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palm springs: Palm Springs Real Estate - Palm Springs Realtor - 09/18/08 06:58 AM

Many agents who are not from Palm Springs seem to think that since we are in Riverside County and that all the statistics there, are representative of our micro-economic real estate market here - nothing could be further from the truth. Those who attempt to compare do themselves, their clients and the real estate market here in Palm Springs do a total disservice. It is just not the same - it never has been. You see, the market here in the Coachella Valley including such desert cities as, La Quinta,Palm Desert,Palm Springs,Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City.
These are year round destination … (0 comments)

palm springs: The First NBA Outdoor Game in Indian Wells California - Update - 09/09/08 01:59 PM

The NBA's Phoenix Suns will make history when they play the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game near Palm Springs, California in Indian Wells, CA on October 11th 2008.

The game will be played at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which boasts loge seating and 44 luxury suites. The home of the Pacific Life Open Tennis Tournament, a venue on the Pro circuit, it features a 16,100 seat stadium situated against the stunning views of snow capped Mt. San Jacinto. See you there!

If you miss the game make sure you catch the tennis here March 9th-22nd … (8 comments)

palm springs: Palm Springs to Joshua Tree to Salton Sea in 20 Minutes - 09/08/08 06:33 AM

This is a great time lapse video of a trip to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, the person/s that filmed this great video also travel through Mecca and the Salton Sea area. This gives you a great perspective of the wonderful desert landscapes that you can experience in our wonderful desert community. The best part is you don't have to pay for gas to enjoy this ride!

In Part 1 they leave Orange County by freeways 5, 55, 91, and 10. Those freeways are kind of boring, but they get past them quickly. Taking hwy 111, they enter Palm … (2 comments)

palm springs: Fall Concert Series in Sunrise Park - "American Salute Remembering 9/11." - 09/05/08 07:11 AM

This years Fall Concert Series in Sunrise Park is returning just in time for a touching tribute to the over 3000 people who died in the deadliest attack on American soil on 9-11-2001.
The popular Concert Series will commence on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs. The Marine Corps Combat Center Band will take the stage in an "American Salute Remembering 9/11" from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
The Fall Concert Series in Sunrise Park has been entertaining folks in Palm Springs for more than 50 years. It was started many years ago by Mr. Howard Haddock also known as "Mr. Recreation" The concerts in the park … (1 comments)

palm springs: Palm Springs Cruisin Association - 05/29/08 09:10 AM

Brought into existence 15 years ago by social interaction between a small number of people joined by their enthusiasm for cars, the Palm Springs Cruisin Association has grown from a small group to well over 100 club members and as many as 125 cars on average, at each monthly cruise. Started by Bob Hunt and Loren Orcutt as a means for connecting with other car enthusiasts, this association has grown in both size and reputation with their charitable fund raising activities. Known mainly for their annual benefits for the Bread of Life and Dr. Sebastian George Cancer Foundation charities, … (0 comments)

palm springs: The Kaufmann House in Palm Springs - 05/24/08 01:44 PM

The Kaufmann House
A truly breath taking monument to the modernist movement in the Post-War era, the Kaufmann House establishes a firm foundation for beauty, deep in the heart of the Palm Springs Desert community. Designed by the famous architect, Richard Neutra, this home breathes life into the desert, while thriving off of the connection made between man and nature inexplicably intertwined through the sheer genius of the design.
Playing an integral part in the appeal of this home, the desert creates a surrounding landscape that serves to frame the architectural masterpiece through varying views from which to enjoy the … (3 comments)

palm springs: E. Stewart Williams Palm Springs Architect - 05/10/08 03:25 AM

E. STEWART WILLIAMS(Emerson Stewart Williams (1909-September 10, 2005)
Coachella Valley Architect
Around the Coachella Valley, when you hear the name E. Stewart Williams, you think of the Palm Springs Desert Museum, his most dramatic and well-known architectural design.
E. Stewart Williams' born in 1909, with his unique modernistic architectural style, had a significant impact on the building landscape around our desert communities.
Early Years
Mr. Williams' father, Harry Williams, was a well-known Dayton, Ohio architect who designed the offices of National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio. Julia Carnell, whose husband was the Nash Cash Register controller commissioned Harry Williams in … (2 comments)

palm springs: Copykatz Showroom & Backstage Bistro - 05/07/08 10:47 AM

If you are looking for a night out of fun and entertainment in the Palm Springs area, then you might want stop by the famous CopyKatz Showroom at 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Spring, CA 92262 to see the CopyKatz Celebrity Revue featuring the world famous Kenny Kerr and other celebrity look-alikes and female impersonators. Some of my favorite celebrity impersonations include Cher, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland and many more.
Impersonations are subject to change so it is best to call and find out who is performing. You can also have dinner while enjoying the show. The … (1 comments)

palm springs: Moving to a Second Home or Vacation Home - 05/06/08 10:33 AM

The Mojave Desert here in Southern California is a popular destination for investing in real estate and especially buying a second home. If you live in the Midwest, North or Northeast, buying Palm Springs Real Estate or retiring here in Palm Springs and surrounding areas is a desirable choice.
Moving is stressful and deciding what to take is challenging. There are some simple and handy tips to keep in mind though to make your move a smooth and less disruptive one.
Moving Tips
Get Rid of What You Dont Need First
Throw out, sell, give away or store anything you don't need. If your … (0 comments)

palm springs: PET EARTHQUAKE TIPS - 05/06/08 10:19 AM

If you have lived in the Palm Springs or surrounding areas of Southern California for any great length of time, I am sure you have experienced our earthquakes. There are some basic earthquake preparations that you should make for your pets as well.
Before an Earthquake Hits
Have a plan. If you are not home at the time an earthquake hits, make arrangements with a neighbor, friend or a family member to check on your pet and remove it from your home if the home is unsafe. You should also have a pet earthquake kit available. Here are a few items that … (4 comments)

