3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Ascend Insurance Segment

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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village. 26 Years.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What happens if I didn’t get my insurance in place by Dec., 7? (Open enrollment will go until Feb., 15 for individual health insurance and any changes you need to meet.)
– REPORT that Dennis does the P.P.O. Medicare plans. You can do changes to P.P.O. Medicare plans any time during the year.
– REPORT that folks looking to review their insurance, get a better rate, need new insurance, need to call Ascend.
– REPORT that if you have a preferred carrier, stay w/ them until things in CA. start to open up again.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis had 25 companies to write, but now has 4, since so many have stopped writing insurance in CA.
– DISCUSSION that they are getting business from new home buyers.
– REPORT that whenever you call in a claim, whether it’s paid or not, it goes on your record.
– REPORT that Car insurance just went up 16%? (The majority of the companies he writes for HAVE LEFT CALIFORNIA.)
– REPORT that NOW IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE paying your premium, the insurance companies will probably NOT RENEW YOU.)
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES.
2. How much insurance should I have for uninsured motorists? (Two types, bodily injury and property damage. You should “match” the two. Depends on how many people are in the other care. It protects you if the uninsured motorist doesn’t have enough insurance, OR any insurance.)
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)

Dennis

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – David Perry and Associates, Inc. Segment

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DAVID PERRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. w/ David Perry re: 1775 E. Palm Canyon., Dr., Ste., 110-55, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– AHOY!!! HOLD THE DATE WITH DAVID!!!
– EXPLANATION of what David’s segment is titled “Ahoy”.
– REPORT that Alfredo and David will cruise to Hawaii for 5 days over Christmas lecturing about his book “Upon This Rock” An elegant, twisty thriller in which a gay couple investigates a mysterious suicide in a scenic Italian hill town. Google Books.
– REPORT that 2 markets have really come back after Covid. Cruising has 2 huge markets; especially Luxury ships. The rhythm of sailing is good for you.
– DISCUSSION that he is a Maritime Historian Author. Just returned from a cruise on the Explora I ship.
– REPORT on the New Year’s Eve offerings (Rat Pack) @ the Purple Room. www.purplelroompalmsprings.com.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Jan., 5, 6; Christine Andreas @ the Purple Room.
2. Jan., 12, 13; Amanda McBroom @ the Purple Room.
3. Jan., 19, 20; Jonathan Karrant w/ the Tony Bennett songbook.
4. Jan., 26, 27; And Cheryl Bentyne from Manhattan Transfer.
5. The Judy Show every Sunday in January.
6. Ruta Lee will be there w/ her book “Consider Your Ass Kissed.” In Jan.
– REPORT on San Francisco and his business there.
– DISCUSSION of his mission statement. Great @ communications and International connections.
They do PR, video design, social media, crisis communication, and photography (aerial too).
– REPORT on his clients; The P.S. International Airport; Grand Central Palm Springs in La Plaza; The Purple Room; HARC; Dezart Performs and their Season.
– REPORT on what’s next for David and his husband are working on. Sequel to the book!!!!
– REPORT that you can subscribe to his email list on his website. He’s on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Davidperrysf.
– (contact info: www.davidperry.com/news and (415) 767-1067).

David

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Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment

