3rd Quarter Report Expands Upon a Robust Home Sales in Truckee/Lake Tahoe!

Home prices remained solid across of all Pacific Union’s regions in the third quarter, while inventory slightly expanded in many, offering relief for buyers. Get an in-depth look into market conditions in the Bay Area and Tahoe/Truckee in our comprehensive Q3 quarterly report. It’s packed full of data and regional summaries that show why we’re optimistic that the Bay Area’s thriving real estate market will continue to be a solid barometer of the coming months and into 2014. Read the full Q3 quarterly report:
 http://issuu.com/pacificunion/docs/q32013_quarterlyreport_ezine

August Activity within the Tahoe-Sierra Market

Not surprising considering our smokey month, August saw a moderately sluggish sales period for our Truckee and Lake Tahoe areas, and some remaining sellers are considering modest price reductions to move their homes. The strongest sales activity occurred in single family homes between $300,000-$699,999, and in condos under $300,000. Tahoe Donner, a typical indicator of the general market overall, saw a total of 27 single family homes sell, while 78 remain active on market. There is still a lot to choose from out there, and we continue to see inventory hit the market on a daily basis. Today's buyer is patient, educated in their targeted market, and decisive in their offers. And, as it was at the beginning of the summer, cash is being used by more and more buyers. My last 4 transactions were all cash transactions, and I see a 5th cash transaction in the future. Desirable properties to watch out for as we enter into this fall include homes within Tahoe Donner, The Boulders, Squaw Valley (condos), and Northstar.

August Market Report  

You Can't Deny the Charm of Tahoe City!

Tahoe City: A Lakefront Community Ideal for Year-Round Living

Situated directly on the western shore of Lake Tahoe and a few miles from three popular ski resorts, Tahoe City will certainly appeal to home buyers looking for a seasonal getaway. However, the Placer County community offers enough year-round activities to convert second-home vacationers into full-time residents. Read our Tahoe City profile at http://bit.ly/1eqUMla

Pacific Union 2nd Quarter Report Is Out!

Craftsman Style Makes a Come-Back!

Craftsman style is making a big come-back throughout the U.S., and even our Sierra area sees hints and influences of it in remodels and new builds.  With the popularity of a Mountain Contemporary element in design, Craftsman design is favored in many of our new construction homes, both custom and spec. Here are a few examples of Craftsman design, from different eras. The first set of pictures is an excellent example of a home remodel in Incline Village, where the customer wanted that Craftsman look in his oak cabinetry.  The era is different from our contemporary look, but the style is undeniably Craftsman. Below that set is another example of a more mountain contemporary craftsman edge, where the designer chose solid beam detail over the ornate trim and crown molding which used to be so prevalent.  Whatever your style is, Craftsman design can usually be imbedded in your final product, and is sure to stand the test of time!