Time to dust off your favorite hiking boots, bundle up, and embrace the solitude and beauty of Lake Tahoe in the fall. Locals know autumn is one of the best seasons to hit the trails because an array of colorful foliage, cooler days, and fewer crowds are all the motivation we need. From Mount Tallac to Five Lakes, here are our top five picks for Tahoe’s best fall Meet Our Team
Archives for 2020
#1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale
Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only major industry to display immunity to the economic impacts of the coronavirus is the housing market. Housing has experienced a Meet Our Team
Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?
One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down. A recent survey by Point2Homes mentions that 74% of millennials (ages 25-40) say they’re interested in purchasing a home over the next 12 months. The study Meet Our Team
Truckee 3rd Quarter Market Report 2020 vs 2019
Outdoorsy remote workers find new home in Tahoe
When the pandemic hit back in March, Nic Owens’ job at a renewable infrastructure company in San Francisco, like so many others, transitioned to work-from-home. Though his company could be flexible at times with remote working in pre-COVID times, it wasn’t the norm, nor was it something that Owens was entirely excited about. “Personally, I didn’t think I would thrive working from home,” said Meet Our Team
Buyers Are Finding More Space in the Luxury Home Market
A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters are becoming more popular, and some families are finding the space they need for these upgrades in the luxury market. The Institute Meet Our Team
