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April 29, 2021

What’s Coming To Hulu in May 2021

Since there aren’t a lot of in-person events happening yet and many of us are still hunkering down in front of our TVs, laptops, desktops and tablets for entertainment, we thought that we’d share Whatsondisneyplus.com’s Roger Palmer’s list of what shows and movies are coming to Hulu in May:

May 1

Are You The One?: Complete Seasons 4-6 (MTV) | Bad Girls Club: Complete Seasons 7, 9, 10 & 15 (Oxygen) | Blind Date: Season 1, Episodes 1 – 45 (Bravo) | Dating #NOFILTER: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (E!) | I Am Cait: Complete Season 2 (E!) | Married to Medicine: Complete Seasons 1 – 6 (Bravo) | Shahs of Sunset: Complete Seasons 1- 6 (Bravo) | Texicanas: Complete Season 1 (Bravo) | (500) Days of Summer (2009) | The A-Team (2010) | The Age of Adaline (2015) | Almost Famous (2000) | An Elephant’s Journey (2018) | Any Given Sunday (1999) | The Assassin (2015) | Betrayed (1988) | Blast From The Past (1999) | Blue Chips (1994) | Bound (1996) | Burning (2018) | The Crazies (2010) | Cyrus (2009) | Dances With Wolves (1990) | Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings (2018) | Dinosaur 13 (2014) | Fascination (2005) | Goodnight Mommy (2015) | Grace Of Monaco (2015) | Grudge Match (2013) | Gundala (2019) | Hannibal Rising (2007) | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) | Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004) | The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) | Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia (2013) | How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) | I Am Legend (2007)
I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) | The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) | The Iron Giant (1999) | Knowing (2009) | Lost in Hong Kong (2015) | Lucky Number Slevin (2006) | Machete (2010) | The Man From Nowhere (2010) | Midnight Heat (1996) | Once Upon a Time in the West (1969) | One Fine Day (1996) | The Outsider (1980)  | Predator (1987) | Predator 2 (1990) | Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977) | Reservoir Dogs (1992) | Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) | Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) | Resident Evil: Extinction (2007) | Sahara (1984) | Shattered (1991) | The Spy Next Door (2010) | Step Up 2 The Streets (2008) | Step Up 3D (2010) | Train to Busan (2016) | True Lies (1994) | Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) | Vantage Point (2008) | The Virgin Suicides (2000) | The Wailing (2016) | Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2009) | We Were Soldiers (2002) | What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993) | Zack And Miri Make A Porno (2008)


May 2

Flight (2012) | The Iron Lady (2011)


May 3

The Legend of Baron To’a (2020)


May 4

Pikwik Pack: Season 1A, Episodes 1 – 12 (Disney Junior) | Love Sarah (2021)


May 5

Shadow in the Cloud (2021) | Skyfall (2012) | Warrior (2011)


May 6

The Unicorn (2018)


May 7

SHRILL: COMPLETE SEASON 3 PREMIERE (Hulu Original) | Little Fish (2021)


May 9

Robot & Frank (2012)


May 10

Wander Darkly (2020)


May 13

Saint Maud (2020) | Some Kind of Heaven (2020)


May 14

MLK/FBI (2021)


May 15

A Perfect Ending (2012) | Cowboys (2020) | Good Kisser (2019) | Mosquita Y Mari (2012) | Reaching for the Moon (2013) | The Mountain Between Us (2017) | Tru Love (2013)


May 18

Supernova (2020)


May 19

Red Dawn (2012)


May 21

MARVEL’S M.O.D.O.K.: SERIES PREMIERE (Hulu Original)


May 22

Neat: The Story of Bourbon (2018)


May 25

Baewatch: Parental Guidance: Complete Season 1 (Fremantle) | Escape from the City: Complete Season 1 (Fremantle) | Farmer Wants a Wife: Complete Seasons 7 – 10 (Fremantle)


May 26

Mr Inbetween: Season 3 Premiere (FX on Hulu)


May 27

MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD: COMPLETE SEASON 3 (Hulu Original) | The Bold Type: Season 5 Premiere (Freeform) | The Bachelor: Complete Seasons 20 & 23 (ABC) | The Bachelorette: Complete Season 12 (ABC)


May 28

PLAN B (2021) (Hulu Original Film) | The Vigil (2021)


May 31

The Donut King (2020) | The One I Love (2014) | The World To Come (2020)


