La Quinta Real Estate Blog

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 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.

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 BOARDING STABLES
72-549 Clancy Lane
Rancho Mirage, CA  92270
(760) 773-5080

Large stalls 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 gated. Large lighted arena, round training pen, turn-outs, wash racks with hot & cold water, inside cross ties, tack room, lockers and lunch room provide you and your horse with all the conveniences. Barn stalls are 12 x 12 with a 20 outside run. Every stall is fitted with rubber floor mats, bacteria free bedding, ceiling fans, automatic water feeders, automatic fly control and evaporative cooling. Animals are fed twice a day with a high quality hay and a supplemental grain for lunch. All stalls are cleaned daily and maintained to ensure compliance to our high standards. Outside corrals are 24 x 24 with 8 x 12 sun shades. Every pen is fitted with automatic water feeders and metal feed troughs. Flies are controlled with fly predators and stalls are cleaned daily.

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.