Desert Princess Country Club

Desert Princess

Desert Princess Country Club: There are few places in the United States that compare to the stunning area of Palm Springs in Southern California.  Just 90 miles east of Los Angeles through Interstate 10 rests the Desert Princess Country Club, which provides people with a plethora of reasons to visit.  From the incredible housing to the fine dining to the countless options for entertainment, this is an ideal facility for anyone and everyone.

There are over 675 condos and 408 villas that provide numerous options for renters to look into.  While rental rates do vary from season to season, the average prices are $2,400 per month for a one bedroom condo and $3,200 for a two bedroom condo.  Those who are looking for a villa will find two bedroom villas around $3,800 and three bedroom villas with a pool at $4,500 per month.

Locate in the center of the facility is the Country club, which is a golfer’s heaven.  There is an incredible pro shop, a complete PGA professional golf school, and a world class 27-hole championship course to take advantage of.  While golf is a large part of any country club, this is just the tip of the iceberg for what you will find at the Desert Princess Country Club.

There are a number of local attractions that entertain guests and residents.  Some of the more notable attractions include the Palm Springs Tram, the Palm Springs Follies, and the Annual Bob Hope Classic.

This country club brings Vegas to you as there are several casinos nearby to enjoy.  While not everyone is an avid gambler, there is the “Rodeo Drive” of the desert located nearby with the wonderful El Paso shopping district.

Sports and activities have always played a major role in country club’s and Desert Princess Country Club is no different.  The 27-hole championship golf facility features lavish fairways, gorgeous Bermuda greens, 21 lakes, 85 sand traps, and four different sets of tees.  If tennis is your sport, you will enjoy two lighted tournament courts and eight additional courts.  This club also features the Moore Tennis Academy and plays host to a number of different events.

There is a workout facility that guests and residents can take advantage of with a knowledgeable fitness trainer available as well.  There are a number of yoga classes that will challenge your body while putting you into a deep relaxation.  Following the vigorous workout, you can then head over to the spa and enjoy various treatments like customized masks, body and facial waxing, and skin analysis.

In all, the Desert Princess Country Club offers a little bit of something for everyone.  From the outstanding world class golf course to the numerous tennis courts to the affordable and exquisite Villas and condos, this is the perfect location for anyone looking to live a dreamy lifestyle.

Housing Crisis Tax Relief Bill Gets The Ok From Lawmakers In California

It’s official; the Governor has said he intends to sign the Tax Relief Bill into law.  The Tax Relief Bill that the California Legislature just recently passed is a bill that could potentially help numerous homeowners who have been devastated by the housing crisis.  At the end of the day, this bill could save homeowners thousands of dollars in taxes.

The bill will essentially provide relief for homeowners who have received mortgage modifications, lost their homes to foreclosures, or were forced to sale their homes for less than they owed on their mortgages.  In essence, it will prevent the cancelled debt from being treated as taxable income.

Taxes in general are burdensome for people, but the thought of having cancelled debt being treated as taxable income is a nightmare.  An Associate broker in Indian Wells claims, p[eople buying Real Estate in Indian Wells should get help to alleviate tax concerns with sellers in the short-sale market.

If you are buying Real Estate in Palm Springs  this will save people a great deal of money while still allowing them to do short sales in Palm Springs.  They will basically be able to continue doing short sales without being found liable for the difference in the short sale price.

So what does this mean?  Look at it this way; if a homeowner who bought a home for $750,000 and sold if for $500,000 in a short sale, it was believed that the homeowner would be liable for the difference of $250,000 in taxes for forgiveness.  Now, people can say goodbye to the forgiveness and still take advantage of short sales. 

As one can imagine, many were questioning whether they even wanted to mess around with short sales prior to this bill.  No one would want to be responsible for forgiveness when it can potentially be hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Now, Coachella Valley’s market can continue to prosper because of the fact that short sales are a large percentage of why the market is so hot.

