This time last year, many Palm Springs agents, including myself, were worried about a slowing real estate market in '07. Our worries, as we all know, were not unwarranted. The year started off quiet. Fortunately, the last quarter of '07 turned, resulting in a good year for me. Total sales of $4,992,500. are just slightly below last years' sales. Below are my '07 sales in date order.
May: 1061 Sagebrush, Palm Springs; Deepwell: $953,000. Represented sellers.
May: vacant land, Normglow Rd.:$23,000. Represented buyers from Desert Hot Springs.
August: 313 San Domingo Dr., Palm Springs, El Dorado Mobile: $147,000. Represented buyers from Palm Springs.
September: 1842 S Araby Dr., Palm Springs; Park Imperial South: $335,000. Represented buyer from Seattle WA.
October: 2193 E Amarillo Way, Palm Springs; Los Compadres: $565,000. Represented seller.
November: 280 Ave. Caballeros, Palm Springs; Caballeros Estates: $149,000. Represented buyer from San Francisco, CA
November: 1571 San Lucas Rd., Palm Springs; Tahquitz River Estates: $572,000. Represented buyer from San Francisco, CA
November: 550 Camino Norte, Palm Springs; Las Palmas: $1,985,000. Represented buyers from San Francisco, CA
December: 41344 Calle Pampas, Indio; Sun City Shadow Hills: $263,500. Represented buyers from Portland, OR
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Real Estate Websites
I've recently started using a professional photographer to produce nice photos and websites for most of my listings. While the professionally shot photos are great, it's the website that I think makes the big difference. The property website has potential to expose my client's property to many, many people who may not see it otherwise. I think it's a great tool to market real estate.
Below are my current listings with web addresses:
752PaloVerde.com
2602Biskra.com
VillaAlegria17.com
975Village.com
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net
Below are my current listings with web addresses:
752PaloVerde.com
2602Biskra.com
VillaAlegria17.com
975Village.com
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Condos for Sale in Palm Springs, CA
Sunrise Villas - Palm Springs condos for sale.
Located in South Palm Springs between Sunrise Way, Mesquite, Cerritos and Sonora.
There are seven condos currently for sale, ranging in price from $290, 000 to $399,000.
1736 Grand Bahama Dr., W, $290,000
1003 St Bimini Cir., $299,900.
1932 Grand Bahama Dr., E, $339,000.
1008 St Lucia Cir., $359,000.
1707 Grand Bahama Dr., W, 369,000.
1006 St Bimini Cir., $379,000
1914 Grand Bahama Dr., E, $399,000.
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Homes for Sale - Palm Springs, CA - Tennis Club
Houses for sale in the Tennis Club, Palm Springs
There are currently six homes for sale in Palm Springs' sought-after Tennis Club neighborhood. List prices range from $1,129,000 to $2,695,000.
340 W Pablo Dr., $1,129,000.
550 W Santa Rosa Dr., $1,490,000.
415 Cahuilla Dr., $1,499,000.
565 W Santa Rosa Dr., $1,550,000.
611 W Linda Vista Dr., $1,650,000.
471 Monte Vista Dr., $2,695,000.
Russell Hill, 760.902.121, RussellHill.net
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Protected/permissive left turns
The Desert Sun reports this morning that the city plans to update the traffic signal at Farrell and Tahquitz to allow protected/permissive left turns. They say this will reduce idle time, which will improve air quality and will also reduce traffic delays. Visit the city's public works and engineering department to see the details of this program.
I've seen a much better system in place in Idaho. I've talked about it before, and think it works great. Essentially, left turn signals go from red, to green (arrow) to blinking yellow. Traffic is allowed to continue to turn left on a blinking yellow arrow, so long as it's safe to do so. At really busy intersections, the protected green arrow is longer, with the blinking yellow (proceed with caution) on a shorter cycle. Some major intersections don't allow the blinking yellow, proceed with caution turn, while other intersections don't offer a protected green arrow.
LAObserved also reports of new traffic light technology
I think this system, with a little public education, would work well in Palm Springs. Share your comments here. If you think this system would work here, call city hall today!
I've seen a much better system in place in Idaho. I've talked about it before, and think it works great. Essentially, left turn signals go from red, to green (arrow) to blinking yellow. Traffic is allowed to continue to turn left on a blinking yellow arrow, so long as it's safe to do so. At really busy intersections, the protected green arrow is longer, with the blinking yellow (proceed with caution) on a shorter cycle. Some major intersections don't allow the blinking yellow, proceed with caution turn, while other intersections don't offer a protected green arrow.
