Palm Springs experienced the thrill of hosting the Amgen Tour of California - one of the world's top cycling races yesterday. In what has become the largest cycling race in America, riders raced right through downtown Palm Springs, ultimately finishing the second stage of the race by climbing 2500 feet up to the base station of the Palm Springs … [Read more...]
Palm Springs will host Canada Fest
Palm Springs will host Canada Fest 2012, the first event of its kind in Palm Springs, to celebrate our special relationship with our Canadian neighbors. The other desert cities will join with us in welcoming Canadians and Californians at Canada Fest 2012, to be held on December 8-9, 2012 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Canada Fest will be … [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...]
