May 1st, 2012
Bob Perlman 949-612-1200
Windermere Real Estate announces the sale of 34776 Coast Highway, Dana Point. The undeveloped 27,500 square foot lot was sold by Capistrano Beach Investments, LLC to Capo Beach, CA. LLC. Advising the seller and buyer in the transaction was Bob Perlman, Hotel Broker, Windermere Real Estate (Laguna Niguel office at 27941 La Paz Road, Suite A). The property, which adjoins a 2+ acres parcel already owned by Capo Beach LLC, is one of few undeveloped Orange County beachfront lots. The combined parcels are anticipated to be the site of a luxury hotel.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Orange County, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 30th, 2012
Windermere agents just seem to attract attention everywhere. Maybe it’s that incredible style and awesome flair, or that legendary customer service. Or perhaps it’s the huge base of experience and support backing up every Windermere agent. Then again, it might just be those really cool sunglasses. We’re betting it’s a combination of ALL those things that has HGTVringing our bells.
Joe Woods and David Hitt of the Woods-Hitt Team, Windermere Real Estate Southern California 760-567-3880
AGAIN.
Remember last week when we told you a couple of our agents’ very exceptional listings were on the short list in two of the voting categories of the HGTV Frontdoor Doory Awards: Bryan Schopp’s Palm Springs listing in the category ‘Homes Under $1M’ and Kerri Kerley’s La Quinta listing in the ‘Homes Under $250K’ category?
Dan Thompson of Windermere Real Estate Southern California, Palm Springs Main Office 760-409-8015
Well, HGTV knows a good thing when they see it, and now they’re back for more. Our sources have learned their cameras are busy filming for the hot HGTV reality show, ‘Selling LA’. Joe Woods of the Woods-Hitt Teamthinks the episode featuring their jaw-dropping Palm Springs Deepwell listing will air sometime in the fall. And Dan Thompson, whose unbelievably classic Palm Springs Little Tuscany listing is co-starring in the episode, is promising to keep us posted as soon as the date is announced. Just rest assured that when we know…you’ll know!
More next time, Dahlings!
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Frontdoor Doory Award, HGTV, La Quinta, Palm Springs, Real Estate, Selling LA, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 20th, 2012
Click on the graphic below or visit us at www.DesertOpen.com to see a list of this weekend’s open houses!
To see a complete list of homes for sale, please visit us at www.windermeresocal.com.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Open Houses, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 19th, 2012
Windermere Southern California Sponsored and Participated in the La Quinta Park Easter Egg Hunt
Windermere agents are known for supporting the communities where they work, live and play, and agents from Windermere La Quinta (47-250 Washington Avenue), Old Town La Quinta (78-065 Main Street Suite 100), and Indio (81703 Highway 111) offices can usually be found at the center of what’s happening. On Saturday, April 7, Windermere partnered for the ninth year with the city of La Quinta for the annual La Quinta Park Easter Egg Hunt. Kids in four age groups found 8000 eggs (in two minutes flat), and 75 children in several age groups competed for stuffed animal prizes in the Chalk Drawing contest. On hand to report and help judge the festivities from KMIR 6 were Gloria Rodriguez, Today Anchor, and George Severson, News Director. Windermere balloons were everywhere, and the Easter Bunny willingly posed for photos with an endless stream of happy kids. Also on Saturday, Windermere co-sponsored the Indio Desert Recreation District’s event (at Community Center Park on Clinton Street). Included were egg-hunting, face painting, potato sack races, a hula hoop contest, and raffles for sporting goods. Windermere agents handed out Windermere balloons and chocolate, with news coverage again provided by KMIR Channel 6 News. And rounding out a day chock-full of Springtime fun, Windermere also co-sponsored with Coachella Recreation District the holiday event at Bagdouma Park, where more than 300 kids in 3 age groups hunted for brightly colored eggs, had their faces painted, and cavorted in the bouncing ball races. A special thanks to Windermere Indio agent Carmen Aceves, who hopped happily into her role as assistant Easter Bunny.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Easter, Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Events, Indio, La Quinta, Neighborhood Involvement, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 16th, 2012
Top from left: Merritt Hamilton, June Johnson, Kelly London, Rick Smedstad, Marbee Willis, Linda Watson, Kimberly Klink
Windermere is proud to welcome the following agents to its Coachella Valley offices:
To its new Palm Desert Portola office (73993 Highway 111): Merritt Hamilton brings to real estate the precision and determination of his earlier career in law enforcement. His experience includes vacation home and manufactured home sales. “Real estate gives me the opportunity to apply my interest in home building, floor plan design, and land ownership,” says Merritt. June Johnson brings almost two decades of real estate experience to her buying and selling clients, who appreciate her quick response and follow-up. Her slogan is “Selling the Desert…one ‘yard’ at a time.” Kelly London brings 24 years of sales experience to Windermere, attracted to its extensive agent support and outstanding industry reputation. Rick Smedstad is known for his attention to detail. “I’m a good listener,” he says. “Once I know what the client wants, it’s simple…I’ll handle the details.” Rick is Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) certified. Marbee Willis builds upon her Bachelors in Business Management Administration with a foundation in property management. Her 10+ years in real estate include 3 years as a showing agent in La Quinta. Says Marbee, “Whatever you visualize, you will materialize.”
