home inspection performed only by a "licensed professional" home inspector. The cost of a few hundred dollars is well worth it. The professional home inspector gives the buyer a written report with both pictures and explanations of his investigation. He will alert you to any immediate or potential issues that could occur with your home in the future. As a result you the buyer will have confidence in the quality of the home you are buying. … [Read more...]
SUNSET AT PGA WEST ON THE PALMER COURSE.
If you need something this peaceful in your life, give me a call. I'm your PGA West realtor!Sunset at the Palmer Private at PGA West copyright Ginger Nelson 2011 … [Read more...]
LA QUINTA ADDS HISTORIC LANDMARKS
The City of La Quinta, California added six plaques last week at historic landmarks around town. The La Quinta Historical Society identified them as important to the city's heritage. The locations were: 1. The La Quinta Historical Society Museum. 2. El Ranchito Restaurant. 3. SilverRock Resort Clubhouse. 4. The La Quinta Resort http://www.laquintaresort.com/ 5. A casita in the La Quinta cove, now La Quinta Palms Realty. 6. Fritz Burns Park. Each site received a watercolor plaque designed by Kathy Dunham. … [Read more...]
PGA WEST’S 25 YEAR CELEBRATION
A very interesting video with some great footage. Contact me if you are interested in learning more about fabulous PGA West and some of the great homes and condos now available! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHXRd8Cw9u8&feature=player_embedded#at=13 … [Read more...]
ERNIE’S BAR & GRILL AT PGA WEST
Ernie's is still open during our summer months here at PGA West. With an updated fun and casual atmosphere it's a great place to grab a drink after playing or to just come out for dinner and enjoy some food. Several televisions are located on the walls for enjoying any sports while you relax and unwind. … [Read more...]
2012 Bob Hope Classic teams with Bill Clinton
Looks like former President Bill Clinton and his William J. Clinton Foundation will be teaming up with Humana and the PGA TOUR for an eight-year partnership with Humana being the title sponsor. Next year's tournament week will be January 16th through the 22nd. More information will be coming, but President Clinton will have a prominent role in the event. … [Read more...]
BOB HOPE CLASSIC 2011 IS HERE
The Bob Hope Classic is back again this January 17th to the 23rd. The host course once again is our very own Palmer Private at PGA West. From there players will move to the La Quinta Country Club, SilverRock Resort and then the Nicklaus Private back at PGA West. This is always a treat for residents at PGA West. Expect friends and families of members to be here along with many fans renting and visiting to enjoy the tournament. So far it looks like Kurt Russell, Alice Cooper, Bret Baier from Fox News, Bo Jackson, Sterling Sharpe, Danny Sullivan, Kevin Nealon and more will be joining the … [Read more...]