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INDIAN SPRINGS GOLF CLUB is located in Indio and features 720 homes, built between 2002 and 2005, with a variety of floor plans. Many of the homes are situated on the Indian Springs golf course and have views of the mountain ranges of the Santa Rosa and Chocolate Mountains. Indian Springs has low HOA dues which include the front yard landscaping maintenance, guard gated security, pool, fitness center, and clubhouse. In addition to these amenities, the Indian Springs Golf Club is a public course redesigned in 2000 with very reasonable rates. Along with the 18 hole championship course, there is a 9 hole, par 3 executive course. Golfers of every skill level will enjoy the water features of the course, including lakes and waterfalls.

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The floor plans include single and two story homes:

1. Newport Model - 3 bdrms/2 baths, approx. 1,529 sq. ft.
2. Balboa Model - 2 bdrms/2.5 baths, approx. 1,703 sq. ft.
3. Venice Model - 3/4 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 1,898 sq. ft.
4. Manhattan Model - 3 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 1,981 - 1,987 sq. ft.
5. Malibu Model - 3 or 4 bdrms/3 or 4 baths, approx. 2,122 - 2,382 sq. ft.
6. Laguna Model - 3 bdrms/2.5 baths, two story, approx. 2,162 sq. ft.
7. Carmel Model - 3 bdrms/2 baths, approx. 2,168 sq. ft.
8. Coronado Model - 3 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 2,612 sq. ft.
9. Cambria Model - 3 or 4 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 2,719 sq. ft.

Street names in the Indian Springs development include Banff Springs Street, Big Canyon Street, Carmel Valley Avenue, Coeur DAlene Drive, Crosswater Street, Crystal Springs Drive, Golden Horseshoe Drive, Green Hills Drive, Half Moon Bay, Indian Springs Drive, Jasper Park Avenue, Meadow Lake Drive, Pebble Beach Drive, Pelican Hill Court, Presidio Court, Seacliff Court, Shaugnessy Drive, Spanish Bay Drive, Spyglass Hill Street and Westward Ho Drive.

If you are interested in searching for homes in Indian Springs or 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 Springs Golf Club - A Golf Course Community in Indio, California". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information is from Desert Area MLS and is subject to change without notice.

Nordstrom is coming to our desert! On November 12^th, the development director for Westfield Shopping Centers met with the Palm Desert Architectural Commission to review plans for the Westfield Mall's expansion and renovation. Along with Nordstrom, which is scheduled to open in 2011, the mall will have approximately 373,500 square feet of new retail space, 30,000 square feet of new restaurants and a 50,000 square foot movie and dining complex. A scheduled complete renovation of the north and south facades with larger entrances, patio dining, plans to regulate traffic circulation, and parking is planned. According to Westfield's director, the project is "fast tracked" and the plans will be going to the City of Palm Desert next week followed by a public hearing before the commission on November 25^th.

This is great news for our valley, especially with more and more of our residents enjoying the desert lifestyle year round!

If you are interested in searching for homes 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. "Nordstrom Scheduled to Open in 2011 in Palm Desert". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

INDIAN RIDGE by Sunrise Company opened in 1993 and features over 1,000 attached and detached homes built between 1993 and 2005, a 42,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with two restaurants, a 22,000 square foot sports club, a tennis center featuring 12 hard surface and two clay tennis courts, championship croquet and paddle tennis courts and two 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed championship golf courses. The Arnold Palmer Signature courses named the Grove and the Arroyo, are challenging yet playable and offer views of the Chocolate and Santa Rosa Mountain ranges. Indian Ridge continues to attract home buyers who seek a private country club atmosphere and active desert lifestyle amenities.

INDIAN RIDGE FLOOR PLANS

BOUGAINVILLEA SERIES:

• PLAN B1:
  Three Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, approx. 2,430 sq. ft.
  Great Room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  
  
  
• PLAN B2:
  Three Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, approx. 2,742 sq. ft.
  Family Room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  
  
  
• PLAN B3:
  Three Bedrooms, 3 bath, approx. 2,217 sq. ft.
  Morning Room, fireplace, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  

OCOTILLO SERIES:

• PLAN 01:
  Two bedrooms and den or three bedrooms, approx. 3,082 sq. ft.
  3 1/2 baths, great room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  
  
• PLAN 02:
  Two bedrooms and den or three bedrooms, approx. 3,255 sq. ft.
  3 1/2 baths, great room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  
  
• PLAN 03:
  Two bedrooms and den or three bedrooms, approx. 3,513 sq. ft.
  3 1/2 baths, great room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  
  
• PLAN 01G:
  Three bedrooms and den or four bedrooms, approx. 3,375 sq. ft.
  4 1/2 baths, great room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage
  Including spacious separate guest suite.
  