To its Indian Wells Main office (74-850 Highway 111): Linda Watson lives and works in Indian Wells, and appreciates being able to focus on her home city when collaborating with her buying and selling clients. She makes great use of experience gained working with her husband’s design and building business, which included apartments, homes, and office buildings in Washington and Hawaii.
To its La Quinta office (47-250 Washington Street): Kimberly Klink adds GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute) to her Bachelors in Business Management. With more than 10 years in real estate, her knowledge of inventory makes her a favorite. Her slogan says it best: ‘Klink to Closing!’
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 13th, 2012
Click on the graphic below or visit us at www.DesertOpen.com to see a list of this weekend’s open houses!
To see a complete list of homes for sale, please visit us at www.windermeresocal.com.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Golf Homes, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Open Houses, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 10th, 2012
- Sherry Berry-MacGregor; Eric Cleveland; Jerry Lanning; Joe LeMier. Barbara Mulholland; Stacey West; Stacy Wood and Dave Lintz. Not shown: Michael Hargett
Windermere welcomes the following agents to its Palm Springs offices:
Palm Springs Main office (850 N. Palm Canyon Drive) – Sherry Berry-MacGregor, with 21 years in real estate, also applies skills gained from her earlier career in landscape design and installation, a valuable adjunct to desert buyers and sellers who appreciate the desert’s outdoor lifestyle. Eric Cleveland brings to his clients the insight from 8 years as a certified real estate appraisal, as well as over two decades owning his own landscape contracting business. Michael Hargett, selling real estate since 1999, loves real estate for the freedom it gives him to make his own hours and succeed on his own merits. Jerry Lanning returns to Windermere, applying the exceptional customer service skills gained from his earlier career with the US Postal Service for his real estate clients. Joe LeMier meets his clients’ needs utilizing 30 years as a manufacturer’s representative, and he translates that experience into dependable action for his buyers and sellers. “I chose Windermere for its professional image and its ‘high tech’ programs,” says Joe. Barbara Mulholland has a reputation among her clients as a friendly, honest, helpful and a hard-working Realtor. She specializes in Desert Princess and Palm Springs Downtown properties. Stacey West has built her real estate career from the ground up, starting out with Windermere as a Realtor’s assistant. She is a Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) certified specialist, and works with Los Angeles property owners in selling their Los Angeles properties and buying in the Coachella Valley.
Palm Springs South office (2465 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 605): Stacy Wood applies her Business Administration degree to nearly 3 decades in real estate, with career experience including property and assets management, and commercial real estate. Dave Lintz, with dual Masters degrees in Architecture and Business Administration, has for 37 years in real estate specialized in project management and development, and has been responsible for planning and construction of over 5.5 million square feet of private commercial development.
Welcome to Windermere!
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, Palm Springs South, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 6th, 2012
Click on the graphic or visit us at www.DesertOpen.com to see a list of this weekend’s open houses!
To see a complete list of homes for sale, please visit us at www.windermeresocal.com.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Golf Homes, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Open Houses, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 6th, 2012
Windermere agents are scoring big time on HGTV’s smash voting website, ‘FrontDoor.com’. The internationally-known HGTV network, famed for its numerous popular home and garden series, has invited nominations for homes in a broad range of categories, with awards presented for those homes receiving the most votes. The first week’s categories include listings by price. Windermere congratulates four of its Coachella Valley agents for HGTV’s FrontDoor nominations in three separate categories: In the ‘Under $250K’ category, Kerri Kerley (Windermere La Quinta office at 47-250 Washington Street) for her La Quinta listing; In the ‘Under $500K’ category, Nancy Kimmes (Windermere Palm Desert San Pablo office at 44-530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 101) for her 70 Avenida Las Palmas East Rancho Mirage listing; also in the ‘Under $250K’ category, Charles Grigg (Windermere Palm Springs South office at 2465 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 605) for his classic mid-century Palm Springs listing; and in the ‘Under $1 million’ category, Bryan Schopp (Windermere Palm Springs Midtown office at 1255 E. Ramon Road) for his 844 North Topaz Circle Palm Springs listing. Windermere is especially honored that Kerri, Nancy, Charles, and Bryan with their respective listings have been selected by HGTV Frontdoor.com as the sole entries representing the Coachella Valley in all three price categories. Voting is open to the public. To vote for your favorites or to learn more, CLICK HERE. Windermere, the Coachella Valley’s market leader with $1.5 billion dollars in sales last year, joins HGTV and FrontDoor in recognizing these outstanding listings and the exceptional agents representing them. “Windermere agents are some of the best in the business,” says Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Southern California. “It’s great to see this kind of recognition; our agents work hard for their clients. They earn it.” To learn more, visit www.WindermereSoCal.com.
