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Moving Palm Desert
Home Buying Strategies for Palm Desert
September 18, 2023
Category:
Buying
Various Influences on Real Estate Prices
September 07, 2023
Category:
Real Estate
Designing Your Palm Desert Vacation Rental
August 31, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Moving to Palm Desert: What You Need to Know
August 23, 2023
Category:
Local
5 Things to Consider Before Selling in Palm Desert
August 15, 2023
Category:
Selling
Navigating the Challenges of Paradise
August 13, 2023
Category:
Local
7 Spectacular Vacation Spots Near Palm Springs
August 04, 2023
Category:
Local
The Best Home Amenities That Offer A High ROI
July 25, 2023
Category:
Real Estate
Palm Desert Guide to Home Inspection Reports
July 20, 2023
Category:
Buying
Most Common Homebuyer Repair Requests
July 11, 2023
Category:
Buying
The Difference Between Palm Desert and Palm Spring
July 05, 2023
Category:
Local
Best Ways To Make Your Desert Rental Unique
June 29, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
The Importance Of A Re-Inspection For Your Home
June 20, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Ready To Celebrate 4th Of July In Palm Desert?
June 15, 2023
Category:
Local
Most Common Water Damage Issues For Homeowners
June 09, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Home Inspection Before the Warranty Expires?
May 30, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Benefits Of Owning Real Estate In Palm Desert
May 22, 2023
Category:
Real Estate
The Best Tips For Buying Luxury Real Estate
May 16, 2023
Category:
Buying
Best Landscaping Materials For A Desert Home
May 09, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Hard Wood Flooring In A Desert Home
April 25, 2023
Category:
Real Estate
ATV Recreation Near Palm Desert
April 18, 2023
Category:
Local
Cleaning The Interior Of Your Desert House
April 02, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Does Owning A Pool Affect Homeowners Insurance
March 28, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Interior Design For A Desert House 2023
March 15, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Tips For Saving For Your Downpayment
March 07, 2023
Category:
Financing
Buying A Multi Family Property In Palm Desert
February 27, 2023
Category:
Buying
Ways To Make Moving While Expecting Easier On Moms
February 23, 2023
Category:
Real Estate
Giving Your Bathroom A Budget-Friendly Refresh
February 21, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Moving, And Stressed About It? How To Cope
February 21, 2023
Category:
Real Estate
What You Need to Know About Conventional Loans
February 20, 2023
Category:
Financing
Challenges for Self Employed Home Buyers
February 14, 2023
Category:
Financing
How To Make Your Palm Desert Vacation Rental Stand
February 06, 2023
Category:
Real Estate
2023 Modernism Week Palm Springs
January 30, 2023
Category:
Local
5 Reasons To Buy Luxury Real Estate
January 24, 2023
Category:
Buying
Vacation Rentals in Palm Desert
January 16, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Maintaining A Home In A Hot Climate
January 11, 2023
Category:
Home Improvement
Top Farms to Visit in and Around Palm Desert
January 04, 2023
Category:
Local
New Year's Eve Activities Around Palm Desert
December 26, 2022
Category:
Local
Palm Desert and Surrounding Areas Winter Events
December 08, 2022
Category:
Local
Popular Destinations Near Palm Desert
October 11, 2022
Category:
Local
7 Great Desert Landscape Ideas
September 27, 2022
Category:
Home Improvement
Palm Desert Weekend Getaway Sights
September 12, 2022
Category:
Local
Don't Miss the El Paseo Shopping District
September 06, 2022
Category:
Local
Best Dining Options in Palm Springs
August 30, 2022
Category:
Local
Favorite Attractions in and around Palm Desert
August 23, 2022
Category:
Local
New Homes in and around Palm Desert
August 16, 2022
Category:
Local
6 Things to Know About Living in Palm Desert
August 09, 2022
Category:
Real Estate
Tips for Moving to California With Pets
August 04, 2022
Category:
Real Estate
Top 5 Palm Desert Resort Destinations
August 02, 2022
Category:
Local
Summer Events in Palm Desert
July 27, 2022
Category:
Local
What's happening in Palm Desert: July/August 2022
July 20, 2022
Category:
Local
Pros And Cons Of Homeowner Associations
July 13, 2022
Category:
Real Estate
Which Celebrities Live in Palm Springs?
