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Real Estate Agent in Palm Springs
About Craig Michaels
Craig Michaels is a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Desert Lifestyle Properties in Palm Springs, California. Public professional profiles describe him as serving Palm Springs and other Coachella Valley cities, handling sales and purchases as well as property leasing and management.
If you own or plan to buy a rental property, ask Craig Michaels how leasing and management services work, how fees are structured, and what local short-term rental rules apply, since these differ between valley cities. Buyers can ask about homeowners associations, golf communities and seasonal demand.
Location
Palm Springs, California
Local time
9:30 AMPalm Springs · Pacific Time · Wednesday, October 14
No published office hours. If this is your listing, you can send your hours.
Home values in Palm Springs
Typical home$608K
1-year-0.7%
5-year+10.8%
Typical rent$2,110
The typical home in Palm Springs was valued at about $608,373 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Over twelve months the typical value was roughly flat (-0.7%), against a +0.4% change for California as a whole. The five-year change stands at +10.8%. Palm Springs sits 20% below the California typical value of $764,158. Typical asking rent is about $2,110 a month (+2.0% in a year).
Source: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, August 2026. More on the Palm Springs market
Profile details
| Name | Craig Michaels |
|---|---|
| Profile type | Real Estate Agent |
| Title | Realtor |
| Brokerage | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Desert Lifestyle Properties |
| Primary market | Palm Springs, California |
| County | Riverside County |
| License regulator | California Department of Real Estate |
| Time zone | Pacific Time |
| Last reviewed | October 13, 2026 |
Communities around Palm Springs
| Community | Distance | Typical home | 1 year | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idyllwild, CA | 12 mi | $466,302 | -2.4% | 3 |
| Palm Desert, CA | 12 mi | $538,918 | -1.6% | 3 |
| Indian Wells, CA | 14 mi | $1,437,745 | +2.9% | 1 |
| Hemet, CA | 25 mi | $443,910 | +0.4% | 1 |
| Beaumont, CA | 26 mi | $534,963 | +0.5% | 1 |
| Yucaipa, CA | 32 mi | $573,373 | +2.0% | 1 |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 35 mi | $530,328 | -3.1% | 4 |
| Perris, CA | 39 mi | $543,032 | +0.9% | 1 |
Questions about Craig Michaels
Where is Craig Michaels located?
Craig Michaels is listed in Palm Springs, California (Riverside County), working with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Desert Lifestyle Properties.
Which nearby communities have listed professionals?
Idyllwild (12 mi, 3 listings), Palm Desert (12 mi, 3 listings), Indian Wells (14 mi, 1 listing), and Hemet (25 mi, 1 listing).
What does a typical home cost in Palm Springs?
About $608,373 in August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), -0.7% versus a year earlier; typical rent is $2,110 a month.
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