A year ago I would have written something very different. With Tahoe real estate inventory in very short supply not meeting the demand, we have a classic “seller’s market.” CNBC article about real estate situation in Tahoe explains this well. For example, a 3BR/2BA listed Continue Reading
Buying in a Seller’s Market
Low inventory, high demand makes for a seller's market. In the Tahoe Truckee real estate market, demand far exceeds supply and buyers are purchasing properties at prices not seen since 2006 and in some cases even higher. Multiple offers are the norm especially in properties Continue Reading
Seller’s Tips for Getting Started
Interview real estate agents who typically represent sellers and buyers within your neighborhood. We highly recommend listing your property for sale with an agent that is very familiar with your neighborhood. An agent that has an office nearby is a great first Continue Reading
Mount Rose Hike
We recently hiked Mount Rose on our first smoke-free day. This is a 12 mile there and back with an 1876 elevation gain easily accessible from Northstar, North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Lassen Peak, Freel Peak, Stampede Reservoir, Reno and Carson City, and of course Lake Tahoe Continue Reading
Real Estate Back Then
Before the internet, prior to Zillow, Real Estate Brokers specialized in neighborhoods. They actually knew the inventory, and shared market trends, property nuances, and the unique neighborhood attributes. A sales contract was comprised of one legal sheet (often carbon Continue Reading
Some Testimonials
This one is from our Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors Government Affairs Director (GAD)... Continue Reading
Mello-Roos Tax
Mello-Roos is an improvement tax (line item on your property tax bill) levied against all properties in certain neighborhoods specific to each property. The developers in the neighborhoods listed below have chosen to seek public financing through the sale of bonds to finance Continue Reading
Receiving Mail in Tahoe
Packages returned, deemed undeliverable? How do we get letters or bills if there are no mailboxes or home delivery? Here are three options to receive mail depending upon your neighborhood. Visit the nearest USPS office, discuss available options and sign up to get a box in Continue Reading
Stellar’s Jays
Stellar's Jays made a nest on our backyard light fixture. Watching the process from nest building up to fledging was quite entertaining. Twigs made the frame, then smaller pieces formed the nest. Eventually mud and grass lined the inside where four little eggs were then Continue Reading
What is that Yellow Dust?
That yellow dust is pine pollen. Each spring pine trees release yellow pollen sometimes so thick it looks like a cloud. It is harmless unless you have an adverse reaction to pollen. However it makes water look polluted and forget spring cleaning for a few weeks. I recommend Continue Reading
Helping clients find the right property has been the goal for my entire professional career. Real estate is an important investment and finding the right property is a great way to enjoy Tahoe. ...