To read Roger Palmer’s original article and other articles about shows & movies coming to Disney Plus, please visit: https://whatsondisneyplus.com/whats-coming-to-hulu-in-may-2021/

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April 29, 2021

Movies and Shows Coming To Prime In May 2021

MarketWatch’s Mike Murphy recently shared his take on what’s coming to Amazon Prime in May. He gave a shout out to “The Underground Railroad” (debuting on May 14) a 10 part series from Oscar winner Barry Jenkins based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning alt-history novel by Colson Whitehead. The series details the flight of a young woman from a slave plantation to freedom in the North via a literal underground railroad. Mike also called out "Solos" (debuting May 21), a seven-part anthology series about how the human experience connects us all, starring  Anne Hathaway, Nicole Beharie, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Anthony Mackie, Constance Wu, Dan Stevens and Morgan Freeman. He also called out two music documentaries, “The Boy From Medellin” (debuting May 7),about reggaetron star J Balvin and the lead-up to his biggest-ever concert, and “Pink: All I Know So Far” (May 21), about the pop superstar’s 2019 world tour.

Here’s Mike’s list of what’s coming to Prime in May 2021:

May 1
Alien: Resurrection (1997) | Alien 3 (1992) | Aliens (1986) | Almost Famous (2000) | Angels & Demons (2009) | Betrayed (1988) | Bound (1996) | Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) | Dinosaur 13 (2014) | Fascination (2004) | Flight (2012) | Flightplan (2005) | Georgia Rule (2018) | Green Zone (2010) |  Gunsight Ridge (1957) | Hidalgo (2004) | How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) | Jumping the Broom (2011) | Knowing (2009) | Leatherheads (2008) | Nanny Mcphee (2006) | Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) | One Fine Day (1996) | Priest (2011) | Reign of Fire (2002) | Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) | Resident Evil (2002) | Rio (2011) | Sahara (1983) | Scent of a Woman (1992) | See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) | Shattered (1991) | The Age of Adaline (2015) | The Dalton Girls (1957) | The Da Vinci Code (2006) |The French Connection (1971) | The Green Hornet (2011) | The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013) | The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) | The Ladykillers (2004) | The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) | The Outsider (1980) | The Secret Life of Bees (2008) | The Sixth Sense (1999) | The Sweetest Thing (2002) | The Towering Inferno (1974) | Two for the Money (2005) | Unbreakable (2000)
Vantage Point (2008)


May 5
Skyfall (2012)


May 7
The Boy From Medellín – Amazon Original Movie | Breach (2020)


May 9
Robot & Frank (2012)


May 13
Saint Maud (2020)


May 14
The Underground Railroad – Amazon Limited Series


May 19
Red Dawn (2012) | Trumbo (2015)


May 21
P!nk: All I Know So Far – Amazon Original Movie | Solos – Amazon Original Series: Limited Series


May 28
Panic – Amazon Original Series: Season 1


To read Mike Murphy’s original article and other articles examining the offerings from other streaming services, courtesy of MarketWatch.com, please visit: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-everything-coming-to-amazon-prime-video-in-may-2021-11618869260

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April 27, 2021

What’s Coming to Netflix in May 2021

 

Since there aren’t a lot of in-person events happening yet and a lot of us are still turning to our Smart TVs, phones and tablets for entertainment, we thought that we’d share whats-on-netflix.com founder and editor-in-chief Kasey Moore’s look at what’s coming to Netflix USA throughout May 2021. Below, you’ll find the list of licensed titles and Netflix Originals lined up for May.


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 1st

Aliens Stole My Body (2020) | Angelina Ballerina (Seasons 5-6) | Back to the Future Trilogy – Great Scott! | Barney and Friends (Seasons 13-14) | Best of the Best (1989) | Dead Again in Tombstone (2017) | Due Date (2010) | Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) | Green Zone (2010) | Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009) | J.T. LeRoy (2019) | Mystic River (2003) | Love Happens (2009) | Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) | Never Back Down (2008) | Notting Hill (1999) | Open Season (2006) | Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) | Resident Evil: Extinction (2007) | Scarface (1983) | Sitting in Limbo (2020)  | S.M.A.R.T Chase (2017) | Stargate (1994) | State of Play (2009) | The Darkest Hour (2011) | The Land Before Time (1988) | The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure (1994) | The Lovely Bones (2009) | The Pelican Brief (1993) | The Sweetest Thing (2002) | The Whole Nine Yards (2000) | The Whole Truth (2016) | The Yeti Adventures (2017) | Under Siege (1992) | Waist Deep (2006) | Your Highness (2011) | Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) | Zombieland (2009) 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 2nd

