If you are looking at Rancho Mirage homes for sale, there are many reasons to take the plunge. This beautiful resort city in the heart of Palm Springs has much to offer and little, if anything, to complain about. There are many reasons to buy a home in any of the desert communities—owners of real estate in Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta and Palm Desert all rave about their individual cities and the Palm Springs Valley as a whole. But here are just a few reasons why you may want to make your home in Rancho Mirage.
1. Golf. While there are myriad golf courses for owners of Palm Springs and La Quinta real estate to enjoy, Rancho Mirage has 12 stellar golf courses, including the Thunderbird Guest Ranch, the Tamarisk, Sunrise, Rancho Mirage, Mission Hills, Morningside, the Springs, KSL Resorts’ Rancho Las Palmas hotel, Tuscania by Sunrise Company, the Mission Hills North Course, and the Westin Hotels’ Mission Hills resort.
2. Gorgeous mountain views. The Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, Santa Rosa, Little San Bernardino each yield stunning views, as well as some awesome hiking trails, that can be enjoyed all year long.
3. History. Rancho Mirage rose to fame after World War II when The Annenberg Estate, owned by philanthropists Walter and Leonore Annenberg, was in its heyday. Many celebrities and political figures, including Bob Hope, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford and Queen Elizabeth II were regular visitors at this estate. Among other high-profile figures, former President Ford bought a house in Rancho Mirage.
4. Traffic. As in-no traffic. Those who are used to the horrific traffic that plagues many cities in California are astounded by the lack thereof when they become owners of Rancho Mirage real estate. Traffic is always very minimal, even during the busiest times of year.
5. Culture. Situated in the heart of Palm Springs, many seek Rancho Mirage homes for sale because of the city’s ideal location—all of Coachella Valley is an easily accessed desert playground. There are unrivalled music festivals such as Coachella, Stagecoach and the Jazz Festivals, and many outstanding local concerts from some of the more than 60 Hall of Fame Musicians that live in the area. There’s the Indio Tamale Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, the National Date Festival, many Arts and Wine Festivals and Palm Springs Modernism Week. Residents throughout Palm Springs, including owners of Indio, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and La Quinta real estate, get to enjoy this same proximity that makes desert living so alluring. image: latimes.com