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The Invisible Palm Springs Map (Updated for 2022)

OK, it’s not really invisible.

But it is a map that won’t appear on Google Maps or your nav system. And it is a map you’ll want to refer to when looking for Palm Springs real estate.
We’re talking about a map indicating where the fee simple and lease land is in Palm Springs and the surrounding area. People searching for homes to buy in Palm Springs may be unfamiliar with the concept, that is, the difference between fee simple (or just plain “fee”) and lease land because they come from someplace with only fee land.

And it’s confusing because fee land sounds like you have to pay a “fee.” But it’s lease land where you need to make a (usually) monthly payment, basically like rent, because you don’t own the land your home sits on; you lease it. 

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Five Best Hiking Trails In Palm Springs

One of the many benefits of living in Palm Springs is being surrounded by miles and miles of the natural beauty of this oasis town.

With so many hiking trails to explore, residents of Palm Springs never run out of places to take in the breathtaking vistas inherent to the area while also catching a little exercise.

We’re featuring 5 of the best hiking trails in Palm Springs to get you excited about these scenic paths.

Mount San Jacinto Peak

To get to this nearly 17-kilometer trail, hikers ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to take in priceless views before even beginning their hike.
With panoramic scenes overlooking Palm Springs, this hike is a somewhat difficult but incredibly rewarding jaunt.

Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail

This…

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Palm Springs Community Highlight: Mesquite Country Club and Golf Course

Palm Springs is known for its multiple centrally located golf courses. Mesquite Country Club and Golf Course is among the finest in the area. Unsurprisingly, the course has over 600 units settled around this scenic golf course that dishes up beautiful scenes of the San Jacinto mountain range to the west. 

Suppose you’re considering moving into Mesquite Country Club and Golf Course homes. In that case, we’ve come up with a list of all the finest reasons to live around this scenic area to make your choice even easier.

Luxurious Golf Living 

Life on a golf course can be a dream come true for those looking to step directly out of their living room and onto the fairway — but there are also benefits for those who have never set foot on the links…

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Palm Springs Community Highlight: Desert Highland Gateway Estates

For those looking to live in the desirable oasis town of Palm Springs affordably, the properties in Desert Highland Gateway Estates may be just what you’re looking for.

Heading east into Palm Springs on the 111, this quintessential Palm Springs neighborhood is one of the first visitors to this oasis town to see through the palm trees that line this popular highway.

With a combination of single-story homes typical of the area and a surprisingly affordable price range, these properties are ideal for potential Palm Springs residents looking to move to this historic California town. 

Read on for more reasons why Desert Highland Gateway Estates could be the perfect place for you to make your next move! 

Desert Highland Gateway Estates…

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6 Unique Palm Springs Murals to Spruce Up Your Instagram

Murals are an important and often overlooked part of community art that does a lot to create vibrant neighborhoods that encourage us to slow down, take in our surroundings and (as all good art does) facilitate conversations about big ideas.
With all the other draws of Palm Springs life, some may not realize that the city has a wealth of famous murals drawn all over its walls, bringing the city to life in an energetic way.
While there are too many to name here, we’ve created a list of six Palm Springs murals to visit while strolling through this city’s already scenic streets.

Mountain Charmers

Los Angeles-based artist Christina Angelina created this influential Central Palm Springs mural in 2013, and its effects on the local mural scene can’t be…

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The 4 Most Walkable Palm Springs Neighborhoods [Updated for 2021]

In a place like Palm Springs, where more than 90% of days are sunny, it makes sense that residents want to take advantage of the superb weather, exchange their car keys for their sneakers, and walk to wherever their weekly errands take them. However, that's not always feasible, depending on where a neighborhood is.
Consider these Palm Springs neighborhoods if you're in the market for a walkable Palm Springs home.

Ruth Hardy Park

Regarding centrally located Palm Springs neighborhoods, it's hard to beat the affluent community of Ruth Hardy Park. 

Downtown is less than a mile away; most can walk in about fifteen minutes. As such, residents will find that a fun night out on the town is never more than a short walk from their homes. Along the way,…

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Palm Springs Community Spotlight: Desert Palisades

With such a beautiful landscape surrounding the town of Palm Springs, it’s no wonder the area surrounding this town has been getting more and more populated over time.

But one of the last areas to have been developed is Desert Palisades, and it’s also home to some of the best views in the Palm Springs region.

Situated in Chino Canyon and just five minutes from Downtown Palm Springs, this real estate is in a prime location to enjoy the incredible views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the twinkling lights of Palm Springs.

Let’s look at more features that make this new development among the best in Palm Springs.

Desert Palisades Architecture

With only 110 homesites, this luxury community still contains many empty lots, so you can design…

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4 Best Palm Springs Neighborhoods for Spanish Style Homes

Spanish style homes have been an architectural mainstay across the southwest United States for hundreds of years. 

Also referred to as Spanish Colonial homes, this style was introduced by conquistadors who brought the style from Spain because they knew how to build them and it served them well in the dry desert climate.

Before we take a look at the 4 best neighborhoods in Palm Springs for Spanish style homes, let’s take a quick look at some of the features that make this architectural style so unique. 

Features of Spanish Style Homes

Spanish style homes are perfect for the Palm Springs area because they are naturally cooling in the summer and warm in the winter. This is due to the white stucco or adobe exteriors — materials that work to…

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What Is Fee Land In Palm Springs?

If you’re in the Palm Springs real estate market, navigating the complexities of fee land can seem overwhelming.
To help you better understand this complex subject, we’ll be breaking it down with a simple explanation of fee land as it compares to lease land and what these two ways of owning property in the Palm Springs area could mean for you.

Palm Springs Fee Land History

To understand the nuances of why these two ways of owning land in Palm Springs exist, a quick look back at the area's history will help.
In the late 19th century, when the American government was dividing up the land, they created a checkerboard pattern of one square mile patches of land in which every other square was owned by the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians, and…

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The Invisible Palm Springs Map

OK, it’s not really invisible.

But it is a map that won’t show up on Google Maps or your nav system. And it is a map you’re going to want to refer to when you’re looking for Palm Springs real estate.

We’re talking about a map that indicates where the fee simple and lease land is in the city of Palm Springs and the surrounding area. People searching for homes to buy in Palm Springs may be unfamiliar with the concept, that is, the difference between fee simple (or just plain “fee”) and lease land because they come from someplace with only fee land.

And it’s confusing because fee land sounds like you have to pay a “fee.” But it’s lease land where you need to make a (usually) monthly payment, basically like rent, because you don’t own the…

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