Can you really build a 3,200 sq. ft. dream home for just $400,000 in today’s market? This week, Damin goes solo to dive into the "insane" world of 3D-printed homes coming to the Coachella Valley.

In this episode of Off the Market, Damin (the "Robin to Amirah's Batman") takes the lead while Amirah is out in the field at a listing. Damin shares his journey from the retail industry in New Orleans to managing five escrows at once during his "trial by fire" start in real estate.

BUT for the main topic, Damin discusses the future of real estate, as some have claimed; 3D PRINTED HOMES. We take a look at a viral video showing how strong and durable a 3D-printed house can be, plus we read an article from Forbes highlighting a plan and development for a 20 home 3D printed neighborhood right here in the Coachella Valley, 15 minutes from Palm Springs in Desert Hot Springs.

SOURCES:

https://www.reddit.com/r/interesting/comments/1t9zwyd/3dprinted_houses_are_much_stronger_than_you_think/https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-global-properties/2023/07/28/trailblazer-3d-printed-homes-take-shape-in-californias-coachella-valley/

🕑 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🕑

0:00 - Welcome to Episode 12: Who's that host?

1:05 - Who is Damin? Let's get reacquinted

6:31 - Damin’s First Sale: Trial by Fire

9:26 - Damin's Advice for New Agents

11:04 - 3D Printed Homes: Stronger, cheaper, and faster?

14:48 - The Desert Hot Springs 3D Printed Community

18:52 - 4x Stronger Than Concrete?

20:37 - Final Thoughts: Where can we find these homes?

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Deals are falling out of escrow at rates we haven't seen in years and the reasons go deeper than just cold feet.

In this episode of Off the Market, Amirah and Damin break down the main reasons buyers are backing out of home purchases right now...

While referring to a national statistic from Redfin via Keeping Current Matters, we examine the claims through the local lens of the Coachella Valley and dig into what we are actually seeing, boots on the ground. We're talking mold found during inspections, insurance claims that follow a property forever, sellers who can't afford to make repairs, and buyers who are walking away out of pure fear.

Plus, California's updated disclosure laws that all buyers and sellers should be aware of.Amirah also shares one of the more intense escrow stories: a seller who refusing to sell the day of closing, resulting in a lengthy legal battle and a surprising ending you'll have to hear to believe. If you're buying or selling a home in the Coachella Valley - Palm Springs, Palm Desert, or anywhere in the desert cities, this episode is required watching before you sign anything.

🕑 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🕑

00:00 – Welcome Back to Lake La Quinta (shoutout to the homeowners!)

00:40 – The Real Reason Deals Fall Through

05:57 – The Paper Trail: Past Insurance Claims & New Disclosure Laws

20:20 – Cold Feet vs. The Cold Hard Truth: What the Data Says

23:44 – Escrow Limbo: When a Seller Tries to Back Out

26:45 – INSPECTIONS : Final Recommendations

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Is Airbnb dead in the Coachella Valley? Are multigenerational homes the new normal? And are homes still selling at full price in 2026? We answer all of it in Episode 10 of Off the Market.In this episode Amirah and Damin break down the short term rental market across La Quinta, Palm Springs, and Indio, why more families are buying homes together in 2026, and why buyers are winning deals without offering full price right now.Filmed on location at our lakefront property in Lake La Quinta. CLICK BELOW to see the full listing details:https://www.compass.com/app/listing/78930-V-a-Florence-La-Quinta-CA-92253/2075533367577709825🕑 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🕑00:00 — Welcome to Lake La Quinta!03:16 — Multigenerational Homes on the Rise in 202623:12 — Is Airbnb Dead in the Coachella Valley?33:26 — Why Homes Are Not Selling at Full Price AnymoreJoin us every Thursday for a new episode! Tune in here on Spotify or catch a listen on Youtube 📺