Laura LakeLicense ID:01455311- +1(760) 464-8138 laura@drepcv.com
What Do HOA Fees Actually Cost in La Quinta and Palm Desert in 2026?
A buyer finds a La Quinta home at $875,000, runs a mortgage calculator, and decides it works. Then they find out the HOA is $1,175 a month and golf membership is mandatory. That is a $14,100 a year surprise, and it is the single most common one I see with buyers coming from the coast. I am Laura Lak
Is the Housing Market Crashing in La Quinta and Palm Desert in 2026?
If you’ve scrolled past a headline this year warning that California’s housing market is about to crash, you’re not alone in wondering what that actually means for your street. I’m Laura Lake, and I’ve sold real estate in the Coachella Valley for 21 years, licensed as DRE #01455311, specializing i
Will the Capital Gains Exclusion Double? What the More Homes on the Market Act Means for Coastal Sellers Moving to the Desert
If you bought a house in Orange County or San Diego in 1998 and you are thinking about selling it to move to La Quinta or Palm Desert, there is a good chance a tax rule written before the iPhone existed is the biggest single line item in your move. Here is the rule. When you sell a primary residence
How to Sell a Second Home in La Quinta Without Being There: An Absentee Seller's August Guide
Selling a La Quinta second home from out of state feels harder than it needs to be. I’m Laura Lake, DRE #01455311, 21 years in the Coachella Valley, and remote listings are a normal part of my business, not a special case. Can I really sell without flying in constantly? Yes. Between video walkthroug