LAObserved also reports of new traffic light technology
I think this system, with a little public education, would work well in Palm Springs. Share your comments here. If you think this system would work here, call city hall today!
Friday, December 14, 2007
Palm Springs Open House
Open house in Palm Springs, 12/16/07, 12-2pm, Village Racquet Club, Palm Springs, CA
432 Village Square W and 975 Village Square S.
432 Village Sq W: 3 bedroom, 3 bath, over 1700sf. Fireplace with fire and ice. Expanded wet bar. Beautifully remodeled. Listed at $389,000
975 Village Sq S: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Fireplace, garage, remodeled and ready for move in!
Listed at $309,000.
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Mid century condos for sale, Palm Springs, CA
There are lots of mid century homes and condos to choose from in Palm Springs, CA. Park Imperial South, Kings Point, Garden Villas East and West and Royal Hawaiian are a few of my favorites. Below are current listings in each developement.
Park Imperial South: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1426SF. "folded plate roof"
1838 S Araby, $335,000.
1766 S Araby, $359,000.
1794 S Araby, $389,000.
Kings Point: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2899SF, William Krisel, 1969
2663 S Kings Rd E, $725,000
Garden Villas (East and West), 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1380sf to 1769sf, clean, simple lines, 1966
1830 S Barona Rd, $250,000.
1876 S Barona Rd, $329,000.
1819 Sandcliff Rd, $330,000.
1844 S Barona Rd, $389,000.
2508 E Morongo Trail, $409,000.
Royal Hawaiian: Donald Wexler design, 1961. Terrazo floors
107 E Twin Palms Dr., $329,000.
If you would like more information on any of these condos, please don't hesitate to call or write. Or, if you have information or interesting history about these classic homes, please leave your story, comments here.
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Park Imperial South: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1426SF. "folded plate roof"
1838 S Araby, $335,000.
1766 S Araby, $359,000.
1794 S Araby, $389,000.
Kings Point: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2899SF, William Krisel, 1969
2663 S Kings Rd E, $725,000
Garden Villas (East and West), 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1380sf to 1769sf, clean, simple lines, 1966
1830 S Barona Rd, $250,000.
1876 S Barona Rd, $329,000.
1819 Sandcliff Rd, $330,000.
1844 S Barona Rd, $389,000.
2508 E Morongo Trail, $409,000.
Royal Hawaiian: Donald Wexler design, 1961. Terrazo floors
107 E Twin Palms Dr., $329,000.
If you would like more information on any of these condos, please don't hesitate to call or write. Or, if you have information or interesting history about these classic homes, please leave your story, comments here.
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Palm Springs Open House
Open house Palm Springs, CA 12/15/07, 12-2pm 2602Biskra.com
2602 N Biskra, Palm Springs
Newer construction. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Contemporary, open flooplan with pool and spa. Large, central kitchen with skylight. Two fireplaces. Listed at $477,000
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Palm Springs Open House
Open house Palm Springs, CA. 12/15/07 and 12/16/07 12-2pm . 752PaloVerde.com
752 Palo Verde, Tahquitz River Estates
4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Estate size lot (over 1800sf) with huge mountain views to the West and South. Saltwater pool and spa. Mid century post and beam construction. Listed at $799,000.
Russell Hill 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Condos for Sale in Palm Springs, CA
New Listing. Palm Springs Condo. Village Racquet Club
Located within close proximity to the Palm Springs Village and to Warm Sands. 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse style condo beautifully remodeled with slab granite in the kitchen and baths. Resort-style amenities include eight swimming pools/spa, tennis and a gymnasium. Listed at $389,000.
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
Palm Springs Homes Sold and in Escrow
From December 1, 07 through December 9, there were 16 single family homes that sold, and 5 that went into escrow. Prices in parenthesis are original list price.
North Palm Springs:
Sold:
60055 Overture Dr, San Jacinto Coves, $259,900. ($309,995)
1880 E Del Lago, Desert Park Estates, $260,000. ($359,900)
1851 N San Gorgonio Rd., Desert Park Estates, $261,803. ($290,000)
567 W Santa Catalina Rd., Racquet Club West, $340,000. ($495,000)
2340 Paseo De Anza, Flora Vista, $415,000. ($446,000.)
1213 E Del Paso Way, Victoria Park, $487,000. ($499,900) sold in '05 for $515K!
2565 Cheryl Ln #39, 43@Racquet Club, $509,000. ($509,000.)
2956 Sunrise Way, $640,000. ($800,000.)
1431 Lorena Way, PS Colony, $650,000. ($743,900)
Median sales price: $415,000.
