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Lion's share of jobs tied to construction 'nonexistent' - The Desert Sun


Lion's share of jobs tied to construction 'nonexistent'
The Desert Sun, CA - Jul 7, 2008
"What the numbers speak to is the need for a regional discussion about economic development and what we're going to do to be masters of our own destiny," ...


Scoping meeting addresses Desert Fashion Plaza plan - The Desert Sun


Scoping meeting addresses Desert Fashion Plaza plan
The Desert Sun, CA - Jul 2, 2008
These issues were discussed on Tuesday at Palm Springs City Hall during a "scoping meeting" for the development, which is dubbed Museum Market Plaza. ...


Home sales slump brings tax reduction - The Desert Sun


Home sales slump brings tax reduction
The Desert Sun, CA - Jun 29, 2008
Valley cities in recent years could rely on exponential growth in property tax revenues due to rapid development and skyrocketing home values. ...


County's jobless rate rises to 7.6% - The Desert Sun


County's jobless rate rises to 7.6%
The Desert Sun, CA - Jun 21, 2008
That statistic, however, is based on 2000 Census numbers so the percentage is likely skewed because of the valley's growth since then. ...


Two Neighborhood Organizations Planning Sustainability Expo Friday - The Desert Sun


Two Neighborhood Organizations Planning Sustainability Expo Friday
The Desert Sun, CA - Jun 23, 2008
The expo will be held from 1 to 7 pm, Friday, June 27, at 750 Calle Palo Fierro, the site of Cocotero, a 12-unit condominium development that was awarded ...


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Golf Fitness Company Opens New Coachella Valley Training Center - American Chronicle


Golf Fitness Company Opens New Coachella Valley Training Center
American Chronicle, CA - 2 hours ago
The golf-specific fitness company opened its doors June 1 at the Monterey Shores Business Park at 73-850 Dinah Shore Dr., Ste 112. ...


Expert: Valley is in a recession - The Desert Sun


Expert: Valley is in a recession
The Desert Sun, CA - Jul 6, 2008
Tourism is a bedrock of the Coachella Valley's economy, which is fueled by everything from golf courses and spas to tribal casinos, tennis clubs, ...


Closing In On Greatness - GolfDigest.com


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Closing In On Greatness
GolfDigest.com - Jul 7, 2008
Kim started spending more time at his home in La Quinta, Calif., with Coachella Valley businessman Sterling Ball and his wife, Stacey. ...


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Coachella Valley Housing Listings vs. Sold

Coachella Valley Cities, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, Indio, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Coachella, Thermal, Thousand Palms and Sky Valley. Total listings on the market February 29, 2008 with total homes sold for the 7 month period August 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008.

See next article for charts on absorptions rates by city

 

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Aug 2007-Feb 2008 Total Listings Total Sold
Rancho Mirage 670 287
Palm Desert 1180 538
Indian Wells 288 70
Palm Springs 1204 611
Indio 822 256
Desert Hot Springs 660 181
Cathedral City 589 221
La Quinta 1268 433
Bermuda Dunes 131 37
Coachella 159 53
Thermal 17 3
Thousand Palms 90 22
Sky Valley 7 5
All Cities 7085 2712

 

 
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