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View the latest homes for sale in the Palm Springs and surrounding areas of the southwest desert area of Southern California.
As the western gateway of the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs draws visitors from all over the world with its beautiful landscape, rich culture, fine restaurants, spectacular resorts, outstanding attractions, and prosperous business climate. Incorporated in 1938, Palm Springs offers residents and visitors the culture, sophistication, and opportunity usually reserved for large metropolitan areas. An attractive destination for visitors and many who will make Palm Springs their home, the city is enriched with culture, history, and more importantly a strong sense of community. All are welcome; no one should miss all that this enchanting community has to offer.
Palm Springs enjoys 330 days of sunshine every year and is the ideal destination for all ages. Shopping, hiking, swimming, horseback riding, camping, rock climbing, gaming, golf, tennis, jeep and eco tours, as well as numerous national parks and canyons can all be found within Palm Springs.
Real Estate Trends in Palm Springs.
The total number of sales is an indicator of turnover in the Palm Springs, CA market. Home sales in Palm Springs, CA for June 2009 totaled 35, which is down 66% compared to the transactions recorded in May 2009. Total number of sales can help homeowners gauge when to sell a home. Sales volume can occur during a time of prosperity or hardship. Therefore it is important to compare the sales price to the home value to determine if there is growth or contraction in the market. Home buyers can use the same information to identify areas where sales are occurring. Because home prices lag sales volume, prices typically increase as more sales occur.