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Paul’s Palm Springs’ Restaurant Picks- Leon’s Bar & Grill
Posted on Apr 5, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Located at the Canyon Country Club Golf Course at 1100 Murray Canyon, in south Palm Springs, Leon’s is a favorite of many locals- huge room with walls of glass overlooking the golf course and mountains, provides a gorgeous setting for brunch, lunch or dinner. Live music, and huge bar too. Reasonable prices, great service too- one of my Mom’s favorite places to eat!!
Sunday Champagne brunch for $15 is always packed with the local crowds…worth checking out!
Tags: Palm Springs Real Estate, Restaurants
Racquet Club Road Estates – Real Estate Update
Posted on Apr 2, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Below are the latest stats for the Racquet Club Road Estates neighborhood in Palm Springs. The trend is showing increased inventory however, the prices have been going up over the past 6 months.
(Median sales price from 10/09 to 1/10 was $280,000. Median sales price for the last 3 months was $302,000)
These stats show what’s been going on in the past 3 months:
Total sales: 8
Total active listings: 24
Months considered to take to absorb all the listings: 8.99
Median Sales Price: $302,000
Median days listing are on the market: 56
Median sales price as a % of list price: 96.25%
For more detailed info, see the chart below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!
| How is this report calculated? |
| Inventory Analysis | Prior 7 – 12 Months (04/07/2009-10/03/2009) |
Prior 4 – 6 Months (10/04/2009-01/01/2010) |
Current – 3 Months (01/02/2010-04/02/2010) |
| Total # of Comparable Sales (Settled) | 0 | 10 | 8 |
| Absorption Rate (Total Sales/Months) | 0.00 | 3.33 | 2.67 |
| Total # of Comparable Active Listings ♦ | 11 | 22 | 24 |
| Months of Housing Supply (Listings/Absorption Rate) | 0.00 | 6.61 | 8.99 |
| Median Comparable Sale Price | 0 | 280,000 | 302,000 |
| Median Comparable Sales Days on Market | 0 | 29 | 56 |
| Median Comparable List Price (All) | 249,000 | 324,450 | 372,450 |
| Median Comparable Listings Days on Market (All) | 77 | 101 | 63 |
| Median Sale Price / Median List Price % | 0.00% | 104.10% | 96.36% |
| ♦The total number of all Comparable Active Listings is based on listings that were On Market for all or part of one of the specified time periods above. |
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Palm Springs noted Architect- William Cody
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Ran across this in the March Palm Springs Life’s site- (Republished from the August 1964 Issue of Palm Springs Life Magazine), a series of interviews with architect, William Cody-
These are some of my favorite “timeless” quotes noted in the article:
“”It is sickening,” he said, “that we are plagued with pseudo Roman medal-stamp columns, large imitation wine jugs and Grecian villas and neo (and sub-neo) classic design better fitted for a Hollywood back-lot ‘B’ picture.”
“Architecture must guide the future of our culture, a three-dimensional sculptured concept conditioned by proportion, the secret of great building. Father to the arts, it embraces man’s finest endeavors and, since the inception of time, has inspired progress and served to formulate a better way of life”
”Fine architecture is not a product of automation. Great talent in any field is limited to the very few. Therefore, some of today’s buildings are bad examples of contemporary design. The demand for talent exceeds the supply. This is unfortunate because it has bred mediocrity. It is appalling that 80 percent of the buildings constructed in this country are designed without benefit of architects. The construction industry, largest in the nation, is lagging for behind the advances in other fields.”
“Good contemporary architecture is a world wide expression, conditioned by the geographic location, politics and economics of the various countries throughout the world. Here, on the desert, it should flourish.”
Click here to read the full article on William Cody.
Tags: Architecture, Historic Preservation, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate
Palm Springs Mid-Century Neighborhood Tour – Sunmor Estates
Posted on Mar 13, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Sunmor Estates Home Tour
Saturday April 17, 2010 10 AM to 1PM
The Sunmor neighborhood consists of a collection of modernist atomic ranch style homes constructed in the late 50′s & 60′s, by the Alexander Construction Company and local builder, Robert Higgins.
For more Sumor information, click here.