June 29, 2022
Category:
Local
Living in a Dry Climate
June 22, 2022
Category:
Local
Why Invest in the Palm Desert Market?
June 07, 2022
Category:
Buying
The Summer In Palm Springs
May 31, 2022
Category:
Local
What Does a Brokerage Do For the Consumer?
May 24, 2022
Category:
Financing
Buying A Home That Is Not For Sale
May 17, 2022
Category:
Buying
How to Care for Your Home | Palm Desert
May 03, 2022
Category:
Home Improvement
Fun Thing to Do in Palm Desert
April 26, 2022
Category:
Local
Best Palm Springs Resorts
April 19, 2022
Category:
Real Estate
5 Amazing Restaurants in Palm Springs
April 12, 2022
Category:
Local
8 Unique Ways to Market Your Home
March 29, 2022
Category:
Selling
How Do You Know You Need a Jumbo Loan?
March 20, 2022
Category:
Financing
The Best Features That Sell a Home the Fastest
March 17, 2022
Category:
Selling
Why Use Eco-Friendly Building Materials?
March 07, 2022
Category:
Real Estate
Five Ways to Obtain a Mortgage Without Tax Returns
March 02, 2022
Category:
Financing
How to Spot the Perfect Fixer-Upper
February 14, 2022
Category:
Buying
Is it Time to Renovate or Move?
February 07, 2022
Category:
Selling
Mixing Metals: Finishing Your Kitchen’s Look
January 21, 2022
Category:
Home Improvement
Smart Kitchen Improvements to Make Before Selling
January 10, 2022
Category:
Selling
7 things To Look for in a Home When Buying
January 05, 2022
Category:
Real Estate
Is Quartz the Go-To Countertop Trend?
December 28, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
How to Plan A Family Reunion
December 15, 2021
Category:
Other
10 Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home
December 07, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
Using a Tiny House as a Home Extension
November 22, 2021
Category:
Real Estate
Cool Characteristics of Hacienda Style Homes
November 08, 2021
Category:
Real Estate
7 Valuable Tips on Buying a Luxury Condo
October 18, 2021
Category:
Buying
How to Sell a Luxury Ranch
October 12, 2021
Category:
Selling
What is HIPPO Homeowners Insurance?
October 05, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
5 Tips to Getting Your Offer Accepted
September 29, 2021
Category:
Buying
How Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rates
September 07, 2021
Category:
Financing
Why Lighting Is Crucial
August 31, 2021
Category:
Selling
5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Mold Free
August 25, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
Aging in Place Options Enhance Quality of Life
August 10, 2021
Category:
Real Estate
The 3 “Don’ts” of Selling Your Home
July 27, 2021
Category:
Selling
4 Major Renovation Tips to Add Value to Your Home
July 20, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
Flooring Trends Reflect Innovation and Variety
July 06, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
Deck or Patio Which is Better for Your Home?
June 28, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
5 Ways to Save For a Down Payment
June 14, 2021
Category:
Financing
Ways to Cool Off in Palm Desert California
June 09, 2021
Category:
Local
Why You Should Sell Now, Rent, And Then Buy Later
June 03, 2021
Category:
Selling
What is an Escalation Clause?
May 24, 2021
Category:
Buying
Why Getting A Second Home Mortgage Is Difficult
May 19, 2021
Category:
Financing
4 of the Most Common Real Estate Contingencies
May 04, 2021
Category:
Buying
How Much Money do I need to Buy a Home?
April 26, 2021
Category:
Buying
How to Remove Wallpaper
April 13, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
How to Stage a Bathroom to Sell or Lease
March 29, 2021
Category:
Selling
What Should I Expect When Purchasing an Older Home
March 22, 2021
Category:
Buying
Is Selling an Ugly Home Hopeless?
March 15, 2021
Category:
Selling
Ways to Cut Down on Pool Cost
February 24, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
Can I Compete with an All-Cash Offer?