Hangar 1: The UFO Files (Season 2) | Hoarders (Season 11) |


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 4th

Selena: The Series (Season 2) N | The Clovehitch Killer (2018) | Trash Truck (Season 2) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 5th

Framing John DeLorean (2019) | Lava Ka Dhaava (Season 1) N | The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness (Limited Series) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 6th

And Tomorrow The Entire World (2020) N | Dead Man Down (2013) | Time to Dance (2021) 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 7th

Girl from Nowhere (Season 2) N | Jupiter’s Legacy (Season 1) N | Milestone (2021) N | Monster (2021) N |


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 8th

Sleepless (2017) | Super Me (2021) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 10th

Jeopardy! (New Collections) 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 11th

Money, Explained (Season 1) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 12th

Dance of the Forty One (2021) N | Oxygen (2021) N | The Upshaws (Season 1) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 13th

Castlevania (Season 4) N | Layer Cake (2004)


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 14th

Ferry (2021) N | Halston (Limited Series) N | Haunted (Season 3) N | I Am All Girls (2021) N | Jungle Beat: The Movie (2021) N | Love, Death & Robots (Volume 2) N | Move to Heaven (Season 1) N | The Strange House / Das Schaurige Haus (2021) N | The Woman in the Window (2021) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 15th

Kuroko’s Basketball (Season 2) 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 16th

Sleight (2016) 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 18th

Sardar Ka Grandson (2021) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 19th

The Last Days (1998) | Sabotage (2014) | Small Town Crime (2017) | Who Killed Sara? (Season 2) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 20th

Hating Peter Tatchell (2021) | Special (Season 2) N | Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011) 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 21st

Army of the Dead (2021) N | Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (Season 3) N | The Neighbor (Season 2) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 22nd

Sam Smith: Love Goes – Live At Abbey Road Studios 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 25th

Home (2015) 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 26th

Baggio: The Divine Ponytail (2021) N | High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America (2021) N | Nail Bomber: Manhunt (2021) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 27th

Black Space (Season 1) N | Blue Miracle (2021) N | Eden (Season 1) N | Ragnarok (Season 2) N | Soy Rada: Serendipity (2021) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 28th

Dog Gone Trouble (2021) N | Lucifer (Season 5B) N | The Kominsky Method (Season 3) N 


What’s Coming to Netflix on May 31st

Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story (Limited Series) | The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties (Season 1) N 

To read Kasey Moore’s original article (updated as Netflix announces new releases), courtesy of whats-on-netflix.com, please visit: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/whats-coming-to-netflix-in-may-2021-04-23/

 

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April 24, 2021

May 2021 Calendar Of Online Events

Since there still aren’t a lot of in-person entertainment events happening yet, we though that we’d share this Calendar of Online Events happening in May, courtesy of our colleagues Catherine, Kathleen and Dawn at First American Title. Here’s the list of events:

5th Ave Arts Festival | Apr. 24-May 3

From Gainesville, FL, a celebration of the rich cultural Heritage of a Historic African American Community, using the arts and other activities. This year will be virtual event and all vendor and artist "booths"  will be free. The festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community residents joined together to organize an event to share and promote the rich cultural history of the Fifth Avenue/Seminary Lane community. Details and registration at: http://www.culturalartscoalition.org/annual-5th-ave-arts-festival/

Micheaux Film Festival | Apr. 26-May 2

A multicultural Los Angeles film festival that showcases and celebrates diverse representation in the entertainment landscape, while cultivating a community that gives artists an opportunity to tell their unique stories. In addition to the screening content, filmmakers and attendees have access to networking mixers, Q&A panels, and several Master Class workshops. Details and registration at: https://www.micheauxfilmfest.com/

Spring Quilt Festival Online | Apr. 28-May 1

Virtual show-goers will view competition quilts as well as quilts in special exhibits , shop the Merchants Mall vendors online, and take virtual, interactive workshops from the comfort of home. Returning for SQF Online, quilters may enter the Visuals #4 Quilt Competition Online.  Details and registration at: https://www.quiltfest.com/upcoming-shows-and-events/httpswww-onlinequiltfestival-com/