Congress originally addressed this problem with the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007.  Although it has taken some time, California law has finally stepped up and conformed to the federal tax change, which will run through 2012. 

Sen. Ron Calderon says it’s finally time to help people who have lost their homes or people who have been looking at an insurmountable state tax bill that is not even within their price range.  He says it “will provide financial shelter for tens of thousands of Californians.”

It was the Assembly and Senate that passed the bill following the removal of a provision regarding tax fraud penalties that had Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger objecting.  In addition, the bill also said that renewable energy companies receiving grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Ac would not be able to report these grants as taxable income. 

Governor Schwarzenegger said he wants to sing the bill to give people who are struggling some relief.  His goal is to assist businesses and homeowners in any way he can and this is one way to do just that.

Coachella Music Festival

Coachella Music Festival has done it again with yet another tremendous concert event set to take place.  The Coachella Music Festival three day event will showcase a plethora of elite bands and musical artists featuring a wide array of different music genres.  Beat The Rain PSA will be held on the weekend of April 16th and will go thru Sunday, April 18th.

If you are looking to get a good spot, the best time to arrive is around 9:00 am as this is when parking opens.  Arriving this early will allow for possible traffic and security search at the entrance.  While camping opens up on Thursday, the Venue gates will not open until 11:00.  The good news is the party lasts all day and night as the festival will end at 1:00 am on Friday and Saturday and midnight on Sunday.

To get exact times for each concert performance you can check the web site a couple of days prior to the festival.  In addition, there will be a festival guide that is passed out upon entrance.  This will make it easy to find the band you want to see and what time they will be performing. 

There are a number of items you can and cannot bring into the festival making it all the more important you understand the list prior to arriving.  A common item that many often bring to festivals that is actually not allowed at Beat The Rain PSA is an umbrella.  The reason for this is because it can block the view of other festival goers.

Some items you are allowed to bring include chap stick, eye drops for contact lenses in a marked container, and walkie talkies to stay in touch with family and friends.  You can also bring medical prescriptions, but you will want to talk to security so they know your situation.  All medical prescriptions and accompanying names on the containers will need to match your ID.

Backpacks are allowed, but only a medium sized backpack.  A medium backpack consists of a bag that is no bigger than 20″ tall, 15″ wide and 9″ thick.  Bags will need to fit into a box that is similar in size to the system used at Airports.  If your bag does not fit in the box you cannot bring it into the venue.

As you can imagine, there will be a number of different commodities available for event attendees.  There will be flushable toilets and sinks available as well as vegetarian/vegan food.   There will be ATM’s available both inside the venue and all around the event making it easy to get money at any time.  While there will be lockers on site, just know there will be a very limited amount to rent. 

The weather will play a major role in what kinds of structures are put up to accommodate the comfort of guests.  If temperatures do get real hot there may be mist tents available.  Regardless, there will be bottled water sold for just $2.  There will also be sunglasses, visors, hats and sunscreen being sold at booths on site.

Keep in mind  parking could be tough as there will be a great deal of traffic to deal with.  Day parking is free, but there is no overnight parking allowed except for onsite campers.  There are plenty of taxis available and a bus stop and train stop is just 3 miles from the venue. 

Tickets to the event are sure to go fast considering the incredible line-up that is planned for the event in Coachella.  If the festival does not sell out in advance, you will be able to purchase tickets at the box office on the show dates.  However, this is not recommended as they are going quickly.  If you would like, you can purchase single day tickets.  Otherwise, there are three day passes that allow you to enjoy everything the weekend has to offer.  A three day pass will run you $285, which is a bargain with the event that is planned.

With that said, you may be wondering exactly who will be showcasing the Beat The Rain PSA festival.  Some of the bands that are expected to appear on opening day on Friday include Proxy, Jay-Z, Alana Grace and Grizzly Bear.  As for Saturday, MGMT, Muse, Coheed and Cambria, and Craze will be taking the stage.  Finally, the festival will come to a close with musical performances from Phoenix, Orbital, De La Soul, Gorrilaz and many more.

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