February 18, 2021
Category:
Buying
Why Seller’s Aren’t Having an Open House
February 10, 2021
Category:
Selling
What is a Mortgage Point?
February 02, 2021
Category:
Financing
Master Bathroom, Single or Double Headed Shower?
January 25, 2021
Category:
Buying
4 Reasons to Love Original Hardwood Floors
January 20, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
Listing Photos, Your Online Curb Appeal
January 15, 2021
Category:
Selling
Value Boosting Renovations
January 04, 2021
Category:
Home Improvement
Short Sale, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
December 30, 2020
Category:
Selling
4 Common Misconceptions About Living in the Desert
December 21, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
What is a Pocket Listing?
December 16, 2020
Category:
Buying
What to Know About a Home with a Tile Floor
December 09, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
Palm Springs Real Estate – Is it a Good Investment
December 04, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
Why Single-Story Homes Sell Faster
November 16, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
5 Safety Tips for Buying a House with a Pool
November 10, 2020
Category:
Buying
Issues with Placing an Offer Too Soon
November 02, 2020
Category:
Buying
Top 5 Restaurants in Palm Springs
October 27, 2020
Category:
Local
Is Your New Home Pet Friendly?
October 15, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
Cleaning Tips For a Successful Open House
October 07, 2020
Category:
Selling
Best Kitchen Countertops of 2020
October 01, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
6 Red Flags When Buying a Home
September 16, 2020
Category:
Buying
Pros and Cons of Virtual/3D Tours
September 08, 2020
Category:
Buying
5 Easy Tricks to Sell Your House During COVID
September 01, 2020
Category:
Selling
Being More Productive in Your Home Office
August 24, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
How to Keep the Desert Dust at Bay
August 17, 2020
Category:
Other
What to Look for When Buying a Desert Home
August 13, 2020
Category:
Buying
Tips to Keep Your Pool Clean This Summer
August 04, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
4 Things Your Real Estate Agent Needs
July 26, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
Best Staycation Resorts in Palm Springs
July 16, 2020
Category:
Local
A Palm Desert Buyer's Guide for First Time Buyers
July 07, 2020
Category:
Buying
How to Landscape your Desert Home
July 01, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
Palm Springs, Vacationing at Home
June 26, 2020
Category:
Local
6 Luxury Tech Features Home Buyers Want
June 17, 2020
Category:
Selling
The One Thing to Do Before Buying a House
June 08, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
How to Have a Home Office in a Small Space
June 05, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
7 Places to Declutter While at Home
May 22, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
Are Cleaning, Disinfecting & Sanitizing the Same?
May 11, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
5 Ways to Get the House You Want With Poor Credit
May 08, 2020
Category:
Financing
20 Ways to Save Money & Stretch Your Budget
May 06, 2020
Category:
Financing
7 Value-Boosting External Upgrades to Do Now
April 27, 2020
Category:
Selling
Delivery and Take Out Options in Palm Desert
April 23, 2020
Category:
Local
Where Will the 2nd Quarter 2020 of Real Estate Be?
April 06, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
Can't Visit a House? How About a Virtual Tour?
March 26, 2020
Category:
Real Estate
How COVID-19 is Affecting Mortgage Rates
March 13, 2020
Category:
Financing
Should We Sell Ourselves in a Hot Market?
March 02, 2020
Category:
Selling
A Better Alternative to a Huge Down Payment
February 21, 2020
Category:
Financing
Tour De Palm Springs 2020
February 07, 2020
Category:
Local
List Price Vs. Sale Price
January 21, 2020
Category:
Selling
4 Major Real Estate Deal Killers
January 15, 2020
Category:
Buying
What if I Can't Afford the Home Repair?