OhioDance Virtual Festival | Apr. 30-May 2

Rebuilding Legacy: Inclusivity and Equity in dance. Guest artist will be Los Angeles Choreographer, James Gregg. Throughout the weekend there will be performances, films, dance sessions and demonstrations. Details and registration at: www.ohiodance.org/festival

The Festival of Literary Diversity | May 1-15

Canada's first festival devoted to the work of marginalized and underrepresented authors and storytellers. A festival pass allows users to access forty live virtual events from May 1-15 on a virtual platform that includes opportunities to chat with other guests, vendors, and authors, as well as opportunities to earn fantastic book-ish products on the virtual Leaderboard. Recordings from all of the festival events, including a special library of pre-recorded events from festival partners, will be available to watch and re-watch until the end of the month. Details and registration at: www.thefoldcanada.org

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration | May 2

Recognizing Seattle’s strong ties with Asia and the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the region through culturally-influenced music and dance and a celebrity hum bow eating contest. Details and registration at: http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/api-heritage-month-celebration

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival | May 2-9

An annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth, Minnesota and its surrounding communities. What started in 1999 with five acts has matured in its 22nd year to an eight-day community-wide local music, arts and cultural extravaganza. Details and registration at: www.duluthhomegrown.org

Iowa New Play Festival | May 3-7

Join our annual week-long festival of new work written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights. Four full productions and daily staged readings are presented to audiences that include visiting professional writers, dramaturgs, directors, producers, theatre lovers, and new play enthusiasts. Details and registration at: https://theatre.uiowa.eduproduction/new-play-festival/iowa-new-play-festival-2021

Crosscut Festival | May 3-8

Festival programming will include a week of virtual conversations available online and select sessions will be broadcast on Seattle’s KCTS. Speakers from across the nation and around the region will join us to consider issues in politics, social justice, the economy, science, the environment, and the arts. Details and registration at: https://festival.crosscut.com

Oklahoma Virtual Technology Festival | May 4

Will offer an opportunity for Developmental Disabilities Services staff, providers, families and self-advocates to learn about emerging remote support services. The event will highlight technology solutions and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Details and registration at: https://okddc.ok.gov/articles/oklahoma-virtual-technology-festival-2021-may-4th

Pittsburgh Virtual Fringe | May 6-9

An all-out, no-holds-barred, inclusive multi-disciplinary performing arts festival featuring international, national and local artists. The festival will showcase theater (physical, street, musical), comedy, visual arts, puppetry, family entertainment, music, dance, spoken word, opera, poetry, literature and shows! Details and registration at: http://www.pittsburghfringe.org/

Milwaukee Film Festival | May 6-20

Nightly talk show-style conversations with filmmakers, in-depth panels, and more. A pass provides access to all Festival films and virtual events through the event’s virtual platform! Details and registration at: www.mkefilm.org/festival

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival | May 14-16
Search the artists' booths for hidden prizes in a virtual scavenger hunt. Visit the Leon Theodore Schools Exhibit displaying amazing works of art by Central Florida elementary, middle and high school students. Participate in virtual art projects at the Children's Workshop with thirteen local museums and learning centers participating. Watch demonstrations and live chat with favorite artists. Details and registration at: www.wpsaf.org

West Valley Island Cultural Festival | May 15

A multicultural festival that celebrates music and dance performances and considers the earth a big island surrounded by water. The festival features Arizona's finest instructors, guest artists from outside of Arizona, educational workshops, as well as the best local food vendors. The festival embraces other dance styles from around the world. Includes beginners, amateurs, and professional performers; giving all the chance for performance opportunities. Live streamed online on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube. Details and registration at: http://wvislandculturalfest.com/

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Monthly Film Festival | May 15

InFocus: Asian Cinema program, spotlighting and celebrating Asian filmmakers and stories from around the world across two shorts programs featuring work by emerging Asian and Asian-American directors. The day's programming also includes an eclectic collection of "Spring Shorts," from NFMLA's ongoing selection. Each screening will take place virtually and will be followed by a live Q&A via Zoom. Details and registration at: www.newfilmmakersla.com

Wild & Scenic Film Festival | May 21

The largest film festival of its kind, showcasing the best and brightest in environmental and adventure films, and inspiring a love of nature. Those who register will enjoy a two-hour film program that will air live at 7pm, and can be watched at any time, on demand through midnight Sunday, May 23rd. Festival viewers can expect to see award-winning environmentally inspired short films, and have the opportunity to learn more about POST and Midpen's work on the San Francisco Peninsula and in the South Bay. Details and registration at: https://openspacetrust.org/event/wild-scenic-film-festival-virtual/

