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Sunlit limestone entry and bronze-framed glass door beneath a flat roof, beside a sculptural ironwood tree and a white-marked agave.

The Players Course's First Winter Since the Remodel: What Your Indian Wells Resident Card Covers This Season

  • 11/5/26
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Morning light across a pale-stone pool terrace, bronze-framed glass doors, ivory stucco and a sculptural olive tree.

DSRT Surf Has Already Rewritten Its Price List Twice. Here's What Locals Pay Now.

  • 10/29/26
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Sunlit contemporary home terrace with bronze-framed glass doors, pale limestone pool coping, a teak lounge chair, and a sculptural ironwood tree.

El Paseo Now Has a 2 a.m. Rock Bar, With 53 Conditions Attached. Here's What Else Opened This Fall.

  • 10/29/26
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A blue-hour residential terrace with limestone paving, a teak lounge chair, sculptural desert planting and a warmly lit living room behind bronze-framed glass.

Lake Cahuilla Is Open Later Than It Used to Be. The Pool Is Harder to Pin Down.

  • 10/22/26
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A low sand-stucco home with a recessed oak entry, bronze-framed glazing, limestone approach, and sculptural desert planting.

The Half-Built Resort Behind SilverRock's Fairways Isn't Coming Down

  • 10/15/26
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Sunlit contemporary home with bronze-framed glass, limestone pool terrace, and a sculptural blue palo verde in a raised planter.

PGA West's Fall Overseed Leaves Greg Norman as the Only Open Resort Course for One Week

  • 10/8/26
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Close exterior view of an ivory plaster home with bronze-framed glass doors, cedar soffit, limestone pool terrace and a blue-gray agave.

The Citrus Looks Finished. The Planning Map Says Otherwise.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 10/8/26
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Single-story ivory-stucco desert home with a broad concrete forecourt, bronze-framed windows, and sculptural desert plants.

Andalusia's New Neighbor Sits on Land Once Part of Its Own Plan, and the Club Doesn't Come With the Home

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 10/8/26
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Stucco courtyard with bronze-framed glass doors, limestone patio, and a compact agave in a gravel bed.

Legacy Villas' HOA Fee Isn't One Number. It Depends on Which Door You Bought.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 10/1/26
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Great room with exposed beams, iron-framed glass doors, and sunlight across travertine toward a pool.

The Hideaway Doesn't Bundle Golf With Ownership. Most Buyers Assume It Does.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 09/24/26
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Overhead view of a pool and raised spa on a travertine terrace, bordered by turf, with a palo verde casting dappled shade.

At Mountain View Country Club, There's No Such Thing as Just Buying the House

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 09/17/26
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Desert home with illuminated pool, spa, and fire bowl beside a covered loggia at dusk.

Owning at PGA West Doesn't Get You Into The American Express. Here's What Actually Does.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 09/17/26
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Arched stucco courtyard entry with a walnut door, olive tree, tiled fountain, and terracotta roof.

Griffin Ranch Was Supposed to Have 80 Horse Stalls. Here's What Got Built Instead.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 09/10/26
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Spacious desert-home backyard with a pool, travertine deck, lawn, outdoor kitchen, and sculptural desert trees.

Andalusia La Quinta: What to Know About Age Restrictions and Club Membership

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 09/3/26
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Bright kitchen with white shaker cabinets, oak floors, and a glass slider opening onto a planted, walled patio.

The Vote Behind Kitchen Ten Eleven and Trilogy's Golf Course Revival

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/27/26
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Four-arched cream stucco arcade leads to a tiled fountain niche beneath citrus branches.

The Resort That Named Your City Turns 100 This Year. Most Residents Have Never Been Past the Gates.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/27/26
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Desert terrace with a dry wash, rounded boulders, cacti, and a multi-trunk ironwood tree.

Indian Wells' Signature Trail Reopens October 1: What to Know Before You Go

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/20/26
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Arched breezeway frames a tiled courtyard with a fountain, walnut door, and potted rosemary.

Rancho La Quinta Home Prices: Why February's Median Rose 25.6%

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/13/26
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Single-story cream stucco home with a stone accent wall, broad roof overhang, and palm rising above the roofline.

La Quinta Country Club’s Architecture: Six Homes from 1959 to 2023

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/13/26
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Enclosed stucco courtyard with a built-in bench, black fire bowl, and multi-trunk orchid tree.

The Fix Stayed Open All Summer. El Paseo May Never Close the Same Way Again.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/13/26
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Loggia with tiled fountain niche, arched iron window, agaves, and sunset light across terra-cotta pavers.

Why No Two Websites Agree on What The Tradition's Membership Actually Costs

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/13/26
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Enclosed backyard pool terrace with stucco facade, wood-beam loggia, olive tree, and agaves.

In La Quinta's Citrus Club, the Golf Membership Is Optional. Here's What That Actually Changes.

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/13/26
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Contemporary stucco home at dusk, warm light glowing through bronze-framed windows beside sculptural desert plants.

The American Express Returns To PGA West In January 2027: A Resident's Field Guide

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/6/26
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Sand-stucco courtyard with an oak pivot door, bronze-framed window, limestone bench, and sculptural olive tree.

