DESERT CAPITAL REIT, INC. LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE

Investor Relations And Customer Services Direct New And Improved Features

LAS VEGAS (February 1, 2005) — Desert Capital REIT, Inc., today announced the launch of its redesigned website intended to meet the needs of existing and interested investors. The site can be found at www.desertcapitalreit.com.

The new site is designed as an easy-to-use, convenient resource for Desert Capital REIT’s visitors to find investment related information, corporate performance details, and answers to basic inquiries regarding REITs and the industry.

“Our new site provides both existing and potential investors with insight into Desert Capital REIT,” said Todd Parriott, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Desert Capital REIT, Inc. “Visitor interaction has been streamlined to assist in finding information on our investment vehicle, as well as our corporate culture, client commitment and dedication to our investors.”

New features of desertcapitalreit.com include an improved home page with clear
navigational paths highlighting four distinct areas: About DCR section including mission statement, company history, and management profiles; Investor Relations section including DCR investment strategy, DCR REIT performance, corporate governance, SEC filings, news/press area, e-mail alerts and FAQs; Broker section with access to resources for interested parties representing DCR; and Contact Us section including corporate, stockholder relations, dealer-manager, media contact and corporate counsel information.

“We wanted to create a destination online where interested parties would have a resource to conduct research not only on Desert Capital REIT, but also the industry in general. We’ve made every effort possible to provide the foundation necessary for investors to make sound, qualified investment decisions,” adds Parriott.

A popular resource on desertcapitalreit.com is the FAQ area, which lists questions and answers regarding Desert Capital REIT and other industry-related topics such as Who Invests In REITs?

Visitors can also view corporate information in the press/news center including dividend announcements, stock sale updates, acquisitions and other REIT-related information.

About Desert Capital REIT, Inc.
Desert Capital REIT, Inc., is a Las Vegas, Nev.-based real estate investment trust that invests in loans to owners and developers of real estate properties. Formed in December 2003, Desert Capital’s portfolio of mortgage loans consists of acquisition and development, construction, commercial property and residential loans. For more information, please call (800) 419-2855 or visit www.desertcapitalreit.com.

Statements included herein that state the company's or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which by their nature, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The company’s actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.

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