The Real Estate Market is Changing
The real estate market is changing … Mortgage Bankers Association reports new mortgage applications have been falling over the last three months.
Posts Tagged ‘La Quinta Real Estate Market’
Remodeling Cost vs Cost Recovery
Remodeling Cost vs Cost Recovery in the Desert. If you just purchased a home in the Palm Springs area or are planning to renovate before you list your home, you may be wondering if you could recover the cost when you sell in today’s market or in the future.
The Importance of Pest Inspections when Buying Your Home in the La Quinta Area.
The Importance of Pest Inspections when Buying Your Home in the La Quinta Area. If you’re buying a home in the Palm Springs and La Quinta area, there are certainly a few inspections you will certainly want to include – one of which is the Pest (Termite) Inspection. This is a quick but necessary inspection to confirm if there is or is not active or past termite activity in your home and yard. Unfortunately, you don’t have to see termites for them to be in your house and soil.
Look like You’re Home when You’re Away
Look like You’re Home when You’re Away. Whether you live in the Palm Springs/La Quinta area full-time or visit periodically, you will be leaving one of your homes vacant and vulnerable to break-ins. Why? Because it may look empty and an easy target.
Short-term rentals in Indio
Short-term rentals in Indio. With the Coachella Music Festival just wrapping up and Stagecoach this week/weekend, “short-term rentals” may be top of mind. Whether you have one, rented one or live next to one you will want to make sure you ...
Fixed vs. ARM? Which is right for you?
Fixed vs. ARM? Which is right for you? These days there are many mortgage products to choose from. The most common is a 30-year fixed rate, but is that really best for you? A 30-year amortized fixed rate loan means the payment is fixed for the...
Market Minute for April 18th, 2022
Although the macroeconomic headwinds continue to rise, California’s economy and housing market have yet to slow their upward trajectory.
Using a Jumbo Loan to Buy Your Luxury Home in La Quinta
Using a Jumbo Loan to Buy Your Luxury Home in La Quinta. A jumbo loan is just a BIG loan, right? While this is true, if you opt for a jumbo loan, you can get a loan with a higher price point than you would using a conforming loan. Fanni...
Did You Look Under Your Stove Vent Recently?
Did You Look Under Your Stove Vent Recently? Whether you have just moved into your home in the Palm Springs or La Quinta area, lived in your Desert home a while, or are thinking about cleaning your home to list, there are many ugly places you may not even think about cleaning.
Coachella Valley’s Second-Home Market
With the increase of interest rates and loan fees, the second home market seems to be slowing. The good news is that housing analysts predict the demand for second/vacation homes will remain above pre-pandemic levels and are still 13% above what they were before 2020.