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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
1. Median price of a detached home in the CV is $635,000. Down 1.6% year over year.
2. The three-month average of sales was 480 units a month in Nov., which is 20 units below last year.
3. CV inventory increased 150 units and by December stood @ 2,260 unites. Highest inventory since the start of the pandemic.
4. The median number of “days in the market” in CV was 36 days, one day less than last month.
5. 145.9% of sales sold above list price. One out of every 6 sales.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS.”
1. What’s going on with real estate, I’m scared? (Good reason to be concerned. Buyers are still buying IF a property matches a buyers specific needs. The masses are no longer lining up to buy the way they were.)
– REPORT that if you are thinking about selling, you must have a property that looks great and is priced BELOW the perceived value. Otherwise buyers were wait for the market to slow down.
– REPORT that we WILL NOT HAVE A CRASH but will have a significant REDUCTION in the number of buyers. Therefore pricing declines will show up. The Market WILL NOT DETERMINE the outcome, but it will tell you what to do DIFFERENTLY to get the outcome you want in the timeframe you want.
– DISCUSSION that we are in a “beauty-pageant price war”. i.e. if you’ve got a 4 bedroom home price it as a 3 bedroom one.
– REPORT that there are enough folks buying real estate has gone down or up depending on where you live in the Valley. If you are looking @ the market from a buyer’s perspective, your biggest fear is that the value may go down. Price NEEDS TO BE CORRECT.
2. What’s new w/ interest rates? (Generally speaking they are higher.)
– DISCUSSION of the Coachella Valley real estate market as we go into the Tourist Season.
– DISCUSSION that the biggest disadvantage to the Real Estate Market IS THE MEDIA. DO NOT DEPEND ON ZILLOW, THE NETWORK NEWS ETC.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FOUR YEARS in a row by Palm Springs Life and therefore Brady’s team is selling about one home EVERY business day. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– DISCUSSION of the job of Brady Sandahl Real Estate is doing and how he is providing the best knowledge and service to clients ALL OVER THE WORLD.
– REPORT that you can learn/follow along/keep up and read about the real estate market for yourself @ www.bradysandahl.com/followus. 66,000 folks are following Brady in this way.
– REPORT that Brady has connections w/ over 900 offices in the U.S. and Canada he can really service your real estate needs so easily.
– REPORT that Brady bought Irvine, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear offices.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 4099-1540).

Brady

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Keisha D. re: Popular and glamorous CV singer, humanitarian, Walk of the Stars recipient and LGBTQ ally.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family, background and education.

Keisha @ the VIP Lounge

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Keisha D. re: Popular and glamorous CV singer, humanitarian, Walk of the Stars recipient and LGBTQ ally.
– DISCUSSION of her career, travels, and family.

Keisha on stage

LIBERTY TREES;

Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Keisha D. re: Popular and glamorous CV singer, humanitarian, Walk of the Stars recipient and LGBTQ ally.
– DISCUSSION of her shows, venues, health and plans for the future.

Keisha

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – D.O.H.C./Women’s Segment

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DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE WOMAN’S SEGMENT w/ Cathy Allison re: Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist @ D.O.H.C. Behavioral Health where she is a Master Level Clinician. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– THEME FOR TODAY: “Mr. Grinch/Mr. Stress” for Women This Time of Year.
– DISCUSSION of what is going on all around us causes more stress.
– REPORT focus on the positive aspects of this time of year.
– REPORT ON THE DIFFERENT CAUSES OF STRESS;
1. Financial.
2. Wanting to have the Perfect Holiday.
3. Have a little balance. The “idea” of the Holidays, not having everything perfect.
4. Be kind to yourself. Take a nap.
5. Manage your children’s time carefully. Watch their sugar intake.
6. Remember YOU are in control of how much you are going to do and what you take on.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-5277).

Cathy

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Charity Segment

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COACHELLA VALLEY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE w/ Doug Morin, re: 82915 Ave., 48, Indio and 555 E. Tachevah, Palm Springs
– MISSION STATEMENT; CVVIM is the only non- profit organization in the Coachella Valley to provide FREE primary care healthcare services to uninsured individuals who are also low income. All their physicians volunteer their time. Their budget depends on grants and donations.
– REPORT that they provide ANYTHING the patient needs; CT scans, MRI’s, lab tests etc., so that the doctor can treat the patient.
– REPORT that they get lots of support from all 3 hospitals, D.O.H.C., Kaiser, etc., Both services and donations.
– REPORT that all their staff is properly trained, licensed, bonded etc., Federal government helps by providing mal-practice insurance.
– REPORT that they get their patients mostly from “word of mouth.”
– (contact info: www.cvvim.org and (760) 342-4414).

LIBERTY TREES;

Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

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LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. FIRTH w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234
– REPORT that his offices are finally repaired after the flood w/ Hurricane Hilary.
– DISCUSSION of his services about wills, estates, probate, especially when property is owned by someone out of the country.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What’s this about Google losing an antitrust suit?
(Not in the US that he is aware of. They did lose one in Europe.)
2. Explain what a subpoena is. (Subpoena means “under penalty”. Says YOU MUST appear and give testimony and/or bring documents. Courts have the power of arrest and prosecution and/or holding one in contempt if you don’t honor a subpoena.)
3. What are the implications of the statute of limitations? (Rule passed by the state that says after this date, you can no longer prosecute this crime. Time runs from WHEN the act was discovered, not committed. Murder NEVER runs out; sexual assault of a child runs until the child is 40, etc.)
(contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 309-7669).

Robert