Paul Kaplan's Blog

  Good information on short sales-  Updated May 15, 2009.   However keep in mind, it is very difficult to get a bank to accept a short sale.  In California, the current average as of May, I'm told, is 2 out of 10 short sales are being processed.  That's up from 1 out of 25, at the beginning of th...

Interest in Mid-Century Homes has remained strong in the Palm Springs area.  Buyers have been picking up properties at record low prices in 2009.  Prices have been the most affordable then they've been in years.  First time home buyers, second home buyers and investors have been actively searchin...

A benefit for the friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter! All proceeds go towards the new shelter building fund. Acitivies include:Palm Springs Police K9 DemonstrationsCalifornia Highwy Patrol Helicopter Demo'sRiverside Sheriff's Office K9 Team DemosCanine Agility, Flyball and Freixbee demosK...

Attention all mid-century architecture fans!  Here's your chance to discover Borrego Springs! A mid-century architectural tour showcasing architecturally and historically significant homes in Borrego Springs. Click here for more information.   Located just an hour and a half from San Diego, and t...

There have been a lot of questions in our office from clients today regarding the $8,000 tax credit being signed today for first time buyers.  We've consulted with one of our loan brokers here in Palm Springs, who has offered the following explanation with the help of CNN Money: Final score: $8,0...

Palm Springs welcome the 2009 Modernism Week again this year.  The annual show and sale features 80 premier national and international decorative and fine arts dealers presenting all design movements of the 20th Century.  I am proud to be a sponsor this year, and will have a booth at the show fea...

Just a reminder that the 9th Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale will return on February 13-15.  This year's show will feature 75 exhibitors from across the U.S. and Europe presenting vintage furniture, decorative and fine arts reflecting all design movements of the 20th century.  I'm proud...

Welcome to ALEJO VISTA, an exclusive gated enclave of 14 architecturally stunning townhomes, located adjacent to downtown Palm Springs. On fee land that you own, these rarely available homes feature dramatic design that captures stunning mountain views. Entertain easily in this highly upgraded ho...

Enyoy your own Mid-century paradise in this Meiselman built mid-century home located in Racquet Club Road Estates. An open living room, featuring a rare original concrete block fireplace, overlooks the pool and lush mature gardens. East meets west with a subtle Asian influence throughout, featuri...

Do you love architecture? Palm Springs is a mecca for architectural properties, both residential and commercial. The Palm Springs Are Museum will be offering the 'Palm Springs Architecture 101 Series" this year on Saturdays.  Responding to popular demand, they are offering a series of classes tha...