Real Talk with the McLennan Team

July 16, 2026

What Buyers Are Actually Thinking During a Showing — And How Sellers Can Use That

Most sellers prepare for a showing by cleaning the house. The sellers who actually close prepare for it by understanding what a buyer's mind is doing from the moment they pull into the driveway.

These are not the same preparation. One produces a tidy home. The other produces an …

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June 29, 2026

Why Summer 2026 Could Be One of the Best Times to Buy Luxury Real Estate in La Quinta

 

Every desert season has a rhythm. The snowbirds arrive in October, the market heats up through January and February when The American Express tournament brings the world to La Quinta, and by June the temperature climbs, the crowds thin, and conventional wisdom says real estate "goes quiet" until fall …

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June 27, 2026

La Quinta & Coachella Valley Luxury Real Estate Blog

 

Local Market Insight. Luxury Expertise. Exceptional Living.

Welcome to The McLennan Team's Luxury Real Estate Blog—your premier resource for luxury real estate in La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and the greater Coachella Valley.

Whether you're searching for a private estate in The …

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June 13, 2026

The McLennan Team Recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings

A Milestone Worth Celebrating: 2026 RealTrends Verified

We're excited to share that The McLennan Team has been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, a distinction that highlights top-performing real estate professionals across the country based on independently verified sales performance.

While we're grateful for the recognition, what …

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March 20, 2026

Real Talk: Working With My Daughter | The McLennan Team | Desert Sotheby's Realty La Quinta

People find out I work with my daughter and they always ask the same thing: "What's that actually like?"

Honest answer? It's the best professional decision I've ever made.

But let me back up — because Cailin's path to real estate is not what most people …

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