Here's a partial list of some of the resource that tell about lifestyle in the Palm Desert area. We've also included links to some resources that may help you understand home loans and the institutions behind mortgages and other financial instruments.

Coachella Valley Area Sites:

• Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
  
• Indian Wells Website
  
• Rancho Mirage Community Site
  
• Palm Springs Information Site
  
• Palm Springs Chamber
  
• Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce
  
• Indio Chamber of Commerce
  
• Palm Springs Life
• La Quinta Chamber of Commerce
• Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
• Riverside County California
  

Mortgage/Financial Resources:

• U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Devlopment (HUD)
  
• Mortgage Bankers' Association of America
  
• CNNFN
  
• Mortgage regulations

California & Govt. Sites:

• California Assoc. of Realtors
• CA Dept. of Veteran's Affairs
• Library of Congress
• School District information
• Census Bureau
• U.S. Government Official Website

Real Estate Sites:

• Home Buyer's Fair
• Rural housing