DESERT NESTING

A lifestyle and community publication celebrating life in the Greater Palm Springs area, one story, one home, and one conversation at a time.

Founded by photographer and real estate professional Josie Dvorken, Desert Nesting blends visual storytelling with local insight, exploring communities from Palm Springs to Indio, and the desert enclaves in between.

THE MAGAZINE

Desert Nesting Magazine, Desert Island Edition
Desert Nesting Magazine, Cahuilla Hills Edition

Desert Island

Cahuilla Hills

THE TEAM

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JOSIE DVORKEN

REALTOR® | DRE# 02085290

201-359-5707

Josie Dvorken is a marketing consultant, creative director, and licensed real estate professional serving the Coachella Valley. With a background in photography and design, she brings a creative, story-driven approach to real estate marketing. As a Marketing Consultant for The Leiterman Group at Equity Union, she helps shape the team’s brand and community presence. Josie also founded Desert Nesting, a lifestyle magazine that celebrates the people, homes, and neighborhoods that make desert living so distinctive.

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SERENA LEITERMAN

REALTOR® | DRE# 01965152

951-623-9442

Serena Leiterman is a top-producing real estate professional and team lead of The Leiterman Group at Equity Union. With over a decade of experience, she brings expert guidance, sharp market insight, and a passion for helping clients build generational wealth through real estate. She lives with her husband and two daughters in South Palm Desert and has a deep love for the community she serves. Desert Nesting is where Serena shares her local knowledge and celebrates the many opportunities the Coachella Valley offers to homeowners.

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A house with white walls and a red roof on a hillside, surrounded by numerous palm trees, with a cloudy sky overhead.

Let’s explore together!

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Desert mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Whether you are a full-time resident, seasonal visitor, or simply a Curious Desert Dweller, Desert Nesting invites you to see the Coachella Valley in a new light.