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 📺

In this episode of OFF THE MARKET, we're picking apart the most recent Housing Report in the Coachella Valley. The good, the bad, and the ugly! We also follow up on our previous conversation around AI in the real estate industry with a few relevant news articles (linked below). 🤖HERE'S THE KEY TOPICS 🔑- Are we officially in a buyer's market? And what that actually means for you- Hyper local difference: Palm Springs down 12.5% vs. Coachella up 10.3% - Florida man used ChatGPT to sell his home- AI in real estate: useful tool or overhyped? Our honest take- Could national transactions drop 50% this year? We get into itWhen we looked at the month's previous Housing Report from our local board, the numbers were telling a different story. A lot can change in just one month. Not just in the real estate industry, but nationally, and even globally. All these socio-economic factors will inevitable impact the housing market, and the market is feeling that pressure in a lot of ways. Lastly, we talked about AI in the real estate industry as a follow up to a previous episode. In that episode, we referenced a story with a potential buyer who was representing themselves through their first home purchase, all guided by ChatGPT. Now we react to a few recent article that has entered the spotlight. The first being a Florida man who used ChatGPT to sell his home for a million dollars. The second is a CEO who took AI's advice over his own legal counsel... NO SPOILERS! Tune in to hear Amirah and Damin's opinion.ARTICLE NUMBER ONE:https://nypost.com/2026/03/23/real-estate/florida-man-used-chatgpt-to-sell-his-home-in-5-days-for-1m/ARTICLE NUMBER TWO:https://www.404media.co/ceo-ignores-lawyers-asks-chatgpt-how-to-void-250-million-contract-loses-terribly-in-court/⏱️ CHAPTERS ⏱️00:00 — Welcome & The 2026 Reality Check01:48 — March Housing Market Numbers Breakdown23:22 — AI in Real Estate (THE FOLLOW UP CONVO): The Florida Man ChatGPT Story37:21 — Could Transactions Drop 50% This Year?JOIN US every Thursday for a new episode and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a topic! Tune in here on Spotify or catch us on Youtube 📺