Desert stories, local insight,
and real estate guidance for
those finding their place in
the Coachella Valley.
A few thoughtful ways to begin exploring
Neighborhoods, architecture, lifestyle, and local texture.
Stories, images, and a closer look at desert living.
Real Estate Professional, Community Portrait Photographer
Questions are always welcome.
Not sure where to begin? I’d be glad to help.
Featured Communities
Cahuilla Hills grew from homesteading roots, while Desert Island was developed before Rancho Mirage became a city. Their histories are as different as their landscapes, and that contrast makes each community especially interesting to explore.
DESERT ISLAND
High-rise living with a quiet, resort-like rhythm.
A rare high-rise community in Rancho Mirage known for panoramic views, lake and golf course scenery, and an elevated lock-and-leave lifestyle.
CAHUILLA HILLS
Loved by artists, dreamers, and anyone with a pioneer spirit.
A distinctive hillside enclave near Palm Desert known for panoramic views, larger parcels, privacy, and a character-rich desert landscape shaped by independence and imagination.
the Magazine
“Each edition is a love letter to a distinct corner of the Coachella Valley.”
Current Feature: Desert Island Edition
A luxury high-rise in the desert? It is a fair question, and Desert Island offers plenty to talk about. Between the elevators, the views, and the extraordinary number of birds, it is a community with its own fascinating rhythm.
Meet Josie
I’m Josie Dvorken, founder of Desert Nesting, photographer, creative director, and licensed real estate professional serving the Coachella Valley.
My approach combines local market knowledge with a story-driven lens. I believe finding the right home is about more than square footage or specs. It is an understanding how you want to live, what inspires you, and which community feels unmistakably like yours.
Services
Local knowledge. Real guidance. No pressure.
Buyer
Neighborhood insight, curated searches, and guidance designed around your lifestyle and priorities.
Seller
Story-driven marketing, strong visual presentation, and thoughtful positioning that helps your home stand out.
Curious
A place to begin exploring, ask questions, and get oriented to desert living without pressure.
Let’s Connect
Local knowledge. Real guidance. No pressure.
If you have questions about the market, buying, selling, or simply where to begin, we’d be glad to help.
SERENA LEITERMAN | 951-623-9442
REALTOR® | DRE# 01965152
JOSIE DVORKEN | 201-359-5707
REALTOR® | DRE# 02085290
The Leiterman Group | Equity Union Real Estate | 44-495 Town Center Way, Suite B, Palm Desert, CA 92260 | Office Phone: (760) 621-0395 | Office DRE# 01811831