Buying a Meiselman Home – Tips & Advice

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    The Essential Guide to Palm Springs Short-Term Rental Rules
    Introduction If you own a piece of Palm Springs mid-century magic—or you’re dreaming about buying one—there’s a good chance a short-term rental

    Rich Jackim

    July 23, 2026
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    Is a Meiselman Home in Palm Springs a Good Investment?
    If you’ve ever stood in the living room of a Meiselman original — glass wall slid open, mountains framed like a piece

    Rich Jackim

    July 21, 2026
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    Alexander vs Meiselman: Floor Plan Comparison
    Jack Meiselman and the Alexander Construction Co. were Palm Springs royalty during the 1950s and ’60s building boom in Palm Springs, CA,

    Rich Jackim

    June 22, 2026
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    How to Photograph Your Mid-Century Modern Home Like a Pro – Using Your iPhone
    A practical guide to capturing your MCM home at its absolute best. I’m not a professional photographer. But over the past year,

    Rich Jackim

    May 8, 2026
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 7 – Landscaping for Desert Modernism: Xeriscaping with Style
    Our mid-century modern desert landscape design includes guidance on finding the right designer and a comprehensive budget breakdown.

    Rich Jackim

    November 25, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 5 – Design Decisions: Honoring Original Intent vs. Modern Needs
    Balancing authenticity and modern living in MCM restoration: Our philosophy for preserving original features while updating kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring systems.

    Rich Jackim

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 4 – The Big Picture: Our Restoration Plan and Budget
    Our exact Meiselman restoration budget breakdown: kitchen, bathrooms, terrazzo floors, pool, HVAC, and plumbing. Why our “simple update” became a full renovation.

    Rich Jackim

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 3 – Due Diligence: What We Learned During Inspection
    Home inspection lessons from our Meiselman restoration: Why standard inspections miss critical issues in 1960s homes and how to avoid $50K in

    Rich Jackim

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 6 – Permitting and Planning: Navigating Palm Springs Regulations
    Our MCM restoration halted for 6 weeks over permits. Learn Palm Springs building permit requirements, costs, and why getting permits upfront saves

    Rich Jackim

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 2 – The Search: Finding “The One” in Palm Springs
    How We Found Our 1960s Jack Meiselman Home in Palm Springs. Learn our house-hunting tips and tricks, including our criteria, search strategy,

    Rich Jackim

    November 24, 2025