  
• PLAN 02G:
  Three bedrooms and den or four bedrooms, approx. 3,576 sq. ft.
  4 1/2 baths, great room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage
  Including spacious separate guest suite.
  
  
• PLAN 03G:
  Three bedrooms and den or four bedrooms, approx. 3,869 sq. ft.
  4 1/2 baths, great room, fireplace, wet bar, private courtyard entry,
  private side yard, two-car garage with separate golf cart garage
  Including spacious separate guest suite.
  

JACARANDA SERIES:

• PLAN J1:
  Four bedrooms (including detached guest suite), approx. 4,575 sq. ft.
  4 1/2 baths, Living Room, Family Room, wet bar, Dining Room,
  three interior fireplaces, private courtyard with fireplace,
  two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  
  
• PLAN J2:
  Four bedrooms (including detached guest suite), approx. 4,580 sq. ft.
  4 1/2 baths, Living Room, Family Room, wet bar, Dining Room,
  three interior fireplaces, private courtyard with fireplace,
  two-car garage with separate golf cart garage.
  

If you are interested in searching for homes in Indian Ridge Country Club or any area 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 Ridge Country Club - A Gated Golf Course Community in Palm Desert". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

My daughter is a soccer player. She has been playing soccer since she was 6 years old and her teammates chased the ball around like bumblebees on the field. She played all four years at her high school and is now playing as a freshman at College of the Desert (COD). Because of the budget cuts throughout California, the women's soccer team's funding has been cut. Right now they are trying to raise funds for their road trips, training, team gear and other expenses. If you are a soccer mom or dad, grandparent, relative of a soccer player or simply a fan of youth sports and wish to donate to the College of the Desert soccer program, any help you give would be GREATLY appreciated.

There are three ways you can donate:

Web - www.DonatetoMyTeam.com - Password: roadrunners soccer

Phone - Hotline (800) 936-0395

Mail - Check payable to: College of the Desert Women's Soccer (include Kim's name on the memo line and a receipt will be sent to you).

If you can't donate, we understand. However, please visit www.DonateToMyTeam.com where you will find instant access to over 250 valuable savings items, like 40% off Nike gear etc...

As Coach Moody tells the girls, "Your success at balancing academics and soccer is a tribute to the positive influences in their lives." Sponsors can and will have a real impact in the success and continuation of the soccer program, any size donation is appreciated... thank you.. thank you.. thank you..

This year's theme for the annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade on Saturday, October 26th is "Mardi Gras Desert Style"! The parade route is westbound on El Paseo from San Luis Rey to Ocotillo. The parade was started by Phil Harris, Alice Faye and other celebrities who had vacation homes here and wanted somthing fun to do. Considering that Palm Desert is known as the "golf capital of the world" they thought it would be fun to use decorated golf carts in the parade. If you are interested in participating, click here for the entry form.

Schedule of Events

7:30 am - 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 - 4:00 pm - Silver Circle and VIP Viewing Area Vendors & Children's Area Entertainment in Children's Area Provided by: Noteworthy Entertainment Zoo 4 U

12:30 pm - Awards Ceremony - Corner of El Paseo & San Luis Rey

12:45 pm - Family Costume Parade down El Paseo. In addition to the golf cart parade the "Mardi Gras Costume Parade" for children 5 to 12 years old will be held on El Paseo just before the parade starts. There will be prizes for best costumes, including Disneyland tickets. Contact the YMCA at 760-341-9622 to sign up.

1:00 pm Parade Starts

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Children's Area and food vendors open until 4pm

It should be a wonderful time for all! By the way, I read recently that the Villages in Florida are now in the Guinness Book of World Records for hosting the "World's Largest Golf Cart Parade" in September 2005. They had 3,391 golf carts participating in their parade. Maybe we should consider challenging their record someday soon... I think we have more golf carts than that in our desert communities!

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade on October 26th - "Mardi Gras Desert Style". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.