A desert oasis known the world over, Palm Springs--a city of over 80 square miles--is situated at the foot of Mount San Jacinto. Its weather and village charm--attracts permanent residents as well as tourists and the winter "Snow Birds." The city has preserved its quaint downtown with its many boutique shops, restaurants and galleries, and also has modern shopping facilities such as the Palm Springs Mall.

Palm Springs has maintained much of its 1930's, '40's and '50's charm and features numerous homes of the old adobe and Hacienda styles as well as the ever-popular mid-century modern style with its walls of glass, large rooms and classic lines. You can find homes with several million-dollar-plus prices if desired; however, the 2004 average sales price was $365,000--an almost 40 percent increase over 2003! Two bedroom condos start in the low $200,000's.

Palm Springs has many parks and recreational facilities, including a municipal golf course, many tennis courts and an equestrian center. It is also home of the world-famous Palm Springs Arial Tramway with the worlds largest rotating tramcars, which ascends two and one-half miles from the desert floor to a pristine mountain wilderness at the top of Mount San Jacinto.

Beyond its image as a glamorous resort destination, it is also home to some 46,000 permanent residents who enjoy living in this desert paradise. The population nearly doubles during the winter season!