Grauzone Festival | May 21-22

Exclusive live performances from The Hague featuring some of the best-known and unknown-acts in the scene, interviews, art, unseen archive footage throughout Grauzone's history and more! This online edition will be freely accessible worldwide. Details and registration at: www.grauzonefestival.nl

Canal Town Virtual Book Fest | May 22
From Dover, Ohio, the Tuscarawas Valley's largest author fair is coming your way, this time virtually. Regional authors will be coming together on Facebook and Zoom for a day of fellowship, panel discussions and giveaways. Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with authors and learn about writing. Details and registration at: http://www.doverlibrary.org/about-2/canal-town-book-festival/

Central Ohio Folk Festival | May 22

A unique, engaging, and interactive experience with something for everyone, including the kids! Virtually broadcast Main Stage features an eclectic range of roots music: folk, bluegrass, old-time, Americana and more. Other festival events include: 7 interactive music workshops covering instruments such as the ukulele, guitar, banjo and old-time fiddle and multiple hours of interactive children's programming, including crafts. Details and registration at: www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org

The Maryland Iron Festival | May 22-23

The festival will commemorate the state as a center for the craft of ironmaking and explore the contributions of ironmaking sites from across Maryland and Pennsylvania. The festival will feature traditional blacksmithing, period music, traditional food preparation demonstrations, garden and trail tours, artisan demonstrations, children's activities, fascinating archaeology talks about the amazing discoveries at Catoctin Furnace, and more. There will be some Live and Interactive Sessions! Details and registration at: https://catoctinfurnace.org/events/maryland-iron-festival-2/

Palm Springs Bachata and Salsa Festival | May 22-23

13+ worshops via Zoom. Artists confirmed: Karel Flores (NY), Fausto Felix (NY), Michelle Morales (NY), Sammy El Magico (Paris), Erica Reyna (LA), Ernesto Lopez (MX), Desiree Valenzuela (MX), and many more! Details and registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palm-springs-bachata-and-salsa-festival-may-22-23-2021-online-edition-tickets-142259406715

Florida Folk Festival | May 28-30

A three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida unique. The festival will be held virtually, on YouTube and our social media channels. The public is invited to watch the best of Florida's music, art and more on these digital platforms. From Irish fiddle tunes, techno contra dancing and chocolate covered Key Lime pie, to the wide varieties of music brought by immigrants, the state’s cultural heritage reflects the lives of generations of Florida families and communities. Details and registration at: www.floridastateparks.org/FloridaFolkFestival

HowTheLightGetsIn | May 29

Streaming live across the world, join us for a day of free-thinking events at the boundaries of thought. Meet leading thinkers in groundbreaking debates in a unique virtual reality site. Join live discussions with an eclectic mix of philosophers, scientists, politicians and writers. Watch hundreds of talks and debates from previous HowTheLightGetsIn festivals. Take insightful educational courses from thinkers at the top of their fields. Details and registration at: www.howthelightgetsin.org

Northwest Folklife Festival | May 28-31

The festival takes place virtually on Memorial Day weekend on nwfolklife.org, Facebook, and Twitch! Since 1972, Northwest Folklife has been deeply committed to celebrating the diversity of the Northwest communities and demystifying the differences together, under one roof. Northwest Folklife centers on preserving cultural arts, bridging connections to heritage and identity, and cultivating the living, evolving traditions of the Pacific Northwest. Details and registration at: www.nwfolklife.org

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April 21, 2021

Southern California Median Home Prices Increase By Double Digits For Eighth Consecutive Month

Today’s Los Angeles Times reports that the pandemic fueled housing boom continued in March with double digit increases in median home prices for the eighth consecutive month in the six county Southern California region. For the region, the March median home price increased to a record $630,000 (up 14.5% year-over-year), according to data released from real estate firm DQNews. Total March home sales increased 32.2% year-over-year. Factors driving the boom: lower mortgage rates, people looking for more space and millennials entering their early thirties, the age when many people become first time home buyers.

