Palm Springs Desert Landscaping featured in the LA Times - 03/28/08 11:12 AM
There was an interesting article in the LA Times that features a number of Palm Springs gardens. Check it out at http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-modern27mar27,1,5370634.story I think many are always shocked how beautiful a desert-scape can be. As an avid gardener myself, it took me a while to appreciate it. True, English Gardens don't work too … (1 comments)
Palm Springs Vacaton Rental - May specials $600/week - 03/27/08 11:08 AM
ACTIVE RAIN SPECIAL:
We have a last minute cancellation on our vacation rental. Located in central Palm Springs, a few short blocks from the down town village, in the popular Greenhouse complex.
Comfy 2 bedroom unit, with private spa, located in a resort type development. Two sparkling pools, spa, tennis, beautiful landscaped … (0 comments)
Living Retro Book Release Party - Palm Springs - 03/27/08 10:47 AM
If you're in town this weekend, please note the following event: Please join us this Saturday night between 6-9 for a pre-release book party at Modern Home in Palm Springs! Andrew Weaving, author of "Modern Retro" and "Sarasota Modern" will be there signing his latest book "Living Retro". This new hardbound features some … (1 comments)
Canadians flooding the Palm Springs Market - 03/26/08 09:12 PM
Who is taking advantage of the low housing prices? Smart Canadians. In the past few months we have been receiving a number of inquiries from our neighbors in the North, inquiring about purchasing in the Palm Springs area. The strength of the Canadian dollar compared to the US dollar, is added incentive … (3 comments)
Latest CA Assoc. of Realtors reports out- Palm Springs isn't doing so bad! - 03/26/08 08:59 PM
Here are the figures for California- if you look at the averages for California for % Change in Sales from 2007, Palm Springs if one of the areas least affected by the current market conditions. Palm Springs area Prices dropped 13.6%, compared to the average for California, of 26.2% from 2007 … (2 comments)
Happy Easter from Palm Springs - 03/22/08 06:32 PM
Looks like we're going to break 90 degrees this weekend! Its clear and beautiful and definately great pool weather. Hope everyone has a great weekend and spring break! If you have time, come on out to Palm Springs for a visit!! Paul … (2 comments)
What's happening in Palm Springs- upcoming events - 03/19/08 12:59 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! March 2008 Pacific Life Open Tennis Tournament Palm Springs AreaDates: March 10-23 2008Indian Wells Tennis GardensIndian Wells, CAFor more info:Phone: 800-999-1585 orVisit website: www.pacificlifeopen.com Desert Swing'n Dixie Jazz Festival Palm Springs, CA Dates: March 14-16 2008 For more info: Call 760-333-7932 or Website: www.desertjazz.org Palm Springs Renaissance Festival Old World FestivalDates: March 28-30 … (2 comments)
Palm Springs does Phoenix - 03/18/08 07:11 PM
For all my mid-century clients and contacts, check out http://www.modernphoenix.net/tours.htm
April 4 - 6. Its a great opportunity to tour some cool Arizonia mid-century architecture, listen to some good lectures, participate in some hands on classes....I'll be there that weekend. I haven't spent much time there but from the looks of … (0 comments)
February Closings in the Palm Springs market for 2008 - 03/18/08 07:04 PM
Here's the latest sales statistics for new home and resales for February. We're not THAT far off from last year actually. March has picked up substantially too. CLOSINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2008 2008 RESALES NEW 2007 RESALES NEW PALM SPRINGS/CATHEDRAL CITY 137 8 176 20 DESERT HOT SPRINGS/NO. PALM SPRINGS/THOUSAND PALMS 42 16 57 14 RANCHO … (3 comments)
Buyers- don't take your time on well priced Foreclosure Properties - 03/18/08 02:50 PM
We've been experiencing some Foreclosure properties selling after only being on the market for days lately! If a property is priced right, it will sell, and often we see multiple offers. So yes, it is a buyers market. Yet, buyers need to be prepared to jump on great deals when they hit … (0 comments)
Desert Showcase of Homes - Palm Springs - 03/16/08 11:30 AM
The local building industry in the Palm Springs area has put together a Showcase of Homes tour, highlighting new home communities in the desert. Go to http://desertchapter.web200.inetu.net/showcase/ You can enter to win a shopping spree at Patios Plus for $10,000 too, as well as see some great model homes. Even if you're not … (4 comments)
Palm Springs famous Riviera Resort is starting to shape up - 03/15/08 11:23 PM
The famous Palm Springs Riviera Resort has been undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation over the last few months. Its due to reopen in the fall of 2008. I drive by it everyday on my way to the office. This past week, I noticed they're attacking the tacky facade that was put up … (0 comments)
Conventional Loan limits increased in Riverside county - 03/07/08 08:22 PM
For Purchase and Refinance transactions as of April 1st 2008 the loan limit in Riverside County will be increased from the current $417,000 amount to $500,000 for a one unit property. This considerable increase should make purchasing or refinancing of the higher value properties easier. The April 1st date is the release … (1 comments)
REOs getting mulitple offers when priced right in Palm Springs - 03/06/08 07:33 PM
Yesterday, a new REO listing came on the market for $249,000, a 3 bedroom 2 bath mid-centry fixer, at about $178/sf in Palm Springs. Today, the selling agent informed me that there are already 5 offers, the lowest one being at asking price!!
Some REO properties are priced at bargain prices. … (2 comments)
Foreclosure Activity for February in Palm Springs area - 03/02/08 12:41 PM
The following is a list of new foreclosure listings recorded in the month of February 2008
Palm Springs 21
Cathedral City 26
Desert Hot Springs 44
Rancho Mirage 10
Palm Desert 17
Indio 53
The above information is from reports by LandAmerica Title … (1 comments)
270 Homes under $300,000, 222 Condos under $200,000 in Palm Springs/Cathedral City - 03/02/08 12:06 PM
As of March 1, 2008, there are currently 222 condos available for sale, under $200,000; and 270 single family homes under $300,000 in the Palm Springs/Cathedral City markets.
Palm Springs has a higher concentration of condos in this price range: 157
Cathedral City has a higher concentration of single family homes … (2 comments)
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There was an interesting article in the LA Times that features a number of Palm Springs gardens. Check it out at 
