Keep up to date on trends in the real estate market and news about Patrick Stewart Properties. Here you’ll find timely articles, press releases and other useful info you’ll want to know. And check back often for the latest updates.
Palm Springs Real Estate Stabilization Plan
Many homeowners in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley area are wondering when relief will come for flagging home prices….read more.
Palm Springs gets Mondrian Hotel by 2011
The ultra-chic Mondrian Hotel in Palm Springs is another step closer to its scheduled opening date in June 2011…read more.
Palm Spring Real Estate will Benefit from Mall Expansion
In a big win for commerce and real estate in the Palm Springs area the city’s Architectural Review…read more.
Palm Springs Area Home prices hit ‘03 levels, Sales Abound
According to a recent article in The Desert Sun, the median price of homes in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley fell 34 percent in October to $225,000…read more.
July 2008
The Beauty of Palm Springs
There is something about the temperate, reliable weather of Southern California that is absolutely incredible, and everyone knows it. It is for this reason that Southern California is one of the most populated areas of the country, period…read more.
Remodeling a Mid-Century Modern
In the last 10-15 years, building materials have come a long way. We now have access to beautiful stone tiling, new composite stucco, beautiful paint, and new styles that have come in vogue…read more.
June 2008
Coachella Valley and the Burgeoning Music Scene
The Coachella music festival was once again a fantastic success this year. As one of the largest music festivals in the united states, and in competition all over the world, the festival brings nearly 100,000 festival goers to the Empire Polo Field in Coachella Valley…read more.
Coachella Valley Resort and Golf Scene
One of the major reasons that the Coachella Valley has been able to court the rich and famous over the years is because of such a well developed and vibrant golf and resort community. The Coachella Valley boasts an extroadinarily large number of four star resorts as well, which considering how small the Coachella Valley is, one realizes there must be something going on…read more.
May 2008
Eichler and the Mid-Century Home
Mid-century moderns seem to simultaneously stand in both defiance and harmony with their environment. Beautiful in their geometric simplicity, they stand like gems scattered throughout the desert landscape of California…read more.
The Palm Springs Luxury Real Estate Market Report
The high end real estate market often operates to the beat of its own drum, ignoring the sensibilities of the medium and low-end markets. This, perhaps obviously, is a consequence of the disposable income of that market segment…read more.
April 2008
Questions to ask your Palm Springs Realtor
Ask these basic questions to confirm your confidence in their professional aptitude, knowledge of the Palm Springs real estate market…read more.
Protecting Your Palm Springs Vacation Home Investment
The wise investor however accomplishes more than just the identification of his Palm Springs vacation home, he learns how to protect his investment too….read more.
March 2008
Palm Springs Cool Trends for Spring 2008
A few of the ways in which you can enhance your Midcentury Palm Springs home now and throughout the rest of the year…read more.
Lighting for Your Palm Springs Home
Examine how light can make a difference in your Palm Springs home…read more.
February 2008
What’s the Best Roof for your Mid-Century Home?
Are you interested in re-roofing you mid-century home? There are things you should know before you undertake a project of this magnitude on your Palm Springs mid-century home…read more.
Entertaining In Your Palm Springs Home – What can Make or Break Your Gathering
There is definitely an art to hosting a successful gathering in your Palm Springs home…read more.
January 2008
How much should you offer for Palm Springs Real Estate?
The Palm Springs real estate market is plum for the picking and you’ve finally identified the perfect property to buy … so, how much should you offer?…read more.
Using The Elements of Good Design in your Palm Springs Home
Does your Palm Springs home have the elements of good design? Whether you are preparing your Palm Springs home for sale, hoping to attract more buyers…read more.
December 2007
Securing Your Palm Springs Home
For most of us our Palm Springs home is our castle, our single largest asset. And much like the castles of old, security should not be overlooked…read more.
November 2007
Real Estate and Real Commitment—in Palm Springs
To local real estate experts Patrick Jordan and Stewart Smith, Palm Springs is much more than just a “market.”…read more.
October 2007
The Silver Lining of the Coachella Valley Real Estate Market
Upscale and luxury Real Estate throughout the Coachella Valley has seen an increase in value over the past year…read more.
