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This Contemporary Rancho Mirage Estate With Golf Course Views Could Be Yours

Commanding double fairway and southwestern mountain views, this fully reimagined modern estate in the prestigious Club at Morningside is set on one of Rancho Mirage’s most coveted lots. The four-bedroom, six-bathroom home, at 4 Deerfield Court, features soaring ceilings, smooth-finish walls, and expansive glass that opens to a private resort-style setting. The post This Contemporary […]

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Are Real Estate Agent Fees Part of Closing Costs? Guide for Buyers and Sellers 1

Are Real Estate Agent Fees Part of Closing Costs? Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Real estate agent fees are paid at closing, but they’re not usually considered part of a buyer’s closing costs. Instead, they’re a separate expense that’s handled as part of the overall transaction. The confusion comes from how the term “closing costs” is used. In most cases, buyers use “closing costs” to describe lender fees, title

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Local Realtor Jared Dineen Shanstrom Combines Data, Design, and Strategy

Jared Dineen Shanstrom (DRE# 02130665) approaches real estate in Greater Palm Springs with a perspective shaped by both experience and intent. Recognized as the 2025 Realtor of the Year by the California Desert Association of Realtors, and active in leadership at the local and state levels, he offers insight that extends beyond the transaction. The

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The Mortgage Loan Process: A Practical Guide to Applying For a Mortgage in 2026 2

The Mortgage Loan Process: A Practical Guide to Applying For a Mortgage in 2026

Applying for a mortgage in 2026 still follows a fairly standard process. Most loans take about 30 to 45 days from application to closing, depending on your finances and the property. The mortgage loan process includes verifying your financial profile, confirming the home’s value, and finalizing legal documents. Understanding how each step works can help

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BIGHORN Golf Club Realtors Lorna Ball and Jacquie Burns on Luxury Desert Living

Driven by passion and refined by decades of experience, Realtors Lorna Ball and Jacquie Burns have each devoted 35 years to BIGHORN Golf Club. As part of the three-person team solely dedicated to BIGHORN Properties, their influence is woven into the fabric of the community itself — guiding its transformation from club founder R.D. Hubbard’s

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The Palm Springs Hot Rodeo Returns May 1–3, 2026 — Here’s What to Expect

Galloping to the Coachella Valley and beyond, the Palm Springs Hot Rodeo returns May 1–3, bringing an LGBTQ+ touch to an American tradition. The rodeo unfolds over three days at A.C. Dysart Equestrian Center in Banning (about 25 miles west of Palm Springs) and features roping, speed, roughstock (bull riding and the like), and camp

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Coachella Valley’s Top Realtors of 2026

If 2025 proved anything,  it’s that the desert never stands still. Across the Coachella Valley, the market recalibrated — shifting from the white-hot, seller-driven surge of recent years to something more measured, more balanced, and perhaps more sustainable. Inventory expanded. Buyers regained breathing room. Prices remained relatively steady, even as sales slowed and inventory moved

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Smart and Sustainable In-Home Technology: Ways to Save Energy and Reduce Utility Costs 5

Smart and Sustainable In-Home Technology: Ways to Save Energy and Reduce Utility Costs

Utility bills can quickly add up, especially as homeowners rely more on heating, cooling, electronics, and smart devices throughout the day. The good news is that modern home technology offers practical and affordable ways to save energy without sacrificing comfort. From smart thermostats to motion-sensor lighting, small home upgrades can lead to meaningful savings over

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