Laura Lake Your Desert Real Estate Partner

05/09/2026

The desert market is doing something interesting right now — prices are softening in most cities, but luxury is quietly up 5% across the valley. It's one of those moments where the headlines and the reality on the ground tell two very different stories depending on what you're looking at. If you've been watching and waiting, this shift is worth paying attention to. What are you seeing out here — anyone else noticing the change?

City-by-City Breakdown

Palm Springs
Median Price: $1,100,000
Price Trend: Down 12.5% YoY
Inventory: Increasing
Market Status: Shifting to Buyers
Key Insight: The luxury market is still showing 5% growth despite overall price drops.

Indio
Median Price: $535,000
Price Trend: Down 9.55% YoY
Inventory: 563 units
Market Status: Balanced
Key Insight: Homes are selling quicker with an average 2.4% discount below list price.

Rancho Mirage
Median Price: $1,250,000
Price Trend: Stable
Inventory: Growing
Market Status: Buyer-leaning
Key Insight: High-end properties driving market activity.

General Market Trends
The Coachella Valley luxury market is up 5% in 2026.
Overall, the housing market is shifting toward buyers as inventory climbs.
Homes are taking 2-3 months to sell on average.
Inventory rebound expected throughout 2026.

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04/23/2026

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Warning Place is the kind of space that makes the math of relocating actually make sense — especially when you're coming from a market where this price point gets you half the square footage and twice the commute stress.

Palm Desert isn't a consolation prize. It's a calibrated move. You're trading traffic for trails, density for desert air, and a mortgage that competes for your quality of life instead of consuming it.

**The highlights:**
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,144sf of living space | Warning Place, Palm Desert
💰 Offered at $590,000
✅ Seller-paid home inspection & Termite Inspection because transparency matters before you're under contract, not after

If you've been watching the desert market and waiting for the right one, this is worth a conversation.

Reach out to schedule your showing today
760-464-8138 | [email protected]

Laura Lake | DRE #01455311 | Brokered by Lpt Realty
Your Desert Real Estate Partner

03/12/2026

We will never see 3% in our lifetime.....better to buy now and save on purchase price and terms, than when rates drop and demand rises causing prices to go up

Key takeawaysFirst‑time buyers accounted for 34% of existing‑home purchases in February, the highest share since April 2025.Existing‑home sales rose

03/11/2026

Activity is picking up!!

Key takeaways Mortgage applications increased in the week ended Friday, driven by a 9.3% weekly uptick in purchase demand.Data comes at a slight lag,

02/13/2026

Whoop Whoop, Friday the 13th.

I am in the mood to get into another debate with my AI assistant...Last time, we had to take a break from each other cause she pi**ed me off. lol

Happy Friday the 13th everyone!!!!!

02/04/2026

Did you know you could help a local music school program here in our desert when you buy or sell a home with Laura Lake?

No Additional costs to you!
No Additional paperwork or hoops to jump through
An easy way to help students via funds for their music programs

Check it out

Supporting school music programs throughout the Coachella Valley. Together, we can ensure every student has access to music education. We believe in the power of music to transform lives, build community, and enrich education.

01/26/2026

Let’s have a chat over coffee….on me!

Laura Lake DRE #10455311 | Brokered by LPT Realty
760-464-8138 | [email protected]

01/26/2026

Always make decisions based on facts and numbers and not what the doom sayers are pitching you. Yes eventually they will be right, I mean if you keep putting the prediction out there, eventually you will be right someday.

As always, talk with your Real Estate Professional who you trust to give you the real data of whats going on. We don’t have a crystal ball, but based on your situation and needs, we can tell you if it’s the right time to sell or buy a home.

I’ve had several buyers back in 2019 kicking themselves today for not buying back then…..and I have homeowners bummed they didn’t sell in 2021. But, maybe it was not the right time for them for other reasons!

Call/Text/Email me and let’s sit down and come up with your game plan, maybe the time is right and maybe it’s not. If you are buyer and wanting to buy now and sell in 2-3 years, I would probably tell you to wait…depending on where you are you looking to buy.

There is more to all of this than just how much you spend or how much you make or the interest rate, this is the largest purchase you will ever make and it needs to be done right and with a plan.

Let’s meet, no pressure or high sales tactic…You are the President, I am the VP, together we figure out the best plan for you and your family to make your Real Estate dreams a reality!

I alwasy look to those smarter than me to see where we are and where we are heading. One of my many go to resources is Reports on Hosuing. Yes numbers and data is borning, but it’s important to stay educated and this guy knows is Sh*t and loves numbers, so I let him do this thing and watch is reports to help my buyers and sellers navigate the real estate world.

Laura Lake | DRE #01455311 | Brokered by LPT Realty
760-464-8138 | [email protected]

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