Greetings - I still have big ambitions of climbing and skiing some high peaks in and around the Sierra as well as the annual Pilgrimage up to Mt. Shasta. I had a small window yesterday and took advantage of it with a fun climb and ski of the North Couloir of Mt Emerson in the Buttermilk range just outside of Bishop, CA. We hiked on dirt for a few hours [...]

Greetings- For generations of consumers, waterfront property has been the gold standard of prestigious Lake Tahoe real estate. The finite supply of privately owned lakefront parcels combined with the legendary tales of the characters who owned them created the rarest of air in this mountain environment. As lakeside properties have aged, combined with a restrictive regulatory environment, new and exciting planned communities have emerged with Truckee addresses that have created [...]

Greetings - I just had the pleasure of attending a presentation for the Truckee River Watershed Council and it was very informative to learn about restoration projects they have completed and have scheduled for the future. Many of you are familiar with the real estate private transfer fees in our community, which have been a stable funding source for many organizations including the Truckee River Watershed Council. The Watershed has [...]

Greetings - We have officially entered the off season, but there are still plenty of fun events and activities in and around town to enjoy. Many of the locals refer to this as the “mud season” but what that translates to is great dirt to enjoy as the trails are melting out quickly and the hiking, mountain biking and trail running are exceptionally good at low elevations. The golf courses [...]

Greetings - ACTIVITIES The final week of skiing is upon us at Northstar and it should be a fun and sunny weekend with Spring It On activities lined up for the entire family to close down a great season of skiing in style. With temperatures scheduled in the 60’s this weekend what better way can you shut down the mountain than with a little Arctic Volleyball. After some early morning [...]

Greetings - The sun angle is high, the birds are chirping and we have reached Master’s week which for many golf fans symbolizes a fresh start to the year in hopes of great golf in their future. Along with Master’s week we have the anticipation of golf in Tahoe with the opening of the area courses on the horizon. The golf course at Old Greenwood is scheduled to open May [...]

Greetings, MARKET UPDATE The 2015-2016 winter has been a bounce back period on many fronts. After a series of disappointing ski seasons, our region was thirsty not only for water but for the audience that drives our tourist economy. With over 400 inches of snow, nearly half of which graced us in March, the region has been propelled into recovery. Local real estate has returned to “normalized” conditions that include [...]

As documented before with my updates, the season of the “Tahoe Triathlon” is upon us and I have been taking full advantage of the springtime weather with the family. My triathlon typically consists of skiing, biking and golfing. One of the best things about Tahoe is you can substitute a number of different sports such as paddle boarding, running, hiking, or whatever you enjoy in the great outdoors. With around [...]

Greetings - I think it is officially safe to say that it has been a great winter in Truckee/Tahoe as Northstar has reported hitting the 400” mark for the season. Along with this they have rolled out the 2016/17 season passes and are offering a discount if you buy early. Here is a link to those details: Northstar 2016/17 Season Pass They are also offering a 25% discount on lift [...]

Greetings - Events SnowFest will be wrapping up the week of events with fireworks, Ididarun and the 28th annual snow sculpture contest this weekend. Here is a link to the schedule with locations and event details: SnowFest Schedule Real Estate The narrative surrounding real estate in the Tahoe-Truckee resort market this winter has closely mirrored the ski season itself. As the first indications of a strong winter became evident, a [...]