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.

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Neighborhoods and Architecture: Historic mixes with trendy and new blends with old in the neighborhoods of Palm Springs.  From the ULTRA modern soaring rooflines of the multi million dollar ALTA neighborhood in South Palm Springs to the more traditional California Ranch style homes of Tahquitz River Estates. Mid Century architecture abounds in the neighborhoods of Palm Springs. From Deepwell, to Ruth Hardy Park to The Movie Colony and Las Palmas and little Tuscany.  Palm Springs is truly an architectural smorgasbord.   

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The Future: looks quite bright for Palm Springs.  A slew of high quality projects are on the books with hotel projects from big to small with the recently remodeled Hyatt and Wyndham which is now a stunning Renaissance Hotel as well as smaller boutique properties.  The city is hard at work on a project to redevelop the old Palm Springs Fashion Plaza Mall and opening up a street leading to the front of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Several new loft/commercial spaces have opened along Palm Canyon Drive. A Fresh and Easy market opened in central Palm Springs and an Eisenhower medical facility is now open across the street. The Morrison a townhouse style devlopment is being built at the corner of Caballeros and Alejo and they are again building at Escena on the Eastern edge of Palm Springs.  Look for homes in Palm Springs.

Good Eats: Culinary delights are not far behind.  Palm Springs is seeing a nice mix of new resturaunts such as TRIO, it has quickly become the place to be seen, the Blue Pear and Rio Azul. The classy Tropicale continues to delight with amazing cuisine and a chic setting.  The Purple Palm and the "Citron" at the Viceroy hotel also offer amazing culinary experiences. We can't forget Copley's & Hamburger Marys which came to town a few years ago. The custom built DINKS has great entertainment and an amazing view of the mountains. The popular Koffi has expanded to South Palm Springs with a location at the Oceo Townhome Complex directly across the street from the Biltmore Colony Condos on the corner of Camino Real. Diners are starting to enjoy the new culinary treats at the beautifully remodeled Riviera Resort and Spa.  In 2009 we had the opening of the ACE hotel and their restaurant Kings Highway. There is now a Panera Bakery location on Ramon and Gene Autry.  Of course we can't overlook longtime favorites still going strong such as Spencers', Billy Reids', Wangs, Shermans' Deli, Copleys' and Ricks' as well as the new Ricks Daily Grill, (open for dinner only). Currently the kaiser grill is undergoing an extensive remodel.