Memorial Day Weekend Inspires Unique Lake Tahoe Area Properties

As I worked today in my office at the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe, I kept my eye on the property hot sheet we can read throughout the day.  As I suspected, I watched the number of new listings posted nearly double during the work day, from 9 am to 5 pm.  It was remarkable how quickly listing agents were getting their new property listings on the MLS and pinging other agents through email!  I came across a couple of marquee homes which couldn't be ignored, and it spawned a  new list of unique summer properties throughout the Lake Tahoe/Truckee region.  Some are so fantastic, as if from a dream from Lake Tahoe's early days; others beckon the outdoor adventurer, or golfer.  But they are all fantastic in their own right.  This was a fun list to pull together!
Memorial Day Picks

De-Mystifying Local Loan "Buckets"

This is a great information piece from a local loan broker here in Truckee/Lake Tahoe.  What makes working with our loan brokers so unique when purchasing property here is the fact that they are exposed to so many more products and rates which are designed specifically for our second-home market than lenders or brokers who work out of metropolitan areas. Katie Rice, from the Rice/Conway Group, breaks it down for you in simple terms, to help de-mystify the different loan tiers as well as debunk the myths of interest rates.  I hope you enjoy this informative video, and feel free to download the document attached.Video Blog-Local Loan Buckets

Martis Camp Reports Record Sales for Q1 of 2012

The Sierra's newest golf community, Martis Camp, is reporting a record $27.6 million in sales from the first quarter of 2012.  I do believe that Martis Camp has solidified itself as the #1 market to watch this summer! PRWEB article

Top 5 Picks for Mother's Day

Truckee/Lake Tahoe Mother's Day picks

Building season is here, so it is only fitting that I select a couple of vacant land parcels which are located in two of our more popular neighborhoods:  Northstar and Martis Camp.  Additionally, there are great homes in Glenshire, Squaw Valley, and Martiswoods Estates to look at.  Local market conditions continue to improve, and industry experts have a feeling that we are about to enter a strong buying season.  Perhaps the winds of change have arrived in the Sierras?

The Most Perfect Martis Camp Homesite is For Sale