Archive for January, 2010

Coachella Valley Real Estate: Home Sales Are Increasing

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

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Coachella Valley is growing everyday; it is actually one of the fastest expanding areas in California. The Coachella Valley is growing by 53 people a day. This high population growth is also helping home sales. Many people are seeing the greatness of living within Coachella Valley. Although there might not be a beach like many other California cities there is gorgeous weather, with many more sunny days. Another pay off of living within the Coachella Valley is not sitting in traffic for hours to commute to and from work. These things alone could intrigue people to move to this beautiful destination.

Home sales are increasing as the population increases as well. People are moving to Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, etc. for many different reasons. Some are making these locations their new home because of job opportunities while others are retiring from the work force, and are choosing Coachella Valley. Many home sales are even occurring because people who have owned vacation homes in the valley are now becoming permanent residents, and buying a new place to settle in.

Another reason for such an increase in sales is that the home prices are the most affordable they’ve been lately. This is attracting all sorts of buyers. Many first time home owners are also taking advantage of the tax breaks that are being offered. The affordability is also important because many people that are moving to Coachella Valley for jobs are working in the service industry, and might not have the same income as people looking for homes in Palm Springs to retire to. This is improving the Coachella Valley market because there are a variety of homes through out the Eastern and the Western parts of the valley for all different types of buyers. As the resort style areas like Palm Springs and Indian Wells are growing there is a need for services and the affordability of homes gives an opportunity for more people to work in such beautiful and luxurious places, and still live close by.

Interested or buying or selling property in Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley area? Contact Patrick Stewart Properties today.

When to Renovate or Repair Your Home

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

When you renovate your home, you are essentially removing an old feature and replacing it with a completely new one. For example, replacing your old windows in your home with completely new ones would be considered a renovation. In contrast, a repair simply fixes your existing home feature. So the question remains; when do you renovate and when do you repair your home?

Often, home renovations are seen as the easy way to go, however they do not always prove as cost effective as home repairs. Newer products typically don’t last as long as their older counterparts since few things are made with the same high standards of quality that were applied in the past. That being said, there certainly have been some advancements in technology that has helped improve many home construction products such as electricity and heating systems.

Some questions to ask when deciding between repair versus renovation are:

  • Which strategy will lead to improved efficiency?
  • Which one will lead to improved appearance?
  • Is appearance more important than efficiency?
  • Does the existing feature perform well enough to warrant its repair?

Do research on the feature you wish to repair or replace. See what you can discover about the cost of replacing it, any available product discounts as well as alternative ways to fix it.

Interested in buying or selling property in the Palm Springs or Coachella Valley area? Contact Patrick Stewart Properties today.

New Park being Built in Palm Springs

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Great News! We are getting a brand new park in Palm Springs, and it’s 100 percent funded by federal stimulus funds. The park is located on the southwest corner of Gene Autry Trail between Vista Chino and Via Escuela. The initial ground breaking ceremony was delayed due to rain; however plans to continue construction on schedule are still in effect.

The park will include bocce ball courts, benches and drinking fountains as well as beautiful walkways and shade structures. What’s more, new sustainable landscaping will line the streets and medians which will help enhance the natural beauty of the neighborhood.

More than just a pretty picture, the park will actually create dozens of construction jobs in the Coachella Valley area. The $1.8 million project is expected to open in the spring and will serve as a stunning gateway for everyone who enters Palm Springs.

Interested or buying or selling property in Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley area? Contact Patrick Stewart Properties today.

Palm Springs Realtors See Increase in Home Sales

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

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Seems like the real estate trends are moving upwards again. In the Palm Springs area real estate agents are seeing that people are actually getting comfortable with making offers, and not just looking. Over the past few years the real estate market has really taken a hit, but more recently the market seems to be getting better. People are more serious when it comes to looking at houses, as now there is a better market and buyers don’t want to pass up on great opportunities.

Agents are seeing people making commitments and making more offers. Agents are also noticing that some buyers are getting back into buying homes as investments; while other buyers are first time buyers and or second home buyers. It is not unusual in Palm Springs for residents to own a home there and somewhere where it probably is colder. Although many people choose to retire to Palm Springs some are more fortunate to own a second home in Palm Springs. Either way is great because home sales are up.

Some are speculating to what the cause of the home sales increase is. There are a few different things that are helping generate home sales in the Palm Springs area. For one, the tax breaks being extended until April 30, 2010. This opportunity has given people more time to find what they are looking for in a home, and there are many great options through Patrick Stewart Properties. Another factor is that many people who live up in the Northern part of the U.S. and Canada turn to Palm Springs as an area to get out of the cold. Palm Springs is rated as one of the top places to retire, and who wouldn’t want to retire is such a luxurious location with amazing weather. With that in mind, the Canadian dollar is at such a high value many Canadians are committing to purchasing their second homes in the U.S., with quite a few choosing Palm Springs. Whether or not people are moving to Palm Springs for retirement or just visiting to get out of the cold it is great to see that homes are selling again.

Interested in buying or selling property in Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley area? Contact Patrick Stewart Properties today.