Palm Springs California Area Real Estate
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Festival Of Lights Parade Palm Springs
This past Saturday night saw the streets of Palm Springs fill with thousands of spectators for the Annual Festival Of Lights Parade. Vehicles of
every description as well as marching bands and horses were all festooned with hundreds of lights for the enjoyment of the crowd. There were even a few big balloon floats this year for the first time.
The review in the paper today made special note of the 60 degree temperatures that parade watchers had to "endure". Only in Southern California is a temperature in the 60's considered something you have to endure!
See a few of my pictures here:
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every description as well as marching bands and horses were all festooned with hundreds of lights for the enjoyment of the crowd. There were even a few big balloon floats this year for the first time.The review in the paper today made special note of the 60 degree temperatures that parade watchers had to "endure". Only in Southern California is a temperature in the 60's considered something you have to endure!
See a few of my pictures here:
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Festival Of Lights Parade Palm Springs 12-4-10
This past Saturday night saw the streets of Palm Springs fill with thousands of spectators for the Annual Christmas Lights Parade. Vehicles of every description as well as marching bands and horses were all festooned with hundreds of lights for the enjoyment of the crowd. There were even a few big balloon floats this year for the first time.
The review in the paper today made special note of the 60 degree temperatures that parade watchers had to "endure". Only in Southern California is a temperature in the 60's considered something you have to endure!
The Parade is becoming quite the Palm Springs Tradition and another example of why Everyone wants to live in Palm Springs Area! Find your home here!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tax Savings With Home Improvements
TAX SAVINGS WITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS? Looking to do some year end home projects? If you are you may qualify for tax credits. Also, contractors might not be so busy during the holiday season making them easier to reach. Windows, doors, roofs, even appliances and HVAC systems are included in the list. Projects only qualify on your principal residence and must be completed by December 31, 2010.Check out this useful link to see what tax credits are available for your home improvement projects. A note of caution here: over the years many different variations of a scheme to encumber your house with a lien for improvements have been offered. Sometimes these are city or county programs sometimes they are offered through other organizations. Be careful about this. If you are planning to sell these programs can complicate the sale of your home or in some cases kill your chances for selling.
Don't forget to check with your city, county and even energy suppliers to see what programs, credits or rebates they may have for you. For example many water companies will help you design a water saving landscape plan and gas companies will offer a free check up for gas appliance efficiency. Another option is to check out what appliances you could replace for newer more efficient models that come with a rebate. Sometimes these rebates are offered at the store or through your electric company.
For a more information on the projects most likely to increase the value of your home feel free to contact Michael.
Year End Home Improvements Net Tax Savings
Looking to do some year end home projects? If you are you may qualify for tax credits. Also, contractors might not be so busy during the holiday season making them easier to reach. Windows, doors, roofs, even appliances and HVAC systems are included in the list. Projects only qualify on your principal residence and must be completed by December 31, 2010.Check out this useful link to see what tax credits are available for your home improvement projects.
Don't forget to check with your city, county and even energy suppliers to see what programs, credits or rebates they may have for you. For example many water companies will help you design a water saving landscape plan and gas companies will offer a free check up for gas appliance efficiency.
For a more information on the projects most likely to increase the value of your home feel free to contact Michael.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Palm Springs International Film Festival Jan 6-17, 2011
The film fest returns this year, its 22nd, with an expected crowd of attendees 
numbering some 100,000 plus. With a mix of brand new films, other film fest winners and cutting edge foreign films there is an endless variety of films to enjoy.
Award recipients have already started to be named for the Gala black tie awards event to be held during the Festival. Carey Mulligan and Jennifer Lawrence are slated to receive awards for break out performance and rising star awards respectively. Past honorees at the event have included Jennifer Hudson, Dakota Fanning, Scarlett Johansson. Attendees and other honorees have include such stars as Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bridges.
Not only is the film festival fun but it gives Palm Springs a chance to shine in the spotlight of international media attention. Be sure to get your tickets early as many showings will sell out. Got to the festival website for more information and ticket reservations.
numbering some 100,000 plus. With a mix of brand new films, other film fest winners and cutting edge foreign films there is an endless variety of films to enjoy.Award recipients have already started to be named for the Gala black tie awards event to be held during the Festival. Carey Mulligan and Jennifer Lawrence are slated to receive awards for break out performance and rising star awards respectively. Past honorees at the event have included Jennifer Hudson, Dakota Fanning, Scarlett Johansson. Attendees and other honorees have include such stars as Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bridges.
Not only is the film festival fun but it gives Palm Springs a chance to shine in the spotlight of international media attention. Be sure to get your tickets early as many showings will sell out. Got to the festival website for more information and ticket reservations.
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