TODAY'S Open Houses !!!

Thinking about upgrading? How about downsizing? What about getting away from HOA dues, into the IID lower rate area or even into a better school district? I am fortunate to have three Open Houses available for viewing today - all from Noon to 3:00 pm - 48705 Classic in Legacy Villas, a fantastic opportunity for a primary residence, a vacation/second home or even an Investment; and then 41620 Alligator Road in Bermuda Dunes, a truly clean, clean, clean 3 bedroom home in a quiet area; followed by 44630 Monticello in La Quinta, a wonderful Pride of Ownership home which I will be holding open - Stop by one or all that may interest you. Hope to see you … I always look forward to exceeding your expectations in fulfilling your Real Estate needs. Regards, Roger A. Sullivan, Realtor DRE # 01236680 Certified Distressed Property Expert direct: 1(760) 610-3245 Windermere Real Estate office: 1(760) 564-9685 47250 Washington St #B efax: 1(760) 459-2038 La Quinta, CA 92253 website: http://RogerASullivan.com Legal Disclaimer: The information transmitted may contain confidential material and is intended only for the person or entity in which it is addressed. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the information from your system and contact the sender.

Assessment District Update

The City of La Quinta is mailing information to North La Quinta property owners and you should receive the information early next week. Please keep an eye out for it. The information packet was put together based on questions, feedback, and misconceptions they’ve heard. The packet will include a letter from the City Manager, an information sheet, a survey, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. This is not a ballot or a financial commitment. The survey is due Friday, February 21. Make sure your voice is heard by completing the survey :) Keep the Faith !!!

Oasis School beating all odds ...

When the headline says "beating all odds, with the help of some stalwarts of the community, the kids can now beat ON the odds" ... Oasis School wins again ... Nick and Tyler of Nicolino's Restaurant in Cathedral City donated a full drum set with seat and everything-and I mean everything but their kitchen sink. This was a great boon for the Oasis School music program (Well, as it exists - no formal funding). Our first effort was a baby Grand Piano earlier this year ... http://windermeresocal.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/thermal-music-sullivan-050113/ Our next efforts, enabled by Agents, family, friends, clients and community (i.e. Rocky's Pawn Shop and The Musicians' Outlet), resulted in saxophones, clarinet, coronet, flute, piccolo, keyboard, violins, and a gross of drumsticks for the drum line which they so desperately needed. We were also able to acquire matching tee shirts for the drumline with aspirations of one day acquiring uniforms ... everyone can dream :) We are sort of on our way to getting a school band together to accompany the drum line; however, we have a long way to go. Do you have any instruments gathering dust? Interested in helping the next Bruno Mars, Katy Perry or Carlos Santana ... Call me, email me or even text me for pickup ... and please, don't hesitate to deliver to my office if you like ... I can always be reached by text or phone 760-610-3245 office number is 760-564-9685 ... Keep the faith !!!

Assessment Distict news ...

In speaking to the Public Works Director today, we can expect to receive more information in early January about the Assessment District topic. Hopefully, it will allow a better understanding of the thinking behind the proposal to determine what is best for us, the value of our property and it's it's continuing appreciation now that values are starting to turn around. Keep the faith !!!

Typhoon Haiyan

Manny the Movie Guy and the gang at KMIR6 held a great fundraiser for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan on Wednesday ... unfortunately, I didn't know of it until Gloria and Thalia's great reporting of the event in yesterday morning's telecast. Inspired ... the Season of Giving started early. I was able to put together some donations: canned and dehydrated food, water, clothes, blankets, flashlights, batteries, can openers ... Has your "Season of Giving" started yet? Contact me with questions about how to help

Speeding in Desert Pride - continued ...

Over the past two weeks, the Police Department had dispatched their Rate of Speed trailer in various parts of the development to allow us all to understand what our normal pattern is and how that relates to the safety of our families, neighbors, guests and pets. Any thoughts you'd like to share?

La Quinta steps up for Desert Pride

Have you noticed any difference in the cleanliness of our streets in the last couple of weeks? I sure have ... I was out and about recently and ran across a city employee cleaning out the waterways around some intersections in the development. This, along with the normal water flow about the development, will help particulates and other debris move along and be accessible for the street sweepers ... not to mention that the possibilities of mosquito and other growth will be tremendously removed. Ask and ye shall receive ... I understand that at least this person has been assigned to the north side ... more info to follow upon discovery ... Keep the faith ...