Palm Desert • 2026 Market

Buying in Palm Desert 2026? What Real Estate Experts Won't Tell You

Ryan Gaertner breaks down seven changes shaping Palm Desert in 2026, from market numbers to new development and where the luxury micro markets fit.

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Buying in Palm Desert 2026? What Real Estate Experts Won't Tell You

The video opens with market figures from Realtor.com for August 2026, then works through seven changes that matter to anyone buying in Palm Desert this year.

Ryan also sets Palm Desert against its neighbors, so you can see how it compares with Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Indian Wells.

896
Active listings
77 days
Median time on market
3.1%
Homes selling about this far below asking

Realtor.com figures for August 2026, as cited in the video.

Also covered in the video

  • South Palm Desert versus the Country Club areas
  • Planned growth in North Palm Desert
  • Dsrt Surf
  • Luxury micro markets: Bighorn, The Reserve, Ironwood and Indian Ridge
  • How Palm Desert compares with Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Indian Wells

These numbers are a snapshot and will change. Ask Ryan for current figures on the area or community you are watching.

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Quick answers

Common questions about this video.

What market numbers does the video cite for Palm Desert?

The video cites Realtor.com figures for August 2026: 896 active listings, a 77-day median time on market and homes selling about 3.1% below asking. These change over time, so ask Ryan for current numbers.

Which luxury communities does the video cover?

Ryan covers luxury micro markets including Bighorn, The Reserve, Ironwood and Indian Ridge.

What is Desert Surf?

Desert Surf is a planned surf lagoon with customizable waves in Palm Desert, planned as a lifestyle destination with a beach club, food and wellness. Ryan covers it as one of the changes shaping the city.

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Ryan Gaertner, EQTY Real Estate at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury. CalDRE 01372839. Video content is educational and is not a valuation or a promise of a particular outcome.