palm springs: The 8th Annual Palm Springs Film Noir Festival - 05/05/08 10:42 AM

The 8th Annual Palm Springs Film Noir Festival will held May 29, 2008 - June 1, 2008 at the Camelot Theatre, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California.
Tickets will be available at the door or through the Palm Springs Film Noir website
Matinee shows before 5:00 p.m. are $11.50. Evening shows after 5:00 p.m. are $13.50.
An all access pass is $110.00, which entitles holders to attend the Opening Night Celebration on May 29th at the Camelot Theatre-No-Host Bar following the film, and the Wrap-Party on June 1st at the Camelot Theatre's Cinema Lounge with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, No- Host Bar.
The … (2 comments)

palm springs: Knott's Soak City in Palm Springs - 05/01/08 09:27 AM

For those of you dreading the warmer weather guaranteed to bring higher temperatures, Knott's Soak City opens their doors to a whole new wild, wet, and fun world to jump start your summer adventures. Offering fun for the whole family from the youngest to the oldest, there is something here for everyone.
As another added attraction to the legendary good times available in Palm Springs, Soak City brings new meaning to making the most of the heat. For your convenience, you have the option of renting a personal locker for containing any personal items you bring with you or your … (3 comments)

palm springs: Palm Springs Smoke Tree Stables - 05/01/08 09:16 AM

Exclusively the only guest ranch currently operating in Palm Springs, Smoke Tree Ranch offers you a journey into the past over legendary trails through an exceptional history dating back more than six decades. Humble beginnings precede the deep rooted tradition of a home-like atmosphere that values dedication, inspiration, and above all, simplicity. Without a need for showy displays, the ranch maintains a welcoming ambiance enhanced by the decor that helps carry you back in time to another era.
Truly experiencing the desert around you is a necessity here by indulging in a trail ride, either for an hour or spanning … (0 comments)

palm springs: Short Sales and Foreclosures in Palm Springs - 04/21/08 04:55 AM

I am noticing a lot of short sales are selling at very close to full price and some of the better ones may have several offers on them. The market here has changed a bit. The good bank foreclosures also have multiple offers as well. I have several clients that are waiting for the bank to sort through the offers and get a response; it is not for the faint of heart and can take two to four months or more to complete a short sale. Foreclosures are tricky also and most people don't know that the bank can get an … (0 comments)

palm springs: Palm Springs Restaurant Week - 03/31/08 07:10 AM

What does one solid week of delectable dishes flavored with precision and care added to over forty restaurant participants gives you? The highly anticipated Palm Springs Restaurant Week. With nearly unlimited amounts of food, drink, and fun you and everyone you bring or meet in attendance are guaranteed to experience something few people will ever have the chance to. You can taste many wonderful specialties from Copley's on Palm Canyon, Chop House, Melvyn's, Pomme Frite, The Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar, Zin American Bistro, Le Vallauris and more.
This event is a must to attend for those of you that enjoy a … (2 comments)

palm springs: Flipping a House With Your Relatives? - 03/07/08 04:12 AM

"Flipping" houses is a huge reason that many people decide to get into the real estate investment business with many choosing to partner with close friends and family. This can be a wonderful idea because you are sure to have skills and other strengths that differ from your partner, which can make becoming business partners a very solid business choice.
Now as great as this all sounds becoming business partners with a close friend or family member can also turn out to be a very bad situation should something go wrong during the course of selling the home. Many people that have … (6 comments)

palm springs: Foreclosure Properties in Palm Springs - 03/06/08 05:22 PM

One of the smartest as well as easiest ways for someone just getting into the real estate market to be in a position to purchase a home is to locate a property that has been foreclosed upon. Most all banks that you talk to would like nothing better to be able to get out from under the responsibilities of insuring a foreclosed home. Banks will very often part with a home that they have foreclosed upon at a huge discount just as long as they can recover enough money to pay off the outstanding loan on the property.
There are … (0 comments)

palm springs: Moorten Botanical Gardens in South Palm Springs - 02/19/08 08:39 AM

The desert surrounding Palm Springs is not only known for it's high temperatures, dry air and spacious quality, but also for the shocking beauty of the desert life. For those of you that have not taken the time to view the desert life as it displays itself during each season, then you need to pay a visit to the Moorten Botanical Gardens where you will find yourself immersed in the beauty of the hidden desert life and you can find out for yourself exactly why it is that so many people have chosen to make it their home.
Proudly claiming … (2 comments)

palm springs: The Palm Springs Horizon Hotel - 02/17/08 01:47 AM

Palm Springs, CA -- Too much of Palm Springs' trademark mid-century modern architecture has been lost in recent years. Even today, development continues to swallow up some of the desert's best buildings. But the recently-renovated Horizon Hotel proves that preservation and development are not necessarily mutually exclusive. In May of 2006 - following a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation - the 22-room luxury hotel once again opened its doors, thus beginning a new chapter for this legendary desert getaway.
When real estate developer Dave Scharf bought the Horizon (originally called L'Horizon) in 2004, it needed more than a little TLC. In the … (0 comments)

palm springs: Port Lawrence Residences in Palm Springs, CA - 02/16/08 11:01 AM

Following with the over all modern look to Palm Springs comes the Port Lawrence Residences, newly offering a place for those modernists that cannot seem to feel at home in anything less than a true awe inspiring residence. Port Lawrence offers a wide variety of living arrangements, from studio lofts to penthouses and nearly everything in between.
Only in Palm Springs is the evidence clear that modernism is largely still alive and will be kept that way with the aid of most of the benefactors, founding fathers, and committees that oversee the growth and recording of Palm Springs as … (1 comments)

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