Left to Right: Kerri Kerley, Nancy Kimmes, Charles Grigg, & Bryan Schopp of Windermere Real Estate Southern California
Tags: Awards And Honors, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Doory Awards, FrontDoor, HGTV, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Central, Palm Springs South, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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April 4th, 2012
Left to Right: From Windermere’s Indio office: Elizabeth Robles, George Baca (Managing Broker), Carolina Diaz, Josie Thomas. From Windermere’s Indian Wells offices: Charlie White (Managing Broker). From Windermere’s Rancho Mirage office: Don Rossignol. From Palm Desert Portola office: Sandy Richardson (Managing Broker). Craig Bernardi, Creative Director, Windermere Southern California.
Windermere believes strongly in helping build and support strong communities. It’s a huge part of the Windermere culture, and it is evident in both formal corporate support and in the efforts of individual agents, who contribute their time and money to countless personal causes and services.
One of these important community services long supported by Windermere and its agents: The YMCA. Recognizing the important work the Y does throughout the year for our communities across Southern California, the Windermere Foundation has once again contributed $5000 to this venerable institution. “We really appreciate the opportunity to support the YMCA here,” notes Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Southern California. The services and support they provide for the kids, and for entire families, and we take a lot of pride in being a part of it.”
To learn more about Windermere, visit www.WindermereSoCal.com.
Tags: Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Community Support, Neighborhood Involvement, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate, YMCA
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March 30th, 2012
Click on the graphic or visit us at www.DesertOpen.com to see a list of this weekend’s open houses!
To see a complete list of homes for sale, please visit us at www.windermeresocal.com.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Golf Homes, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Open Houses, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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March 28th, 2012
Broker Bruce Blomgren, with Windermere’s Indian Wells Luxury Homes and Estates Division (74-996 Highway 111), has long been identified as one of the TOP LEADERS within Coachella Valley’s extensive luxury home market. A seasoned and very successful real estate Broker since 1980, Bruce has represented buyers and sellers with over $700M in closed sales over the years at many of the Valley’s most prestigious addresses: Bighorn Golf Club, Mirada Estates, The Reserve, The Tradition, Desert Horizons Country Club, and more. Residing in the desert since 1984, the Bruce Blomgren brand has come to symbolize an exceptional First Class real estate experience. Representing a list of ‘Who’s Who’ throughout the desert, Bruce, his son Keith Blomgren, also a Broker Associate, and their team of professionals deliver the stellar real estate experience his buyers and sellers deserve and expect. “It’s really simple,” says Bruce. “I treat my clients as I would like to be treated, and we work very hard to exceed their expectations.” He clearly succeeds; a large part of Bruce’s business consists of repeat clients, and the friends, family and business associates they refer.
Contact the Bruce Blomgren Team 760-779-1653 or visit www.BruceBlomgren.com
Respected by all, clients and fellow agents appreciate his friendly, easy-going nature and his relaxed sense of humor, but underneath his laid back demeanor, Bruce is a recognized powerhouse in the Coachella Valley luxury real estate market and gets the job done. As an Executive Director with Windermere’s Premier Properties Program, Bruce is at the leading edge, assisting his buyers and sellers in navigating through a challenging market offering great opportunities.
“Bruce does business in a way we all appreciate,” says Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Southern California. “We’re very proud that he and Keith are a part of the Windermere family. We share the same great values: Honesty, reliability, and integrity. At the end of the day, the customer is satisfied. That’s why we’re here…that’s why we’re the market leader.”
Tags: Bighorn Golf Club, Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Broker, Celebrity Homes, Coachella Valley, Desert Horizons Country Club, Golf Homes, Historic, Mirada Estates, Real Estate, The Reserve, The Tradition, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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March 27th, 2012
Robert Downing 760-408-2965 & Tracy Boomer 760-408-3022
Windermere proudly welcomes Robert Downing and Tracy Boomer and the Robert & Tracy Real Estate Group to the Rancho Mirage office (71691 Highway 111).