Old Town La Quinta This Fall: New Openings, A Reopening Date, And The Return Of Sunday Mornings

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 08/6/26
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Stucco villa courtyard with limestone paving, agaves, and warm sconces beneath palm fronds at blue hour.

Owning A Villa At La Quinta Resort: Lock-And-Leave Living Explained

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 07/23/26
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Carriage-garage facade with equestrian-inspired detailing in early-morning sunlight.

Is Griffin Ranch Palm Desert The Right Fit For You?

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 07/16/26
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Outdoor kitchen with a stainless grill, three bar stools, olive tree, and narrow reflecting pool beneath a stucco overhang.

Andalusia At Coral Mountain: Everyday Life In A View Community

  • 07/9/26
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Great room opens to a covered patio, with late-afternoon light and a golf-course glimpse.

Selling In Mountain View Country Club: A Step-By-Step Plan

  • 07/2/26
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Single-story desert home with a limestone entry, bronze glazing, pavers, and sculptural succulents.

Trilogy At La Quinta And Other 55+ Options: How To Choose

  • 06/25/26
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Modern stucco patio overlooking a golf course, with a pool edge and desert plantings in the foreground.

Life At The Palms La Quinta: Golf, Views And Privacy

  • 06/18/26
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Primary bedroom with desert-modern finishes opens through a pocket slider to an enclosed private courtyard.

Palm Desert Or La Quinta: Choosing Your Desert Home Base

  • 06/11/26
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Primary bathroom opens through a pocket slider to a walled courtyard with an outdoor shower.

Indian Wells At A Glance: Resort Town Living For La Quinta Shoppers

  • 06/4/26
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Desert home office with white-oak built-ins opening onto a courtyard with an olive tree, agaves, and a water rill.

Buying Near The Tradition: Navigating A Low Inventory Luxury Market

  • 05/28/26
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Covered patio dining terrace facing manicured golf-course greenery, bordered by a parapet and hedge.

La Quinta Country Club Living: What Buyers Should Understand

  • 05/21/26
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Clubhouse lounge beneath a loggia, with a fireplace, leather seating, and desert plants.

Exploring Griffin Ranch In Palm Desert: Equestrian Flair And Resort V2

  • 05/14/26
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Shaded courtyard arcade with unit entry doors beside a shared pool and spa terrace.

Legacy Villas Near La Quinta Resort: A Guide To Lock And Leave Living

  • 05/7/26
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Desert resort patio with a rippling pool, spa spillway, glass-fronted façade, and palms at twilight.

Selling A Home In Rancho La Quinta: Strategy For A Resort Market

  • 04/23/26
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Covered patio with outdoor kitchen and pocket slider opening onto great room at dusk.

Inside The Hideaway La Quinta: Everyday Life In A Private Golf Club

  • 04/16/26
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Modern kitchen and dining area opening through a pocket slider to a private walled courtyard.

Buying In The Madison Club: What Luxury Homebuyers Should Know

  • 04/9/26
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Desert home entry courtyard with a pivot door and curated desert planting.

Mountain View Country Club Compared To Other La Quinta Golf Areas

  • 04/2/26
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Building’s front facade and motor court.

The BNP Paribas Open as a Local: What March in Indian Wells Actually Looks Like

  • 03/26/26
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Great room meets a covered patio through a pocket sliding door.

Is Trilogy At La Quinta The Right Fit For Your Next Chapter?

  • 03/24/26
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Desert resort backyard pool beside a golf course, with palms, lounge chairs, and a resort façade.

Living In PGA West La Quinta: Golf, Views And Community

  • 03/12/26
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The Home Inspection Process Explained for La Quinta, CA Buyers

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 02/5/26

The Home Inspection Process Explained for La Quinta, CA Buyers and the Home Inspection Process La Quinta CA.

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What First-Time Homebuyers Should Know About La Quinta, CA

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 02/5/26

Helpful insights and essential advice for navigating the local market with confidence.

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How to Win a Bidding War in La Quinta, CA

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 02/5/26

Smart strategies for homebuyers navigating competitive offers in today’s La Quinta market.

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Worker tightening a fitting on exposed plumbing pipes with a pipe wrench.

Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist for La Quinta, CA Residents

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 02/5/26

Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist for La Quinta, CA Residents and Smart Home Maintenance Tips La Quinta, CA.

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Modern home with an illuminated pool and covered patio at dusk.

9 Ways to Prepare Your La Quinta, CA Home for Sale

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 11/19/25

Smart strategies to increase appeal and attract qualified buyers in a luxury market.

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Modern kitchen with deep teal cabinets, a large white island, and stainless steel appliances.

Top 8 Things to Look for in La Quinta, CA Open Houses

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 11/19/25

Key features and subtle details buyers should pay attention to during open house tours.

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Single-story home with two garages, palm trees, and colorful front garden.

What Impacts ROI for La Quinta, CA Properties for Sale?

  • Kathleen Galigher
  • 10/29/25

Understanding the key factors that influence your real estate investment returns in La Quinta.

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