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Palm Springs Mid-Century Home in The Mesa - Great Buy

2013-02-05T17:39:11Z

This a quick video of a beautiful, renovated Mid-Century home in the hillside neighborhood of The Mesa in Palm Springs, CA. This 3 Bd/3 Ba home, with a gorgeous pool and phenomenal mountain views, has an open-airy floor plan, tile floors, new wood cathedral ceilings and sits on a flat, very private lot, tucked up in the hills away from the world, but just minutes to downtown Palm Springs. The gorgeous, gourmet kitchen has custom cherry cabinets, quartz stone counters and stainless appliances. The den or 3rd bedroom has a private bath, fireplace and french doors leading to a private terrace with incredible mountain views. The den also has an open loft that is used as an office and retreat. The designer colors throughout this magnificent renovation makes the house feel very organic, like it grew out of the ground. The Mesa is a famous celebrity enclave comprised of about 200 custom homes of many different architectural styles. Welcome home to your private resort in Palm Springs.

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Palm Springs Mid-Century Masterpiece - Not on MLS - Sneak Preview

2012-12-14T21:50:10Z

This a sneak preview video of a beautiful, renovated Mid-Century home in the hillside Palm Springs neighborhood of The Mesa. This incredible home is not on the Multiple Listing Service and will most likely be sold before it is made available to the general public or before other agents even know about it. It is a 3 Bd/3 Ba home on a flat lot, tucked up in the hills away from the world, but just minutes to downtown Palm Springs.The Mesa is a famous celebrity enclave comprised of about 200 custom homes of many different architectural styles. In addition to showing you this particular home, I have also added a glimpse of the gorgeous estates and homes in this very special neighborhood. For more details of the neighborhood you can view my other driving tour videos of The Mesa. They are located on my website, JerryShea.com under JerrySheaTV. Please contact me for a private showing of this magnificent property 760-567-9296.

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Magnificent Palm Springs Spanish Estate in The Mesa

2012-12-01T08:23:26Z

Magnificent Spanish estate located on a beautiful, quiet street in The Mesa, one of Palm Spring's most highly desirable neighborhoods. Sunlight streams through the french windows throughout this 4 Bd/4 Ba, 3000 sq ft home which has cathedral and wood beamed ceilings, 5 fireplaces, newer kitchen and baths, formal dining room and family room. The 2 master suites are located on opposite ends of the home. The wonderful guest house downstairs has a kitchen and a private entrance. Walled and gated for privacy, the estate grounds are on over 1/3 of an acre of lush landscaping and provide spectacular views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, just steps away. This estate was once the home of legendary Hollywood actress Clara Bow. It is fun to imagine the guests that relaxed on the verandas and enjoyed the sparkling pool and spa, the pool cabana, bar, outdoor kitchen and fireplace: ingredients for perfect entertaining and easy living. You too, can be a star in your own estate and create new memories.

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$3.495 Million View - Magical Evening at Mirada Estates, Rancho Mirage, CA

2012-11-29T14:38:20Z

Last night we had the priiledge of visiting 6 of the most beautiful homes for sale in the Mirada Estates in Rancho Mirage, Ca, which is just minutes from Palm Springs. I took this picture at sunset at one of our new

Nestled high in the Santa Rosa Mountains, yet only about 1 mile above the Valley floor, are two of the most beautiful home communities in the world. Surrounded by over 270,000 acres of pristine mountains, the views from these exquisite residences are unsurpassed. The magnificent waterfall, shown in this animated video is how you and your guests are welcomed as you drive up Frank Sinatra Drive to Mirada.

MIRADA ESTATES is a guard-gated enclave of estate lots and custom designed estate homes, many of which were designed by top architects in the country. The eclectic architectural styles range from uber-contemporary to Mediterranean and Tuscan. All have breathtaking views of either the Coachella Valley or the Santa Rosa and snow-capped San Jacinto and San Gorgonia Mountains, or both.

Click Here to see pictures and details of the available lots for sale in Mirada Estates.

Click Here to see pictures and details of the available homes for sale in Mirada Estates.

THE VILLAS OF MIRADA is also a guard-gated enclave of single family residences perched on terraced lots with breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley and the near and far mountains. The architectural styles are Spanish Mediterranean and Tuscan. Individual home sites are available so home buyers can still select a lot and partner with the builder to construct the home of their dreams with a huge array of builder and custom upgrades. The majority of these home owners have built infinity swimming pools which trick the eyes to think the water is cascading over the mountain sites. You have to see them to believe them. Spectacular!!!

Click Here to see pictures and details fo the available homes for sale in The Villas of Mirada. Please call me for details on how to contract with the builder to select your own lot and build your new home.

