About La Quinta's La Quinta Cove

Kathy Schowe with Intero Real Estate just closed on this short-sale property in the La Quinta Cove! The La Quinta Cove is surrounded by mountains and hiking trails and is within walking distance to Old Town La Quinta!

This buyer will enjoy this beautiful view when he visits us in the winter... but many investors are buying homes in the La Quinta Cove and keeping them as rentals. Homes can be purchased from $80,000- $130,000 with 3BR-2BA, 1200-1400sq.ft... and leased annually bring in $1100-$1300/mo.

Give me a call and let me help you find your dream home or investment property in La Quinta cove!

Short Sale List Agents; Don't let the Buyer's Agent fool you! Just CLOSED another Short Sale in La Quinta yesterday. This Short Sale was pretty easy and stress free for everyone involved with one exception as there are ALWAYS exceptions! The first Buyer walked just as I had received approval from the Negotiator. I should have listened to my gut on this when I talked to the Buyer's Agent.

My interview didn't go well, but I let him talk me into putting his Buyer in first position. How? The Agent and I have done local business. He seemed to hear me when I explained how fast this one was going to go mainly because it was a B of A primary Residence with only one note that was not extremely upside down. Sellers were attentive to my needs and were suffering financial hardship. He told me his Buyer understood, would wait, that he,( the Buyers' Agent), KNEW his buyer wanted this particular property.

My gut feel was not positive. Something didn't feel solid to me. I should have listened. I did listen enough to have a strong back up offer in place and kept them updated. Sure enough...first buyers' agent cancelled the day I called to tell him the Negotiator was moving forward. EEK!

The 48 hour window for B of A substitutions was to be my new savior..just substitute the new Buyer in and you won't have to go through the whole upload again, right? Wrong. The system wouldn't work, so back I went to uploading the back up buyer docs and all submission docs again. No big surprise there..I was ready.

We moved forward quickly, with an approval of the offer within 3 weeks. THIS Buyer's Agent was fantastic! Kept me updated with regards to the Loan, responded to my weekly updates. Love him!

The property CLOSED yesterday. The entire process took a little over 4 months even with the substitution.

I know which of these two Agents I'll be looking forward to working with on my next Short Sale that one of them submits an offer on..trust your gut Short Sale Listing Agents. Not fool proof as nothing is, in the Short Sale ether world, but when you've done them for a long time, that feeling is probably right!

3 Great Santa Fe Homes for SALE in La Quinta Cove!

Santa Fe homes have their own special charm and they are a perfect blend in the La Quinta cove with the gorgeous mountain views and desert lifestyle. Many Santa Fe Homes have a walled courtyard with a pool behind a secure and often decorative gate. The homes usually have Spanish pavers or tile flooring for a cool interior... many have authentic mexican tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms, although the Santa Fe's can also have an ultra-modern feel if appointed with modern finishes. Fireplaces and outdoor chimineas create a cozy atmosphere on our chilly winter evenings. Ceiling fans and thick adobe walls keep these homes cool during our hot months.

Cactus and desert landscaping around the exterior and in pots within the courtyard complete the Santa Fe style and also are "environmentally" friendly. Many of these Santa Fe Homes have high windows which show off the surrounding Santa Rosa mountains in the La Quinta Cove.

La Quinta Cove is known for its wrap-around mountain view, it's proximity to Old Town La Quinta, and its easy access to hiking and biking trails. La Quinta is quickly becoming a destination for both sun-seekers and permanent residents who are looking for resort-style living with a small-town feel.

1. The home above is an REO or bank-owned home priced at $299,900. It has 2 bedrooms and a den with approx 1715sq.ft. of living space on a lot approx 5227sq.ft. It is located very high in the La Quinta cove on a corner lot surrounded by the Santa Rosa mountains. It has Mexican pavers throughout, ceiling fans in all of the rooms, custom tile work, lighted niches, and open wood beams, and a security system. The private pool in the courtyard is solar heated.

2. This regular sale home is located in the lower cove very close to Old Town and the trail head for the Bear Creek Hiking Trail. Priced at $295,00 it has a gated driveway and a private pebble-tech pool in the backyard. It is approx 1797sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, 18" imported tile flooring, granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances, and a corner fireplace.

3. The third great Santa Fe for sale in the La Quinta cove right now is almost new home constructed in 2011! Priced at $269,000, it is approx 1515sq.ft with 3 bedrooms/ 2 baths has a very contemporary feel with ultra-modern finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms. No expense was spared on the dark cherry hardwood flooring and European style kitchen. The master bath has a spa-inspired shower with an overhead rain-shower head and body massage water jets! It also has wrap around mountain views and eco-friendly landscaping.

For a private tour of the these great Santa Fe style homes in the La Quinta cove, under $300,000-- give me a call! 760-333-8886

If you zoom out on this map you can see the locations of all three homes.

* I am not representing the sellers on these listings and am seeking buyers only.
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MARKET REPORT FOR THE LA QUINTA COVE-STRONG! La Quinta, Ca 92253

The La Quinta cove is an eclectic neighborhood with incredible investment opportunities. The coming season will bring more homes on the market, and more buyers looking to cash in on incredible deals.

The best things about the La Quinta cove are it's proximity to Old Town La Quinta , its incredible mountain views, affordable unique homes, and the numerous hiking trails nearby!

It is incredible that the number of homes sold in June and July were some of the highest this year. Buyers who come to our area in the summer and brave our 100+ temps are some serious buyers!

I sold a home in the La Quinta cove a few weeks ago and my New York buyers are so happy!

As you can see... for the amazing southern California climate-- The La Quinta Cove is extremely affordable!

I was so inspired by the collage contest from last month... that I decided to create another collage with photos I have taken in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood in the last few months! I love the southwest and Santa Fe style homes in the cove and take photos of the front doors when I am there previewing or showing homes! I have several clients right now who want to find their perfect desert getaway in the eclectic La Quinta Cove neighborhood!