Tags: Alexander Construction Co., Historic Preservation, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate, paul kaplan realtor
Rare chance to see The Palm Springs’ Bob Hope House- by John Lautner
Posted on Mar 11, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Just got my tickets today!! I’ve been wanting to see this house since I was a kid, visiting Palm Springs. Here’s a great opportunity to check it out, and to join the Palm Springs Museum and the Arts and Design Council.
The Arts and Design Council is holding its anual ADC Fundraiser – (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Saturday, March 20)
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the spectacular Hope House at a cocktail reception with fellow ADC members. The enormous roof, which echoes the surrounding hills of Southridge, hovers over an expansive patio and garden area where Lautner’s dramatic architecture can be experienced. Invitations will be mailed to ADC members.
Fundraiser
ADC Fundraiser at the Bob & Dolores Hope House, designed by John Lautner
$200 per person (ADC members only)
To make reservations, please call Brooke Devenney at 760.322.4818 or email bdevenney@psmuseum.org
SEE YOU THERE!
Tags: Entertainment, Historic Preservation, mid-century, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate, paul kaplan realtor
Palm Springs- a bigger bolder beautiful Palm Springs!
Posted on Mar 11, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Palm Springs : Better, Bolder, Beautiful from Palm Springs Tourism on Vimeo.
Cool video on improvements going on in Palm Springs!
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Palm Springs Hot Real Estate: Elrod House designed by John Lautner
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Literally one of THE most architecturally significant homes in all the world. Known as The Elrod House, this John Lautner-designed home was commissioned by designer Arthur Elrod in 1968 and has been featured in numerous books, magazines and museum exhibitions. It is the iconic home perched at the very tip of the Southridge enclave, easily viewable throughout Palm Springs. Organic shapes, monumental construction and world class design create an extraordinary experience of space that Lautner himself described as ”timeless” architecture. The 60 ‘ wide circular living room has a conical dome that fans out in nine petals between nine clerestories angled up to bring in light. Retractable curved glass walls open the entire living room and pool terrace to panoramic views of Mt San Jacinto, Mt San Gorgonio and the full sweep of the valley below and mountain ranges beyond. The very rock of the ridge is incorporated into the design thru out the home
Great video from the James Bond classic featuring Thumber and Bambi, highlighting the John Lautner Elrod House in Palm Springs
Yours to enjoy for $13,890,000
Tags: Historic Preservation, Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate, paul kaplan realtor
Palm Springs exceptional homes needed for Atomic Ranch
Posted on Mar 3, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
I’m assisting Atomic Ranch Magazine, who is looking for exceptional homes in Palm Springs, to feature in their magazine and in a proposed second coffee-table book published by Gibbs Smith focusing on interiors. Do you have any nominees to share for possible inclusion?
What they’re looking for:
One story or split levels built between 1945 and 1975
Houses need to be occupied and furnished
No staged homes listed for sale
Small gems with great interiors
Aspirational homes with stunning furnishings
New construction that fits the midcentury model
A variety of interior aesthetics, from Crate & Barrel soft modern to vintage to swinging ‘70s bachelor pads to … surprise us
Hoping for custom and tract modernist homes, traditional ranches, split levels, ramblers and regional styles
Articulate owners or professional designers to speak about the homes
What is needed:
Scouting shots of the exterior and major rooms (10M limit per e-mail)
Brief info about the homeowners/house and contact info if you’d like us to get in touch directly
If you have any suggestions, please send the info to me at PaulKaplanRE@gmail.com. Thanks!!
Paul
Tags: Alexander Construction Co., Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate
Palm Springs Real Estate- FURNISHED Mid-Century Home by the Alexander Construction Company
Posted on Mar 2, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Just listed:
Tags: Alexander Construction Co., Mid-Century Homes, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate
Palm Springs Real Estate- modern desert hideaway
Posted on Mar 1, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Palm Springs Real Estate Just listed - Located in the heart of Palm Springs, this mid-century home has been updated with all the 21st Century modern conveniences. A resort style home with amazing mountain views. Currently also used as a very successful vacation rental.
Yours to enjoy for $565,000. Click the attached link:
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