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By Harold Watts, Palm Springs Real Estate Blog
(Teles Properties)
When I joined Lyle Realtors last year, the buzz in the office was the new development across the street called Port Lawrence, the first Condo & Mixed-Used Loft project in Palm Springs located at the corner of N. Palm Canyon Dr. & Alejo Rd.  My broker, Scott Lyle, was instrumental in acquiring the property for developers Lawrence & Graeme Rael.Port Lawrence Design Architect Doug Hudson has created a new standard in modern architecture & design that has even impressed the toughest critics in Palm Springs.  This new development is setting the stage for the revitalization of Downtown Palm Springs.    The Port Lawrence community amenities are designed with luxury & comfort in mind.  You can look forward to:Resort Pool and Outdoor Living CourtyardBusiness CenterConcierge ServiceFitness and Yo...
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
  The city of Palm Springs released the names of developers that have signed leases or are in lease negotiations to locate at The Springs, the new retail complex located on the corner of Ramon and Gene Autry, adjacent to the south end of the PS Airport, due to open in 2008: The Home Depot Marshalls Bed,Bath & Beyond Jack in the Box Wells Fargo Rubios Tutto Pasta Express Ono Hawaiian BBQ Juice it Up Port of Subs FedExKinkos Panda Express Pacific Denatl Services Banner Mattress Famous Footwear
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board will meet at 8:15 AM August 21, at Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.  
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
Escape the rain & snow and come relax in the sunshine in beautiful Palm Springs.350 days of sunshine per year!!    Central Palm Springs- Located in the popular Greenhouse compound, featuring two amazing resort style pools, & spas, low density, lush landscaping, all minutes from the downtown village. Two large bedrooms with walk in closets, two bathrooms, large spacious living room, all opening to your own private gated patio. Includes inside washer/dryer, hi-speed internet. Pets will be considered on an individual basis. This is a non-smoking unit.  Community features two large resort style swimming pools, spa, and tennis too.Sleeps 5.  Walking distance to Downtown Palm Springs.  Golf is minutes away, choose from multiple courses!  Fall rate specials:  $600/week  Winter:  $2,200/month  ...
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By Desna Mandich
(Keller Williams Realty)
Today was the last day of the Tom Ferry Success Summit.  It was a very motivational three days and I am proud to have been a part of such a dynamic group of induviduals.  I look forward to implementing some of Tom's strategies into my own business escpecially the factor of accountability.  By strengthening my business' core systems, my clients will benefit dramatically with improved and smooth transactions.  Want to sell your home in 90 days or Less?  Call me today...I'll get it Done! I encourage all of my active rain collegues to visit Tom's website www.yourcoach.com and learn some of the benefits he can offer you!
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
Palm Springs features an excellent collection of shops featuring Midcentury Modern Furniture & FurnishingsWhether its vintage or new, see the following list below:                        Mod Springs - Mid-century modern furniture & accessories.Address: 1117 N. Palm Canyon Drive, phone: (760) 327-5400 Asylum Home Store, Modern Classics - "Approachable Designer furniture", modern and classic furniture items, lighting, bedding, barware plus more.  Kartell and Candice Olson Lighting dealer.Uptown Palm Springs,Address: 844 N Palm Canyon Dr.Palm Springs, Ca 92262. Phone: (760)864-1171Vintage Oasis - Mid-Century Furnishings & Accessories373 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Ca, phone: (760) 778-6224 Palm Springs Consignment Mid-century furnishings & accessories. New location!Address: 2100 N....
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
  The Racquet Club Road Estates was built by the Alexander Construction Company between 1959 and 1962, and designed by William Krisel of Palmer and Krisel Architects. ·The HousesThe first homes at Racquet Club Road Estates were completed in 1959, coinciding with space-age optimism, the apex of tailfins, and the height of popularity of the nearby Palm Springs Racquet Club. William Krisel designed the 1225 square foot houses as weekend getaways, on slab with single pane glass and without insulation. The beauty in these houses, however, is the post and beam construction allowing soaring rooflines, an open floor plan, and an indoor/outdoor relationship to the generous 1/4 acre lots dottted with poodled olive trees and fan palms. Though considered modestly sized by today's standards, the hou...