Robert & Tracy relocated to the desert area from the Northern California Bay Area in 2009 and they formed the Robert & Tracy Real Estate Group, specializing in gated communities and luxury homes throughout the desert.
Robert Downing, Broker Associate and a licensed Realtor® since 2001, began his real estate career selling new homes and eventually managing a real estate sales team. Robert’s extensive managerial experience complements his longtime passion for selling homes, and this experience serves his clients well.
Tracy Boomer has been a licensed Realtor® since 1990. A gifted real estate negotiator, he successfully represents buyers and sellers across a broad spectrum, from entry level and investment properties to luxury estates. Today, as part of the Robert & Tracy Real Estate Group, Tracy continues to provide clients with a satisfying real estate experience.
Together Robert & Tracy’s combined Real Estate career brings over 3 decades of real estate sales experience, over $500M in sales volume, more than 1,100 successful escrows and a very high customer satisfaction rate.
Rounding out the Robert & Tracy Group are Buyer Specialists Tanya Burak, a valley resident since 1990 and Realtor® since 2000, and Adam Engleman, a licensed Realtor® since 2004. Together they present a team dedicated to matching a buyer’s criteria with the ultimate home and lifestyle.
“The Robert & Tracy Real Estate Group is a great addition to the Windermere family,” says Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Southern California. “Their clients appreciate the combined value of this exceptional team and the legendary service and features of the Windermere brand.”
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Coachella Valley, Rancho Mirage, Real Estate, Robert & Tracy Real Estate Group, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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March 21st, 2012
Windermere is proud to welcome Hedy Goldman to its Solana Beach office (124 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite 206). Hedy brings nearly two decades of successful Southern California real estate experience to her buyers and sellers, success built upon a firm foundation as a teacher, applying her Bachelor’s degree from Boston University. “My students loved my energy and my enthusiasm,” says Hedy. “I always went that extra mile, hoping to inspire them to reach their full potential.”
Hedy Goldman of Windermere Real Estate SoCal 858-504-2334
She employs those same characteristics today in serving her real estate clients, and she keeps them coming back with repeat business and referrals. “In any business, customer service is key. If your clients know you will always look out for them and provide reliably great service, they’ll come back every time.”
What made Hedy take on real estate? “I had always been an investor, and I loved it,” she replies. “As an agent, I am able to put that passion and insight to work for my buyers and sellers. Windermere has a great management staff; we all seem to share the same energy.”
Hedy’s background includes more than 30 years of business management and development experience. She specializes in north coastal properties, and includes multi-unit properties among her specialties. She is also a certified Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource (SFR).
“We’re thrilled to have Hedy join with Windermere,” says Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere SoCal. “She illustrates the experienced, well-rounded professional qualities Windermere agents are known for, and she’s a welcome addition to our family.”
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Real Estate, Solana Beach, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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March 20th, 2012
Windermere recognizes Diane Williams and the Diane Williams team at its Palm Desert San Pablo office (44-530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 101). Diane incorporates her extensive professional marketing background in serving her desert real estate clients, and this valuable experience serves her clients well. With over $41M in 2011 sales, she ranks among the top 10 of 4000+ real estate professionals in the three most important categories (sales volume, number of properties sold, and average sales price).
Diane Williams 760-776-7070 / DianeWilliamsAndAssociates.com
A Windermere Premier Executive Director, Diane helps shape the Coachella Valley luxury market with finely-honed sales techniques and a keen market insight.
“Diane not only represents some of the most prestigious clients and properties in the desert,” notes Bob Deville, co-owner, Windermere Southern California. “She willingly serves as mentor, sharing the benefit of her own success and, in doing so, raising the bar for us all.”
A resident of the Coachella Valley since 1986, Diane understands the subtleties of the diverse and complicated desert market. Serving a broad range of discerning clients, she guides buyers and sellers smoothly through each transaction with the integrity and professionalism her clients have relied upon for nearly a decade. “We provide each of our clients with the finest service, start to finish,” says Diane. “Buyers and sellers clearly understand and appreciate the value we bring to the table.”
Diane’s ongoing success is built upon an impressive blend of experience, market savvy, and community involvement. She currently serves on the Local Candidate Recommendation Committee (LCRC), an association of Realtors® appointed to interview candidates running for City Council. She was recently appointed to serve on the City of Palm Desert Marketing Committee. An avid golfer, she has distinguished herself in state and national golf competitions. Her clients benefit from her intricate knowledge of golf courses and their architects through her 20 years of rating golf courses in southern California.
Tags: Bob Deville and Bob Bennion, Clubs and Organizations, Coachella Valley, Golf Homes, Real Estate, Windermere, Windermere Real Estate
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