I am blogging for the first time today.  It is my intent to offer interesting and timely information regarding real estate matters with an emphasis on Palm Springs, California.

I have been a top producing Realtor in Palm Springs for twenty five and I am currently associated with Prudential California Realty, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. Over the course of my career I have seen great changes in Palm Springs and have experienced all of the ups and downs along the way.  I hope I can draw on these experiences to help you in your real estate endeavors.

Over the last four months I have visited all of the bank owned properties listed in the Desert Area Multiple Listing Service.  You will definitely get a feel for the bank owned properties in Palm Springs by visiting http://www.palmspringsestates.com/blog/ on my web site.  If you should wish to visit any of these properties or other desert area properties please feel free to call upon The Moore Carlson Group for assistance.

The Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday, March 23, 2008 “Tidy profit from simple tax request”.  This article concerned the lowering of property taxes in this down market under Prop. 8.  Apparently there are companies who charge large fees to file this simple form.  This form is available here DIVR App.

Here’s what’s needed:

The application homeowners must fill out to seek a reduction includes the following questions:

*Property Address*Property Assessor Number*Purchase Price*Assessed value from tax bill*Your opinion of property value*Description of Property*At least two comparable sales to support your claim.

If you have any difficulty in filling out this form or need comparable sales please feel free to contact a member of The Moore Carlson Group, who will be happy to assist you free of any charges.  The form is simple and only takes a couple of minutes to complete.  If you believe your property taxes are too high based on current market conditions it will benefit you to complete this form (DIVR App.) and return it to the County Assessor possibly saving you hundreds and maybe thousands of dollars.

Gary Carlson-760.699.6153