May 2015

 

Pick up your latest issue of Palm Springs Life and read about Donald Wexler, FAIA,-  one of the most celebrated architects of the Mid-Century era in Palm Springs.  

The iconic "Steel Home #1" is currently for sale for $895,000.

Enjoy the full article in Palm Springs Life, written by Michael Stern, by clicking here.  ENJOY!  

For more information on this mid-century classic home or other architectural properties in Palm Springs, please stop by our website, at www.PaulKaplanGroup.com

Our agent, Matthew Reader, was just featured in the June edition of The Desert Sun's Desert Magazine-  highlighting his passion for vintage trailers here in Palm Springs.

Featured in a number of articles recently, Matt is know for his distinctive retro style.  His latest Airstream Trailer project, called "Windy," consists of a detailed restoration of the aluminum trailer, curated with vintage memorabilia carefully displayed by Matthew inside.  Matt enjoys traveling the country with friends towing attention-getting Windy behind.

Trailer Parks are once again becoming popular for not just retired folks, but also hipsters, and baby boomer looking to create a new sense of community, vintage style.  When Matt is in Palm Springs, he resides at the

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Canadians have historically been huge fans of Palm Springs-  the perfect escape from cold winters, flying on direct flights from Canada directly to Palm Springs International Airport!  During our winter season, Palm Springs feels like "Little-Canada" based on the Canadian license plates seen all over the Coachella Valley!  Many have winter residences in Palm Springs, and we kindly refer to these visitors and 2nd home owners, as "Snowbirds"

However, the recent devaluation of the Canadian Dollar and the increased valuation of the US $, has made some Canadians hesitant to purchase in Palm Springs in recent months.

 

Below- is a well stated article incuding supporting statistics, that maybe now really IS the time to buy for Canadians after all- 

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The iconic Racquet Club Garden Villas is one of Palm Springs’ most historic housing complex. Its pedigree stems from a trinity of Palm Springs mid-century modern designers: architect William F. Cody, builder Paul Trousdale, and landscape artist Philip A. Shipley.  Originally part of the famous Racquet Club Resort, the Racquet Club Garden Villas were intended to give guests privacy but easy access to resort activities. The grounds are gated and the complex is just minutes from downtown Palm Springs its excellent restaurants and trendy shops.  Built in the 1950s The Racquet Club Villas of Palm Springs, even six decades later, still maintain much of the authenticity of their original design. None of the cottages to this day have been knocked down, and…

PALM SPRINGS OPEN HOUSE CONTEST RULES

Enter for a chance to win a new Weber Grill 

this Memorial Day Weekend...

 1. Visit any Paul Kaplan Group  (PKG) open house in the Palm Springs area from  05/22/15 - 05/25/15. Click here for list of OPEN HOUSES

2. Take a photo of yourself in front of the PKG Open House sign.

3. Upload the photo on PKG’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/PaulKaplanGroup under the CONTEST tab.

 That’s it, you’re entered! 

 

You could win a Weber grill!!!  GOOD LUCK!

There is nothing quite better than escaping to Palm Springs in the summer to relax,  enjoy a poolside cocktail, and jumping into your own swimming pool. Somehow, swimming in Palm Springs seems to wash away  your stress, not to mention, just fun for you, your friends and family.

As the summer months heat up finding a pool home can be a challenge if your budget is under $450,000! Searching for a pool home can be a challenge because many times the searches will pull homes with a community pool, and while that is better than nothing - having to schlep your items to a community pool on a busy weekend does not sound like a fun time.

We have pulled and reviewed the top 5 pool homes that are under $450,000 in Palm Springs and currently available!

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7-10-15 -  Update to post-  more news about our wet winter expected this year.  CLICK HERE

 

A frequent question I get as a real estate agent in Palm Springs here at The Paul Kaplan Group, is "What about the drought?"

As a native of southern California, I have seen my share of droughts over the years.  In the 1970s, it was quite severe and the State of California enforced strict water restrictions-  including not washing your cars, refraining from watering your lawn during the days, avoiding flushing your toilets.  Fines were imposed on those that were not able to conserve water.

It wasn't until the past few weeks, that Gov. Jerry Brown set a statewide water conservation goal of 25 percent, and California’s Water Resources Control Board

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Palm Springs is a stone's throw from Mexico-  and we're also fortunate to have plenty of tasty Mexican Restaurants in town!  Here are some of our fav's at The Paul Kaplan Group

 

El Mirasol at Los Arboles (in the Los Arboles Hotel)

266 Via Altamira (off North Indian Canyon Drive)
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: 760 459 3136

Salsas Restaurant Address: Cathedral Plaza Shopping Center, 69020 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Phone:(760) 321-6612  
Hacienda Beach Club  (Taco Tuesdays) 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.778.8954  

Swim naked here at 60 Luna Circle in Palm Springs!  That's just what I think of when I see this private hedged back yard, and sparkling refreshing pool-  That's what we do in Palm Springs.  

 

Located in the historic Racquet Club Estates neighborhood of Palm Springs, you'll discover this iconic Mid-Century home featuring the famed "butterfly" roof.  (If you look close, the roof is sorta shaped like butterfly wings, with the low point, being where the entry way is).  This roof line allows for clerestory windows, which floods the interior with light.

Inside, its an open concept floor plan, innovative for 1960s design.  The kitchen features an island that overlooks the living/dining areas-  the vaulted tongue and groove ceilings,

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