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
 August 23 - 29, 2007 Join the party at America's biggest and best festival of short films, featuring over 350 great new short films from around the world. Comedy, Romance, Action, Sci-fi, Thrillers, Animation, Documentaries and more take center stage on the big screen for seven fabulous days of screenings, parties, and seminars. Join the filmmakers for post-screening discussions! Enjoy the best short films available from the four corners of the world! And rub shoulders with the major filmmakers of tomorrow at festive post-screening soirees! Tickets & PassesInsider Passes, 6-Packs, and Opening & Awards nights are on sale now. Click here for Insider Pass and Opening & Awards NightClick here for 6 Packs The schedule will be announced and the Box Office will open for online, web and phone ...
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
August 8th-  this is the latest information from NAR.  Below is a summary of their latest forecast:    Near-Term Home Sales to Hold in Modest Range National Assn. of REALTORS Economist Says that Resale Market Will be Steady Written by: National Assn. of REALTORS August 8th, 2007 - 7:17 am The Housmarket is expected to hold clost to present levels in the months ahead. The forcast is: "Existing-home sales should be relatively stable over the next few months, holding in a modest range, with some pent-up demand growing from buyers who've been on the sidelines," he said. "Mortgage disruptions will hold back sales over the short term, but long-term fundamentals are favorable. A modest upturn is projected for existing-home sales toward the end of the year, with broader improvement to include t...
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By Paul Kaplan, Mid Century/Modern homes in Palm Springs - www.Pau
(The Paul Kaplan Group, Inc)
From time to time, I take on a mid-century remodel project myself.  With a background in architecture, restoring houses has been a great hobby.  Additionally, it provides a valuable information resource and learning experience regarding what it takes to remodel a mid-century home here in Palm Springs.  I employ a number on contractors and use a variety of resources during the process.  I'm always willing to pass this information on to my buyers who are looking to restore a home of their own too. Here are some pics of my most recent renovation project just completed.  This home was built by the Alexander Construction Company in 1959, located in the Sunmor Neighborhood of Central Palm Springs.  Before:After:Living Room....before:After living Room:Other Misc. Photos:                 If you...
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By Harold Watts, Palm Springs Real Estate Blog
(Teles Properties)
  Another summer month has come and gone in the city of Palm Springs.  During the month of July, we endured high temperatures, humidity, and rain for the first time since last September.  Even though it was only a trace, less than 1/4 inch, we'll take any water we can get. The Fourth of July Festivities at Sunrise Park was a big hit this year, and the Palm Springs Power Baseball finished their season on July 28th with 33 wins & 11 losses.  This makes the Power the SCC (Southern CA Conference) Champions!!!  They will go on to play in the West Coast World Series in San Luis Obispo from August 5-10.  Good luck to the team....The city of Palm Springs is behind you all the way!!! The real estate market in Palm Springs was also very active, with 114 homes and condos that sold during the month...
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By Harold Watts, Palm Springs Real Estate Blog
(Teles Properties)
Do you remember the theme song for the TV show "Cheers"? The song went something like this:  "Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name."  Now don't laugh, I never was a good singer!!   If you don't remember the song, you were probably born after 1983 and don't get the TV Land channel in your area.  As my friends will tell you, I have got a mind for useless TV & movie trivia.     Anyhow, that theme song is the same feeling I get when I go to my favorite hangout, Palm Springs Koffi.Opened in 2002 as an 800 square foot store by owner John Abner, Koffi is now twice its original size and has become the place where everyone goes to start their day.  It is located at the Corridors Shopping Center, on the corner of Alejo & N. Palm Canyon Dr, at the beginning of Downtown Palm Spr...
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By Lorraine Milosevich
(California Lifestyle Realty)
1) High-tail it up the Tramway:  When kids are bored, it's so tempting to tell them to go take a hike, and in some cases, that wouldn't be such a bad idea, especially if the trails are in a cool place.  Check out Mount San Jacinto State Park, where volunteers are available to take adventurous tram visitors on free guided nature walks every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day.  A walk on the 1 1/2 mile Desert View Trail begins at 10:30 a.m. and loop around the 3/4 mile Long Valley Nature Trail is offered at 1:30 p.m. both days.  The first tram up on Saturdays and Sundays is 8 a.m. and tickets to ride are $21.95 for adults and $14.95 for children 3-12.  For more information call 888-515-TRAM or 325-1391 or visit: http://www.pstramway.com/.2) Attend a Party for the Stars:  Forget Hollywo...
