Palm Springs To Host Two Modernism Events

Palm Springs is well known as a treasure trove of "Mid Century" architecture. Some of the most stunning examples are sprinkled throughout the valley with the biggest concentration being right here in Palm Springs proper. There is even a famous coffee table book called Palm Springs Weekend that celebrates these architectural treasures in our Desert.

Two Upcoming events will celebrate this important part of the History of Palm Springs. With everything from an exhibition/sale at the convention center to movies about the architects and their creations to home tours. Certainly not to be missed for those interested in this unique bit of architectural history.

The first event is the Donald Wexler Weekend. This will take place January 22-24th and celebrate the work of this singular architect. His local contributions include The Palm Springs Airport and Larson Justice center in Indio. This event will be part of the famed architects 84th birthday celebration.

Films, home tours, lectures and parties will make for an exciting weekend. For tickets adn more information on this event be sure to visit www.pspreservationfoundation.org.

The second not to be missed Modernism Event is called Modernism Week. This week long celebration of of Mid Century style and architecture takes place February 12-21, 2010. Tickets and info can be found at www.modernismweek.com

This is the 5th year for Modernism Week and it is reported to be bigger and better than ever!

There are 25 events scheduled with a mixture of shows, tours, films, lectures and auctions .
The activities will be held in various venues throughout the City of Palm Springs.

This year the popular architecture tours which, in the past, have been sell-outs will be offered on additional days in response to the demand.

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Bob Hope Classic Golf Tournament

The La Quinta area will play host to the 50th anniversary Bob Hope Classic Golf Tournament from January 18-24th. This valley tradition is a huge part of the "season" here in Palm Springs each year.

The tournament will draw celebrities and spectators from around the world to the sunny and beautiful Coachella valley. Many people don't know that the tournament raises hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for local charities. Most of this through the Charity Ball. The celebrity entertainer this year is Queen Latifah. This year more than ever that help will be crucial to the charities.

There are still tickets available for most events and even volunteer oppportunities if you are feeling extra energetic. Click the link above to go to the main website for this stellar event.

Palm Springs Sales Statistics for Dec 2009

The numbers for December are in and we ended up the year on a very positive note. Another dip in overall inventory for sale and sales holding steady despite the holiday season.

In December of 2009 we had 70 homes & 60 condos sell with another 53 condos going into escrow and 63 homes! There were 373 homes and 433 Condos on the Market for sale to date in representing another decline in available inventory for homes and Condos.

In December 2009 there were 4 homes sold over 1 million dollars in Palm Springs. The most expensive was a $2,183,000 home in Smoke Tree Ranch, in South Palm Springs.

Palm Springs real estate represents some of the best over all retirement/vacation home prices in the otherwise pricey California real estate market. The value for the money remains very high when compared to other areas of the state. The proximity to the 22 million southern Californians makes it a perpetually popular weekend getaway. The warmth of our winters makes it the perfect place to escape the cold and snowy weather in the North. While many of our visitors and second home owners come from the Pacific Northwest more and more are coming from Canada and beyond. The ease of arriving by air has greatly increased since the expansion of the convenient Palm Springs International airport. Once a sleepy little, winter vacation spot in the California desert the 7 cities that make up the Coachella valley have blossomed into vibrant year round communities. Palm Springs offers an enviable resort lifestyle that includes over 320 days of Sunshine per year.

Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction

A great time will be had by all car enthusiasts February 26th, 27th & 28th 2010 when the next installment of the twice yearly Exotic Car Auction takes place at the Spa Resort Casino in Downtown Palm Springs.

Last November over 450 cars were Auctioned. Everything from American Muscle cars to European Antique Roadsters. So come enjoy a great days outdoors in the heart of Palm Springs and take advantage of this unique event.

Palm Desert CA Sales Stats

Palm Desert CA Real Estate represents some of the best over all values in the otherwise pricey California real estate market. The value for the money remains very high when compared to other areas of the state. The proximity to the 22 million southern Californians makes it a perpetually popular weekend getaway. The warmth of our winters makes it the perfect place to escape the cold and snowy weather in the North. Palm Desert offers an enviable resort lifestyle that includes over 320 days of Sunshine per year. Theatre, art and culture abound with hundreds of live performances at dozens of theatres including the McCallum, by world renowned artists every year. Fine dining and world class shopping from the heavy weights of the luxury goods world – Tiffany, Saks 5th Avenue, Gucci and more grace El Paseo in Palm Desert. Loads of interesting and unique shops complement these world famous names. The Living Desert is a community resource and unique treat for Desert Visitors. A cross between a botanical garden and zoo there are activities and learning experiences for every member of the family at the The Living Desert, located at 47900 Portola Avenue just South of El Paseo.

Of course Palm Desert hosts golf tournaments including the Women’s Samsung World Championship at Big Horn Golf club.

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So What Is Selling?

Current Sales Stats (Dec 2009): There are 370 homes and 489 condos currently for sale in Palm Desert both representing a steady decline month after month since early 2009. There are 42 homes and 48 Condos under contract in the month of December 2009. There were 56 homes and 53 condos in the sold category!

The most expensive home sold in Palm Desert in December of 2009 was a 2,000,000 Home at Bighorn Country Club in South Palm Desert. This premier country club continues to see good activity even in the challenging market we are in.

Photos Of Palm Springs California

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