On today’s episode, Kelly and Mark talk about their love of Palm Springs, their visit last week, the friendliness of the people, the sunshine, the citrus, the restaurants, and everything they love about the Coachella Valley! Click here to watch the clip ..read more

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By Max Adler courtesy of GolfDigest January 10, 2024 THEIR HAPPY PLACE Azoff and Cue at Ladera Golf Club in Thermal, Calif. Photographs by Channing Benjamin The only thing better than building your own golf course is building one with your best friend. Better still is when money isn’t really a concern because you’ve both won low-net and gross in the game of life. Irving Azoff dropped out of the University of Illinois in 1970 because it would’ve been financially reckless not to transfer his robust booking business of fraternity bands (among them REO Speedwagon) to Los Angeles. He would ..read more

5-Stars – My husband and I had a great experience with Kayla Cunard and the Sheri Dettman team! She is very knowledgeable, sweet and professional. She had a lot of patience with us as our home search spanned a few years. She showed us several homes and when we finally found the right one she guided us through the process smoothly. No problems at all! I would definitely recommend Kayla and Sheri Dettman to anyone in the market for a home in the desert. Thanks Kayla ..read more

5 -Stars – We were assisted by Lauren Seuss in the recent purchase of a home in La Quinta. She was exceptional: Communicative, responsive, thorough, helpful, warm and friendly. Also, great knowledge of the area and willingness to go above and beyond to introduce us to the community. Thank you, Lauren ..read more

There has been significant media coverage of a recent legal settlement regarding the real estate industry. Last week the National Association of Realtors® entered into a settlement agreement in the Sitzer-Burnett case, agreeing to pay a $418 million fine. We’d like to clarify what this means for home buyers and sellers. First, note that the settlement is pending approval by the courts, and if approved, won’t go into effect until mid-July. Thus, it has no immediate impact. If it goes into effect, buyers and sellers will see brokerages and agents adopting new policies nationwide. Since the 90’s ..read more

Kiki’s La Quinta opened last October in the space where Bucatini used to be next to the movie theatre on Washington and 48th. Kiki’s offers a delightful dining experience with a blend of Italian-inspired cuisine and creative cocktails. I’ve had the pleasure of dining there multiple times, and it’s always been top-notch. Jon Butler’s culinary expertise, honed at reputable establishments like Penney and the Parlour, The Rose in Venice, and Republique in LA, brings a high standard to the kitchen. The focus on sourcing prime local ingredients alongside imported staples from Italy speaks to a com ..read more

  5-Stars “The bottom line is that within 41 days, with the help and direction of Sheri Dettman and Lisa Blodgett, I sold my house of 20 years, bought a smaller place nearby, got top dollar for the house, a good deal on the smaller place AND had a good time doing it (as opposed to excruciating experiences I’ve had doing this stuff in the past. I interviewed four agents and easily chose Sheri for her friendly, prompt, and professional demeanor as well as her very experienced abilities. I met Lisa through Sheri who turned out to have the same qualities (they call themselves teamma ..read more

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Team Dettman is amazing. We worked exclusively with Lisa, who was thoughtful, thorough, pleasant, fun and knowledgable. She took us everywhere until we found the look and feel we wanted and then she helped us find our ideal spot. It was an intense process over a few weeks and Lisa was always helping and being the guide we needed to finder new home. Her knowledge of the area was vast and current ..read more

Under those bags there’s caramel gold. | Courtesy of Visit Greater Palm Springs The Coachella Valley’s Enduring Love Affair with Dates The desert hotspot is now best known for its music festival, but an obsession with the Middle Eastern fruit has persisted for over a century. There’s even a dates festival in its honor. By Vanita Salisbury Published on 2/15/2024 at 12:52 PM TUCKED AWAY ALONG THE EDGE OF A COUNTY FAIR IN INDIO, CALIFORNIA, is a curious building with distinct Middle Eastern flair: white with blue trim, covered in murals, and topped with a bulbous gold Persian dome and poin ..read more