On the Road: Palm Springs

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This week, we took an excursion down to Palm Springs to connect with Compass colleagues. A popular vacation and retirement destination in the Coachella Valley of Southern California, this desert oasis has a high concentration of Mid-Century Modern homes as well as luxurious estates.

The real estate market in Palm Springs has experienced steady growth thanks to a unique combination of warm weather, natural beauty, and artistic character. Robust tourism and vacation industries make the city a desirable investment opportunity for savvy buyers looking to generate additional income.

With a range of options to suit your preference and budget, Palm Springs could be the place for you. Contact us to learn more about what we discovered on our trip!

Lighting up the night

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The annual Festival of Lights Parade in Downtown Los Altos got us all geeked up (and chic’ed up) for holiday decorating, and that got us thinking: When do you flip the switch on your home displays?

CHIC (Pearl)

I love the holidays, and I’m pretty traditional when it comes to timing. Before the day after Thanksgiving became known as “Black Friday,” it was better known as the day to shake off your turkey coma and drag the holiday decorations out of the garage for an afternoon of untangling lights and counting wise men. And that’s more fun to me than shopping at a crowded mall and fighting over parking spots.

GEEK (Kevin)

My philosophy with holiday decorations is go big or — don’t go. If you’re putting up one light strand, you may as well use 20 to make an adequate impression on your neighbors and help your ‘hood feel more festive. As you may have guessed, big displays are my thing, and I save time by starting wicked early. In fact, I keep some outdoor decorations up (unlit) year round to save time on the inevitable setup.