South Lake Tahoe is once again the star of a major Hollywood feature film. “Top Gun 2: Maverik” is out in theaters and South Lake Tahoe is the winter backdrop for some of the film’s climactic moments. But it’s not the first time Tahoe has shown its star quality. The El Dorado County Film Commission even offers a Lake Tahoe Movie Lover’s Guide to check out some of the most famous Tahoe film Continue Reading
Tahoe Boating Tips – 5 Things you need to know
Cruising the big blue waters of Lake Tahoe is one of summer’s great pleasures. We have some of the top tips to enjoy the “lake of the sky” safely and responsibly. 1. Boat inspections. Tahoe is battling a myriad of invasive species from plant to animal varieties, and they hitch rides on motorized and non-motorized watercraft like boats, paddleboards, kayaks, etc. Boat inspections are mandatory Continue Reading
A Guide to Winter Home Shopping
The real estate market doesn’t go on hiatus for the holidays and there are advantages to buying and selling during the winter. For example, when looking to buy in Lake Tahoe you can really find out how your prospective new house performs in the deep snow that Tahoe is known for. Here are some tips for winter home shopping. Winter Ready How much sun exposure your future driveway Continue Reading
How a Home is Appraised
The more your agents know about beautiful Tahoe real estate, the more accurate information they are able to provide you regarding the values of your home. We have been residents, Realtors, and business owners in beautiful Tahoe for decades. Our passion for our community is what drives us to provide you with the most accurate information necessary to the sale and purchase of Tahoe homes. We are Continue Reading
Prepare To SELL in a Seller’s Market
Prepping your home for sale in today's Seller's Market This past year, home sales have been active all 12 months. But spring is still the most active beautiful Tahoe home-buying season. In many areas, there are more buyers than there are homes for sale, so 2021 continues to be a seller’s market, meaning sellers have an edge in the negotiations. Nonetheless, when you put your home on the market, Continue Reading
Get Smart at Home
There are so many smart home gadgets on the market these days. You can plug in these devices around your home to play your music and turn your lamps on and off, all by voice command. But a Smart Home is more than a house full of gadgets. For a beautiful Tahoe home to qualify as a “Smart Home,” all the devices must be seamless, integrated, and work together as well as be controlled by voice and Continue Reading
Accessibility Is Important
Something to consider when updating your beautiful Tahoe homes... accessibility. Whether you currently have a special need or down the road when you sell your home, it's a plus to have accommodations for all. Adding an island to your kitchen? This is almost always a great home improvement, as most older homes have limited counter space. There are so many concerns regarding making your home a Continue Reading
Reduce Your Tax
Do home improvements reduce tax on capital gains? You can reduce the amount of capital gains subject to capital gains tax by the cost of home improvements you've made to your beautiful Tahoe home. You can add the amount of money you spent on any home improvements—such as replacing the roof, building a deck, replacing the flooring, or finishing a basement—to the initial price of your home to give Continue Reading
Tax Time
Tax break: Private mortgage insurance If you put less than 20% down on your home, odds are you're paying private mortgage insurance, or PMI, which costs from 0.3% to 1.15% of your home loan. But here's some good news for PMI users: You can deduct the interest on this insurance thanks to the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2019—aka the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Continue Reading
