There are so many reasons that people flock to Palm Springs to scoop up Rancho Mirage real estate or other homes in the area once they’re ready to retire. One visit to the stunning area and you’ll be ready to start looking for real estate in the area. Investors from the international real estate market are buying properties in the region as second homes, including many who are nearing retirement age.
For those who have yet to experience the charms that Palm Springs Valley has to offer, here are three of the most popular reasons retirees choose Rancho Mirage real estate over other areas of the country.
- It feels like vacation all year round. A true resort city, Rancho Mirage first soared in popularity after World War II, particularly in the 1950s. With 12 superb golf courses and sunny weather all year long, it’s no wonder that former U.S. presidents and an array of celebrities and socialites have vacationed or lived in the area, including Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, as well as Bob Hope, Liberace, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II, among many others.
- The great outdoors. When foreign investors and buyers from the international real estate market visit for the first time or come to look at property in Indian Wells and La Quinta homes for sale, they are blown away by all of the outdoor activities available. From hiking, horseback riding and cycling to playing tennis, swimming or simply lounging by the pool, there are myriad ways to take advantage of the beautiful sunny weather.
- The vibrant culture. The arts and entertainment community in Palm Springs Valley is thriving. From live concerts and musical theatre, independent film screenings and film festivals, fine dining and art shows, people of all ages can enjoy the cultural mecca that is the desert community. There is also the chic El Paseo Boulevard shopping district, The River at Rancho Mirage mall and a plethora of famed designer outlets in close proximity.
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