In the United States, Cinco de Mayo — which commemorates the victory of Mexican troops over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 — has become a day to munch tacos and drink tequila, but why limit the culinary fiesta to May 5? Any day of the month, or year, you’ll find terrific […]
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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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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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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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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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Key Takeaways Costs in a home sale are shared between the buyer and seller, but who pays for what can vary based on the terms of the deal. Many expenses, including agent commissions, closing costs, and concessions, are negotiable and can be structured in different ways. Sellers often cover costs like transfer taxes, title-related fees,
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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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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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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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If you’re navigating today’s housing market, you may be wondering what it really means to be in a buyer’s market. A buyer’s market happens when there are more homes for sale than there are active buyers, giving buyers more choices and less competition. With higher inventory levels, softer pricing, and fewer bidding wars, the balance
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