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By Lorraine Milosevich
(California Lifestyle Realty)
 Our little valley is growing with leaps and bounds!  New construction continues, but not at the pace of the past years, home sales slightly declining and with that we must continue to reinvent ourselves!  Downtown Palm Springs continues to honor old school Hollywood!Interesting that our little slice of California, collectively referred to as Riverside County, will be the second largest county in the state by 2050.  Looks like there's no stopping our growth!The president of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars announced today that actors Tab Hunter and Rhonda Fleming will be honored with their own stars during a fan appreciation fair and film festival late this year.Hunter and Fleming are among dozens of celebrities scheduled toparticipate in ``Starfair'' and the ``Palm Springs Classic Film F...
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By Harold Watts, Palm Springs Real Estate Blog
(Teles Properties)
The old saying "It was so hot, you could fry an egg on the ground" is alive & well in Palm Springs.  The temperature today was 115 degrees, and is expected to top out at 121 degrees for the 4th of July.Having lived in the Desert for a number of years, I am suppose to know the importance of drinking plenty of water.  During the course of my work today, I was all over town looking at homes for my clients when I started to feel weak & nauseous.  I realized that I was starting to get dehydrated. Luckily, I was close to home to pick up plenty of water to last me through the day.  Don't let dehydration ruin your visit to Palm Springs.  Always carry a large bottle of water with you, and avoid alcohol & caffeine.  Hear are some the signs to look out for: flushed face extreme thirst, more than n...
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By Harold Watts, Palm Springs Real Estate Blog
(Teles Properties)
  The month of June in Palm Springs went by so quickly this year.  Even though the temperatures are above 100 degrees these days, it has not stopped the activities around town.  Some of the Palm Springs events that occurred in June included the Film Noir Festival, the Palm Springs Fire Departments Annual Fish Fry, and the start of the Palm Springs Power Baseball season.In one of my blog posts a few weeks ago, I said that real estate in Palm Springs is normally slow at this time of year.  As I was preparing the market numbers for this post, I realized that this statement was wrong.The month of June was very active for the Palm Springs Real Estate market.  There were a total of 143 homes and condos that sold in Palm Springs during the month of June.  The lowest priced home was $100,750, a...
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By Harold Watts, Palm Springs Real Estate Blog
(Teles Properties)
  Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.  There will be plenty of festivities happening in Palm Springs for the 4th of July.  Here is a list of what's happening in town:The Palm Springs Power Baseball team will be playing the Davis-Monthan Mustangs at Sunrise Park starting at 6pm.   The Mustangs are from the Davis-Monthan Air Force base in Tucson, AZ, so this should be a patriotic game.  2 F-16's from Edwards Air Force Base will be doing a fly-over during the game.  After the game, the Fireworks show will be starting at 9pm.  Come by the park for an evening of fun.Across to...
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By Catherine Marcy, CA Desert Home Specialist
(HomeSmart )
Historical Palm Springs CA - a desert hideaway that holds countless treasures of Modern architectural design. Palm Springs has joined an elite group of cities around the country designated as distinct historic destinations. The city was named by the National Trust of Historic Preservation as one of 12 travel destinations for 2006. Each city represents a slice of America in some unique way.Considered one of the oldest cities in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs population is estimated at 46,858. In the 1920's, Hollywood studios came to Palm Springs to shoot their movies and the Hollywood elite became attracted to this quiet haven, first-class hotels, and excellent shopping. The Racquet Club, The El Mirador Hotel, and The Biltmore Hotel were the choice for many stars in the mid 1930s.In ...
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By Harold Watts, Palm Springs Real Estate Blog
(Teles Properties)
 June 21, 2007.  The first day of summer, and the longest day of the year has arrived in Palm Springs.  The temperature was a sweltering 112 degrees, and heat advisories are already in effect.  People always ask me how can you live in a place that is so hot.  I just drink lots of water, jump in the pool every morning, or take a trip up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.  It is usually 20 degrees cooler at the 8000 ft. elevation. This week's Palm Springs Real Estate Market Update was an active one.  There were 49 homes and condos listed for the week ending June 21, 2007.  The lowest price listed was a 1 bedroom condo for $112,500, and the highest priced home listed was $2,895,000 at the Alta Development.  There were 10 homes & condos that went into escrow this past week.There were some int...
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