Real Estate Features Archive

Revisiting the Kaufmann House

It’s like being in Switzerland: You want to see the Matterhorn,” says Crosby Doe, a veteran salesman of architecturally significant houses. And when in Palm Springs, he adds, “You want to see the Kaufmann Desert House.”

By Morris Newman

Astonishing Andalusia

Andalusia at Coral Mountain in La Quinta provide an irresistible draw: remote enough to inspire country-style living yet only a 10-minute drive to shops and restaurants.

By Jan Silver Maguire

PSST! — Modern Love

Joan and Gary Gand founded the appreciation organization Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond and attended modernism shows in the Windy City before they heard about Palm Springs’ modernism show. Having read about architect Albert Frey, they thought the desert event would feed their Frey fix.

By Janice Kleinschmidt

Wealth — Modernism as an Investment

Eric Ellenbogen spent two years painstakingly restoring the William Cody-designed midcentury modern Abernathy House. “This restoration was both a labor of love and insanity. Yet I would do it again,” he says. “You must really admire the work of your architect in order to do the restoration correctly.”

By Ellen Paris

Midcentury for Sale

The romance — and reality — involved in procuring a piece of the past.

By Lisa Marie Rovito

Questions and Answers

Whether you’re thinking about buying your first midcentury home or another to add to your growing collection, here’s what you can expect to find — and pay.

Sun City Shadow Hills By Del Webb

Sun City Shadow Hills reflects the benchmark of quality and expresses the spirit of welcome that is signature to every Del Webb community.

The Residence Club at PGA WEST

The Residence Club at PGA WEST, La Quinta’s first equity residence club.

Toscana Country Club

In the heart of prestigious Indian Wells, California, a fortunate few will enjoy Toscana Country Club

Right Angles - James Cioffi’s retro hangout

James Cioffi’s retro hangout in the sky is made for barbecues and airport views.

Lisa Marie Rovito