In Escrow:
2726 N Cardillo Ave., Chino Canyon, $399,000
Central Palm Springs:
Sold:
541 N Sunrise Way, Ruth Hardy Park, $225,000. ($269,900)
1215 N Via Paraiso, Vista Las Palmas, $925,000. ($1,295,000)
299 Vereda Norte, Las Palmas, $1,225,000. ($1,395,000)
Median Sales price: $925,000.
In Escrow:
811 E Chia Rd., Ruth Hardy Park, $419,000.
1146 E El Alameda, Ruth Hardy Park, $819,000.
1245 Colony Way, Colony El Mirador, $1,295,000.
South Palm Springs:
Sold:
1310 E Camino Primrose, Warm Sands, $281,000. ($368,500)
439 E Sonora Rd., Tahquitz River Estates, $389,500. ($425,000)
3210 Cambridge Ct. S., Los Compadres, $510,000 ($645,000)
210 W Crestview Dr., Mesa, $959,500. ($1,050,000)
Median Sales price: $449,750
In Escrow:
2933 E Orella Cir., Los Compadres, $450,000.
North Palm Springs:
Sold:
60055 Overture Dr, San Jacinto Coves, $259,900. ($309,995)
1880 E Del Lago, Desert Park Estates, $260,000. ($359,900)
1851 N San Gorgonio Rd., Desert Park Estates, $261,803. ($290,000)
567 W Santa Catalina Rd., Racquet Club West, $340,000. ($495,000)
2340 Paseo De Anza, Flora Vista, $415,000. ($446,000.)
1213 E Del Paso Way, Victoria Park, $487,000. ($499,900) sold in '05 for $515K!
2565 Cheryl Ln #39, 43@Racquet Club, $509,000. ($509,000.)
2956 Sunrise Way, $640,000. ($800,000.)
1431 Lorena Way, PS Colony, $650,000. ($743,900)
Median sales price: $415,000.
In Escrow:
2726 N Cardillo Ave., Chino Canyon, $399,000
Central Palm Springs:
Sold:
541 N Sunrise Way, Ruth Hardy Park, $225,000. ($269,900)
1215 N Via Paraiso, Vista Las Palmas, $925,000. ($1,295,000)
299 Vereda Norte, Las Palmas, $1,225,000. ($1,395,000)
Median Sales price: $925,000.
In Escrow:
811 E Chia Rd., Ruth Hardy Park, $419,000.
1146 E El Alameda, Ruth Hardy Park, $819,000.
1245 Colony Way, Colony El Mirador, $1,295,000.
South Palm Springs:
Sold:
1310 E Camino Primrose, Warm Sands, $281,000. ($368,500)
439 E Sonora Rd., Tahquitz River Estates, $389,500. ($425,000)
3210 Cambridge Ct. S., Los Compadres, $510,000 ($645,000)
210 W Crestview Dr., Mesa, $959,500. ($1,050,000)
Median Sales price: $449,750
In Escrow:
2933 E Orella Cir., Los Compadres, $450,000.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Palm Springs Homes Sold
For the month of November, 2007 there were 34 single family homes that sold in Palm Springs, CA. Not a bad month actually! I personally had three closings in November. Buyers are here and buying good value. Prices in parenthesis are original list price.
North Palm Springs:
3534 Date Palm Trail, Four Seasons, $329,990. ($384,990)
1445 E Luna Way, Quail Point, $357,000. (399,900)
1717 Prickly Pear Way, Four Seasons, $$360,000. ($449,000)
3768 Date Palm Trail, Four Seasons, $369,990. (389,990)
1780 N Whitewater Club Dr., Desert Park Estates, $389,000. ($499,000.)
2284 N Via Miraleste, Racquet Club East, $407,700. ($699,000)
264 Cheryl Dr #17, $464,500. ($499,000)
333 E Molino Rd., $510,000. ($575,000)
1450 E Via Escuela, PS Colony, $765,000. ($795,000.)
1190 Azure Ct., Murano, $800,000. ($849,900)
Median sales price: $398,350.
Central Palm Springs:
491 N Juanita Dr., Sunrise Park, $260,000. ($410,000 then listed at $234,900!)
2230 E Amado Rd., Sunrise Park, $342,500. ($395,000.)
2191 E Park Dr., Sunrise Park, $400,000. ($585,000.)
1193 E El Alameda, Ruth Hardy Park, $600,000. ($629,000.)
574 N Hermosa Dr., Ruth Hardy Park, $775,000. ($925,000.)
550 Camino Norte, Las Palmas, $1,985,000. ($3,095,000) I represented buyers
1255 Camino Mirasol, Las Palmas, $2,200,000. ($2,395,000.)
784 N Patencio Rd., Las Palmas, $4,800,000. ($5,195,000)
Median Sales Price: $687,500.
