Living In Palm Springs is the podcast for anyone thinking about buying, selling, or moving to Palm Springs and the nine cities of the Coachella Valley. Hosted by Neal Nussbaum, Realtor® with HomeSmart (CA DRE 01872204), a Palm Springs agent since 2010. Every episode covers real local market data, neighborhoods, costs of living, short-term rental rules, and honest pros and cons of desert life.
Want help with your move? Book a free, no-obligation Zoom call with Neal at https://livinginpalmsprings.com/zoom or call (760) 895-1868.
These 5 Communities Have Motivated Sellers (And Lower Prices)
Top 5 Affordable 55+ Communities in Palm Springs & Coachella Valley Inventory just dropped 22% across the Coachella Valley's 55+ communities — but prices are still down nearly 5% year over year. So where does your money go furthest right now? I pulled the most recent 2026 Active Adult Report and ranked the top 5 most affordable 55+ communities using a value score based on price, HOA, and days on market. From Trilogy La Quinta to Sun City Palm Desert, Four Seasons at Terra Lago, Heritage Palms Country Club, and the #1 spot — Sun City Shadow Hills — here's exactly where buyers have the negotiating edge in today's market.
16 Jul 2026
Sun City Palm Desert vs. Shadow Hills: The $200K Mistake Buyers Don't See Coming
A client called me six months after closing on his Sun City Shadow Hills home — running about $800 a month over budget. He knew the mortgage. He knew the HOA. What he didn't know was the rest of the math: utilities, golf, pool service, and property taxes, all stacked together.
So in this video, I'm breaking down every real ongoing cost at Sun City Shadow Hills, then running those same numbers against Sun City Palm Desert and Del Webb Rancho Mirage — so you know exactly what you're signing up for before you write an offer.
What we cover:
🏘️ Sun City Shadow Hills — HOA currently at $398/month (verify before you close, listings often show outdated numbers), IID electric savings, golf trail fees and resident rates, plus the Landscape & Lighting tax assessments that can quietly add to your bill
⛳ Sun City Palm Desert — HOA at $417/month, same IID electric advantage, a golf program built for regular players, and no Mello-Roos or city taxes
🌴 Del Webb Rancho Mirage — HOA ranging $337–$450/month depending on section, SCE electric territory (with a small assist from the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority), and a higher overall cost of living
💰 Plus the costs nobody puts on a spreadsheet: pool service, yard care, property tax differences, and the social spending that adds up faster than you'd think
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24 Jun 2026
Palm Springs 2026 - 21 Things You MUST Know Before Moving Here
Thinking about moving to Palm Springs or the Coachella Valley in 2026? The desert is changing faster than ever. From the $34 million restoration of the Plaza Theatre to the massive new Disney Cotino community in Rancho Mirage, what it means to "live" in the desert has completely shifted.
In this updated guide, I’m walking you through the top 21 things to see and do that actually define the lifestyle here right now. This isn't just a travel guide—it's your real estate due diligence.
Contact Neal Nussbaum, Realtor
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CA DRE 01872204
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IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE) The "New" Palm Springs 1:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE&t=75s) Acrisure Arena & Pro Sports 2:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE&t=165s) The Spa at Séc-he (Local Tip!) 4:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE&t=250s) Desert Surfing: Palm Springs Surf Club & DSRT Surf 6:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE&t=390s) Modernism Week & Architecture 8:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE&t=495s) The Plaza Theatre Restoration 10:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE&t=600s) The Golf Impact (with Greg & Jackie Linney) 12:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4OzeZjrKXE&t=765s) Cotino: The Disney Storyliving Community 14:30 Your Next Steps
CONTACT NEAL - NO OBLIGATION ZOOM CALL!
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Build Wealth - Your Instant Home Valuation
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How to Buy Smart To Build Wealth Faster
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