Transferring Property Prior to Death
Transferring property prior to death could be an unnecessary expense for the would-be heir. Generally, when property is passed through the direction of a will or even a Trust, the heir will receive what is called a stepped-up cost basis. T...
How Can You Eliminate Private Mortgage Insurance?
Private Mortgage Insurance benefits the lender if a borrower with less than a 20% down payment defaults on their loan. In this article, we explore ways borrowers can Eliminate Private Mortgage Insurance. Most convent...
Tour de Palm Springs Charity Cycling Event
Tour de Palm Springs Charity Cycling Event Ride to make a difference! The Tour de Palm Springs has raised over $4,000,000 for Coachella Valley charities since 1999. More than 400 cyclists rode in the first event, known at that time as Spokes...
Keep it Local
Support Local Coachella Valley Economy by Keeping it Local Shopping Local is more important than ever! Strong businesses are critical to the growth and sustainability of the Coachella Valley Economy, especially during these trying times of...
Make Your Best Offer FIRST
Making your First Offer your Best Offer is a strategy that may be difficult to understand until you've lost a few homes to better offers. The reality of this real estate market is there just aren't many homes on the market. As co...
Palm Desert is Calling All Artists
The City of Palm Desert's Art in Public Places Commission is looking for Artists for their latest project, the recently completed San Pablo Roundabout. The city is seeking applications from experienced Artists who would like to h...
Home Insurance and Mortgage Insurance
Many homeowners with a mortgage pay for two types of insurance but only one protects the owner. Homeowner's insurance covers damage to your property and loss from fire, burglary, vandalism, and other named natural disasters written in th...
Should You Sell Your Home Now or Wait?
Should I Sell My House Now? If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors shou...