Palm Springs Real Estate Perspective
The Palm Springs Real Estate market has remained resilient. Not only are there new residential real estate…read more.
September 2007
Luxury Palm Springs Real Estate: A Brief History on Mid-Century Homes
People in the market for luxury Palm Spring real estate are often in the market for the mid-century architecture for which the region is famous…read more.
Palm Springs Real Estate for Sale?: Tips to help sell your home
With Palm Springs real estate for sale remaining on the market longer than last year, sellers are finding that they need to resort to new methods for generating awareness…read more.
5 Helpful Hints for Choosing a Palm Springs Real Estate Agent
Selecting the right Palm Spring Real estate agent is an important step in buying a home in the area…read more.
August 2007
Home Staging: Set yourself apart from all the other homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA
A growing trend in real estate, home staging, is a way to merchandise homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA …read more.
Is Remodeling an Option? Things to Consider Before you Buy Real Estate in Palm Springs
Prior to embarking on a costly remodel, buyers and current owners of real estate in Palm Springs should ask themselves the following questions:…read more.
Is Now a Good Time? How to Research Coachella Valley Real Estate
Despite a more than 30 percent drop in recent months of homes sales throughout California, the Coachella Valley real estate market continues to experience growth. …read more.
July 2007
How-to conserve energy for summer heat: Sealing and Insulating
Often the most cost-effective way to improve your home’s energy efficiency and comfort is by improving the shell of your home. …read more.
Six Tips When Shopping for a Mortgage
When purchasing a new home, buyers must deliberate carefully on the mortgage. Palm Springs residents are no different. …read more.
June 2007
Mid-century home history and tips on decorating and landscaping
This type of architecture became known as desert modernism and no where is there a higher concentration of these mid-century homes than in Palm Springs. …read more.
May 2007
Nine Things to Consider when Purchasing a new homes in Palm Springs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommends that potential new home buyers ask the following questions…read more.
April 2007
The State of Real Estate in Coachella Valley 2006
View the 2006 report on the state of Real
Estate in Coachella Valley, download this printable PDF to learn about the
latest trends, projected growth, and factors that will influence the market
in 2007.
December 2006
Mortgage Insurance Fees to be Deductible
Congress has approved legislation which will allow millions of homeowners
to deduct mortgage insurance premiums. Columnist Peter G. Miller explains how
the new write-off works.
Read more » http://realtytimes.com
October 2006
Pending home sales fell in October
Pending sales of existing U.S. homes fell 1.7 percent in October but held above the low hit in July, suggesting the housing market is stabilizing, a real estate trade association said on Monday. Read more » http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
Archives
Mid-Century Homes
Between 1940 and 1970, many of the world’s most evolved architects flocked to the West bringing with them a new style of design to Southern California homes.read more.
11 Tips for Finding a Good Realtor – Houses for Sale in Palm Springs
The prospect of moving to a new city is never an easy one. Despite the obstacles, thousands of Americans rise to the challenge every day:…read more.
Palm Springs New Homes
For those who were in the market for Palm Springs new homes, but feared that they could not afford them, they were offered a new option in 2005 …read more.
Realtors in Palm Springs
Realtors in Palm Springs have enjoyed a two-month splurge in homes sales leaving many real estate professionals optimistic about the 2007 housing market…read more.
Coachella, California Homes for Sale
In 2006, the housing market cooled in Coachella, California. Homes for sale in the area increased in number and in the days they stayed on the market:…read more.
Palm Springs Realtors
Most people think of Palm Springs as only exclusive vacation destination, but what Palm Springs realtors will tell you is that what it really is, is a thriving community in which more than 43,000 people call home…read more.
Palm Springs Houses for Sale
Palm Springs houses for sale are considered to be among the most exceptional properties in the United States. Buyers are drawn to Palm Springs houses for sale, not only for their distinctive beauty, but also for the amazing climate, scenery and the desirable lifestyle afforded to those fortunate to live in the city …read more.
Palm Springs California Realtors
Not many Palm Springs California realtors are as dedicated to client service as Patrick Stewart Properties. The company’s professional approach is to make each client dealing enjoyable and effective.:…read more.