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
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
Staging Mountain Homes
Does staging entice buyers? I used to be skeptical. I thought if a property had beautiful craftsmanship, quality materials plus a great view, the property will sell itself. We have been staging our listings because the added color and decor make photos stand out on Continue Reading
Unethical Practice of Dual Agency
National Association of Realtors recently published an interesting article about the realities of Dual Agency in a real estate transaction. The practice is now illegal in eight states. How is it possible to serve the best interests of the Buyer and Seller at the same 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
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
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. ...