Greetings, Nominally, the Tahoe-Truckee real estate market posted another strong month in February. Total sales units equaled the prior year exactly though sales were generally focused on modestly priced inventory. Closed transactions generally follow 30-60 days from contract thus are a lagging indicator of overall market conditions. The volatility of equity markets in recent weeks have created a level of uncertainty that may have ripple effects in the months to [...]

Greetings - The sun is shining and and the spring like corn skiing is as fun as it gets.  It was nice to get a little fresh air and enjoy some backcountry skiing under crisp blue skies with great views of the Lake.  My kids have also enjoyed getting out of school early every Friday to end the day on the slopes with their weekly ski program.  Skiing is such a fun family experience to enjoy each [...]

Greetings; Tahoe Truckee real estate opened the decade with a strong performance through January. 94 residential transactions exactly equals the average of the last three years’ opening month while an average price just over $1,000,000 has set the tone for another productive year to come. Q1 is often the softest period for closings in our region. A strong January, typically reflective of early season buying activity, is less dependent upon [...]

Greetings - I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful holiday season!  With each year that passes, I am reminded of how grateful I am for the memories created with family and friends.  I realize how finite the magical window of time with my boys at home, thinking mom and dad are cool and wanting to hang out with us is.  With that, I am always seeking out [...]

Greetings; The dawn of 2020 finds the Tahoe – Truckee real estate market in great condition, with the 12-month totals for volume and total transactions ranking among the most productive ever. Last year gained momentum after withstanding a stalled beginning due to abundant snowfall, wrapping up with the second busiest Q4 on record.  (Blue denotes 2019 & Red is historical) While volume and transaction productivity were obviously notable, a much [...]

Greetings - The temperatures have been cold and the skiing is excellent.  It looks like the snow storms are lining up for that nostalgic white Christmas to create a magical experience up in the mountains.  I have a few days of backcountry skiing under my belt and my 8 year old son has even joined me for a few adventures.  I look forward to seeing you in Truckee/Tahoe enjoying the holiday [...]

Greetings - We awoke to cold temperatures and snow on the ground this morning which is a very welcome sight with Thanksgiving approaching and many visitors and locals alike ready to hit the ski slopes. Northstar Opening Day Northstar has pushed out opening day with the dry weather we have been experiencing, but there is no doubt this little storm and cold temps will help with snow making.  That should help keep the new scheduled opening day for Friday, November 29th for skiing & [...]

Greetings - On its surface, the Tahoe-Truckee region has lagged behind the performance of 2018 by meaningful amounts. When heavy snowfall caused road closures throughout much of February, many would-be real estate consumers were forced to delay purchasing decisions creating a fairly sizeable Q1 lull for real estate transactions. Inevitably, some of these visits were perishable, lost until next winter while others were simply deferred into Q2. In May, total [...]

Greetings - After keeping pace with previous years over the first several months of 2019, March saw a precipitous drop in real estate activity throughout the Tahoe Truckee area. Several factors including overwhelming snowfall throughout early winter and limited access to the region combined with an unusual scarcity of available property leading to this statistical drop. In all, 256 residential properties traded in Q1, 17% fewer than over the same [...]

Greetings; Abundant snowfall has impaired the ability of many would-be consumers to visit the region deferring purchasing decisions to spring. This may cause a slower than usual March; a time when winter sales often find their greatest stride before a shoulder season lull. Regardless, large snowfall typically casts a prominent light on slopeside real estate. Northstar currently shows 6 properties pending sale including 3 in the Mountainside neighborhood. Squaw Valley [...]