By David Mercado - Saturday, March 21, 2026

Tracking Maintenance Requests in Palm Desert Extreme Heat

Palm Desert summers aren’t just hot. In the summer of 2025, parts of the Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert, experienced extreme heat waves, with daytime temperatures climbing above 115 °F (46 °C). National Weather Service records show highs near 117 °...

By David Mercado - Saturday, February 21, 2026

What Does a Property Manager Really Do in Palm Springs? Roles and Responsibilities

Property management is often misunderstood as a passive role focused on collecting rent and calling a repair technician when something breaks. In reality, managing residential rental properties in Palm Springs requires constant oversight, regulatory awareness, and proactive decis...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, January 21, 2026

What Type of Property is Best to Invest in Palm Springs, CA, in 2026

Palm Springs has been catching the eye of investors who want steady, year-round rental income heading into 2026, especially as more people settle into full-time desert living rather than short stays. Many new buyers start by grounding themselves in new investor tips, since t...

By David Mercado - Sunday, December 21, 2025

Prepare Your Rental Property for California AB 628 Changes

Big changes are on the way for rental properties in California, and you need to be ready.According to California Legislative Information, starting January 1, 2026, Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628) says landlords must provide working refrigerators and stoves in every rental unit. T...

By David Mercado - Friday, November 21, 2025

What are California Just Cause Eviction Laws?

Evicting a tenant in California takes time and care. The state makes sure every eviction has a real reason behind it to avoid any eviction mistakes.The California just cause eviction laws, under the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), spell out when a landlord can end a tenancy. The...

By David Mercado - Friday, November 7, 2025

What’s Driving Palm Springs Real Estate Trends in 2026?

Palm Springs is shifting, but it hasn’t lost its pull. Buyers, investors, and second-home owners are still coming, each chasing a version of desert life that fits their needs. The difference is in how they’re approaching the market.In 2025, the market cooled. The ...

By David Mercado - Thursday, October 16, 2025

Xepco Properties is now Coachella Valley Property Management

We are excited to share an important update. Effective October 16, 2025, Xepco Properties is now Coachella Valley Property Management!We've decided to change our name to better reflect what makes our company unique - we are local market experts, and we only serve the Coachell...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Estate Planning for Coachella Valley Rental Property Owners: Protecting Your Legacy

Your portfolio of rental properties represents more than just financial gain. It represents who you are. It’s your legacy. But what happens to that legacy when you’re no longer around to manage it? For Coachella Valley rental property owners, estate planning is not ju...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Keep Your Palm Desert Rentals Occupied: Effective Eviction Prevention

Evicting a tenant in Palm Desert is more difficult than ever, thanks to strict tenant protection laws that are only getting stricter. We don’t like evictions anyway. They’re time consuming, they’re expensive, and they put your investment property at risk for damage. O...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Streamline Your Finances: Our Rent Collection and Reporting System

Financial management, for most landlords and real estate investors, is either a breeze or a complete nightmare. If you’re working with our team at Xepco Properties, it’s a breeze because we’re handling the rent collection and financial reporting for you.Tha...