5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in...
Donna Larson
Since moving from Minnesota to Palm Springs in 1989, Donna has worn many real estate related hats. She owned and operated Larson Management Services, managing community associations; which grew over 10 years and eventually sold. Donna acquired her real estate license in 2001 and her broker’s license in 2008. Her knowledge and experience positioned Donna to provide clients with leasing and management services for investment and second home properties. In 2011, she opened her own brokerage, Palm Springs Homes and Leasing.
Six years later, she sold the property management part of the business and now focuses on assisting buyers and sellers with their "Nesting and Investing" real estate goals as Larson Desert Realty.
Larson Desert Realty
3501 E. Ramon Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
United States
Recent Articles
Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”
Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes. ...
National Snapshot: What’s Ahead for Real Estate
The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook...
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act...
Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget
Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to...
Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block
We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking...
Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers
Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark...
Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that...
What’s Your Home Actually Worth? Discover What Buyers Will Pay in Today’s Market
It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier. As a...
Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest...