Tag: Palm Springs
Local Experts Make International Transactions Easy
International home buying can be a tricky endeavor. While it’s easy to fall in love with an area and just decide to buy on the spot, there are many elements to consider. For example, many visitors visit the Coachella Valley and fall in love with the area, and then quickly embark on a quest for [...]
Getting the Most Out of Your Appraisal
It is important to understand the local real estate market and at what price homes similar to yours have recently sold. It is important to know why a home that is similar to yours sold for less. That way you can explain to the appraiser the difference between yours and the one that sold for a lower price. If you can get into homes in your neighborhood that are on the market, it might be a good idea to snap some pictures to use to bolster your appraisal.
California Homeowners Bill of Rights
“The California Homeowner Bill of Rights will give struggling homeowners a fighting shot to keep their home,” said Attorney General Harris. “This legislation will make the mortgage and foreclosure process more fair and transparent, which will benefit homeowners, their community, and the housing market as a whole.”
Does My Ceiling Fan Need to be Maintained?
Does My Ceiling Fan Need to be Maintained? YES! Most people simply clean their fan blades once in awhile, and you should consider doing so this month. But did you know that ceiling fans in many cases require annual maintenance? Some ceiling fans are designed to be oiled, some claim to have “lifetime lubrication,” but [...]
What’s Lurking in Your Fridge, It’s Time for a Good Cleaning
Do you have a “spot” for your favorite foods? Most new refrigerators have a handy little space for eggs right in the door. This is the most dangerous place to store your eggs. When the entire family is swinging open the refrigerator door throughout the day, this space is the spot that varies in temperature [...]
Have You Heard Palm Springs is a Seller’s Market?
I was contacted by someone who had a quick question, He wanted to know what I thought of Palm Springs changing to a “Seller’s Market”? Needless to say I was shocked by the question. It turns out that a large number of local REALTORS® and brokers were complaining about low inventory levels and talking about how [...]
Palm Springs Home for Sale: 1440 E. Racquet Club Road
Palm Springs Home for Sale: 1440 E. Racquet Club Road 1440 E. Racquet Club Road, Palm Springs, CA Bed/Bath: 3 br/2.00 ba Property Type: SFR Square Footage: 1,560 square feet Property Subtype: SFR Detached Asking: $215,500 Cross Street: Racquet Club and Sunrise MLS: 21455220 Virtual Tour: See Picture Gallery Below Map: View Map This diamond [...]
Marilyn Monroe Visits Palm Springs
The iconic blonde has arrived at her new home in downtown Palm Springs. As a crane lowered her piece by piece off a flatbed at the corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive, residents and visitors alike snapped photos of “Forever Marilyn,” a 26-foot-tall sculpture of the Hollywood legend who was known to [...]
Is Your REALTOR® Connected
Is your REALTOR® connected? No, I don’t mean in the MobWives fashion, if that’s what you thought, you’re watching too much reality TV. As an active Palm Springs REALTOR® I believe it’s important to take advantage of the technology available to today’s real estate professional. Everything that required an agent to go back to the [...]
How to Reduce Your Property Taxes
If you’re like most homeowners today, your home has seen a decline in value which means you may be able to reduce your property taxes. If you believe you’re paying too much property tax, contact your county assessor’s office or visit their website as soon as possible, before any new assessments are finalized. How to [...]
What’s the Typical Short Sale Process
I’m often asked “What’s the typical short sale process?” To fully understand the short shale process one must first understand what it means when a homeowner elects to short sale their home. What is a Short Sale? A short sale is a home that is being sold for less than what the homeowner owes the [...]
Palm Springs Homeowners Can Be Assessed HOA Fees After Foreclosure
I’m often contacted and asked if Palm Springs Homeowners Can Be Assessed HOA Fees After Foreclosure. The short answer is yes, but it’s best to check with an attorney on such matters. The economy is still in the dumps. In most communities around Palm Springs, 20% or more of the residents are facing some sort [...]
Freddie Mac Offers Relief for Palm Springs Short Sales
Freddie Mac Offers Relief for Palm Springs Short Sale owners wishing to keep their homes! Are you upside down in your home? Have an adjustable rate mortgage that is not paying down the balance? Do you have a dreaded Freddie Mac loan??? If you are a homeowner in that position – then I have great news for [...]
Palm Springs Short Sales and Home Inspections
Most sellers of Palm Springs short sales are in financial distress and more than likely will not pay for any requests for repairs resulting from the home inspection. With that information if mind, should you still pay to have a professional home inspection? Definitely YES, even though the seller may not have funds to make repairs, you need [...]
Palm Springs Grand Opening of Bobby G’s
[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViD0-FTBIQU'] This Labor Day weekend Palm Springs will be celebrating the Grand Opening of Bobby G’s an upscale mens clothing store located in the old Desmond’s Building at 160 South Palm Canyon Drive. Be sure to stop in and see John Davidson to claim your 25% grand opening discount. [welocally id="WL_csdo1mmqescmss641a15l9_33.802625_-116.545484@1331090608" postId="4818" type="post" /]
For Sale: 173 Torremolinos, Rancho Mirage CA, Rancho Las Palmas Country Club
[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC9TPwQGO6s'] This 30 plan in Rancho Las Palmas Country Club has been reconfigured and taken down to bare bones. It’s nothing short of Modern Makeover Magic! You won’t believe the recent transformation that was completed days ago. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath golf course condo has been redesigned by young upcoming designers who have [...]
Palm Springs Real Estate Market Update for July 2011
The numbers show “Sold” transactions , that means closed transactions for sales that happened traditionally 30 days before hand. The figures in red means the numbers are showing worse results compared to previous month and green means the number is showing improvement compared to the previous month. Total homes sold in July 2011: 441 a 27% decrease compared to June 2011 Median Price in July all [...]
Home Cost vs Mortgage Rate Trade-Off
Currently, most people are concerned about where prices are headed and whether or not prices have bottomed. However, one thing to consider as you are thinking about your first (or next) home purchase is the mortgage rate as most forecasts call for a ½ percentage point increase or more by year’s end. Which is better? [...]
