DW & Associates (AKA Diane Williams & Associates) serves as your community expert and lifestyle liaison providing exceptional service to homeowners, members, and potential buyers in Indian Ridge. As the exclusive on-site real estate sales office at Indian Ridge Country Club, DW & Associates are uniquely positioned to provide unparalled expertise and customer service. Located in the main clubhouse, we work closely with membership to ensure your experience is both smooth and enjoyable. We are available 7 days a week and can show homes and provide a club tour with a moment’s notice. We are proud to be the #1 real estate team in the Greater Palm Springs Area with over 1,200 transactions representing buyers and sellers for a sales volume of over $1 billion. In Indian Ridge alone, our team achieved a remarkable sales volume of over $725,000,000, solidifying our position as the top agents in Indian Ridge.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I was referred to Heather by my daughter and her husband who found a home in Palm Desert with Heather’s help. She came highly recommended but I soon found out for myself what a great resource she would be. Heather helped me find the condo where I now live. It was not easy and it did take several weeks, but Heather was a great support throughout the process. She was very responsive to all of my calls and emails. Day after day, she made herself available for showings without any delay. She kept me informed about properties on the market and those coming on the market. She expertly led me through the process of reaching an agreement with the seller to purchase a property at a particular price. She referred me to a range of professionals, including lenders, inspectors, insurance agents, trades-people, and even a handyman. Heather is smart, knowledgeable, personable, conscientious, and thoroughly professional. Anyone would be very lucky to have her helping with their real estate transaction. I would give her my highest recommendation.
– Peter McCloskey
Allison Renz is a personable, experienced, capable, hard working and confident real estate agent who is in the real estate business for all the right reasons - to help you sell your home and/or to help you find the home to best suit your needs. As a way of background, my husband and I showed up frustrated and unannounced at Allison’s office. We were sellers in a buyers market, living far away from the area and having had a previous failed attempt at selling with another agent. Allison and her amazing team were friendly, listened, strategized and put together a plan to take on the task of selling our condo. She immediately put us at ease. She was a dream to work with by creating professional materials for potential buyers and knowing our unit backwards and forwards, probably better than we knew it! She is an extraordinary salesperson who conducts herself with the utmost integrity and professionalism. In fact, her whole team works very closely together and always had our best interests at the forefront. We can’t use enough superlatives to describe Allison and her team, they are just truly amazing at what they do!
– Parce Ainsworth
DEAR INDIAN RIDGE RESIDENTS,
Hope this letter finds you well and everyone enjoyed their summer. It’s hard to believe the end of the year is coming up and 2025 is just around the corner.
As expected, this summer brought the typical desert heat, which can cause a temporary slowdown in buyer activity. The Coachella Valley is known for its seasonal market trends, and we anticipate things will pick up significantly as we move into November.
Our office compiles market data into several detailed reports, comparing home sales across various country clubs. We analyze yearto-date sales and compare them to previous years. Most country clubs are performing similarly to last year, with the exception of some highend clubs expected to close more homes than they did previously. Twelve out of the nineteen clubs have seen an increase in average sales price. The Coachella Valley overall showed a slight rise in home sales for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Sales increased by 2.5%, while the average home price decreased by 3.7%.
Indian Ridge finished the third quarter with 16 home sales: 10 in the HOA and six in the PUD. This marks the highest 3rd quarter sales activity since 2021, reflecting a gradual increase in the market after the boom of COVID. However, while 3rd quarter sales were up compared to previous years, sales as a whole are slightly lower than 2023. So far in 2024, we have seen 46 home sales year-to-date, compared to 50 at this time in 2023. A positive trend has been the rise in price per square foot. In the HOA, prices have risen from $449 to $453 per square foot, while in the PUD, prices have significantly increased from $468 to $532 per square foot. This has boosted total sales volume despite a slight dip in the number of sales. The days on market (DOM) has shown a steady rise in the HOA, now averaging 77 days. However, the PUD sees a notably lower DOM at just 20 days, attributed in part to a few homes selling before officially hitting the market. As of today, there are only 11 homes listing in Indian Ridge but as we come closer to season that number should increase.
As we transition into the final quarter of 2024, we don’t foresee any dramatic changes, but it’s important to acknowledge the typical impact of election years on the real estate market. Historically, election years
have caused a temporary dip in market activity as buyers and sellers adopt a ‘wait-and-see’ approach. However, we expect this to be shortlived, with activity often bouncing back post-election as uncertainty wanes.
The recent decline in interest rates has created a more favorable environment for buyers, especially those requiring financing. This trend is bringing new buyers into the market and stimulating demand. Additionally, with talk about further rate cuts on the horizon, we could see an even greater influx of buyers, eager to take advantage of more affordable borrowing costs. This potential decrease in rates might also motivate sellers, encouraging them to list their homes and consider purchasing another property, knowing they can finance their next move more affordably.
We are thrilled to be embarking on our 10th year as the trusted on-site sales team at Indian Ridge, and what an incredible journey it has been! Our passion for this community grows stronger each year, and 2024 has already been remarkable. To date, we have proudly represented 24 sellers and 25 buyers, contributing to nearly 72% of all the 46 property sales within Indian Ridge this year. Our dedication and knowledge of the community continues to help us connect buyers with their dream homes and sellers with the perfect opportunities. We couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead!
Warmest Regards,
Heather Wong
Heather Wong, Realtor®/Co-Owner
INDIAN RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB SALES
JANUARY 1, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
YELLOW highlighted homes indicate DW & Associates Represented Buyer or Seller
BLUE highlighted homes indicate DW & Associates represented BOTH Buyer and Seller
HOMES SOLD BY DW & ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING SELLER
HOMES SOLD BY DW & ASSOCIATES REPRESENTING BUYER
INDIAN RIDGE QUARTERLY HOMES
HOA AVERAGE SALES PRICE
$1,318,750
$1,978,333
HOA AVERAGE SALES PRICE
$1,086,300 $1,417,102
$1,147,153
HOA AVERAGE SALES PRICE
$1,588,857
SALES UPDATE BY CITY
$785,292 $756,083 -3.7%
$747,652 $649,566 -7.1%
$1,434,007 $1,644,534 14.7%
$488,938 $522,524 6.9%
$608,296 $572,837 -5.8%
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$686,613 $667,136 -2.84%
$854,378 $728,308 -14.76%
$1,089,162 $1,076,962 -1.12% $556,635 $577,692
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