Palm Springs mid-century modern updated Home $475,000 - 08/30/08 12:09 PM
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Understanding Escrow- in California - 08/27/08 06:17 PM
In California, the transfer of a property is handled through an Escrow company. For first time buyers, out of state buyers, and foreign nationals not familiar with this process, here's a basic explanation of how Escrow works:
What is Escrow?Escrow is a process that evolved to ensure protection for all parties toa … (0 comments)
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Realtors: Price drops, sales show growing confidence in Palm Springs Real Estate - 08/26/08 04:35 PM
As posted today in The Desert Sun
Erica Solvig • The Desert Sun • August 26, 2008
The Coachella Valley's median price dipped to its lowest levels since January 2004, helping boost July's housing sales.
The drop might not be celebrated by sellers hoping to make large profits. But it's welcome … (1 comments)
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Are short sales a good deal for most buyers? - 08/24/08 06:32 PM
Some more insight on Short Sales:
Via Colleen McConnell:
Short sales can be a great buy, often significantly below market value. The down side is the length of time it may take to get a decision from the seller's lender. This can cause problems if the buyer is a renter … (1 comments)
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Mid Century Shopping Resources in Palm Springs - Vintage Furnishings & More - 08/24/08 06:25 PM
Re-posting this information from a few months ago, as more people are coming to the desert looking for vintage shopping. Please feel free to add your favorite shops and resources to the list!
Palm Springs features an excellent collection of shops featuring Midcentury Modern Furniture & Furnishings . Whether its vintage … (0 comments)
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What Is A Homestead? - 08/24/08 09:59 AM
What Does It Do?
A Homestead helps to protect you from losing your house to people you owe money. If you are sued for money in court and lose, the person who sued you will receive a judgment from the court. If you do not pay the judgment, … (1 comments)
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Prequalifying buyers to have reasonable expectations.... - 08/23/08 10:26 PM
I think we all know the importance of financially prequalifying buyers before we start spending a lot of time and energy on them.
I'm learning its important these days, to prequalify buyers intentions regarding having realistic expectatons. I find that because of all the media out there, buyers think people are … (4 comments)
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Palm Springs Short Film Festival - In Progress this weekend - 08/22/08 11:11 PM
Palm Springs Short Film Festival hailed as 'Sundance' of its format
Festival with 317 movies to screen starts tonight
Bruce Fessier • The Desert Sun • August 21, 2008
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PALM SPRINGS - It's been called the Sundance of the short film world: a star-studded kickoff to the festival … (0 comments)
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HOME BUYING Step by Step for beginners - 08/22/08 05:24 PM
Some basic info for first time buyers and foreign nationals buying in the US:
Choose & Meet Your Realtor
Building a solid relationship with a realtor is important. He or she will be working closely with you in finding the perfect home to meet your unique needs. Professional realtors have … (5 comments)
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Some basic info about Short Sales - 08/21/08 09:46 PM
I get asked this question all the time from new clients- this is my basic advice I give them:
Some of the listings you'll find will be "Short Sales." Basically a Short Sale is when a homeowner owes more then what their property will sell for. The homeowner will try to … (3 comments)
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Palm Springs resident to join the first-ever "Climate Ride" - 08/21/08 08:13 PM
Blake Smith will help guide 120 riders
From New York to DC to Help Stop Global Warming
PALM SPRINGS, CA-August 21, 2008: The Brita Climate Ride 2008 has selected gay travel expert and guide Blake Smith to join a team of seven leaders who will guide 100 … (1 comments)
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Palm Springs Development Updates - 08/21/08 12:45 PM
Palm Springs continues to be rich with new development projects. Here's a short list of some of the projects currently in various stages with the City of Palm Springs:
Mountain Terraces at The Legends - 34th and Mesquite Ave - In Plan Check
Four Single Family Homes - Bella Cara Way - … (0 comments)
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Empower Your Life with Your House Number- - 08/19/08 11:31 PM
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Good News finally for Real Estate! - 08/19/08 12:18 AM
Some interesting "positive" posts below:
Via Brendan Winans:
For those of us who don't feel the need to preach "Doom and Gloom" to justify a lack of business, here are some articles about the positive signs in the market.
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Thai-rific Restaurant in Palm Springs Chada Thai - 08/18/08 12:02 PM
A new Thai restaurant just opened in Palm Springs across the street from our Pacific Union Real Estate office
Chada Thai
1418 N Palm Canyon
760-322-3992
Great food, some of the best thai dishes I've even had...try the Pad Kee Mao- my favorite. Excellent service!! Killer lunch specials from $6.95! Enjoy … (1 comments)
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Donald Trump talks about the US Housing Market - 08/13/08 09:03 PM
For those of you that may have missed it, Donald Trump was on Good Morning America yesterday discussing the US Housing market. He includes some advice regarding now being the time to buy, as well as how to deal with foreclosures.
Whether you're a Trump fan or not, its interesting none-the-less. … (5 comments)
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Renting Modern Homes in Palm Springs - featured in Time Magazine - 08/06/08 03:34 PM
Time Magazine features Palm Springs this month, and the popularity of renting Modernist Architectural properties, which Palm Springs is famous for. It starts out:
"It was the city where the Rat Pack partied, Elvis honeymooned and Eisenhower swung the only hole in one of his life. Palm Springs, California's fabled … (0 comments)
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