The July 2026 Coachella Valley market read city by city: flat valleywide medians concealing five different city stories, luxury supply down 15 percent while discounts widened, and why one Indian Wells statistic is never enough. Plus where to go when it is 112 degrees outside.

Nobody moves to La Quinta expecting to love July. The brochure version of desert living — the American Express tournament, Sunday polo, the Saturday farmers market, a packed Old Town calendar — is a winter story. July is the part people assume they'll just endure.

And then they …

This isn't a "top 10 things to do" listicle written by someone who flew in for the weekend. This is what a typical week actually looks like for the people who live here, because if you're seriously considering a move to La Quinta, you're not just buying …

Every desert season has a rhythm. The snowbirds arrive in October, the market heats up through January and February when The American Express tournament brings the world to La Quinta, and by June the temperature climbs, the crowds thin, and conventional wisdom says real estate "goes quiet" …

A Milestone Worth Celebrating: 2026 RealTrends Verified

We're excited to share that The McLennan Team has been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, a distinction that highlights top-performing real estate professionals across the country based on independently verified sales performance.

While we're grateful for the recognition, what …

We’re proud to share that Laurie McLennan has been recognized as one of Desert Sotheby’s International Realty’s Top Real Estate Advisors for the fourth quarter of 2025.

This distinction reflects a consistent commitment to excellence, market expertise, and exceptional client service across the Coachella Valley. Being named a …

Why Buyers Are Choosing La Quinta in 2025

Local Market Insights from Laurie McLennan – The McLennan Team, Desert Sotheby's International Realty

La Quinta has always been one of the Coachella Valley’s most desirable destinations — but in 2025, demand has climbed to an entirely new level. Recently …