The Garuda: Calm and Freedom

For those designing a lifestyle of serenity and flight.

Garuda — half bird, half divine protector — is the guardian of balance. The Garuda Buyer moves through the real estate process the same way: gracefully, deliberately, with a clear sense of what feels right.

This is often the semi-retired buyer or frequent traveler, someone designing a lifestyle that blends independence with grounding. They’re not chasing space; they’re curating experience.

They gravitate toward open layouts, natural light, and indoor-outdoor harmony. Their ideal home might be a modern retreat in Palm Desert, a luxury high-rise condo in Desert Island, or a minimalist mid-century near El Paseo. They want ease — lock-and-leave security, low maintenance, and architecture that feels alive but peaceful.

The Garuda Buyer listens to their intuition. They measure value not by price per square foot, but by quality of life.

They don’t just buy property — they invest in presence.

Josie Dvorken | DRE#02085290 | Equity Union Real Estate

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.