Janice "JB" Burney Real Estate Agent

08/31/2026

September in Greater Palm Springs is its own season. 🌴☀️

The calendar may say fall, but the desert isn’t quite there yet. Mornings begin to feel better, seasonal residents return in waves, and overseeding starts—on a schedule that varies from one community to another.

It’s also an especially revealing time to tour homes. Afternoon sun, window exposure, patio shade, and the way a home handles heat are much easier to understand right now than they are in January.

Here are 7 small realities that make September here more interesting than people expect. 👇

Which one surprised you the most?

08/27/2026

Sales are down 35.4% in La Quinta. Alarming? Maybe—until you look at what else is happening.

Inventory is also down 30.8%. Price per square foot edged up. The population continues to grow. And nearly one-third of July’s sales closed above the final asking price.

That doesn’t describe a market in free fall. It describes a slower, more selective market where pricing, presentation, location, and property type matter more than ever.

One number rarely tells the whole story. I take a closer look at what’s really happening behind La Quinta’s headlines:

https://deserthomeshub.com/blog/behind-the-numbers-why-la-quinta-keeps-growing-even-as-home-sales-slow

08/26/2026

If your home hasn’t sold in the first few weeks, does that mean something is wrong? Not necessarily.

Among La Quinta single-family homes sold in July, only 34% sold within 30 days—while 70% sold within 90 days.

Today’s desert market may require patience, but patience shouldn’t mean inaction. The key is knowing when to hold steady and when the market signals it’s time to adjust.

I break down the numbers—and the warning signs sellers should watch—in my latest article:

https://deserthomeshub.com/blog/the-patience-play-understanding-today-s-home-selling-timeline

08/25/2026

Is your neighbor’s list price telling the whole story? 🏡

A list price is a strategy—not necessarily the home’s market value. Here’s what La Quinta’s latest sales data actually reveals:

https://deserthomeshub.com/blog/what-your-neighbor-s-list-price-doesn-t-tell-you

Your neighbor’s asking price may look impressive—but what does it really mean for your home? See what La Quinta’s latest sales data reveals.

08/24/2026

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