What is Monsoon and why does it mess with my summer in the Southwest desert?

Monsoon, AFG Realty, Bob Armstrong

Big clouds, loud thunder, and lots of water!!!

Let’s get it right. A monsoon is not a storm. It’s a season. So, when your local weatherman issues a “Monsoon Alert” he/she is incorrect. Think of a monsoon like the southwest equivalent of hurricane season or tornado season. The actual storm is a Thunderstorm. Those of us . . . → Read More: What is Monsoon and why does it mess with my summer in the Southwest desert?

How much Desert house does $163,000 buy?

AFG Realty, Bob Armstrong, Palm Desert CA

I was reading an article on CNN comparing what you could purchase with the nationwide median home price of $163,000 in eight major markets across America (READ MORE). This made me wonder what that amount of money would purchase in the markets that I work. Keep in mind that you can always find cheap desert homes. . . . → Read More: How much Desert house does $163,000 buy?

Spring Update on the Desert Real Estate Market-or- Why is it so darn hard to buy a house!!!

AFG Realty, B Armstrong, Bob Armstrong

How hard can it be? All I want is a home!!!

If you are in the market to purchase a home in the desert areas of California you may be experiencing a great deal of frustration. Yes the deals look good, yes the media tells you now is the time to buy while we are at . . . → Read More: Spring Update on the Desert Real Estate Market-or- Why is it so darn hard to buy a house!!!




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