A MORE PERSONAL WAY
TO FIND HOME
IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY
Desert Nesting offers a story-driven approach to real estate for thoughtful buyers and sellers who want more than a transaction.
A few thoughtful ways to begin exploring
Neighborhoods, architecture, lifestyle, and a sense of place.
A printed love letter to the desert and the people drawn to it.
A Note from Josie
Why I started Desert Nesting and why this work matters to me.
Featured Communities
Desert Island and Cahuilla Hills could not be more different, and that contrast is part of what makes finding the right fit so interesting. Each offers its own rhythm, history, and way of living in the desert
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
Created by Josie Dvorken. Sponsored by The Leiterman Group.
The Magazine is the heart of Desert Nesting — a hand-crafted limited edition, part photo project and part love letter to the desert. Each edition offers a closer look at a distinct corner of the Coachella Valley through story, image, and a sense of place.
Current Feature: Desert Island Edition
A Note from Josie
Desert Nesting began as a way to bring my love of photography, storytelling, and place into my real estate work. I wanted to create something beautiful and useful. Something that could help people feel more connected to the desert and more confident about what comes next.
Working with Serena and The Leiterman Group has made that vision even stronger. I love being able to bring the creative side of Desert Nesting into a partnership rooted in trust, experience, and real care for people.
If you are looking for something a little different, we’d be glad to meet with you.
Desert Nesting is a creative project by Josie Dvorken, presented in partnership with Serena Leiterman and The Leiterman Group.
Thoughtful guidance for what comes next.
For Buyers
Trusted guidance for buyers who want clarity, good strategy, and confidence in choosing well.
For Sellers
Experienced support for sellers who want strong positioning, sharp market insight, and a clear plan.
For the Not-Quite-Sure Yet
A low-pressure place to begin for those considering a move, weighing possibilities, or simply looking for clear, grounded guidance.
Let’s Meet
If you’re buying, selling, relocating, or simply figuring out where to begin, we’d be glad to sit down with you.
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