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Looking for a bargain in real estate? Palm Desert has some wonderful homes in every price range.

To view the detached homes in Palm Desert Under $250,000 (click here).

To view the attached homes in Palm Desert Under $250,000 (click here).

To view more developments and price ranges visit our website at www.LQ-Homes.com. There you will learn more information about each development, including private golf clubs, new developments in Palm Desert, Palm Springs, La Quinta, and other desert communities in the Coachella Valley. Give us a call if you would like to begin your search for a desert home to call your own or if you would like to sell your desert retreat! Laxson Associates 1-760-567-9100

"Playground of the Stars" is this year's theme for the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade on Sunday, October 25th. The parade route is westbound on El Paseo from San Luis Rey to Ocotillo.

Below is a schedule of the events for this year's parade:

Schedule of Events

7:00 am

Palm Desert Rotary Pancake Breakfast, Bank of America parking lot

8:00 am

Entry Check-in Begins, outside Union Bank, El Paseo & San Luis Rey

10:00 am

Judging begins

Golf Cart Car Show - El Paseo, near Larkspur

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

VIP Reserved Row, $10 Shaded Reserved Seats - includes refreshments RSVP Vendor Food Booths & Children's Activity Area

12:15 pm

Awards Ceremony - Corner of El Paseo & San Luis Rey Senior Shaded Seating Area Open, FREE must RSVP

1:00 pm Parade Steps off!

Come join the fun!!

PALM DESERT CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET ACTIVITY FOR OCTOBER 2009

Current number of homes for sale in Palm Desert: 1,040 homes

Current number of homes in escrow / pending sales in Palm Desert: 224 homes

Homes sold in Palm Desert (including Sun City) for the past six months: 658 homes

Homes sold in Sun City/Palm Desert in the past six months: 100 homes

To view all the developments in Palm Desert, including the private golf clubs and PGA West, visit our website at www.Resort-Home.com To view homes in a specific development, click on the "For Sale" button to view all available properties anytime. Contact us at 1-760-567-9100, we are here to help you find the desert home of your dreams!

Copyright © 2009 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Palm Desert Current Real Estate Market Activity". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Love horses? Enjoy horseback riding? Want to take horseback riding lessons? Here is a guide to some of the equestrian centers in the Coachella Valley, originally posted on my Palm Springs Desert Communities real estate and area information website.

SMOKE TREE STABLES
2500 So. Toledo Avenue
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-1372

Smoke Tree Stables features guided trips with experienced guides, boarding horses and has been a family owned and operated stables for over 60 years.

SMOKE TREE RANCH
1850 Smoke Tree Lane
Palm Springs, CA 92264

There is also exclusive accomodations available at Smoke Tree Ranch featuring 57 guest cottages throughout the 375 acres of desert beauty located in Palm Springs.

CLANCY LANE EQUESTRIAN CENTER

58-499 Jackson St.
Indio, Ca 92201
760-567-4575

Large paddock stalls and mare motels at the boarding stables provide plenty of room for your horse to roam both inside and outside and to bask in the sun. This beautiful property is private and security patrolled. Large lighted arena, round training pen, turn-outs, wash racks with hot & cold water, cross ties, tack rooms, lounge with lockers and lunch room all provide you and your horse with all the conveniences. All stalls are 24 x 24 . Every stall is fitted with, automatic waterers , automatic fly control & sun shades . Animals are fed twice a day with a high quality hay. All stalls are cleaned daily and maintained to ensure compliance to our high standards. There are 4 large grass pastures for your horse to graze and roam around.

COYOTE RIDGE STABLES
50639 Panorama Drive
Morongo Valley, CA 92256
(760) 363-3380

Guided trail rides through the canyons of Morongo Valley. All rides are accompanied by a guide to ensure the safety of our guests and horses. Coyote Ridge Stables has been in business over 15 years and is owned and operated by Sue Lund and Sally Ellis. The owners also volunteer their time with the Mounted Search and Rescue.

