Palm Springs CA Real Estate and Desert Area Homes for Sale

Buying a home in the desert area has proven to be a sound investment in your future!

The Palm Springs Desert Area is situated in the Coachella Valley in California and is approximately 45 miles long and 15 miles wide. It s surrounded by mountains to the north, south and west. It consists of nine cities Palm Springs. Cathedral City. Rancho Mirage. Palm Desert. Indian Wells. La Quinta. Indio. Desert Hot Springs and Coachella. The population is 346,000- increasing 6% a year, with an estimate of 500,000 by the year 2020.

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The area has become a popular vacation home destination.

Vacation Homes range from condos to equestrian homes to gated golf course homes to famous mid century designed homes by popular architects like; John Lautner, Richard Neutra, Steve Chase and more.  If you are looking to relocate or retire to a warmer climate, move to a new home, purchase a vacation home or think about investing in real estate in the area, Let Nancy show you the best homes at the best prices! Come and take a tour with Nancy Hankin. She is a RE/MAX Broker Associate and has been selling homes in the area since 1992. Let her show you why the best homes at the greatest prices are located right here in our beautiful Coachella Valley.

Experience the desert nestled within the Coachella Valley in beautiful Southern California. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of snow-capped mountains, framed by majestic palm trees while playing golf on a 75 degree crystal clear winter day?  The area averages 350 days of sunshine each year and winters are spring-like. It’s no wonder real estate is booming in the desert!

Are you interested in recreational activities like golf, tennis, hiking, biking, and trail riding in the surrounding canyons and mountains? If so, then the Coachella Valley lifestyle may be for you. Enjoy spectacular outdoor weather and recreation every day of the year. A popular feature is outdoor patio living. Most family recreation is spent relaxing on open patios, many with pools and spas. This is why there is such an interest in buying a home in this area.

The area has become a popular destination for world class golfers.

We have over 120 Golf Courses with many options.  La Quinta hosts two major golf events each year. Visitors travel from all over North America to visit the PGA West and the Humana Challenge. formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic. Each year the world’s top ranked professional golfers participate in these annual events. The popular televised women’s LPGA tournament is held annually at Mission Hills Country Club in prestigious Rancho Mirage. In the early days of Palm Springs, tennis was the first recreational attraction in the area. Today, you can still get great seats to professional events like the world renown BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA or take lessons at prestigious facilities throughout the area.

Looking for some fun? Experience a playground for all ages.

There are also additional recreational opportunities with our Indian run casinos. The casinos mirror the high end Las Vegas casinos, but they are just a few minutes from home instead of a several hour drive. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the local spas that offer natural mineral water therapy, luxurious shopping, dining in the finest restaurants, top name entertainment, hiking and much more. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, offers visitors spectacular, one of a kind views of the Coachella Valley. The Tramway travels over 8500 feet above sea level to the Mt. Jacinto tramway station. Take advantage of a variety of recreational activities including a great round of golf or a fantastic game of tennis in the middle of winter. And if you miss the snow and winter activities, you are only 1.5 hours away from snow skiing at Big Bear Mountains. Discover why so many people move to Paradise where they can always enjoy summer, all winter long!

Why buy a home or vacation home here?

If you are interested in buying. selling , investing in real estate. relocating or purchasing a vacation home, then Nancy has the perfect option for you. If you want to be a full or part time resident, Nancy can help you find a neighborhood that fits your California Desert lifestyle. She will be happy to match your needs and desires with the desert city that matches your personality and lifestyle.

The desert area is a great place for affordable housing. prices range from the $200,000 s+ to several million dollars, yet you get more home for your dollar than in most any other area of California and other major cities. The Coachella Valley offers a variety of single family homes and condominiums including golf course, tennis, senior, and family communities. It’s a great place for vacation homes or condos, for weekend retreats, relocation, retirement, families or singles. We’ve got it all! 

Enjoy Summer All Winter Long!  In 1992, Nancy became a resident of the area relocating from Milwaukee, WI. It became home to Nancy so she could enjoy year-round sunshine. With experience in Sales, Marketing, Public Relations and Administrative work, becoming a Realtor was a natural fit and a true passion. Her area of expertise is broad. She has sold or listed homes in all but one of the desert cities. While there may be some Realtors who specialize in a particular city or subdivision, Nancy specializes in YOU and your finding that perfect home.

She is a licensed California Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Consultants and proud to be a  Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) which is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers. She is also a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and e-Pro certified which means she has an excellent understanding of technology as it applies to the industry on the Internet. Nancy is a proud member of the RE/MAX Prestigious 100% Club, the Platinum Club and a Hall of Fame Member. Only 10% of the Realtors with RE/MAX in the California/Hawaii Region have earned this Platinum Club recognition.

Nancy has remained close to many of her clients and really believes in providing Old Fashioned Service Using New Fashioned Technology. If you have questions about the area, or if you would like an update on the local market conditions, contact Nancy at:Email nancy .

See what my clients have to say .

Nancy is an excellent Realtor! She helped me find a new summer home that perfectly fit my family s needs. She s extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and my purchase experience was flawless. THANK YOU NANCY!

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