The idea and formula for the Individual Parcel Evaluation System commonly known as IPES was developed around 1987 by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) as a means to determine which parcels of vacant land in the Tahoe Basin were suitable for development. IPES assigned Continue Reading
Northstar California Cross Country Center
Around 11AM over the Christmas Holiday, I set out from Northstar Cross Country, Telemark, and Snow Shoe Center to the Tahoe Lake view 6.5 K away with fresh corduroy the entire way. Yes that is my photo taken from my phone - midday on a holiday! I took the gentle trails Continue Reading
Truckee Featured in Vogue
Vogue tells why many from the Bay Area are coming to Truckee. See Article. Continue Reading
Tahoe Mountain Home Winterization
Preparing for winter's 300+ inches of annual snowfall and freezing temperatures helps protect your home from damage and heat loss plus makes life easier. Best to take these steps before the first snow... Detach all hoses from hose bibs and connect the hose ends Continue Reading
Common Pricing Mistakes
There are four common pricing mistakes sellers make... Priced too high at listing Homes priced correctly when they first come on the market sell closer to the asking price than homes that start too high, then adjust lower. $1,563,724 ?!? Odd listing Continue Reading
Sierra Spring Cleaning
The air is filled with particles. It seems the layers keep coming back no matter how often you dust. The aspen this spring had more seeds than I have ever seen. Those fluffy pods looked like snow under the trees and accumulated in entry ways, creeped into corners, stuck to Continue Reading
Why buy in Northstar?
What is it about the community of Northstar that motivates people to purchase property here versus any number of alternate neighborhoods? Without even realizing it, prospective buyers are drawn here as a result of a well run HOA and community service district. There are Continue Reading
Northstar Women’s Golf Club
Spring is here and summer golf adventures begins shortly. Weather permitting, the first Northstar Women’s Golf Club outing will be on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 and every Tuesday through fall. New members and guests are welcome. This year Club Championship will be held Continue Reading
Northstar Men’s Golf Club
As we find ways to enjoy our mild spring weather thoughts of the upcoming golf season are surfacing more frequently. A dozen members of the Club enjoyed a special opportunity at the end of January coordinated by our Head Professional, Pete Smith, to play golf at the Continue Reading
Living with Bears
Living with bears in Lake Tahoe Truckee area is a reality. They do roam freely and if residents follow certain steps, we can live together. With an estimated 35,000 bears, California has a healthy and growing black bear population. In spring, hibernating bears emerge 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. ...