Palm Springs airport landscape architect fights adding native plants - 02/29/08 03:48 PM
Palm Springs airport landscape architect fights adding native plants Stefanie Frith • The Desert Sun • February 29, 2008 PALM SPRINGS - At a time when homeowners, businesses and cities across the valley are looking to conserve water by converting green space to desert landscapes, some at the Palm Springs International Airport are
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5 more degrees until Shorts weather in Palm Springs - 02/28/08 04:19 PM
I just looked at the thermometer in my car, and it was 85 degrees at 1:30 this afternoon! The rule of thumb is once we hit 90%, we all start wearing shorts to work! As I sit here in my home office overlooking the sparkling pool just outside my window, its
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18% of all homes sold in the Palm Springs area were REOs in January - 02/27/08 02:51 PM
Recent reports from First American Title show that 18.1% of all homes sold in the Palm Springs area in January, were REO's. That's a little bit higher then the average for Riverside County, which is 16.2%.
We help buyers and investors sort through all the REO listings to find the best
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Brand new condos go to Auction in Palm Springs - $100,000 below market - 02/26/08 07:24 PM
Terra Vita in downtwon Palm Springs will be holding an auction on March 15th for their standing unsold inventory. Terra Vita is a contemporary medditerranean style gated community consisting of 3 townhome style plans. These beautiful residences feature outstanding craftsmanship, as well as the versatility of an optional den and finished 2
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Price reduction on Architectural Gem in Palm Springs - now $669,000 - 02/25/08 01:02 PM
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15 homes for under $300,000 - 02/25/08 12:08 AM
We spent the weekend researching the best REO properties available in the north Cathedral City neighborhoods of Tapestry, Rio Vista and Century Park to be included on our next REO tour. Its amazing what special values are out there right now:
Highlights: 3 bedroom 2 bath home with pool -
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Repo Tour March 15th at 10:00 - Bargain Bank Owned Properties - 02/23/08 07:15 PM
We're now taking reservations for our March 15th Repo Caravan tour on March 15th. This tour will focus on single family homes in the Cathedral City area, from the low $200's + We've sorted through all the listings currently available and have chosen the best properties to be featured on this tour.
We're happy to
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Riverside County Ranks 4th in Foreclosures - 02/19/08 02:23 PM
Published in The Desert Sun today, summary - "the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area now ranks 4th in the nation in foreclosures, behind Detroit, Stockton, and Las Vegas. 3.8% of all households were in some stage of foreclosure.
Realty Trac reported 8.966 pre-foreclsoure, auction and bank-owned propertins in the vallay as of
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Farmers Market coming to Palm Springs - 02/15/08 08:41 AM
This Saturday will be the first Certified Farmers Market in Palm Springs. This will be a weekly event. Located next to the Camelot Theatres, at the corner of Farrell and Barristo, across from the Palm Springs High School. 8:00 to 12:30. Should be a great opportunity to pick up locally grown fresh fruits
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Donald Wexler to speak during Modernism Week at the Palm Springs Library - 02/14/08 03:36 PM
In a last-minute addition to Modernism Week events, architect Donald Wexler will appear at the Palm Springs Pub- lic Library to discuss his career and projects on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., the event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. In October 2007 the
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Modernism Show in Palm Springs - Starting Feb 15th - 02/11/08 09:04 PM
Reminder - The annual modernism show is coming to Palm Springs this weekend. Visit www.Modernismweek.com for information on the show, parties and events all week long. We're hosting a Modern Home Tour on the 17th and 18th featuring Mid-Century Modern homes throughout Palm Springs. Stop by our booth at the Modernism Show
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City of Indio working with Foreclosures - 02/08/08 09:54 AM
Due to the influx of foreclosure properties in their city, Indio, a local community near Palm Springs, is now considering an ordinance requiring banks to upkeep their foreclosure properties. There are over 1200 foreclosed properties in the City. Unfortunately, many properties have been neglected and are distressed, which contributes to neighborhood
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New Restaurant - The Purple Palm - Colony Palms, Palm Springs - 02/07/08 09:58 AM
Wow, wanted to spread the word on my latest visit to The Purple Palm restaurant at the newly opened, Colony Palms Hotel, in central Palm Springs. http://www.colonypalmshotel.com/home.php What a great property that evokes the spirit of the old Palm Springs era. Dine pool side in a lushly landscaped courtyard in the middle of
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Mayor gives update on the City of Palm Springs - interesting stuff - 02/06/08 01:21 PM
I attended the Board of Realtors weekly meeting this morning, to listen to newly elected Mayor, Steve Pougnet, update us on what's going on in town. Here are some highlights: Two new hotels, the Hard Rock and the Mondrian are moving forward, to provide more rooms for the Convention Center. The Ace Hotel
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225 condos under $200,000 , 256 Single Family homes under $300,000 in Palm Springs - 02/05/08 07:08 PM
Now is the window of opportunity for first time buyers, investors and 2nd home buyers to pick up some deals.
Per today's search, there are 225 condos for sale under $200,000 in the Palm Springs/Cathedral City area; there are 256 Single Family homes under $300,000 available.
Interest rates are low and
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The Repo Caravan featured in today's Desert Sun Newspaper, Palm Springs - 02/05/08 09:16 AM
We're excited that we are featured in The Desert Sun today regarding our new REPO CARAVAN services, helping buyers purchase Bank Owned and Foreclosure properties.
http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080204/GETPUBLISHED/802040322
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Busy Weekend in Palm Springs! - 02/04/08 07:24 PM
We were swamped this past weekend, showing properties non-stop, writing offers, answering the phone.
Buyers are waking up, coming in from the sidelines, and taking advantage of the amazing inventory that's out there, lower prices, in addition to low interest rates. . Smart buyers seem to realize there's an amazing window
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Modernism Week coming to Palm Springs Feb 15-24, 2008 - 02/03/08 07:33 PM
Modernism Week is an annual collaboration between the Modernism Show, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, Palm Springs Historical Society, Palm Springs Modern Committee, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Springs Art Museum focusing on design and architecture events and programs in Palm Springs California from Thursday, February 15 through Saturday,
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