More often than not, downsizing is a viable course of action for older adults looking to improve their quality of life in their golden years. This is because downsizing, in a nutshell, essentially reduces expenses and responsibilities on the home front, which is a change that many retirees and empty nesters welcome wholeheartedly. 

Of course, this generally entails selling long-time homes to move to smaller, more manageable, and more accessible ones. Much of the success of one’s downsizing efforts depends on finding the perfect lifelong home where you can thrive in comfort and safety for the rest of your life. Here are some of the most important features you should look for as you begin your search.

Safety First

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open sign in Palm Springs business

Palm Springs has a history as an iconic holiday destination for California’s rich and famous. This reputation is somewhat 1-dimensional, conjuring images of time spent lounging around the pool before returning to the “real world” beyond the San Gorgonio Pass.
Thankfully, Palm Springs has evolved into a year-round community with a rich cultural and commercial scene. With many young entrepreneurs and investors looking to this accommodating city, there are many exciting businesses for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Palm Springs has unique businesses everyone should know about, from retail to dining and services.
So, without any more introduction, here are four local Palm Springs businesses to check out.

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Palm Springs is a popular vacation and real estate destination renowned for its captivating surroundings, classic architecture, and fantastic weather.
It’s the weather that we’ll be covering here.
Sunny most of the time, Palm Springs has long had a reputation as a mild and sunny spot to while away the winter months. But now that Palm Springs has transformed into a year-round community, more are dealing with the intensity of the warmer months.
One particular feature of Palm Springs weather is the wind, which grows in intensity once the weather starts to warm up in the spring.
As the bare earth of the Coachella Valley warms under the beating midday sun, the surface air begins to rise, sucking in air from the surrounding area. Funneled in by the mountain…

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fairway & palm springs golf course homes, palm springs golf club

Palms Springs is a renowned destination in southern California for its awe-inspiring mountain vistas, fantastic weather, and iconic modern architecture.
But Palm Springs isn’t just a place for living and seeing; it’s also a place for playing, and to that end, the entire Coachella Valley is brimming with some of the best golf courses in California.
Over 100 world-class golf courses are dotted throughout Palm Springs, perfect for golfers of all levels or those who want to find a new way to enjoy the sunshine.
If you’re looking for the next challenge or a place to start, look at this list of the best golf courses and country clubs in Palm Springs. Not only will these clubs offer you sublime golfing, but they’re also packed with facilities and amenities to…

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living room in a Palm Springs, CA mid-century modern home

Any Palm Springs real estate agent can tell you that this desert city is well known for its mid-century modern homes.

The building style was immensely popular, and Palm Springs mid-century homes can be found across the city. Most of these houses date back to the 1950s and 60s, and significant architects like David Wexler and William Cody designed many developments.

Even though some of these properties are more than half a century old, these houses still have a great appeal on the market.

If you're considering buying a home, here are five reasons to put Palm Springs mid-century modern homes at the top of your list.

Find a Beautiful Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Home Today!

Open-Concept Design

Open-concept living spaces aren't just…

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palm spring versus los angeles: a cost comparison

Palm Springs is a vibrant community unlike any other. It’s a destination, pure and simple.

But it’s a destination among many destinations. The truth is the state of California is home to many iconic cities - arguably more than any other state in America. And the simple truth is people want to live here.

So, in a state with such an iconic reputation, how does one city stand above the rest?

The rising costs of owning a home have cut many out of the market completely. San Francisco in the north, and indeed Los Angeles, have both been well publicized in this regard.

So, let’s dive deeper as the trend of home buyers moving away from the bigger cities continues into 2021. With a population of just 47,140 compared to LA’s nearly 4 million, Palm…

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Palms Springs is easily one of the most instantly recognizable cities anywhere in the United States. It might be the desert cactuses bordered by towering mountain peaks, or it might be the easy cool of the city's unique architecture, or it just might be the unapologetic drive of its residents to forge their path.

Whatever the reason, few cities feature as many fantastic highlights and photogenic hotspots ripe for Instagram as Palm Springs. With that said, here are a few of our favorite of Palm Springs's Most Instagrammable Spots.

There's no way we've included them all, so please let us know in the comments below if we've missed anything huge!


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Moorten Botanical Garden & Cactarium


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Palm Springs Architects: The Masters of Mid-Century Modern Design - Part 1

Searching for a home in Palm Springs can be more than simply an exercise in looking at property; it's a master class in Mid-Century Modern architecture. The architects who designed many of the homes in Palm Springs were masters of their craft and helped to shape the mid-century modern movement. There are few places with such a concentration of well-preserved and restored examples of some of the most renowned architects of residential property from the middle of the last century.

Palm Springs grew at a time when suburban tract homes were going up all over Southern California. In contrast, while redevelopment and sprawl overwhelmed some mid-century neighborhoods in urban areas,…

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mid century modern style home in a palm springs neighborhood

Few things are as symbolic of the city of Palm Springs as the Mid-Century Modern Style of architecture (except maybe Palm Trees). This style proliferated big-time in the 1950s and 1960s, and local's love affair with these homes hasn't faded yet.

While you can find many fine examples of mid-century modern homes across the city, few special neighborhoods host an especially plentiful bounty.

Join us as we tour these 5 Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Neighborhoods - you won't be disappointed.

Twin Palms


Twin Palms in South Palm Springs is a true valley original.

The captivating and well-established neighborhood exists in the shadow of the towering San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains. Less than 10 minutes from the city's central core, it…

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Rightly or wrongly, Palm Springs mobile homes get a bad rap. The truth is that they do have some drawbacks, but so does any type of home you’d consider purchasing. One of the best things about the Palm Springs real estate market is its incredibly diverse nature. There are different property types and purchase arrangements tailor-made for the many different types of buyers out there.


Palm Springs mobile homes can be a fantastic option for certain types of buyers - especially if you are a first-time home buyer looking to get a foot in the market, a part-time resident or an investor.


We’ve compiled this guide to buying a Palm Springs mobile home to help any would-be buyer.

What Exactly is a Mobile Home?

The term has evolved over the years.…

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