DESERT CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW
Desert Horse Park
81-500 Avenue 52
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-7731

Known as the largest hunter/jumper event West of the Mississippi. Each January, riders and horses from all over the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe arrive in Indio to compete at the Desert Circuit. For several years, the Desert Circuit has attracted over 2000 horses annually. Although the attraction of the warm California winter is undeniable, riders are drawn to the Desert Circuit due to its reputation for world-class show jumping and its high quality facility. The Desert Circuit offers over $1 million in prize money throughout the six-weeks of competition, plus a $150,000 Grand Prix - America's richest show jumping purse. The Circuit has 12 Grand Prix events, four of which are World Cup Qualifiers. The premier show jumping event is unique in its ability to attract both the top international horses and riders as well as beginning rider seeking to gain valuable experience in the ring under the eye of some of the county's top judges.

TAHQUITZ EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
53-153 Jackson Street
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6234

Tahquitz Equestrian Facility is a private horse boarding facility located on 40 acres overlooking the Santa Rosa mountains in Southern Californias beautiful Coachella Valley, owned and operated by Laurie and Scott Cunningham. Tahquitz offers two riding rings, a mile long track and plenty of room to enjoy the Facilitys pastures, horses and spectacular desert scenery. Tahquitz provides service for beginners through advanced AA Circuit hunters, jumpers, dressage and eventing. Tahquitz is also an accredited United States Pony Club Riding Center.

CLANCY LANE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
72-549 Clancy Lane
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 773-5080

Clandy Lane Equestrian center's riding programs are tailor-made for each student. Programs for students take into consideration age, size, and previous riding experience. At the equestrian center students learn basic horse care skills and horsemanship, which includes participating in fitting and caring for tack, leading on the halter, stable management and care.

If you know of other horse facilities or equestrian centers, please contact me to include the name and information on my website! Contact Susan at (760) 567-9100.

"I Love Lucy" was and still is one of my favorite shows on television. It still makes me laugh and now my children enjoy it also. Did you know that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were co-founders of the Indian Wells Resort in 1957? Arguably one of the most historic golf clubs in the Coachella Valley, the Indian Wells Country Club was initially intended as an escape for the Hollywood movers and shakers of that era. When more people discovered its rustic beauty and scenic mountain views, Indian Wells became known as the "Fun Club of the Desert", a title it still claims to this day.

Indian Wells Country Club offers two courses featuring 36 challenging golf holes. The Classic Course is a par 72 with 6,500 yards of beautiful fairways and challenging greens. The Classic Course was designed in 1956 by Eddie Sussalla. This course was the original home to the Bob Hope Classic for many years. From February 19^th - 21^st, the Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational "Lucky 21", benefitting the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower will be played here.

The Cove Course is an 18 hole, par 72, 6,558 yards championship course designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and Indian Wells Country Club co-founder Eddie Sussalla. The Cove Course was built several years after the Classic Course and provides golfers unique challenges for every skill level.

There is a 70,000 square foot clubhouse, golf academy, a full calendar of "Club within the Club" activities and social events, including the desert's largest end of the season celebration, the "Pow Wow Party". Over 1,000 Members and Guests gather to celebrate another great year at Indian Wells Country Club. The Pow Wow party is considered one of the best "end of the season" Club events to attend in the desert.

There are approximately 900 homes in the area offering spectacular views of the nearby mountains and the feeling of relaxation that the desert lifestyle brings to so many residents and visitors to this region. Condos and single family homes range in size from 2,500 square feet to well over 5,000 square feet, and range in price from the low $300,000's to millions. You can also find a select few custom lots in this area, on which you can build your own custom dream home. Developments at Indian Wells Country Club include Mountain Gate, Sandpiper, Bergheer Condos, Villagio by Ministrelli and Painted Cove. In recent years many mid-century style homes have been modernized while others have been replaced with new homes.

To view current available listings in Indian Wells Country Club - Click here.

To view recent sales in the Indian Wells Country Club - Click here.

As a property owner in Indian Wells residents enjoy many privileges. There is inexpensive golf & the use of Indian Wells City resort facilities including the newly opened Indian Wells Club, the new home of the Skins game, all at reduced rates.

If you are interested in searching for homes in Indian Wells Country Club or any community in the Coachella Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Desert Real Estate Website, or learning more about the current housing market please give us a call at (760) 567-9100.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Indian Wells Country Club - A Golf Course Community in Indian Wells". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information is from Desert Area MLS and is subject to change without notice.