California desert communities are no longer just seasonal escapes—they’re fueling a gold rush as full-time luxury destinations.
Incomes have surged in Thousand Palms, Indian Wells, and Del Mar, reshaping housing demand across the state’s desert and coastal enclaves.
Buyers from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Northern California are snapping up properties that offer not just homes, but a lifestyle: gated communities, wellness amenities, golf, tennis, and even smart home technology…