South Palm Springs:
891 El Placer Rd., Demuth Park, $290,000 ($350,000)
575 S Calle Santa Rosa, Warm Sands, $375,000. ($525,000)
1122 E Mesquite Ave., Tahquitz River Estates, $425,000. ($425,000)
439 E Avenida Palmera, Tahquitz River Estates, $468,000. ($799,000)
696 S Warm Sands Dr., Warm Sands, $480,000. ($499,000)
924 E San Lucas Rd., Tahquitz River Estates, $492,500. ($575,000)
1304 Sierra Way, Canyon Estates, $525,000. ($597,500)
1571 E San Lucas Rd., Tahquitz River Estates, $572,000. ($594,000) I represented buyer.
1900 S Toledo Ave., Canyon North, $635,000. ($749,000)
1304 E Camino Primrose, Warm Sands, $655,000. ($690,000)
1554 S La Reina Way, Los Compadres, $720,000. (789,444.)
1381 S Calle Marcus, Deepwell, $740,000. ($899,000.)
3774 Ponderosa Way E, Los Compadres, $799,000 ($879,000.)
2343 S Yosemite Dr., Canyon North, $812,500 ($939,900)
1350 E Murray Canyon Dr., Canyon North, 1,295,000. (1,395,000.)
38220 Via Roberta, Bellamonte, $1,525,000. ($1,699,000)
Median Sales Price: $603,500.
City-wide median sales price: $517,500.
November '06 median: $564,500/ 44 sales
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
North Palm Springs:
3534 Date Palm Trail, Four Seasons, $329,990. ($384,990)
1445 E Luna Way, Quail Point, $357,000. (399,900)
1717 Prickly Pear Way, Four Seasons, $$360,000. ($449,000)
3768 Date Palm Trail, Four Seasons, $369,990. (389,990)
1780 N Whitewater Club Dr., Desert Park Estates, $389,000. ($499,000.)
2284 N Via Miraleste, Racquet Club East, $407,700. ($699,000)
264 Cheryl Dr #17, $464,500. ($499,000)
333 E Molino Rd., $510,000. ($575,000)
1450 E Via Escuela, PS Colony, $765,000. ($795,000.)
1190 Azure Ct., Murano, $800,000. ($849,900)
Median sales price: $398,350.
Central Palm Springs:
491 N Juanita Dr., Sunrise Park, $260,000. ($410,000 then listed at $234,900!)
2230 E Amado Rd., Sunrise Park, $342,500. ($395,000.)
2191 E Park Dr., Sunrise Park, $400,000. ($585,000.)
1193 E El Alameda, Ruth Hardy Park, $600,000. ($629,000.)
574 N Hermosa Dr., Ruth Hardy Park, $775,000. ($925,000.)
550 Camino Norte, Las Palmas, $1,985,000. ($3,095,000) I represented buyers
1255 Camino Mirasol, Las Palmas, $2,200,000. ($2,395,000.)
784 N Patencio Rd., Las Palmas, $4,800,000. ($5,195,000)
Median Sales Price: $687,500.
South Palm Springs:
891 El Placer Rd., Demuth Park, $290,000 ($350,000)
575 S Calle Santa Rosa, Warm Sands, $375,000. ($525,000)
1122 E Mesquite Ave., Tahquitz River Estates, $425,000. ($425,000)
439 E Avenida Palmera, Tahquitz River Estates, $468,000. ($799,000)
696 S Warm Sands Dr., Warm Sands, $480,000. ($499,000)
924 E San Lucas Rd., Tahquitz River Estates, $492,500. ($575,000)
1304 Sierra Way, Canyon Estates, $525,000. ($597,500)
1571 E San Lucas Rd., Tahquitz River Estates, $572,000. ($594,000) I represented buyer.
1900 S Toledo Ave., Canyon North, $635,000. ($749,000)
1304 E Camino Primrose, Warm Sands, $655,000. ($690,000)
1554 S La Reina Way, Los Compadres, $720,000. (789,444.)
1381 S Calle Marcus, Deepwell, $740,000. ($899,000.)
3774 Ponderosa Way E, Los Compadres, $799,000 ($879,000.)
2343 S Yosemite Dr., Canyon North, $812,500 ($939,900)
1350 E Murray Canyon Dr., Canyon North, 1,295,000. (1,395,000.)
38220 Via Roberta, Bellamonte, $1,525,000. ($1,699,000)
Median Sales Price: $603,500.
City-wide median sales price: $517,500.
November '06 median: $564,500/ 44 sales
Russell Hill, 760.902.3121, RussellHill.net
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