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Film Noir Festival 2017

One of Holywood’s only organic artistic movements. Film Noir, French for “Black Film” but known as “Dark Film” first applied to Hollywood films by French critic Nino Frank in 1946 and were unrecognized by most American film industry professionals of the era. A style of black and white American films that became prominent in the post-war […]

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Indian Wells Art Festival

Indian Wells Art Festival 2017 After the Tennis Tournament, The Indian Wells Tennis Garden transforms into an artisan village and festive outdoor marketplace for the Indian Wells Art Festival 2017. With thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces of art for sale amid live entertainment with live jazz. Foodies’ delight in the shaded open-air food pavilion; and hands-on […]

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Can I Transfer My Current CA Property Tax Base to My New Home?

Transfer Your Current CA Property Tax Base to Your New Home Can you Transfer your current CA Property Tax Base to Your New Home? The answer is….maybe.  CA propositions 60 and 90 have provisions to transfer your current property tax base if you meet certain requirements. First, let’s identify the difference between the two Propositions. […]

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4 Tips on How to Deal with Low Ball Offers on Your Home

Tips to Help Work with Low Ball Offers Tips on How to Deal with Low Ball Offers on Your Home. You’ve worked hard to get your home ready to sell, studied the market and listed at a price you think is fair.  Finally, you get an offer and it’s so low you think it must […]

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Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival

Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival 2017 Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival 2017. The 7th annual Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival is almost here, starting with the James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon featuring emcee Gail Simmons, judge on Bravo’s Top Chef. The luncheon is expertly prepared by four celebrity chefs and served in […]

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Fashion Week El Paseo

Fashion Week El Paseo 2017 Fashion Week El Paseo 2017 is set to be one of the Coachella Valley’s most popular events. Showcasing the newest collections by top designers as well as fresh ideas by emerging designers.   This year will mark the 12th anniversary and the buzz says it’s going to be one of the […]

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2017 BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells

The 2017 BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells is the largest two-week combined ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Premier professional tennis tournament in the world. It is held annually in March and features the top men and women professional players competing in a 96 singles draw and 32 doubles draw. The tournament offers more than $10 […]

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Home Buying What Lurks Behind the Fluff

Home Buying HOME BUYING – THE INSPECTION PROCESS You’ve been looking at homes for what seems like forever, you finally found the right house and now it’s time to make an offer.  What’s next?  After you’ve come to an agreement between parties on price and terms, it’s time to peak behind the curtain, so to […]

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Adding Value to Your Home 4 Things You Think Add Value But May Not

Adding Value to Your Home Adding Value to Your Home.  Like it or not, every homeowner must pay for routine home maintenance, such as replacing worn-out Air Conditioners or a leaky roof, but if you’re making improvements with the intention of increasing your home’s value. Some projects can be a wise investment while other’s aren’t and […]

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Palm Desert Greek Festival 2017

Palm Desert Greek Festival 2017 The Palm Desert Greek Festival 2017 is a community celebration of Greek culture – from guided Church tours to Byzantine icons; live Greek music and traditional folk dancing; souvenirs, ethnic groceries, and religious items. But, the heart of our festival is the wonderful homemade Greek food and pastries created from […]

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