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?

Was it Indio, Palm Springs, or Yucca Valley????

Yucca Valley home for sale.

What a great response to this little game. Several of you called, emailed, FaceBooked, and responded in the comments to this challenge. The answer is Indio. But what was the point? If we look at our little micro-economy we know that the Coachella Valley is the main source of jobs in . . . → Read More: Was it Indio, Palm Springs, or Yucca Valley????

New Game! Where is this house? Indio, Palm Springs, or Yucca Valley?

Where am I???

I thought it might open some eyes if we played a little game this week. Take a good look at this home and see if you can guess which town it is located in! I narrowed my search and picked the least expensive and nicest home based on price per square . . . → Read More: New Game! Where is this house? Indio, Palm Springs, or Yucca Valley?




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