"West Wing" actress' foreclosed house sold - former Estate of William Holden

2012-11-27T20:23:17Z

Allison Janney, best known for her starring role in The West Wing, recently lost her Palm Springs home to foreclosure. In 2006, at the peak of the real estate market, Janney and restaurant consultant Gregg Rapp paid $3.9 Million for this former estate of the late actor William Holden. The new owner will pay $2.2, about half of what Janney and Rapp paid for this 8000 sq ft steele and glass house designed by Modern architect Hugh Kaptur. It has 5 bedrooms perched on 4 acres and is located in the prestigous Southridge neighborhood of Palm Springs. Bob and Dolores Hope's mountain top mansion, located a few doors away, will be coming on the market and co-listed by my company in January for about $45 Million. Southridge is comprised of only about 19 estates, many of which were designed by famous architects such as William Cody and John Lautner and were owned by many of Hollywood A-listers such as Bob Hope, William Holden and Steve McQueen.

The new owners will most likely do a complete renovation on this estate, which has commanding views across the desert. When completed it will be one of the most spectacular mid-century modern homes in the desert.

For more information or to arrange a private showing of Southridge estates for sale, please contact me at 760-567-9296 or visit JerryShea.com.

WOW !!!! New Listing in Palm Springs - The Mesa - Celebrity Enclave

2012-11-24T17:44:35Z

Romantic home on beautiful flat property in the heart of The Mesa, one of Palm Springs most coveted neighborhoods. This 3 Bd/3Ba Spanish Hacienda has gorgeous wood beamed cathedral ceilings and a cozy fireplace. The formal dining room will remind you of a five star, European boutique restaurant. The sumptuous master suite with its cathedral ceilings has a newer massive bath and walk in closet. The back yard looks and feels like a private resort with its sparkling pool and spa with a cascading waterfall. The new outdoor kitchen and eat-at bar has a built in BBQ, refrigerator and gorgeous designer tiles. The mountain views are magnificent. There is even a roof top deck for star gazing. The outside patio has a fireplace and overlooks the expansive pool and grounds. The landscaping includes several citrus trees, rose bushes and secret gardens. This one-of-a-kind, charming home and resort-like grounds is surrounded by million dollar plus estates and is a must see.

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The Desert Sun lists the Top 100 Golf Holes

2012-11-19T23:16:05Z

Clive Clark has played great golf holes as a touring pro, commentated on great holes as a BBC broadcaster and now designs holes as a La Quinta-based course architect. But even his definition of what makes a hole great is anything but concrete.

“A great hole should have personality, spirit and soul,” Clark said. “And if it’s aesthetically pleasing, that is an added bonus. The criteria, though, will undoubtedly depend upon who the judges are.”

Ask someone what makes a great golf hole and you are likely to hear as many answers as there are golf holes in the Coachella Valley. And sometimes read more

62% of California Foreclosures Cancelled Since Last Month

2012-11-14T17:34:58Z

This is an interesting excerpt from ForeclosureRadar.com - 11-14-12

Dramatic Increase in California Foreclosure Cancellations

October 2012 California foreclosure Cancellations were up 62.1 percent from the prior month, and 36.7 percent compared to last year. While this is not the first time Cancellations have spiked, this is the largest one-month increase since we started tracking foreclosures in September 2006. It seems likely that the increase is being driven by the Homeowner Bill of Rights legislation that goes into effect on January 1, 2013 and its provision to restrict the dual-tracking of foreclosures. Dual-tracking is the term applied to loans which are being considered for either a short sale or loan modification while simultaneously proceeding through the foreclosure process. Prior to January 1, lenders will have to cancel any foreclosure on a loan for which a short sale or loan modification is being considered, and it appears that process has likely already begun.

October 2012 California Notice of Defaults was down 8.0 percent from the prior month, and down 48.9 percent compared to last year. October 2012 California Foreclosure Sales were up 9.3 percent from the prior month, but down 38.9 percent from the prior year.

How Can You Tell It's Fall in The Desert?

2012-10-31T17:51:08Z

How can you tell it's Fall in the Desert?

When the license plates start changing colors.

Thinking of Buying or selling a home in the desert?

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Sneak Preview - Awesome Palm Springs Resort Home - Not on MLS

2012-10-29T17:37:42Z

SNEAK PREVIEW !!! This is a brief video tour of an awesome property that is not yet on the MLS, but available to preview by appointment. This resort style home is in the celebrity enclave called The Mesa in Palm Springs, CA.

Location, Location, Location oozing with Charm!!! This home is a 3 Bd/3Ba, 1700 sq ft home with a private pool and spa with waterfall. The back yard has a built in kitchen and bar, outdoor fireplace by the exterior living room and incredible views of the San Jacinto Mountains. The interior reflects one of the most charming homes in the desert. The living room, dining room and master suite have wood beamed, cathedral ceilings that exude a romantic flair. Downtown Palm Springs is just minutes away, yet when you are in The Mesa and in this special property you will feel worlds away. This home will not be on the MLS until Nov 26, but is available to see by appointment. Just contact me and I will be happy to show you this exquisite property.