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Palm Desert Luxury Real Estate Videos

Ryan Gaertner is a Palm Desert luxury real estate broker with 23 years of Coachella Valley experience and more than $400M in closed sales. This page collects his videos on Palm Desert, Bighorn Golf Club, El Paseo, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Palm Springs.

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Featured video, Palm Desert

Is Palm Desert Worth It? The Truth About the Lifestyle

Ryan walks through ten places he sends people to see what a weekend in Palm Desert is really like, drawn from 23 years of living and selling in the Coachella Valley.

The stops: the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Andreas Canyon Trail in Indian Canyons, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, El Paseo, Desert Willow Golf Resort, a Jeep tour along the San Andreas Fault, the McCallum Theatre, Joshua Tree National Park, the mid-century homes of Old Las Palmas and the Movie Colony, and a sunset dinner with a mountain view.

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Palm Desert and the desert's luxury communities, one video at a time.

Every video below is filmed on location in the Coachella Valley. Watch here, then search the same neighborhood with Ryan.

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

Ryan breaks down seven changes shaping Palm Desert in 2026. Realtor.com figures cited in the video for August 2026 show 896 active listings, a 77-day median time on market and homes selling about 3.1% below asking. He also covers South Palm Desert versus the country club areas, planned growth in North Palm Desert, Desert Surf, luxury micro markets like Bighorn, The Reserve, Ironwood and Indian Ridge, and how Palm Desert compares with Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Indian Wells.

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Bighorn Golf Club, Palm Desert

Is Bighorn Worth It? A 23-Year Broker's Honest Take

Bighorn sits in South Palm Desert against the Santa Rosa Mountains, with two Tom Fazio designed championship courses. Ryan says homes run from attached villas to custom estates, with pricing from roughly $3 million to well north of $20 million and monthly HOA dues of about $3,000 to $5,000. He also flags the detail buyers miss: golf membership is private, limited and by invitation, not automatic with a home purchase. Palm Springs International Airport is about 20 minutes away.

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El Paseo, Palm Desert

The Desert's Most Exclusive Shopping District

A walk down El Paseo, Palm Desert's mile of luxury boutiques, galleries and restaurants, often called the Rodeo Drive of the desert. The video covers the flagship shops and Saks Fifth Avenue, the gallery and public art scene, dining, and the October to May events season, then explains why living near El Paseo appeals to buyers in the 92260 zip code.

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Palm Desert sellers

Palm Desert Sellers Shocked by What They Actually Left Behind

Ryan explains why the choice of agent matters most when you sell your biggest asset. Drawing on 23 years of living and selling in the Coachella Valley, he covers Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Palm Springs, and the value of local knowledge over reading comps off a screen.

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Coachella Valley home values

The Problem with Home Value Algorithms

Ryan and business partner Karen Weinberg explain why an automated valuation is only a starting point: it cannot tell you what a buyer will actually pay or what you walk away with. They pair AI and live market data with local knowledge, then confirm value in a confidential, no-cost in-home walkthrough that looks at location, amenities, condition and upgrades.

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Shorts

Quick looks around the valley.

Short, vertical videos from Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells and Greater Palm Springs.

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Desert Surfing Just Changed Everything for Palm Desert

Desert Surf is bringing a surf lagoon with customizable waves to Palm Desert, planned as a lifestyle destination with a beach club, food and wellness. Ryan says it helps Palm Desert feel like a year-round destination.

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La Quinta

Closed La Quinta Deal in Escrow in Just 5 Days

Ryan and Karen Weinberg on a La Quinta sale where they represented both the buyer and the seller, with a note that there are deals to be had across Greater Palm Springs.

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Indian Wells

Walking Tour of Luxury Homes in a Secret Pocket of Indian Wells

A walk through a small pocket of Indian Wells with styles from Spanish to mid-century modern, including a flat-roofed mid-century home with a yellow door.

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Work with Ryan

One broker, from first call to closing table.

With 23 years working exclusively in the Coachella Valley, Ryan Gaertner catches what outside agents miss: fee versus lease land, HOA and country club details, and when a private sale or auction beats the open market.

He is also a video-first marketer. His YouTube channel shows each community the way a buyer or seller actually needs to see it, and the same approach goes into every listing he takes to market.

$400M+
Career closed sales
23+
Years in the Coachella Valley
CLHMS
Diamond Preferred with Concierge Auctions

Quick answers

About the videos and working with Ryan.

Where can I watch Ryan Gaertner's Palm Desert real estate videos?

Every video is embedded on this page and published on Ryan's YouTube channel, @ryangaertnerre. Subscribe on YouTube to see new Palm Desert, Bighorn and Coachella Valley luxury videos as they are released.

Which Coachella Valley cities do the videos cover?

Palm Desert is the main focus, with videos and local guidance for Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Palm Springs. Ryan has worked exclusively in the Coachella Valley for more than 23 years.

Does Ryan work with both buyers and sellers?

Yes. Ryan represents luxury buyers and sellers personally, with no team hand-off. He holds the CLHMS designation and Diamond Preferred status with Concierge Auctions.

What are the best things to do in Palm Desert on a weekend?

Ryan Gaertner's ten picks are the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Andreas Canyon Trail in Indian Canyons, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, El Paseo, Desert Willow Golf Resort, a Jeep tour along the San Andreas Fault, the McCallum Theatre, Joshua Tree National Park, the mid-century homes of Old Las Palmas and the Movie Colony, and a sunset dinner with a mountain view.

What is El Paseo in Palm Desert?

El Paseo is Palm Desert's luxury shopping and dining boulevard, often called the Rodeo Drive of the desert. It runs more than a mile with boutiques, art galleries, public art and restaurants, and has an events season from October to May. Ryan says its walkability to dining and shopping is a big part of why homes nearby appeal to buyers.

Is golf membership included when you buy a home at Bighorn Golf Club?

No. In his Bighorn video, Ryan says golf membership is private, limited and by invitation only, so it is not automatic with a home purchase. Buyers should confirm membership details before they start looking.

How much do homes at Bighorn Golf Club cost?

Ryan says Bighorn homes range from attached villas to custom estates, with pricing from roughly $3 million to well north of $20 million and monthly HOA dues of about $3,000 to $5,000 depending on the property. Confirm current pricing and dues at the property level.

How do I talk to Ryan about buying or selling in Palm Desert?

Call or text Ryan directly at 760.880.8385. Conversations are confidential and without obligation.

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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.