Palm Springs sees home prices plummet as market finally cools off

Nypost · Aug 02, 2026 · 456 words · By Nina Joudeh

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Palm Springs sees home prices plummet as market finally cools off See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on Google Home prices are beginning to soften in one of California’s hottest luxury markets as the desert real estate market starts to cool off.

Common ground

Two upscale homes in Palm Springs most sought-after neighborhoods have recently undergone notable price cuts of about $70,000, signaling even luxury sellers are adjusting their expectations after years of soaring demand.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Just 9.6% of homes are selling above list price”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the claim that 9.6% of homes are selling above list price.

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Claim 2: “Built in 2023, the 2,907-square-foot residence features three bedrooms, four bathrooms and sits on an oversized 0.41-acre corner lot”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of 'specific' and general Wikipedia entries for Palm Springs; there is no evidence confirming the square footage, bedroom/bathroom count, or lot size of a 2023 home.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs (Cahuilla: Séc-he) is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. The city covers approximately 94 square miles (24…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs,_California

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs is a 2020 American science fiction romantic comedy film directed by Max Barbakow (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Andy Siara, based on a story by Barbakow and Siara…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_(2020_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs International Airport (IATA: PSP, ICAO: KPSP, FAA LID: PSP), formerly Palm Springs Municipal Airport, is an airport two miles east of downtown Palm Springs, California, United States. The…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_International_Air…

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Claim 3: “homes are now taking roughly 56 days to go under contract [according to Zillow]”

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The 56-day contract timeframe is mentioned in the same single source as claim 6. Other Zillow results provided are irrelevant to Palm Springs contract days.

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web search NEUTRAL — Zillow has 49 homes for sale in Boydton VA. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place.
https://www.zillow.com/boydton-va/

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web search NEUTRAL — 12 hours ago · Zillow has 671 homes for sale. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place.
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/

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web search NEUTRAL — Spacious riverfront homesite $699,900 4 bds 3 ba 2,292 sqft New construction 586 Ferry Landing Dr, Boydton, VA 23917 Large riverfront homesite $235,000 2 bds 1 ba 1,100 sqft House for sale
https://www.zillow.com/boydton-va-23917/

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Claim 4: “Redfin similarly describes Palm Springs as a “somewhat competitive” market, with homes typically selling for around 3% below their asking price and taking about 70 days to sell.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the Redfin claims regarding market competitiveness, sale price percentages, or days to sell.

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Claim 5: “Another Palm Springs luxury home underwent an even steeper reduction, with its asking price falling $40,000 from $1.638 million to $1.598 million.”

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The price reduction from $1.638 million to $1.598 million is mentioned in the same single source as claim 0 and 1. No other independent sources corroborate this specific transaction.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On May 17, 2025, a car bombing occurred at a reproductive center in Palm Springs, California, United States, killing the perpetrator, and injuring four others. The explosion was described as one of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Palm_Springs_fertility_cl…

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Claim 6: “Zillow estimates the average Palm Springs home value is about $619,600, down 1.7% over the past year”

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The specific Zillow estimate of $619,600 and the 1.7% decrease are mentioned in one source. Other Zillow results provided are for the general US market or different locations.

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web search NEUTRAL — Zillow estimates the average Palm Springs home value is about $619,600, down 1.7% over the past year, while homes are now taking roughly 56 days to go under contract. Sign up for the California Mornin…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/02/real-estate/palm-springs-sees-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The average United States home value is $372,995, up 0.8% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 18 days. (Updated on 6/30/2026). What is the Zillow Home Values Index?
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/102001/united-states/

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web search NEUTRAL — Can you improve the algorithm that changed the world of real estate?
https://www.kaggle.com/c/zillow-prize-1

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Claim 7: “Originally built in 1961, the residence features walls of windows overlooking a south-facing deck and swimmer’s pool”

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Two independent sources confirm the home was built in 1961: the 'Palm Springs sees home prices plummet' article and a separate listing/article mentioning the home is in Vista Las Palmas and built in 1961.

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web search NEUTRAL — The home spans approximately 3,000 square feet and it last sold in 2020 for $1.5 million. Today it’s a rental property, proof that Marilyn’s name still draws in the crowds.#marilynmonroe #marilynmonro…
https://www.tiktok.com/@kellywoodclark/video/759911458124343…

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web search NEUTRAL — Originally built in 1961, the residence features walls of windows overlooking a south-facing deck and swimmer’s pool, as well as three bedroom suites in the main house and a detached guest wing comple…
https://dnyuz.com/2026/08/03/palm-springs-sees-home-prices-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — Built in 1961, the home is an example of Palm Springs’ specific brand of the Midcentury Modern style, according to the listing.“It is a place where Hollywood history and Palm Springs lifestyle meet.” …
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/maril…

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Claim 8: “Two upscale homes in Palm Springs most sought-after neighborhoods have recently undergone notable price cuts of about $70,000”

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The claim is explicitly stated in one web search result ('Palm Springs sees home prices plummet as market finally cools off'), but no other independent news organization is reporting this specific $70,000 combined price cut for these two homes.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs Stadium is a stadium in Palm Springs, California. It is primarily used for baseball. It used to be named Angels Stadium and was the home field of the Palm Springs Suns of the Western Base…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_Stadium

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palm Springs Weekend is a 1963 Warner Bros. bedroom comedy film directed by Norman Taurog. It has elements of the beach party genre (AIP's Beach Party became a smash hit in July, while Warner Bros. wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_Weekend

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Claim 9: “The remodeled mid-century modern home spans 1,887 square feet and includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms.”

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The specific dimensions (1,887 sq ft) and room count (4 bed, 3 bath) for the remodeled mid-century home are reported by a single source.

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Claim 10: “One recently built custom home saw its asking price trimmed by $30,000, dropping from $1.585 million to $1.555 million.”

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The specific price drop from $1.585 million to $1.555 million is mentioned in the same single source as claim 0. Other results for $1.585 million refer to a house in Winnetka, Illinois, not Palm Springs.

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