paul kaplan: Palm Springs vacation rental- downtown- summer rates from $500/week - 05/31/09 01:56 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJKnxMlkYWI
Special Summer Rates now available!
A true oasis in the desert! Completely private,non-smoking walled and gated townhome in the popular Greenhouse complex, minutes from downtown Palm Springs Village. Expansive lush grounds feature two resort style pools, spa, in a central compound, with amazing mountain views, the best in Palm Springs. (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Mid-Century Modern Ranch - Palm Springs $749,000 - 05/28/09 11:20 PM
Stunning completely remodeled mid-century ranch home in Central Palm Springs. Features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus separate casita with private bath.
20' glass tiles throughout, tongue and grove ceilings, walls of glass opening to resort style back yard and saltwater pool. Mountain views and lush landscaping- check out the following video (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Ready for the tsunami of foreclosures due any day now? - 05/26/09 02:54 PM
Per the New York Times this past week, the third phase of foreclosures is due to his the market soon. As job losses rise, growing numbers of American homeowners with once solid credit are falling behind on their mortgages, amplifying a wave of foreclosures.
In the latest phase of the nation's (4 comments)
paul kaplan: REO/Foreclosure Inventories are shrinking in California - 05/25/09 09:31 PM
Per ForeclosureRadar, a Web site company that tracks every California foreclosure and provides daily auction updates, has issued its monthly California Foreclosure Report for April 2009. With the rise in REO sales, ForeclosureRadar reported that California's notices of default (NOD), the first step in the foreclosure process, dropped by 18.2 percent (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Things are picking up in Phoenix! From bust to boom? - 05/18/09 12:15 PM
Just saw this article in the LA Times regarding the recent boom in sales in the Phoenix area. Click here for more info.
This is not too different that what we're experiencing in Palm Springs. With prices at an all time low, well priced listings are selling often over asking, and often (4 comments)
El Rancho Vista Estates is more then a beautiful name of a neighborhood, it is located in Central Palm Springs, just east of the Palm Springs International Airport, featuing a lush (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Borrowers can now take a quiz to see if they may be eligible for Mortgage Modifications - 05/15/09 01:37 PM
The "Making Home Affordable" program is in full force, thanks to the Obama administration.
Homeowners wanting to receive a mortgage modification should begin by visiting the government Web site, http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov
Once there, borrowers can take a quiz to find out if they are eligible for a mortgage modification under this program. .
The (1 comments)
paul kaplan: Back on the Market- Palm Springs Alexander Home REO - $259,500 - 05/14/09 05:51 PM
Mid-century home built by Alexander Construction Company in 1959, designed by Palmer in Krisel. Located in the Racquet Club Estates neighborhood of Palm Springs. The typical Alexander home featurs a great room design, combining kitchen, dining and living rooms, all opening up to a generously sized yard and outdoor courtyard. The (0 comments)
Clayton Homes, one of the largest manufactured home companies in the US, introduces this new green technology, solar powered, modern design, manufactured home. It features a sleek contemporary design, walls of windows, clerestories, and many of the (4 comments)
paul kaplan: Resales are up again- finally some good news for our real estate market! - 05/04/09 09:41 PM
Great to hear today's news that Real Estate resales were up two months in a row, and exceeded projections.
Click here for today's news...
Our sales in Palm Springs have increased month over month since December. Business has been great and we're seeing more buyers entering the market with renewed confidence. (7 comments)
paul kaplan: Palm Springs sleek modern Mid-Century home remodel - $749,000 - 04/30/09 02:13 PM
Completely remodeled modern ranch-style home adjacent to Movie Colony. Crisp clean design throughout. Spacious living room with period stone fireplace, modern glass tile floors, cathedral ceiling and walls of glass opening to the pool. A chef's kitchen enjoys CesarStone counters, stainless Jenn-Air appliances, custom designed breakfast bar overlooking the dining room, (1 comments)
paul kaplan: Palm Springs featured in the New York Times - 36 hours in Palm Springs - 04/14/09 05:50 PM
The New York Times featured a great article on how to spend 36 hours in Palm Springs. They featured some of the most popular things to do, where to shop, as well as great restaurants and places to stay.
Palm Springs is a resort destination more examples of mid-century architecture then (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Mid-Century home in Palm Springs for Lease $1,700/month - 04/07/09 10:23 AM
Here's your opportunity to lease a classic mid-century home in El Rancho Vista Estates, designed by Donald Wexler AIA. This updated home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, two car garage, workshop and sotrage, plus your own private swimming pool. Enjoy stunning mountain and tramway views from the oversized back yard, which (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Sales are up 19% in Palm Springs - Buyers are scooping up homes at a rapid pace! - 04/05/09 12:54 PM
Per an article in the Desert Sun, the local newspaper in Palm Springs, real estate sales not only are remaining strong but we're seeing a steady increase over last year. Median prices have trended down since the recession began in late 2007 but have remained steady for the past two months for (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Buy of the week: Palm Springs Resort Condo for only $44,900 - 03/27/09 01:07 PM
If you ever thought about having a little escape pad in Palm Springs, this is an excellent opportunity. This quaint little one bedroom condo is listed for $44,900 at Palm Springs Villas. If you put 20% down on this, with current interest rates, your monthly payment could be about $180! (1 comments)
paul kaplan: TLC Channel to feature Palm Springs and Paul Kaplan - Saturday night! - 03/26/09 07:37 PM
The TLC Channel will be featuring Mid-Century Homes in Palm Springs on its upcoming program, "My First Home" on Saturday evening, March 28th at 10:00 PM
I was the Realtor representing an Orange County couple that decided to buy in Palm Springs because it was much less expensive then where they (0 comments)
paul kaplan: Sales are up 70% in the Palm Springs area... we may have finally hit bottom! - 03/26/09 09:44 AM
The headline in The Desert Sun today, the Palm Springs local newspaper, is:
Valley sees 70% jump in home sales
Area posts third consecutive year-over-year increase; median price at $156,000
Home sales were up 70% in February over last year. This is the 3rd consecutive month that we've seen year over year (7 comments)
paul kaplan: Short Sale Information and Frequently Asked Questions & New Information - 03/21/09 09:22 AM
Good information on short sales- Updated May 15, 2009. However keep in mind, it is very difficult to get a bank to accept a short sale. In California, the current average as of May, I'm told, is 2 out of 10 short sales are being processed. That's up from 1 (1 comments)
paul kaplan: Mid-Century Homes are selling in Palm Springs - 03/09/09 12:46 PM
Interest in Mid-Century Homes has remained strong in the Palm Springs area. Buyers have been picking up properties at record low prices in 2009. Prices have been the most affordable then they've been in years. First time home buyers, second home buyers and investors have been actively searching for homes this (3 comments)
paul kaplan: Dog Day Afternoon in Palm Springs to suppor the new Animal Shelter - March 28 - 03/02/09 01:16 PM
A benefit for the friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter! All proceeds go towards the new shelter building fund. Acitivies include:Palm Springs Police K9 DemonstrationsCalifornia Highwy Patrol Helicopter Demo'sRiverside Sheriff's Office K9 Team DemosCanine Agility, Flyball and Freixbee demosK9 Vendor BoothsPet Micro-ChippingFood and drink served throughout the day!Free Admission Donations (0 comments)
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