Palm Springs Modernism Event 2-16-26-12

Palm Springs is forever tied to and truly is an open air museum of the Mid Century Modern look. From commercial buildings to private homes, stunning examples of this architectural style are part of everyday life in our Desert paradise.



Modernism week grew out of a successful show that was started in 2001 to showcase the style right here in Palm Springs. It has morphed into an international event every February including home tours, lectures, films, parties and of course the show that started it all held right here at the Palm Springs convention center. One of the best parts of the show is that each year more and more Modernism connections are found. For example this year will be the second year that the Airstream travel trailers of that era are on display. Also, this year there will be a special night lighting of featured commercial properties in downtown. Interesting and fun this is truly a not to be missed event.

Many sponsors and partners are now part of the event including the Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Historical society among others. Kudos to all the sponsors for bring such a relevant and interesting event to life in Palm Springs.

See the website for Modernism week. See tickets available for the Events

Watch A Video on the illuminated feature of this Years Modernism Event:
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Tour de Palm Springs - Feb 10-11 2012

Money For Local Charities in Palm Springs

Cycling to make a difference is what the Tour de Palm Springs is all about. The event was designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. With a goal of raising $200,000 for local charities in 2012 the event is not only fun but very helpful to the community.

So get out and enjoy Palm Springs' famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery, thousands of bike riders, and help raising money for charity. There are rides from 5 miles in length all the way up to the 100 mile ride. Anyone can participate and more information can be found on the website for Tour de Palm Springs.

Southwest Arts Festival Jan 27-29, 2012

The Empire Polo Grounds in Indio CA will once again host the Southwest Arts Festival now in its' 26th year. This international art show draws 250 plus artists and features everytype of medium. From Posters and pottery to art glass and sculptures. Admission is charged but there are package and three day passes available. See the Southwest Arts Festival site for more information.

This event is sponsored by the Indio Chamber of Commerce

Humana Challenges Replaces Bob Hope Classic for 2012 Forward

  The 52 year old tournament - part of the PGA Tour - has a new name - new corporate sponsor and a relationship with the Clinton Foundation. The new name and format is coupled with a new focus on health and wellness.

  This years event will run from January 16-22nd 2012 and as usual will benefit Desert Classic Charities. To Honor the dedication and legacy of Bob Hope there will be a newly created Bob Hope Trophy. Over the lifetime of the Tournament more than $50 Million dollars has been raised with a large percentage of that going to fund Eisenhower Hospital.

The Tournament will return to PGA West in La Quinta and the La Quinta Country Club course but drop the use of the Silver Rock Resort Course.  Other changes include a reduction to a four day tournament, and one of the 4 rounds being Pro only. An estimated 144 professional golfers will participate in the event.

This exciting national Golf event will once again bring all eyes on the Desert and our enviable lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. Don't miss it.

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2011 Final Sales Numbers IN!

  2011 Sales Statistics

       For The Coachella ValleyArea

9706 total unit sales  Homes/Condos

The year that just ended was a very busy year for Real Estate.  While Short sales and foreclosures made up close to 50% of the market there were still many traditional sales taking place

Counting the Cities from Palm Springs to Mecca we saw 7,338 single family homes sell in 2011.  Almost  a quater of those - 24.05% - sold in 30 days or less.  Another 34.98% - took between 30 and 90 days to sell.

The median sales price for single family homes was $190,750.  Not surprisingly the homes that sold in 30 days or less achieved 97% of their asking price, however the bigger surprise may be that homes on the market for 120 days or more still achieved 92% of their asking prices.

To contrast these numbers with 2010  the percentage of list price achieved went up year over year - in 2010 it was only 93%, so 4% beter in 2011.  The total number of homes sold was down but only by  25 units however, the median sales price was down 15K over 2010 when it was $205,000.

Looking at  Condo sales in 2011:  We saw 2368 total units sell The median price for those was $173,750. Asking price vs. actual sales price percentages were in a tight range between 92% and 94%. The most telling thing in this category was the days on market - or time it took to sell a condo. Almost half 48.3% of the units took over 120 days to sell. Buyer resistance to homeowners fees and more difficulty qualifying for a loan were the primary culprits here.

There were 5 homes sold in 2011 over 5 million dollars in the valley. One at the Hideaway one at Bighorn in Palm Desert and 2 at the Vintage.  The winner for top sales price was a 7.6 million dollar estate in The Madison.

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With the vastly reduced inventory (only 4858 homes and condos valley wide) 2012 promises to be a very competitive year for home buyers in the Coachella Valley especially in the more popular price points.  Most well priced properties are once again seeing multiple offer situations.

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Happy New Year!

Wishing you all the best in the New Year

Thoughts for the New Year

If you are very rich but very unhappy does the money really matter?

If you are very beautiful but very unkind does your beauty really matter to anyone?

If you have everything you want but cannot share with others less fortunate, what good are those things?

Life is about sharing our blessings.