If you’re looking for a home in Palm Springs, and you’re not from the southwest, the landscaping around here may be unfamiliar, even confusing. On the one hand, you’ll see lush, Mediterranean gardens, with green lawns, tropical-looking palms, bougainvillea, olive and citrus trees. On the other, lots of rock and gravel, some spikey-looking things, and a few trees that don’t appear to have much going on in the leaf or shade department. And if you’re into gardening, trying to figure out what to do with your new yard can be intimidating.

Golf courses in a desert?

People forget: this is a desert. All Southern California is dry. And we just came out of a years-long drought, with water rationing, rate hikes, and a mandated push toward drought resistant

Making the decision to be greener in your home is not only great for the climate but has recently become more economically viable for most. Most green appliances or energy efficient updates to the home are no longer out of reach for middle class Americans; as the technology driving these items has improved the costs of these items have become much more affordable and accessible to the public. 

The public’s acceptance of climate change has grown substantially in the past ten years, and it’s no longer strange to be concerned about your own carbon footprint if for no other reason than saving money. The goal of this post is to help the average home owner find ways to lower their impact on the environment and in turn, save some green as well. Here are some

We have all heard the saying “home is where you make it”. This is exactly right. A home is also what you make of it. The features of a home represent you and how it makes you feel at home. Over the years, many of us have forgotten what that feels like. Or even more if you just recently moved into a new home. It's easy to forget that you need to update your home, especially if you just moved in. While some of the design ideas might be liked by you, they have been replaced with features that not only look better, but provide function in the home.

Here are six outdated home features that you might want to look into fixing if you want your home to feel like home!

1.Vertical Blinds

Let’s start this off with an easy one. We can all agree that

So it's that time of year – spring cleaning. We all dread it. it's one of those things that we really don’t look forward to doing but feel really good about it when we are done. It's time to roll up those sleeves and get to work on the interior and exterior of your home. Both are just as important! Although most of us clean either every day or a couple times a week, it's really important that we focus on a few things that are easy to forget about at least once annually.

Here is a list of 5 things you should clean once a year. Let’s get to work!

1. Your Closet

We all need a change of style every now and then. We buy clothes and accessories and shoes and soon start to realize, unless you have unlimited walk-in closets in your house, that we

If you're someone who loves to travel and explore the world, then buying a vacation property must be on your list.

Palm Springs is one beautiful city that you should consider investing in.

When planning to buy a vacation property, people tend to look at the cities located at the south-west side.

These cities tend to have comparable climates during winter, but that's about it.

This blog post is dedicated to provide comprehensive information regarding Palm Springs and why the city tops the list when it comes to buying a vacation property in California. Take a look:

Weather in Palm Springs

Relative to other cities located in the surrounding, Palm Springs tends to have a milder weather. Often, it is observed to be less humid and cooler than

Imagine this. You walk into your luxury estate in Palm Springs, ready and raring to party. All you have to do is drop off your luggage and join the crowds in the street. But then you look out into the backyard and spot your pool, pristine and sublime. Suddenly, you realize how tired you are, and stripping down, you jump straight into the crystal blue water, immersing yourself in its hedonistic glory.

Having a pool in your Palm Springs home is a luxury. And although almost 85% of homes for sale in Palm Springs do have pools, having one which is exactly the way you like it isn't so common. As a realtor in Palm Springs, I get my fair share of clients who make inquiries about the perfect pool. So to start off, I'm going to tell you a bit about the type