County by county price and sales increase are as follows:

·         Los Angeles County’s March median home price rose to $750,000 (up 17.2% year-over-year), while sales were up 33.9% year-over-year;

·         Orange County’s March median home price rose to $835,000 (up 10.6% year-over-year), while sales were up 38.5% year-over-year;

·         Riverside County’s March median home price rose to $476,750 (up 17.9% year-over-year), while sales were up 37.5% year-over-year;

·         San Bernardino County’s March median home price rose to $429,500 (up 18.3% year-over-year), while sales were up 29.3% year-over-year

·         San Diego County’s March median home price rose to $680,000 (up 15.3% year-over-year), while sales were up 22.4% year-over-year;

·         Ventura County’s March median home price rose to $658,000 (up 12.5% year-over-year), while sales were up 24.2% year-over-year; compared with

·         The Coachella Valley’s March median detached home price rose to $549,000 (up 27.3% year-over-year) and the March median attached home price rose to $345,000 (up 15.4% year-over-year), while total home sales were up 39% year-over-year.

Will the price gains continue? Richard Green, director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate doesn’t see people’s incomes allowing them to pay much more. On the other hand, analysts at John Burns Real Estate Consulting predict that low inventory and an influx of investors will drive Southern California home prices up by double digits by December. By December 2022, they predict prices will have increased by an additional 6% or so.

To read Andrew Khouri’s Los Angeles Times article, courtesy of the Los Angeles Time, please visit: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-04-21/southern-california-home-prices-continue-wild-ride-in-march

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Posted in Market Updates
April 15, 2021

Just Purchased: Sun City Palm Desert Remodeled Home

We just had the opportunity to work with Larry and Beverly to find their new desert dream home in Sun City Palm Desert. This completely remodeled home sits on a large corner lot with a very private walled front courtyard and backyard. Extensively remodeled and decorated, including removing an existing wall between the kitchen and living room to create an open floor plan great room, installing 24x24 inch tile throughout the home, installing newer cabinets, glass tile back splash, quartz counter tops and newer stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and installing newer tile showers, cabinets, fixtures and quartz counter tops in the bathrooms.  Outside, the south facing backyard and large covered patio provide a haven to experience the seamless indoor-outdoor winter living that the desert is famous for. We enjoyed working with Larry and Beverly, the seller, Doris, and her agent, Lynda, and wish them all the very best in the days ahead.

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Posted in Our Transactions
April 12, 2021

Just Listed: Highly Upgraded Rancho Mirage Versailles Home


(Please click on the image above to view our short YouTube video tour of this home)

This highly upgraded home is located in Rancho Mirage’s gated Versailles community. Passing through the front courtyard, you enter the home through double doors with beveled glass inserts into a very impressive two-story rotunda foyer, complete with a beautiful chandelier and lighted art alcoves. Perfect for entertaining, the foyer flows into both the spacious living and dining room and the family room and kitchen. Both overlook the wonderful backyard with a grassy play areas, a large covered patio, large pool and spa and a side yard with citrus trees. The spacious primary suite opens to one of the backyard patios. Want to enjoy a movie or show, the 4th bedroom has been turned into a media room with a video projector and large projection screen. Inside this home, you’ll find gorgeous custom light fixtures, beautiful porcelain tile floors laid appropriately in a Versailles pattern and ceiling fans with lights in the main living areas, plush textured carpet in the bedrooms, 2 stacked stone fireplaces (one in the living room and one in family room), plantation shutters in all rooms and a chef’s kitchen with an island, breakfast bar, black granite counters and black appliances. This home is perfect for entertaining friends and family. It is centrally located in the Coachella Valley, close to such attractions as Sunnylands, Aqua Caliente Casino Resort Rancho Mirage, El Paseo, McCallum Theatre, College of the Desert, The River, Mission Hills Country Club, Palm Springs International Airport, downtown Palm Springs and many of the Coachella Valley’s golf courses, restaurants, shops and other attractions. Two Community Tennis Courts & Half Basketball Court. As an added bonus, the electricity for this home comes from the Imperial Irrigation District, which means lower electric bills.

