Buying a Home: It's Time

There truly is something for everyone in our beautiful Coachella Valley. But, is it the right time? Because of recent events impacting the economy, experts are predicting that Southern California property values will continue to drop. So, the smart buyer will just wait it out and hope the experts were right? Wrong! Prices may indeed continue to fall, but all indicators point to a rise in interest rates. A bargain property won't seem like such a bargain once interest rates go up! Click to learn more.

Get to Know Our Coachella Valley

Our beautiful Coachella Valley is a truly unique place. It's remarkable not only for its beauty but for its diversity as well. We have our cities, our communities and communities within communities. And if you should feel the need for a break from our stunning mountain views and palm trees, it's easy to get to the mountains or the beach from the Coachella Valley. Click to learn more.

Pictured above is the golf course at Sun City Shadow Hills

Selling Your Desert Area Home

Home prices in California are still falling and nobody is seriously arguing that they will be coming back up any time soon. However, you are positioned better than many homeowners who are thinking of selling in this market. There is a demand for homes in our desert — we know it's a great place to live. Even better, we attract buyers from all of the world, many of whom will be paying cash for their homes, thereby avoiding the difficulties of getting a loan in today's tight credit market. Click to learn more.

Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Short Sales

Too many qualified homeowners suffer the devastating consequences of foreclosure simply because their agents didn't understand short sale procedures. It takes special skill and understanding of the lenders and their processes to present your situation with the greatest likelihood of success. Joy has completed specialized training on the short sale and foreclosure process with the National Association of Realtors and can guide you through the challenging short sale process. Click to learn more.

How We Will Sell Your Home in This Tough Market

Buyers are still looking for homes in the area. We attract first time buyers in communities like North Indio who can scoop up a nearly new home; active seniors are still flocking to Sun City and Sun City Shadow Hills. Some buyers are looking for the privacy offered in many of our Rancho Mirage communities or the resort lifestyle of Palm Springs. Our job is to make your home is the one buyers just cannot resist. Click to learn more.

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