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It's easy to go wild at the garden store. But making sure your purchases survive? That's a different story. http://np.ly/d0Mi

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Did you know? The biggest benefit of working by referral: It allows more time to spend taking great care of customers.

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Do you know the history of World Bicycle Day? It's not *just* about getting exercise, though that's part of it. http://np.ly/cWMp

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away. ~ Arthur Helps

With greatest appreciation for service members and their families who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. http://np.ly/cVR2

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In summer 2021 expect to see some changes, but low inventory and renter affordability issues are likely to persist. http://np.ly/cTX9

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Still available through April! Need a change in scenery while you quarantine? Come check out this 55+ community with amenities galore, located behind the gates of sun city shadow hills! Get out of the house and get some fresh air in your private yard with a sparking pool and spa or enjoy a cocktail around the fire pit. Call me today for more info!... Nicole Cox REALTOR Coldwell Banker CalBRE#02066991 [email protected]

Know anyone that is in the market to buy, sell or refinance? Referrals are always appreciated.

Listen. At this point, any advice is welcomed. Here's to a better 2021 - Cheers! http://np.ly/bzaR

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JUST LISTED Welcome to your gated desert compound on the 4th tee of this classic golf course. Upon entering this sprawling 2,650 square-foot, four bedroom, three bath home, you are greeted by a sunken living room with wood vaulted ceilings and an elegant rock fireplace. Centrally located, the open kitchen is the heart of the home with slab granite countertops, bright white cabinets and bar seating. Adjacent to the kitchen you will find a sunken bar area and a game room wi...th views of the backyard oasis. The impressive master suite features a romantic fireplace and views to the outdoor living space and golf course. Other highlights of this home include a large entry courtyard, beautiful wood flooring and custom gates and doors. Venture outside to your resort-like backyard with a sparkling pool, a hot tub, a custom water fountain, three large covered patio areas and an attached casita! Situated on a large lot with mature fruit trees, this custom home includes low HOA fees and is located less than a mile from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and Polo Grounds with proximity to shopping and all major grocery stores. This property is a great value and would make a great vacation home or primary residence. #golf #golflife #golfstagram #golfcourse #realestate #realestateagent #justlisted #retreat #happyholidays #merrychristmas #christmaseve #realtorsofinstagram #realtorlife #realestateagent #bdcc #bobhopeclassic #bermudadunes #palmsprings #palmspringslife #vacay #home #lifestyle #classic See more

Let's celebrate all the amazing things to come - including why 2021 will be a wonderful year for all of us! http://np.ly/bt8X

A declining trend in new single-family home size is likely to reverse during the post pandemic years. Know more. http://np.ly/bsjH

There is no problem outside of you that is superior to the power within you. ~ Bob Proctor

If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure your house is available for holiday buyers. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the inventory of houses for sale has dropped to an astonishing all-time low. It now sits at a... 2.5-month supply at the current sales pace. Historically, a 6-month supply is necessary for a ‘normal’ or ‘neutral’ market, in which there are enough homes available for active buyers. When the supply of houses for sale is as low as it is today, it’s much harder for buyers to find homes to purchase. This means competition among purchasers rises and more bidding wars take place, making it essential for buyers to submit very attractive offers. As this happens, prices rise and sellers are in the best position to negotiate deals that meet their ideal terms. So, if your neighbors decide to remove their listings this season, your house may quickly rise to the top of a holiday buyer’s wish list if you stay on the market. Today, there are many buyers who are ready, willing, and able to purchase. Record-low mortgage rates and a year filled with unique changes have prompted buyers to think differently about where they live and to take action. The supply of homes for sale is not keeping up with this high demand, making now the optimal time to sell your house. Bottom Line, home prices are appreciating in today’s sellers’ market. Making your home available over the next few weeks will give you the most exposure to buyers who will be actively competing against each other to purchase it. #tistheseason #happyholidays #merrychristmas #holidayseason #holiday #holidayshopping #realestate #realtor #realestateexpert #realestatetips #realtorlife #realtorsofinstagram #realtorlifestyle #realeatateagent #realestatenews #seller #buyer #palmsprings #ranchomirage #palmdesert #ranchomirage #indianwells #laquinta #indio #coachella

With many buyers competing for limited homes, it's important to know how to make a confident and competitive offer. http://np.ly/brdG

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When you surround yourself with positive people who are making a difference, you start to believe anything is possible. ~ Steve Aitchison

Today is Computer Security Day! Here are some basic things we should all do to protect all we hold dear online. http://np.ly/bi9D

Anywhere from 14 to 23 million Americans are planning to move as a result of remote work. Need help? Let's talk! http://np.ly/bhaM

We can learn so much from children. Check out their unique and uplifting philosophies on chess. http://np.ly/bg7s