January 09, 2020
Category:
Home Improvement
New Year's Eve Events in Palm Springs 2019-2020
December 27, 2019
Category:
Local
Homebuyers Lowest December Mortgage Rates in Years
December 10, 2019
Category:
Financing
Best Christmas and Holiday Events Palm Desert 2019
December 05, 2019
Category:
Local
Home Values and Prices in Palm Desert 2019
November 11, 2019
Category:
Market Trends
Top Places for Thanksgiving Dinner in Palm Desert
November 05, 2019
Category:
Local
4 Types of PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance
October 15, 2019
Category:
Financing
5 Home Repairs You Should Leave to the Experts
October 09, 2019
Category:
Home Improvement
4 Mistakes Couples Make When Buying a Home
October 02, 2019
Category:
Buying
Our Living Desert Tops List of Best Zoos in US
September 25, 2019
Category:
Local
5 Ways to Save For a House While You're Renting
September 19, 2019
Category:
Financing
How to Interview a Real Estate Agent
September 10, 2019
Category:
Real Estate
5 Tips for Moving to a New City or State
September 04, 2019
Category:
Real Estate
5 Home Features That Increase Homeowners Insurance
August 09, 2019
Category:
Real Estate
La Quinta Getting a Facelift on Village
July 24, 2019
Category:
Local
What Buyers are Really Looking for in a Home
July 09, 2019
Category:
Selling
New BaBaLoo Lounge to Open in Palm Desert
June 26, 2019
Category:
Local
What if You Need to Sell Fast?
June 19, 2019
Category:
Selling
How to Price Your Palm Desert Home
June 06, 2019
Category:
Selling
The 6 Most Affordable Spring Renovation Projects
May 29, 2019
Category:
Home Improvement
What Palm Desert Buyers Are Really Looking For
May 02, 2019
Category:
Selling
Want Horses in Your Neighhh..borhood? Most Don't
April 15, 2019
Category:
Local
What Does BPO Mean in Real Estate?
April 10, 2019
Category:
Real Estate
Should We Buy a House with Friends?
March 28, 2019
Category:
Buying
Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival
March 22, 2019
Category:
Local
Should We Price Our Home As-Is?
March 07, 2019
Category:
Selling
Can I Use Sweat Equity as a Down Payment?
February 27, 2019
Category:
Financing
Palm Desert Home Prices and Market Values
February 21, 2019
Category:
Market Trends
How to Finance a Vacation Home
February 13, 2019
Category:
Buying
Are E-Scooters a Thing in Palm Desert?
January 30, 2019
Category:
Local
Advantages of Newer Homes in Palm Desert
January 09, 2019
Category:
Buying
Is an Open Floor Plan Really the Best?
January 02, 2019
Category:
Home Improvement
Fast Closing in Palm Desert Real Estate
December 28, 2018
Category:
Real Estate
8 Perfect Last Minute Gifts
December 14, 2018
Category:
Other
Simple Ways to Give Back During the Holidays
December 05, 2018
Category:
Other
Should I Buy a Probate House?
November 28, 2018
Category:
Buying
Thanksgiving Dinner Events in Palm Desert
November 14, 2018
Category:
Local
Results from Prop 5 & Prop 10 CA Property Tax
November 07, 2018
Category:
Local
How an Offer Gets Accepted
October 30, 2018
Category:
Real Estate
Best Halloween Events in Palm Desert 2018
October 23, 2018
Category:
Local
Flowers or Fronds in Pools? Time to Trim the Palms
October 10, 2018
Category:
Home Improvement
Where to Use Senior Discounts in Palm Desert
October 03, 2018
Category:
Local
5 Things to Look for in a Real Estate Agent
September 13, 2018
Category:
Real Estate
The 1 Thing Buyers Wish They Knew
September 07, 2018
Category:
Buying
Best Financial Advice for Home Buyers 2018
August 31, 2018
Category:
Financing
How Do You Clean a White Carpet?
August 16, 2018
Category:
Home Improvement
Household Items You Aren't Cleaning But Should
August 10, 2018
Category:
Home Improvement
Riverside CA Best Place for Investment Property
August 02, 2018
Category:
Market Trends
4 Ways to Find a Home That's About to Be Listed
July 23, 2018
Category:
Buying
How to Keep Your Home Safe While on the Market
July 13, 2018
Category:
Selling
Realtor Red Flags - When to Pull the Plug
June 26, 2018
Category:
Real Estate
Why Do I Need PMI and What is it?
