Off the Market

Amirah Halum | Halum Real Estate Group

Welcome to Off the Market Podcast with Amirah Halum! Join us every Thursday while we dive into a variety of topics including the real estate industry both locally and nationally, Coachella Valley events and happenings, and more. Grab your Coffee, Wine, or Tea while we spill all of ours!

  1. 19 Jun

    SO LONG TO SEASON 3 | OFF THE MARKET

    Welcome back to Off the Market Podcast, and in this episode, it is time to say so long, adios, au revoir, arrivederci, ma salama... and take our leave for the current season as Amirah awaits and prepares the arrival of her baby boy! 🐣We've been surprisingly busy to kick this summer off and we are incredibly grateful for that, but that also means we've had to prioritize the business over recording and podcast production. We do have a lot in the works for the following season with interviews, local business spotlights, and as always a plethora of real estate topics to discuss.That being said, we hope everyone enjoyed this season and thank you so much for tuning in! We will try to provide updates throughout the Summer when possible and relevant, but otherwise have an amazing Summer and can't wait to see you all again for next season. See you then!📺 Catch the full season or previous episodes at the playlist HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmvam9Fvb433Fdhsyu8SANaz0KPdZyFn

  2. 4 Jun

    Where Have All the Snowbirds Gone?

    Coachella Valley real estate is officially entering summer, but the biggest story of the season is who didn't show up this winter. In this episode, Amirah and Damin dive into a massive shift hitting the desert property market. The traditional, reliable snowbird buyer pool has completely paused.From the Canadian currency exchange rate hit to inflation eating away at retirement portfolios, the team breaks down why out-of-state and international buyers are staying home. They also reveal the new buyers secretly creeping into the market to take their place and why your pricing strategy has to change right now.🕑 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🕑0:00 - INTRO | How's "Mama Bear" Doing?04:30 - What is a Snowbird and Why Do They Matter to the Market?07:35 - Tracking the 2025 and 2026 Winter Season Slump10:40 - Inflation and the Retirement Account Crisis13:10 - The Canadian Effect15:00 - The New Buyer Wave: Orange County, LA, and San Diego Move In17:10 - January Inventory Stagnation and Motivated Sellers21:00 - The Airbnb Reality Check23:10 - Why Snowbirds Refuse to Rent Out Their HomesJoin us every Thursday for a new episode! Tune in here on Youtube or catch a listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify! 🎧

  3. 28 May

    THE DATA CENTER THREAT IN COACHELLA VALLEY

    Welcome back to Off the Market Podcast! In this episode, we're talking a serious threat to the Coachella Valley, but also a topic of discussion and building proposal popping up all over the countries... and that is DATA CENTERS.The Coachella Valley has a few potential proposals for data centers in the region, and Amirah and Damin dig into the highly controversial 450-acre AI data center tech campus slated for the east end of the valley, specifically the city of Coachella.From massive strain on our local electric grid and millions of gallons of water consumption to the absolute destruction of neighboring residential property values, lets talk about the potential benefits, if any. This isn’t political. This a personal. This is our home. This is our own backyard. The hyper-local battle to protect the future of the desert is here.Special shoutout to local Sotheby's agent Elizabeth Humphries  @notinmyvalley  for leading the charge! Check her out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/notinmyvalley/Also, Amirah mentioned the  @MorethanPoliticsCV  so thank you as well and here is there instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/morethanpoliticscv/Additionally, here are some of the links mentioned in the video if you wish to follow up on the research:💧 IID Data Center FAQ: https://www.iid.com/about-iid/community/data-center-facts ⛳️ Golf Course Pesticides, Drinking Water & Parkinson’s Risk: https://www.parkinson.org/blog/science-news/golf-courses🕑 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🕑0:00 - Why the Data Center Project Must Be Shut Down 02:15 - The Eastern Valley is Not an Industrial Armpit 05:10 - Exposing the "Revenue and Job Market" Myths 08:20 - Why Multi-Millionaires in La Quinta Need to Speak Up 11:00 - The AI Tech Collapse: Will These Warehouses Sit Empty? 14:45 - The Constant Humming and Infrasound Reality 17:40 - Real Estate Damage: Living Next to a Master-Planned Monster 21:50 - Grounding, EMF Rays, and Future Real Estate Disclosures 27:22 - Can We Make Enough Noise Or Is the AI Hype Too Much?Join us every Thursday for a new episode! Tune in here on Youtube or catch a listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify! 🎧

  4. 14 May

    Are 3D Printed Homes Coming to the Coachella Valley?

    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? Join us every Thursday for a new episode! Tune in here on Spotify or catch us on Youtube 📺

  5. 7 May

    Top Reasons Deals Fall Through When Buying or Selling a Home

    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 Join us every Thursday for a new episode! Tune in here on Spotify for catch us on Youtube! 📺

  6. 30 Apr

    Is Airbnb Dead in the Desert? Plus What's Reshaping the Market

    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 📺

  7. 23 Apr

    The Data Tells A Different Story | What We Learned From Q1

    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 📺

  8. 16 Apr

    COACHELLA THROUGH THE LOCAL LENS | The Music, the Money, and the Real Estate Reality

    One of the busiest times is here in the desert. The Coachella is sold out, weekend one has wrapped, but what is still in store for locals, homeowners, and the hyper-local economy during weekend two and Stagecoach? In this episode of Off the Market, Amirah and Damin break down both sides of festival season: the music and the money. 💰 From debating who's going to steal the show (Karol G, Bieber, or Sabrina Carpenter?) to the real economics behind short-term rentals, pool parties, and local vendors, this is the Coachella conversation the influencers don't mention. The team gets candid about why banking on a Coachella rental to cover your mortgage has become a riskier bet than it used to be, how Goldenvoice packaging deals have quietly shifted the local housing market, and which parts of the Coachella Valley actually benefit most. Whether you own a short-term rental, you're thinking about buying in the desert, or you're just curious what festival season looks like from the inside, this episode is your backstage pass to the local scope. ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️ 0:00 - Coachella Is Here: Headliners, Hot Takes, and Bieber Fever 17:26 - The Business Side: 250K Attendees and Local Economic Impact 19:48 - Short-Term Rentals and Why Last Year Was a Wake-Up Call 22:44 - What Actually Benefits from Coachella (and What Doesn't Anymore) Join us every Thursday for a new episode! Tune in here or catch a listen on Youtube and Apple Podcast 🎧

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Welcome to Off the Market Podcast with Amirah Halum! Join us every Thursday while we dive into a variety of topics including the real estate industry both locally and nationally, Coachella Valley events and happenings, and more. Grab your Coffee, Wine, or Tea while we spill all of ours!

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  • Creator
    Amirah Halum | Halum Real Estate Group
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Amirah Halum | Halum Real Estate Group
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