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Lake Tahoe Snow Report

November and December ushered in an incredible amount of snow for the local ski resorts in Lake Tahoe and Truckee.  Just in the last 48 hours, the area received several feet of snow above 7000 feet. Snow and wind on Sunday delayed openings at many ski resorts. Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows reported 36” at […]

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Forecast Lake Tahoe | Truckee Real Estate 2023

Effective November 3, 2022, the Fed raised interest rates once again to battle inflation. This is the fourth consecutive .75 point hike in 2022. As of today, interest rates are at about 7.32% and this has definitely slowed down the real estate market. The below graph from October shows how quickly rates have been rising […]

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New Lake Tahoe Virtual Map

The Tahoe Fund and Earthviews has released a street-view style map of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. This 360-degree map provides views of the entire 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. Google has always allowed for street-views of neighborhoods. However, this map was designed to view the Lake Tahoe shoreline from the lake. Additionally, the map provides […]

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Iconic Commercial Properties for Sale

Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains have a rich history. Truckee developed from the lumber mills and stores that offered provisions to the Nevada gold mines. Later, Truckee became the hub for shipping ice to the larger cities in California. Boca even delivered an ice cold beer long before Coors did the same in […]

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Good News for the Real Estate Market

After a slow second quarter of falling home sales and increasing interest rates, real estate news may finally be improving. Luxury home sales at Lake Tahoe traditionally mirror activity in the stock market. In the second week of August, the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures remained optimistic after Wednesday’s rally. Investors poured money into tech […]

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Gondola Connects Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows

Good news for Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows ski enthusiasts. A 2.2 mile gondola will now connect the two resorts, and is expected to be ready for the 2022-23 ski season. Enjoy Two Resorts Without Leaving the Mountain Palisades Tahoe (formally Squaw Valley,) and Alpine Meadows were merged back in 2012. In the past, they […]

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Summer 2022 Lake Tahoe Market Report

As we move into Summer 2022 at Lake Tahoe, the real estate market is decidedly slower than 2021. However when we look at the 5 year sales picture, home sales and inventory are beginning to match to normal levels. We hear conflicting information about real estate bubbles and a market correction in the US, however, […]

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Summer 2022 Lake Tahoe Road Information

Summer is here and that means many construction projects can move forward. This includes many road and infrastructure improvements in both California and Nevada. A combination of increased tourist traffic and road closures may cause delays. The following information can help you find alternative routes and ensure that you spend more time playing in the […]

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Golf Course Opening Dates Lake Tahoe 2022

As we tee up for an amazing summer, golfing in Lake Tahoe and Truckee provides a golf experience that is unapparelled.  Over the next month, the golf courses will begin opening. It might be a good idea to call in advance to schedule your tee time. With so many additional full time residents moving into […]

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Great Investment Opportunities Lake Tahoe

I recently sold a commercial property in Kings Beach that included tenants like Jason’s Beachside Grill and Adrift Tahoe. The property sold for $2.65 million. Many investors have begun entering Lake Tahoe’s hot market, and we are seeing the commercial market heat up. The Tahoe Biltmore and Beesley’s Cottages were just purchased by a California […]

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