Why Summer Might Be the Smartest Time to Buy in the Coachella Valley

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to buy in the Coachella Valley, summer might just be your golden hour. Sure, it’s hot—but the market conditions are cooling in all the right ways for buyers.

Here are the three best reasons summer 2025 is shaping up to be a smart time to make your move:

1. Inventory Is the Highest It’s Been in Years

According to the May 2025 GPSR Desert Housing Report, the Valley had 3,651 active listings—that’s over 1,000 more homes than the same time last year.

• This means more choices across neighborhoods, price ranges, and property types.
• You’re less likely to get caught in a bidding war or feel rushed into a decision.

Bottom line: Buyers finally have breathing room—and leverage.

2. Prices Are Stable (And Even Softening in Some Areas)

Detached homes are holding the line at $700,000, while attached homes dipped slightly to $480,000.

• Cities like La Quinta and Palm Desert saw modest year-over-year price drops.
• Attached homes are selling with an average 3.0% discount; detached homes, 2.6%.

Translation: There’s room to negotiate—especially if the home’s been sitting for more than a few weeks.

3. Motivated Sellers Are Listening to Offers

Summer sellers aren’t just testing the market. Many are:

• Looking to relocate before the school year or fall.
• Facing pressure from growing inventory and longer days on market (now averaging 49 days).

Plus, with only 10.6% of homes selling above list price (down from 15.7% last year), you’re less likely to overpay.

Final thought: While others wait for fall or hope rates will drop, smart buyers are using the summer to shop smarter, negotiate better, and move confidently.

Let’s talk about what matters most to you—budget, timing, lifestyle—and start building your Coachella Valley game plan.

Book your buyer consult today.