Mike Pavel’s initial plan for “Squaw Valley Ranch Estates” consisting of eight lots has been abandoned in favor of a plan to utilize half of the property to build homes for his family, and the other half for an events facility to host weddings, corporate retreats, and other similar functions. Even this modified plan causes raised eyebrows from residents who are already dealing with KSL’s proposal Continue Reading
Archives for November 2013
North Tahoe & Truckee Homes Selling Faster Than This Time Last Year
In September of 2013 Single Family Homes in the North Tahoe and Truckee market sold faster (Median of 53 Days On Market) than they did (Median of 65 Days On Market) at the same time last year. This matches a nationwide trend according to a new analysis by Zillow, and our Single Family Homes are spending 33 days less time on the market than the nation Median. A Continue Reading
Seven Ski Resorts Opening in the Next Three Weeks!
The anticipated arrival of ski season is finally here. The snow has already arrived – 18″ of new snow on October 28th and 29th! We’re expecting additional snow this week, and the resorts are busily making snow. We’re holding our breath for the big one to come soon. Northstar and Mt. Rose will open on November 22nd, conditions permitting, followed by Squaw Valley on November 27th. Diamond Peak Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Olympic Museum
“While there is broad consensus that Tahoe, and Squaw Valley specifically, needs a first-rate Olympic museum, there is disagreement over where the museum should be located” according to an article in Moonshine Ink. Existing museums in Tahoe City and at Donner Summit do not completely and accurately represent the monumental, landmark event of the Squaw Valley Games in 1960. Many “firsts” were Continue Reading
Truckee is the 4th Snowiest City in USA
According to the Weather Channel, average annual snowfall in Truckee over a period of 30 years has been 202.6 inches. In the rankings, Truckee follows Hancock, Michigan, with 211.9 inches; Crested Butte, Colorado, 215.3 inches; and Valdez, Alaska, 326.3 inches. The 2010-2011 was a record year for snowfall in the region; Squaw Valley reported 510 inches at 6200 feet and 810 inches at 8200 Continue Reading
Truckee To Do List
The Weekly Magazine has published a list of “101 Fun Fall Things to Do in Truckee.” Review it for activities to fill your itinerary when you come to the Lake Tahoe area. The list includes fun things like hike the Mount Judah Loop or the Tahoe Rim Trail; take a glider ride; play golf; or stop by the Dragonfly which offers 50 percent off the dinner menu every evening in November. Check out the list Continue Reading