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California Association of REALTORS Market Minute for March 21st

n 40 years. The move, along with the narrative, prompted interest rates to climb, with the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage surging above 4% for the first time since May 2019. Higher rates and the ongoing geopolitical conflicts will no doubt create challenges for the economy and the housing market for the rest of the year. Despite recent rate increases, the latest housing report suggests that the market is still strong, and the momentum could continue in 2022. With new and existing housing supply expected to improve in the near term, California will likely experience a solid homebuying season in the upcoming months.

Living in Palm Springs is So Worth It!

Living in the Palm Springs area is certainly worth it, especially during the winter months. With our 360+ days of sunshine and the activities throughout Coachella Valley, it is certainly paradise. How much does it cost living in the Des...

Short-Term Rentals in La Quinta

Short-Term Rentals in La Quinta. Did you know owning a Vacation Home in La Quinta has its own tax rules based on the Owners’ personal-use days and days the property is a rental?

How to Make Paint Sampling Enjoyable

Whether you’re painting a small space or an entire house, finding the right paint color has been a daunting task.

Don’t Forget to Spring Ahead Tonight!

Set Your Clocks AHEAD On Hour And Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries!

Searching for Home in La Quinta Online

Searching for Home in La Quinta Online. You know it’s fun, but what do you use to search for homes online? Zillow? Realtor.com? Redfin? Trulia? Movoto?

You will undoubtedly have homes pop up on those sites, but just a word of caution – their information isn’t current. How disappointing is it to find a perfect home you really want to look at, and when you call your favorite agent, they tell you it either has an accepted offer on it ….. or it closed two years ago! (yes, I have seen where listings just never get removed from several sites) OR worse yet? Not even on the market!

New Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

New Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide. Do you have a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide* in your bathroom cabinet for medical emergencies? When was the last time you used it? Did you know that it only has a shelf-life of about six months, which turns into water? If it doesn’t fizz, you have a brown bottle of water – who knew?

California Market Minute for March 7th, 2022

As we close the books on February’s data, it’s worth noting that the U.S. Economy had strong momentum ahead of the global geopolitical issues that have since transpired. Employment outperformed expectations with its 14th consecutive month of growth while labor force participation inched up.

Insuring Your Vacation Home in the Desert

Having your Vacation home in the Desert is great! We are such a great place to get away from everything (the cold and snow back home) and just have fun. However (you knew there was a “however”), you may want to check with your insurance company about coverage if you leave either property vacant for any period of time.

Ready for a Smart Home?

Ready for a Smart Home? If you have been looking for homes in Palm Springs, La Quinta, and surrounding areas, you may have run across “Smart Homes”. What makes up a “Smart Home”? A “Smart Home,” in essence, is a home with...

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