Palm Springs vs. Los Angeles: A Cost (And Lifestyle) Comparison
Palm Springs is a vibrant community unlike any other. It’s a destination, pure and simple. But, it’s a destination among many destinations. The truth is, the state of California is home to many iconic cities – arguably more than any other state in America. And the simple truth is, people want to live here. So,…
Spanish Architecture Homes in Palm Springs
While Palm Springs may be more popularly known for its mid century modern homes, it’s also got a wealth of homes built in beautiful Spanish architecture as well. Also known by a multitude of other names such as Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, Spanish Eclectic and Mission Revival, these homes can be identified by their eye towards a blend of…
Spanish Style Palm Springs Homes
Spanish style homes are perfect for the Palm Springs area because they are naturally cooling in the summer and warm in the winter. This is due to the white stucco or adobe exteriors — materials that work to transfer temperature slowly — that are common to Spanish style homes. This also affords these homes the…
History of Palms Springs’ Iconic Kaufmann House (Still for Sale)
Designed and built through 1946 and 1947, The Kaufmann House was commissioned by Edgar J. Kaufmann, a man who made his fortune in the department store business, but has gone down in architectural history as a patron to some of the most significant works in the American Modern tradition. Roughly ten years prior to the…
Benefits of Having a Swimming Pool in your Palm Springs Home
A quintessential aspect of Palm Springs, residents love knowing that there’s always a pool nearby to hop in and escape the California sun. From the palm tree lined streets of Palm Desert to the bright lights of Downtown Palm Springs, swimming pools are a popular feature all across Palm Springs. In this post, we’ve come up with a…
A Perfect Weekend in Palm Springs
Palm Springs may be an oasis in the middle of a desert, but there’s no dearth of ways to spend a weekend in this tropical paradise. While the destination is renowned for its luxury hotels and incredible spas, the desert resort city is a great home base for adventures big and small. The town itself is…
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Homes in Palm Springs
You know you’re looking at a mid-century modern home if it’s built with three prominent characteristics, the first being minimalism. These homes have sleek lines and simple designs that prioritize functionality over everything else. Nothing about the architecture of these homes is superfluous. The next characteristic is an emphasis on nature. And what better place…
Dog-Friendly Palm Springs
If you have a dog, you’ll see that Palm Springs is a very welcoming place for your best friend. If you don’t have a dog, you may just decide to get one (or two) after you settle in to your new home here. Dogs are everywhere in Palm Springs, and the chill atmosphere seems to…
Deciding the Right Home For You
When clients are looking for homes on sale in Palm Springs, the first thing I usually do is listen. I stop talking about the wonders of living in Palm Springs, the good people and the good food, and I listen to their questions and inquiries. You see, as a Palm Springs realtor, I get a lot…
Shopping Smart for Your Palm Springs Home
If you’re buying in Pam Springs, chances are you’ve selected a contemporary, a Midcentury Modern, or a Spanish/Mediterranean style home. Will your Seattle apartment’s French settee and or your San Francisco Edwardian flat’s Louis VX dining set go with your new digs? And if your Palm Springs home is used as a second home, or…
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