At latest count, the number of single family homes for sale in the entire Coachella Valley - from Palm Springs to Indio, in all prices ranges, is down to less than 2000 units. That’s over a 60% decrease in the number of properties for sale in Palm Springs and throughout the Valley in just two years. The decrease in available single family homes … [Read more...]
For Canadians Buying a Home in Palm Springs, the Stars are Again Aligned
Recently, in preparing to leave Palm Springs for a brief vacation in Canada, I stopped by my local bank to buy some CAD. As I paid $438.91 US for $415.00 CA, it was again made clear to me what an advantage this strong currency offers a Canadian buyer each time the Loonie reaches parity with our Greenback. Yes, bank transaction fees drove up my … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Real Estate – Market Trends
Today, with the launch of our new website, I’m offering a perspective of local Palm Springs real estate market trends here in the greater Palm Springs area. As I’ve commented before, “local” market trends are really the only relevant market information for any buyer or seller of real estate. Pricing trends for the country, other states, or even … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Rolls Out New Enticements
"A Youth Serum for Palm Springs,” proclaimed the New York Times in last Sunday's June 17th edition. They went on to laud the newest hotel and restaurant arrivals in Palm Springs. With the installation of trendy shops for art, clothing and antiques along with new hip restaurants, Palm Springs rolls out new enticements, especially in the Uptown … [Read more...]
Peace in the World Starts with Me
I was reading a blog with a holiday greeting from a friend, entitled Peace in the World Starts with Me. It's short but I found it so moving that I wanted to share the words with all of you. The author is Mary Lore and here is the link - Start with Me. I hope it will speak to you as well. Tonight, from our Palm Springs home to yours, where ever you … [Read more...]
College of the Desert West Valley Campus in Palm Springs
It's tremendously exciting for our community that Palm Springs and College of the Desert are collaborating on the development of the new College of the Desert West Valley campus here in Palm Springs. Back in 2004, voters approved Measure B, a bond issue of $346 million, which includes a mandate for development of an east and west Valley campus. … [Read more...]
