New properties typically start at a 1% tax rate.Maintenance costs are not a significant expense due to the properties we select and the construction materials required to withstand the Mojave desert.

Keep in mind desert communities are kind of funky in that the land is usually not that valuable in itself.

After all, California is just irrigated desert anyway.And the weather north of let's say, Santa Cruz, is way too wet for me.

If it were mine and if I were going to keep it,If it has drinkable water (well) and perk down soil I would build a small desert get away house for myself, with roll down shutters.Then when that was done, further in off the road I would begin construction a real nice desert get away house for myself with a pool and a hot tub (and roll down shutters.Then use both houses personally as a wanted.

Coyotes over here in the desert will take a small dog from the owner while they're being walked......

That market seems to have been a hot spot for Californians to drive to during Covid when the California cities were locked down and since almost everyone in California has money, they went out to the desert and bid up real estate and flooded the market.

People who buy beach houses, or ski condos, or homes in the desert love their houses but don't think of them as investments.

More than the average remodel; extensively renovated home. 2019 NEW: Desert Rib Heavy Gauge Galvalum Roof, Furnace w/Ducting, Cooler, Water Heater, Plumbing, Electrical, 200Amp Service, Stucco w/full brown coat, NEW bath designs w/Kohler toilets, Opened Kitchen w/Frigidaire Steel Appli.

My husband and I are looking to connect with like-minded people in the High Desert area in CA!

.-- There are small towns in the desert, and there is also the Desert itself--off grid.You should do more research online and think about where you will be the happiest.For instance, is there a Taco Bell nearby if you like Taco Bell.