Features Of This Home At A Glance:

  •        Located In The Gated Versailles Community In Rancho Mirage
  •        3,075 Sq Ft, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
  •        Stunning Two Story Foyer Rotunda
  •        Chef’s Kitchen With An Island, Breakfast Bar, Black Slab Granite Counters & Black Appliances
  •        In Home Theater With Video Projector & Large Projection Screen
  •        Seamless Flow Between The Large Backyard Patios & Both The Family Room & Living/Dining Room
  •        Large Backyard Pool & Spa
  •        Stunning Mountain Views Front & Back
  •        Two Community Tennis Courts & Half Basketball Court

MLS#219060307 | Listed at $799,000 | Details, photos, floor plan and both a video & virtual tour at: http://8bollinger.homeis4sale.com

CalDRE# 01896117 | 01898254 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
April 9, 2021

Just Listed: Upgraded Central Palm Desert Cul-De-Sac Home

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Great central Palm Desert location, perfect for full-timers or snowbirds. This home sits on a large 10,019 lot on quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable ungated Hovley Lane West area (with no HOA dues). This spacious upgraded 2,420 square feet home provides you with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept floor plan, fireplace in the large family room, master suite with separate soaker tub and shower and large walk-in closet, and a kitchen with slab granite counters, in sink hot water dispenser, a center island with a gas cook top and a breakfast bar. Once you step outside the kitchen and family room, you'll fall in love with the entertainer's back yard, complete with covered patio area with a misting system, built in BBQ, pool, and spa with pebble texture finish and mountain views. As an added bonus, a wide double gate allows access to the side yard with a pad for parking an RV or boat. Centrally located in Palm Desert, situated between Monterey and Portola for easy access to El Paseo, McCallum Theatre, College of the Desert, Desert Willow Golf Resort (where Palm Desert residents can golf for steeply discounted greens fees), near-by shopping and dining, and many of the Coachella valley’s attractions and events.

Features Of This Home At A Glance:

  •       Great Hovley Lane West/Central Palm Desert Location
  •        Located On A Quiet Cul-De Sac
  •        2,420 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
  •        Open Concept Floor Plan
  •        Slab Granite Kitchen Counters, Kitchen Island With Breakfast Bar & Gas Cooktop
  •        Spacious Primary Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Bathroom & Large Walk-In Closet
  •        Entertainer's Backyard With Large Pool & Spa With Pebble Texture Finish
  •        Mountain Views & No HOA Dues

MLS# 219060230 | Listed at $649,000 | Details, photos, floor plan, video tour & virtual tour at: http://www.40909sandpiperct.com

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Posted in Our Listings
April 8, 2021

AutoCamp Glamping Development Coming To Joshua Tree

 

The Desert Sun’s Mark Olalde reports that AutoCamp broke ground on it’s new glamping development near Joshua Tree National park in late January. Renderings from AutoCamp show a very cool looking campus located near the main gate to Joshua Tree National Park. The 26.15 acre AutoCamp park will be home to 55 Airstream trailers and will feature a Quonset Hut Clubhouse meant as a nod to local midcentury modern architecture while also blending into the natural desert landscape. artwork both indoors and out here, including a wall sculpture by Ana DiGiallonardo, an outdoor mural by Jaque Fragua, and a tapestry by the Avo design studio, a large plunge pool that will serve as a hot tub in the winter months, an outdoor bar, a general store and a mobile kitchen for pop up chef residencies.  To reduce the site’s environmental impact, AutoCamp Joshua Tree will have an onsite water treatment system and solar panels on the Clubhouse, while the landscaping will feature ultra-low use water plants. Those who plan on visiting Joshua Tree to go stargazing will also be happy to hear AutoCamp will use dark-sky compliant lighting to protect the area’s status as an International Dark Sky Park. 

You can read Mark Olalde’s original article, including a discussion on the project’s environmental impact, courtesy of The Desert Sun at: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/environment/2021/04/02/joshua-tree-airstream-company-autocamp-development-environment/6959774002/ 

You can also learn more about AutoCamp’s Joshua Tree location directly from the horses’ mouth as it were at: https://autocamp.com/joshua-tree/ 

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

 

 

Posted in Desert Communities
April 5, 2021

March 2021 Coachella Valley Residential Real Estate Market Update

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Our local residential real estate market experts have just released their March 2021 Desert Housing Report. Some highlights:

The Coachella Valley detached home median price in March was $549,000 (up 27.3% year-over-year).

 

The Coachella Valley attached home median price in March was $345,000, (up 15.4% year-over-year). Market Watch commented that if attached home prices follow the seasonal normal pattern, attached home prices should continue to move higher until May before softening. They also commented that attached homes appear to be helping fill the supply void for detached homes in the lower price ranges.

