Tale of Two Housing Markets

Non Stop Flighs from Vancouver BC to Palm Springs Airport

Starting November 5 West Jet will start non stop flights from Vancouver to Palm Springs. Now that the Canadian dollar has surpassed the US dollar expect many Canadian visitors this year. What better place to escape those harsh Canadian winters!!!
For more info check out this site
http://www.palmspringsairport.com/

La Quinta Resort Pool Backed By Judge Desert Sun Article

Judge backs La Quinta on 'signature pool'
Opponents of resort's ambition plan own appeal

Marcel Honor頦#149; The Desert Sun • October 6, 2007

The La Quinta Resort & Club scored a major victory Friday in its controversial bid to build a 4.7-acre family water attraction.
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Randall White upheld La Quinta City Council's approval of the resort's proposed "signature pool."
"There is substantial evidence which supports the city's findings of no new or more severe impacts," the judge's ruling stated.
"Needless to say, the La Quinta Resort is very pleased with the outcome," resort attorney Richard Zeilenga wrote in an e-mail.
Richard Fredericks of "Save Our La Quinta Neighborhood," which filed the suit, said the group would appeal White's decision.
"I think he's wrong. We believe very strongly that it's a new project and that the appellate court will reverse him and require an environmental impact report," Fredericks said.
Lawyers argued in court Wednesday whether the family water attraction required a new environmental impact report.
The project would remove 10 of the resort's 23 tennis courts - including the stadium court - to construct a wave pool, lazy river, faux mountain water slides, and other aquatic amenities aimed at drawing more summer occupancy.
"Neighborhood's" nearby residents and club members contend the feature would create noise, traffic and safety issues, and that the signature pool would tarnish the 80-year-old resort's historic charm.
The City Council voted 3-2 last March in favor of the project, using an addendum to a 1975 environmental impact report. Mayor Don Adolph and Councilman Stanley Sniff dissented

Put Down That Club It's Time For Scalping.

Bermuda it's not just a tropical island but the name of grass used here in the desert during the summer. As you may have noticed the grass is now being changed to rye grass. The reason for this is simple Bermuda is made to stand the heat and rye for the cooler temperatures.

You can count on 2 things while this is taking place. Most of the golf courses to be closed in some part of October and a shortage of claritin at Walmart.

Keep an eye out for a schedule of which golf courses are closed and when. Get ready for Novemeber.

For the Grass aficionados:

Cynodon (Greek "Dog-tooth") is a genus of nine species of grasses, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the Old World. The genus as a whole as well as its species are commonly known as Bermuda Grass or Dog's Tooth Grass.

Ryegrass (Lolium) is a genus of nine species of tufted grasses, family Poaceae. Also called tares, these plants are native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, but are widely cultivated and naturalised elsewhere. Ryegrasses are naturally diploid, with 2n = 14, and are closely related to the fescues Festuca.
Ryegrass should not be confused with Rye, which is a grain crop.Ryegrass (Lolium) is a genus of nine species of tufted grasses, family Poaceae. Also called tares, these plants are native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, but are widely cultivated and naturalised elsewhere. Ryegrasses are naturally diploid, with 2n = 14, and are closely related to the fescues Festuca.
Ryegrass should not be confused with Rye, which is a grain crop.

6 Million in capital improvements that Morgan Stanley and The Hilton Corporation are putting into the courses at The Citrus and La Quinta Resort

We have a number of exciting changes with Morgan Stanley as our new owners. They have just approved $6 Million dollars to improve all nine golf courses and are working out a Master Plan for the improvement of all clubhouses and La Quinta Resort facilities. Funds currently being allocated to The Citrus Club, Mountain and Dunes include:

The Citrus Course:
Bunker renovation
Cart path repairs
New tee box on the #16 hole
New sump below the 18th tee box
New irrigation controller system

The Citrus Clubhouse:
Grading and the compaction project have begun on the start of our new fitness center
Construction of an expanded patio and feature bar
Construction of a 2,600 square foot fitness center
Construction of four to five tennis courts here at The Citrus Club will be included with the upcoming Master Plan.

Mountain Course:
Bunker renovations
Cart path repairs
Tee leveling
Railroad tie repairs
Drainage repairs
Distance markers on the irrigation heads
Central computer programming

Dunes Course:
Bunker renovation
Cart path repairs
Leveling of tee boxes
Railroad tie repairs
New controllers that operate off a central computer
Distance markers on the irrigation heads
Well pump improvements

These long-awaited improvements will only enhance the Citrus Club and surrounding communities. We look forward to their completion as we enter into season and invite you to join our Club now.

Saltwater Pools Vs Chlorine Pools

What's the difference between a saltwater pool and a pool maintained with packaged chlorine?
Salt water pools used to be the exception, but now they are becoming a widely accepted method of water treatment in swimming pools. A lot of builders are now making salt water systems standard on their new pools. Most equipment manufacturers have also become aware of the fact that salt water pools are not just a passing fad. They are here to stay.
Lower Chlorine Levels -
Saltwater Pools - 0.5 to 1.0 ppm chlorine
Traditional Pools - 3.0 - 10.0 ppm chlorine
No "Chemical Bath" Feel
NO packaged chlorine needed.
NO algaecides needed
NO soda ash or baking soda
Better Swimmer Comfort
By eliminating the need for the harsh chemicals, you eliminate the source of the irritation that plagues swimmers in most pools.
Controlled Stabilizer Levels
If you are using chlorine tablets, you are adding 1 lb. of stabilizer for every 2 lbs. of tablets you put into your pool. Your stabilizer level rises to over 100 ppm and your chlorine becomes ineffective and yellow algae and poor sanitization results.
With a salt system, you add stabilizer as needed and are able to keep the level low. Your chlorine remains VERY effective and you need much less in the water to do the job (see above).
On commercial pools, state code requires you to drain pools when the stabilizer level exceeds 100 ppm. The salt system avoids this problem.
Superior Algae Control
Saltwater pool systems virtually eliminate algae problems. This is because the chlorine in the pool is not inhibited by high stabilizer levels.

What would my home lease for in PGA West?

The question always comes up about pricing for leases in PGA West. Here is a list of the going rate:

November 1 - December 14, 2007 / May 1 - May 31, 2008
NIGHTLY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY

PGA West®
Rates from:

2 Bedroom
$245
$980
$2940

2 Bedroom/Den
$260
$1040
$3120

3 Bedroom
$265
$1030
$3120

4 Bedroom
$440
$1755
$5625

Pool Homes
Rates from:

3 Bedroom
$520
$1950
$6175

Large 3 Bedroom
$600
$2325
$7875

4 Bedroom
$650
$2625
$8625

5 Bedroom
$850
$3400
$10200

June 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
NIGHTLY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY

PGA West®
Rates from:

2 Bedroom
$210
$840
$2520

2 Bedroom/Den
$230
$920
$2760

3 Bedroom
$230
$890
$2700

4 Bedroom
$385
$1515
$4540

Pool Homes
Rates from:

3 Bedroom
$520
$1950
$6175

Large 3 Bedroom
$600
$2325
$7875

4 Bedroom
$650
$2625
$8625

5 Bedroom
$850
$3250
$9750