Sun Lakes Realty Banning, CA

Wow Golfers!

I just learned today that Golfsmith will open a 37,000 square foot Golfsmith Xtreme store on January 17, 2009 in Palm Desert in the Costo shopping center. This retailer will feature an indoor driving range and full sized tennis court. The driving range will allow golfers to try out gear and evaluate their swing on hightech launch monitors. There is also an indoor putting green, and the store will offer custom club-making and repairs, along with golf lessons from PGA-certified pros. The location of the new store will be 72-700 Dinah Shore Drive.

Although Golfsmith has more than 70 stores in the United States, this Golfsmith Xtreme will be the first in the US.

LOCAL REALTOR® AWARDED CRB DESIGNATION

Banning, 12/8/2008 - Larry McRae, a Banning member of Sun Lakes Realty, was awarded the coveted CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) Designation conferred by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB).

The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, is the professional organization for brokerage management. The Council is dedicated to providing quality professional development programs, products and services that continually enhance the management productivity and profitability of its more than 7,000 members.

The CRB Designation is recognized throughout the industry as the highest level of professional achievement-a symbol of excellence in brokerage management. The most successful brokerages are owned or managed by professionals having the coveted CRB Designation. In the state of California there are approximately 180,000 Realtors®, and of those Realtors® only 418 have the CRB Designation. Of the 25 cities in Riverside County, Larry McRae is one of only 22 with the earned Designation and the only Realtor® within the San Gorgonio Pass.

The Council awards the CRB Designation to those individuals who successfully complete the requirements and demonstrate excellence in real estate brokerage management. Candidates must complete academic and professional courses covering such topics as finance, marketing, training, recruiting, and strategic planning.

Larry McRae is the Broker/Owner of Sun Lakes Realty at 300 S. Highland Springs Ave Ste. 2K in Banning., a member of the INLAND VALLEYS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Larry McRae has also served as the Banning Chamber of Commerce Vice President, President of the Banning Kiwanis Club, Director for the BBCV Board of Realtors, and Chairman of the City of Banning Board of Appeals Commission.

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In 1987, the Presley Company began sales of the first phase of Sun Lakes Country Club in Banning. After more than 10 years of building and continual new sales, Pulte Homes purchased the project and finished the remaining unbuilt homes in 2003. This grand community of just over 3300 home sites offers 51 different floor plans from which to choose. Condos make up 7 of these plans. The smallest condos are approximately 850 Square Feet and the largest home is just over 2600 Square Feet. These homes and condos are scattered on and off the Executive and Championship golf courses. The beauty of this active adult community comes from the impressive mountain backdrops, the mature meticulously maintained grounds, the great recreational facilities and of course, the friendly people and atmosphere.
The City of Banning is located between Redlands and Palm Springs in the San Gorgonio Pass with its elevation at approximately 2500 Feet. This location makes for ideal temperatures ranging 10-20 degrees cooler than the desert in the summer and the enjoyment of all four seasons. That's right - you might see snow. Sun Lakes Country Club has easy access to shopping at the Sun Lakes Village Shopping Center where you will find anchor stores such as Albertson's, Rite Aid, K-Mart/Sears, Downey Savings and Mobile Gas Station. The San Gorgonio Pass is booming with a new shopping center being built a few blocks away with such anchor stores as Super Wal-Mart, Kohl's, Home Depot, Wickes Furniture, a Chili's Restaurant and Wells Fargo Bank. Medical needs are served with Beaver Medical Clinic and the San Gorgonio Pass Memorial Hospital which is located less than a mile from the Sun Lakes Country Club main gate.

Every Sun Lakes purchaser will pay the one-time fee of $950.00 per lot, non-transferable, before close of escrow for the social membership of Sun Lakes Country Club. All homeowners pay a monthly fee of $193.00 to the master association for maintenance of the 3 clubhouses, restaurant, 3 pools, tennis courts, private streets, 24 hour guarded gate entrance and basic cable TV service with HBO and Show Time. The new homeowner will also be charged a $250.00 transfer fee which will cover the transfer of that address to the new owner. A gate transponder must be purchased at a cost of $40.00.

If you prefer a low maintenance lifestyle, you may want to purchase a condominium in one of the three sub-associations. The monthly sub-association fees are $124.00 (Lakeside I), $133.00 (Lakeside II), or $136.00 (Fairway Villas) which cover outside maintenance of the structure, landscape maintenance, insurance on the buildings and upkeep of the exclusive pool and spa which are to be used by condo and town home residents only. Your total monthly association fee would then equal $317.00, $326.00 or $329.00 respectively.

Sun Lakes is located in Riverside County and the property tax rate is approximately 1.25%.

The Championship Golf Course is 18 holes and Homeowner's Daily Green Fees are $42 per person + cart rental, if needed. Unlimited golf for 2008 is $1875 (cash/check) or $1950 (credit card) per person + cart rental, if needed. The unlimited annual rate includes play on the Executive Course at no additional charge.

The Executive Golf Course has 18 holes and Homeowner's Daily Green Fees are $20.00 (for 18 holes), $14.00 (for 9 holes) + cart rental or $925 (cash/check) or $950 (credit card) annual rate per person for 2008. You must pay additional fees to play the Championship Golf Course if you are an annual unlimited member of the Executive Course.

Sun Lakes Realty has a number of beautiful homes and condos listed for sale. We would welcome the opportunity to show you the Sun Lakes community and help you narrow your choices in finding the perfect home for you in the perfect location. Thinking of renting before you make a purchase? We also have a limited number of rentals that are available should you want to give it a try before you buy.

We look forward to assisting you with the purchase of your next home.