Concierge Corner – Happenings about Town:

Our extraordinary inventory of homes are constantly increasing with new additions that enhance your possible needs and lifestyle requirements. During the month of April the Coachella Valley will be a current hot spot for fun, activities, and most of all relaxation. While in residence your Concierge has the inside scoop for the best seats and access to the most prestigious events of the season, some of the events include but are not limited to:

• Dinah Shore & LPGA Golf Tournament/Championships April 1-5
• Passover April 9-15
• Good Friday April 10
• Easter Weekend April 12
• Palm Springs White Party April 10-13
• Coachella Music Festival April 17-19
• Stage Coach Music Festival April 25-26

Featured Real Estate Rental: Kreiss Estate

The Kreiss Estate is an architecturally significant mid century contemporary luxury home nestled in the South end of Palm Springs near Indian Canyon Golf Course. This home was designed, decorated, and furnished by world re-known designer Michael Kreiss. He used bold, unexpected combinations of fabrics, textures, finishes and accessories to make this home perfect!

This home makes a statement like no other. It has been featured in publications and productions such as “A Dream Vacation Home” on Extra Television, “Ultimate Destinations” on Mansions and Millionaires, CNN and Palm Springs Life Magazine.

This home boasts over 4000 sq feet of living space, 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, gourmet kitchen and, of course beautiful view of the San Jacinto Mountains. Enjoy the golf course views while relaxing on your patio overlooking the sixth hole of Indian Canyons golf course. The pool/spa awaits you and your guests.

For more detailed information or for your next bookings, contact us at www.beaumondevillas.com.

Homes Run – Securing Your Home

Unfortunately, due to our economic recession we are seeing a market increase in home invasions and vandalism locally as well as state and nationwide. The majority of these invasions are taking place with vacant and absentee homes.

If you are a part time or vacation homeowner don’t let yourself become the possible victim of these desperate times.

By using HR services you might be entitled to an insurance rate reduction, where by your HR services could possibly be free.

Contact HR today to learn how we can help assist you.
760-320-1058 or online: homesrun.net

Real Estate Tip of The Month

With all the bad news we hear every day it is so easy for all of us to get down in the dumps. The State was months behind on having a budget, the housing crisis looms, the number of foreclosures continue to grow, the economy nationally as well as globally is shaky and an increase in the local, state, and national unemployment rates are constantly rising like water in a sinking ship. This daily news can really affect the outlook a person may have with so many negative thoughts and often times overrun the subconscious mind.

During a presentation a past California President and fellow Realtor shared how fortunate we are to be here, right now, in today’s Real Estate market. Interest rates are at historic lows, housing affordability is on the rise, there are loan programs available for first time home buyers like: the FHA Loan (where a buyer can put down as little as 3.5% of the total purchase price and finance the remaining 96.5%); the government 203k loan in which a buyer can finance home improvements to a property (this works great with a distressed and bank owned REO property for rehabilitation); or even the Cal Vet and VA loans. A few years back these loans were nearly impossible to use during the peak in the market.

We have had a loss in many Real Estate investors over the past few years and with the new investor portfolio, a investor can buy a property with 20% down and have up to 10 of them with positive cash flow. It has been a long time since we have been able to do this locally. There are so many wonderful opportunities during today’s times. These are the types of comments and information, to which we should be listening.

If you listen to the right things you will hear positive messages. As your local Realtors, we are working hard daily to help spread the good news. This is an amazing time to work, invest, purchase, and live in our various communities. For more information contact a member of Capits Real Estate here or call 760-325-1978 or visit our web site at www.capitisrealestate.com.

Design on a Budget-William Miller Designs

William Miller Design, a top interior design firm based in Palm Desert, California, is launching “ala carte design packages” for clients who want some good advice on the direction of their style.

These packages will include color consultation, furnishing recommendations, “editing” existing accessories and art, as well as space planning for optimum functionality in a room.

A. One time consultation for $450.00

Averages about one hour to 1 ½ hrs. will include advice on your home or office in general from a design point of view. Recommendations on updating the look and image of your spaces, color, light, furniture and spatial relationships will all be discussed in a general way. This is followed up with a written recommendation list.

B. Re- accessorizing; working with your existing art and accessories, we will come into your home and suggest, rearrange and place your existing art and accessories for their optimum visual impact. PRICE: $500.00 for two hours

C. We can also work with your existing furnishings to re-arrange; re-upholster and replace. updating only those items that need to “freshen” the image of your home. PRICE: $500.00 for two hours

D. Color consultation inside or out. Our designers will professionally select specific colors that work best in your environment to evoke the feeling that you want. Interiors and exteriors can look new and updated with the correct color choices. Includes color samples and placement recommendations. $500.00

Many other services as well as full service interior design is available on request. Our firm prides itself on providing excellent full service interior design for all phases of interiors .

So if its time for a complete update of your interior or just time to get some good advice, give us a call at 760-836-9199 or visit us at www.williammillerdesign.com.