There are lots of reasons why it’s important to be thankful and show gratitude for the people and things we have in our lives, but did you know that being thankful is also good for your health? Here’s a list of why it’s great to be grateful not only at Thanksgiving but all year long! You make other people feel good when you show them you appreciate the things they do for you. This can turn good friends into best friends. A simple thank you goes a long way and helps you to... have better friendships, and you will get along even better with your family. When you make others feel good, it makes you feel good and then everyone feels good! When you're grateful for the things in your life, even if it’s something as simple as a beautiful sunset, it gives you more self-esteem. This means that you will be more confident and less worried about comparing yourself to others. Being grateful is contagious and others will want to be grateful just like you! People who are thankful are more positive instead of negative. When they see a glass with water in it, they say the glass is half full. Negative people will see that same glass of water and say it's half empty. We want to be thankful for the water that is there, not worry about the water that isn’t. Being thankful helps you to think more about other people’s feelings this is called empathy (being able to see things from another person’s view). Being thankful also helps you get through life's tough times, because you can easily call to mind all of the good things in your life. Being grateful just makes you happy and being happy can help keep your mind and body healthy! Have a Happy Thanksgiving and I am thankful for YOU! #happythanksgivng #thanksgiving2020 #givethanks #grateful #gratitude #gratitudeattitude #happy #happiness #joy #joyful #turkeyday #happyturkeyday #attitudeofgratitude

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If you’ve been working from home this year, chances are you’ve been at it a little longer than you initially expected. Businesses all over the country have figured out how to operate remotely to keep their employees healthy, safe, and productive. For many, it may be carrying into next year, and possibly beyond. While the pandemic continues, Americans are re-evaluating their homes, floorplans, locations, needs, and more. Some need more space, while others need less. Whether yo...u’re renting or own your home, if remote work is part of your future, you may be thinking about moving, especially while today’s mortgage rates are so low. In some cases, moving a little further away from your current location might mean you can get more home for your money. If you have the opportunity to work remotely, you may have more options available by expanding your search. Whether you can eliminate your daily commute to the office, or you simply need more space to work from home, your plans may be changing. If that’s the case, contact me today to assess your evolving needs and determine your path together. #realtor #realtorlife #realtorsofinstagram #realtorlifestyle #realtortips #realeatate #realestateagent #realestatestyle #realestatetips #realestateinvesting #realestateadvice #realeatateexpert #realestatenews

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It's been a tough year, in which most of us have struggled with our mental health to some degree or other. Here's help. http://np.ly/baWO

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To all my brothers and sisters, thank you for your service. Thank you for your service to defend our nation and freedom! May God bless and protect all our active military and veterans! Thank you to the many women and men here now and those that have passed. #vetrans #vetransday #usaf #marines #navy #army #coastguard #marinecorpsbirthday #airforce #grateful #gratitude #usa #military #thankyou

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Double double toil and trouble, I can make your home value double. Happy Halloween my friends, hope you have a BOOtiful day! Happy Hauntings #happyhalloween #trickortreat #halloween #halloweenspirit #happyhaunting #boo #realtor #realestate #realestateagent #realestatetips #realtorsofinstagram #homebuying #homeselling #justsold #palmsprings #palmdesert #indianwells #laquinta #indio #coachella #palmspringshomes #palmspringslife #palmspringsliving

The continued presence of the coronavirus has many wondering is Halloween cancelled this year? Not necessarily. http://np.ly/b2e1

The housing market should continue to fuel the economy through the end of the year, maintaining unprecedented strength. http://np.ly/b16u

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JUST SOLD!!! Congratulations to my buyer on this gorgeous home!! This was an all virtual, sight unseen purchase. With great communication, due diligence, thorough inspections, detailed videos and FaceTime calls, this is possible in today’s environment. ... For an agent you can trust and rely on, contact me today for your real estate needs!!! #realtor #realestateagent #realestate #realtorsofinstagram #realestateinvesting #realestatesales #realestatetips #realestateexpert #realestateadvice #virtualhomebuying #coachella #indianwells #laquinta #ranchomirage #palmdesert #palmspring

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. ~ Daniel J. Boorstin

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Hindsight is, indeed, 20/20. Here's a peek at some "sure winners" from 2010 that actually fell short. http://np.ly/aVrS

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Home values have weathered the COVID storm. Want to know what your home is currently worth? Let's talk today! http://np.ly/aT8O

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October 13 is Face Your Fears Day, so here are healthy ways to overcome the things that hold us back. We can do it! http://np.ly/aQYl

The Desert is hot, hot, hot, and I’m not just talking about the weather and the people!!! Some think we are headed for another crash, but this is far from the truth!! Here’s what happened in 2008 when the housing market crashed. ... U.S. government-sponsored mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made home loans accessible to borrowers who had low credit scores and a higher risk of defaulting on loans. These borrowers were called "subprime borrowers" and were allowed to take out adjustable-rate mortgages, which would start out with low monthly payments that would become much larger after a few years. Financial firms sold these subprime loans to large commercial investors in pools of mortgages known as mortgage-backed securities (MBS). By the fall of 2008, borrowers were defaulting on subprime mortgages in high numbers, causing turmoil in the financial markets, the collapse of the stock market, and the ensuing global Great Recession. Mortgage standards have tightened drastically since this bubble by raising the minimum FICO score and debit to income ratios just to name a few. #housingmarket #housing #realtor #realtor #realestate #realestateagent #realestatenews #realestateadvice #realestateexperts

Thinking about selling? Contact me today for the latest market trends at your community, and get the most value for your home. #nikkicoxhomes #coldwellbanker #coldwellbankerrealty #realtor #realtorlife #realestateagent #realtor #realtorsofinstagram #realestate #realestateagent #realestateinvesting #realestatetrends #realestateadvice #realestateexperts #realestatesales #realestatenews #realestateinvestor #realestatetips #thecitrus #laquinta #palmsprings #palmspringshomes #palmspringsliving

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