 

In March, seven Coachella Valley cities (Indian Wells, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs, la Quinta, Palm Desert and Cathedral City) had year-over-year detached home median price increases over 20%, with Indian Wells and Palm Springs experiencing year-over-year detached home median price increases over 30%. Market Watch pointed out that detached home median prices in five Coachella Valley cities (Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indio and La Quinta) have exceeded the previous historic detached home median price highs reached in 2006-2007. Seven Coachella Valley Cities ((Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indio, Palm Desert, Cathedral City and Palm Springs) had year-over-year attached home median price increases over 10%, with Indian Wells experiencing a year-over-year attached home median price increase of 30%. No Coachella Valley city has an attached home median price better than 10% below the previous record highs for attached home reached in 2006.

 

The three-month average of total home sales is now averaging 1,129 units per month (up 39% year-over-year). Market Watch felt that the three-month average of total home sales will reach 1,200 units or higher over the next two months. They also pointed out the three-month average of attached home sales in March of 465 sales per month (up 90.6% year-over-year).

 

The twelve-month average of home sales takes out the seasonal pattern and shows the true, long-term sales trend of sales surging for both detached and attached homes after the four-month decrease in sales beginning in March 2020 due to the outbreak of the pandemic. Twelve-month total home sales were higher by 20% year-over-year, while detached sales were up 16.7% year-over-year and attached sales were up 24% year-over-year. With demand exceeding supply, any increase in supply could result in a much higher home sales.

 

In looking at home sales by city, the largest home sales increases by volume were in the cities of Palm Desert and La Quinta, with home sales increases of 85 and 71 units year-over year respectively. Percentagewise, home sales increased year-over-year by 64.3% in Indian Wells, 51.9% in Rancho Mirage, 51.1% in La Quinta and 50.6% in Palm Desert. 

 

In looking at home sales by price range, the largest home sales increases occurred in the middle to higher price brackets. Market Watch felt that what is particularly interesting is that sales of homes under $300,000 were declining. Even though condominium sales (which are generally homes in this price range) were growing, overall there were fewer and fewer homes in these lower price ranges due to overall price increases. Home sales increased year-over-year by 122.2% in the over $1 million price range, 121.4% in the $900,000 to $1 million price range and 103.7% in the $700,000 to $800,000 price range.

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, the Coachella Valley housing inventory continued to decline and on April 1st was at 742 homes for sale (down 75.6% year-over-year from 3,043 homes for sale on April 1st, 2020). Market Watch was of the opinion that this huge decline in inventory appeared to be due to two congruent factors; the overall 20% rise in total sales and the decline in new listings below the normal rate because of COVID. Market Watch felt that many people were reluctant to list their homes and open them up to traffic during the pandemic. They felt that during normal conditions, the Coachella Valley housing inventory would have been around 2,600 homes for sale. Market Watch expressed hope that there will be a surge of new listings once COVID-19 vaccines are widely distributed and homeowners feel safe again.

 

Continued high sales and low housing inventory again drove the month of sales ratio to a new historic low of 0.8 of a month (or just a little over three weeks of supply compared to 3.7 months on April 1st, 2020). Market Watch commented that this lack of supply was causing bidding wars among homebuyers and was the force driving home prices much higher. The median number of days in the market on April 1st was 37 days (compared to 54 days on April 1st, 2020).

In looking at months of sales by price range, Market Watch commented that the size contrast between the blue and orange bars in the graph tells the entire story. The month of sales ratio in every price bracket under $900,000 was less than one month, with the lowest ratio being 3/10 of a month for homes and condominiums priced between $200,000 and $300,000. For homes priced over $1 million, where the ratio is normally around 10 months, it was just 1.8 months on April 1st.In looking at months of sales by city, on April 1st eight Coachella Valley cities (Coachella, Cathedral City, Indio, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Thousand Palms) had a months of sales ratio under one month. Market Watch noted that Indian Wells, which normally has a months of sales ratio of 10 months or higher, has a current months of sales ratio of just 1.2 months. Bermuda Dunes and Desert Hot Springs also had months of sales ratios of just over one month.

Lastly, in looking at the sale price discount from list, the March median value for sale price discount from list was 0.0%, meaning that an average Coachella Valley home offered at $500,000 sold for exactly $500,000. Market Watch noted that this number has historically averaged between a 2% and 2.5% discount.

 

CalDRE# 01898254 | 01896117 | 01991628

Posted in Market Updates