June 19, 2018
Category:
Financing
7 Ways to Lower Your Water Bill This Summer
June 12, 2018
Category:
Home Improvement
Waiting Periods for Bankruptcy or Foreclosure
June 07, 2018
Category:
Financing
Restaurant Week 2018 in Palm Springs
May 30, 2018
Category:
Local
Happy Client Selling and Buying Simultaneously
May 21, 2018
Category:
Real Estate
Loans for the Credit Challenged
May 09, 2018
Category:
Financing
A Personal Letter May Not Help Get the House
April 30, 2018
Category:
Real Estate
5 Things to Check About a Neighborhood
April 18, 2018
Category:
Buying
QUIZ: How Do You Know It's Time to Move?
April 10, 2018
Category:
Selling
Foreclosure? Short Sale? You Might Be Able to Buy
April 05, 2018
Category:
Financing
Indian Wells Art Festival on Easter
March 29, 2018
Category:
Local
How to Look Past Cosmetic Issues
March 20, 2018
Category:
Buying
Pick a Flatbread, Taste the Difference
March 16, 2018
Category:
Local
Best Golf Courses in Palm Desert
February 16, 2018
Category:
Local
Unique Ways to Save for a Down Payment
February 12, 2018
Category:
Buying
How to Buy a House with No Regrets
February 08, 2018
Category:
Buying
Highest Priced Home in Palm Desert
February 06, 2018
Category:
Local
3 Things to Do Before Meeting a Realtor®
February 02, 2018
Category:
Real Estate
Spring Cleaning Tricks, Hacks, & Secrets
January 25, 2018
Category:
Home Improvement
The Single Woman Real Estate Buyers
January 18, 2018
Category:
Buying
Can I Refinance Out of the HERO Program?
January 09, 2018
Category:
Financing
Homebuyers Best Kept Secrets
January 05, 2018
Category:
Buying
Palm Springs Has First All LGBT City Council
December 15, 2017
Category:
Local
5 Things To Know About Buying a Home on the Course
December 05, 2017
Category:
Buying
Best Holiday Events In and Around Palm Desert 2017
December 01, 2017
Category:
Local
What is a "Kick-Out" Clause in Real Estate?
November 16, 2017
Category:
Selling
5 Home Fixes to Complete Before Selling
November 08, 2017
Category:
Selling
Make Your Luxury Listing Stand Out
October 26, 2017
Category:
Selling
Is "Hive" Living the New Norm?
October 11, 2017
Category:
Real Estate
What's the Real Estate Market in Palm Desert Like?
September 26, 2017
Category:
Market Trends
5 Features A Vacation Rental Property Should Have
September 21, 2017
Category:
Home Improvement
One Thing You Should Do When Selling a Property
May 19, 2017
Category:
Real Estate
Unique Tricks for Preparing Your Home for Sale
February 21, 2017
Category:
Selling
Zsa Zsa Gabor's Home for Sale in Palm Springs
December 20, 2016
Category:
Real Estate
Should I Buy or Rent a Home in After I Retire?
December 01, 2016
Category:
Buying
How to Buy a House - Basic First Timer Tips
November 22, 2016
Category:
Buying
Interest Rate Hikes are Inevitable
November 02, 2016
Category:
Financing
10 Lifelong Money Lessons We All Should Know
October 24, 2016
Category:
Financing
Tax Benefits and Credits for Homeowners
October 11, 2016
Category:
Real Estate
Before You Finance A Home Do These 4 Things
September 21, 2016
Category:
Financing
Making the Most of Your Home Inspection
September 06, 2016
Category:
Buying
Adverse Possession or Squatters Rights
August 26, 2016
Category:
Other
Flipping a Luxury Home | Palm Desert Investors
August 12, 2016
Category:
Buying
What Does $400,000 Get You in Palm Desert?
August 04, 2016
Category:
Market Trends
10 Best Palm Desert Neighborhoods
July 25, 2016
Category:
Local
How to Improve Your Credit Score to Buy a House
July 22, 2016
Category:
Financing
The Most Important Things to Fix Before Selling
July 11, 2016
Category:
Selling
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