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What a 5.99% Mortgage Rate Means for Buyers in the Coachella Valley

A year ago, many homebuyers in the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley market ran the numbers and didn’t love what they saw. Today, those numbers look a little different. According to data reported by Zillow, a median-income household can now afford about $30,000 more home than they could a year ago.

The Biggest HOA Mistake Buyers Make in Palm Springs (And How to Avoid It)

If you’re thinking about buying in Palm Springs or anywhere in the Desert Cities, let me share the biggest mistake I see buyers make. They fall in love with the pool.The golf course.The mountain views. And they never really read the HOA documents. In some parts of the country, that might not be a bi

Why Homes Sit on the Market in the Desert (And How to Avoid It)

One of the most common questions I hear from sellers or people thinking about selling, is “Why didn’t that home sell?” In most cases, it isn’t because the market is bad, and it usually isn’t just about price. Homes tend to sit when a few key factors aren’t aligned, and in the desert market, those fa

Will Palm Springs Home Prices Drop in 2026? What the Desert Cities Market Is Really Doing

Will Palm Springs Home Prices Drop in 2026? If you’ve been wondering “Are prices about to fall in Palm Springs?”, you are not alone. I hear this constantly, especially from remote buyers who are watching national headlines and thinking, “Is the desert next?” Let’s talk about what’s actually happenin