The coveted opportunity to own a property with direct Lakefront access spans the shores of Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, Serene Lakes, to South Lake Tahoe, Cascade and Fallen Leaf Lake and the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Along the way you’ll discover distinct unique communities, each with its own history and flavor. Depending on your wish list, ownership opportunities range from charming “Old Continue Reading
Best Golf Course Properties to Buy or Rent in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee
The North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area offer 21 unique golf courses from small, quaint, 9 hole courses to signature 18 hole championship courses. Many of these courses have received very high ratings from the major golf magazines. Beautiful sunny days, mild temperatures and clear mountain air make this area a golfer’s paradise. For those looking to own a home on a golf course or in a golfing Continue Reading
Best Condos Properties to Own and Rent out in Summer in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area
There are many great condominium options for vacation homes in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. While nearly any property in the area can be rented out when not in use, there are several condominium properties that offer a way to offset the cost of the condo with guaranteed occupancy and on-site rental programs. The Village at Palisades Tahoe The Village at Palisades Continue Reading
Real Estate Market Report for First Quarter 2023 Lake Tahoe and Truckee
The 1 st quarter of 2023 in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee Real Estate Market has been very slow for Residential real estate. This was not expected. The change in Dollar Volume and Units Sold has dropped significantly in Lake Tahoe and Truckee in both single family homes and condos compared to the 1 st quarter of 2022. Another surprising change is that Median Price has also dropped in Incline, Continue Reading
Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?
There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing. Even though we’re no longer seeing the buyer frenzy that Continue Reading
How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring
Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move. Let’s connect to make sure your house is ready for a top-dollar sale this spring. It may be closer than you think! Continue Reading
Homewood Mountain Resort Development Updates
The Development Plan JMA Ventures and Discovery Land Company, the owners of Homewood Mountain Resort have recently announced a change in their development plan from what had been originally approved. The new plan changes the architectural style of the homes and condominiums to be built, from a classic Old Tahoe Lodge style to a Mountain Modern style that many feel is not compatible with the Continue Reading
Why Shared-Fractional Ownerships are good for Your Neighborhood and Community
With all of the shifts we have seen in the last several years in the housing market it is hard to keep up with the trends, let alone make predictions where the market will be in another 5 years. One trend however that has gained momentum and will not be going away anytime soon is Shared or Fractional Ownership properties. With housing prices rising rapidly and a lack of inventory, Shared Continue Reading
The Tahoe Real Estate Market Softened In 2022
The Tahoe real estate market softened in 2022, but it is not a down market. Homes are still appreciating, buyers are still buying but with more options and more negotiating power. What Does this Mean? This means that we have moved back into a more normal real estate market, similar to 2019. In 2022, total dollar volume of single-family homes sold in the Lake Tahoe basin was 38% Continue Reading
The Benefits of Fractional or Shared Ownership
What is Shared Ownership A Shared Ownership arrangement (also know a Fractional Ownership) is a method of co-ownership of a property (home, condo, boat, etc.). Several families, or people, can share the ownership, in an LLC partnership or as deeded Tenants in Common. The use and the cost of the property is shared equally. Most shared ownerships, whether a LLC or Tenants in Common, have an Continue Reading