Downsizing your life into a smaller space can seem daunting. Let's face it, though, there are a lot of small-ish homes and cabins in beautiful Tahoe that are still affordable. Perhaps if we put on our "vision" glasses and take a magical look at these, we can see the "BIGGER" value! First, though, the reason for your choice to go smaller... Has your family moved out? Did your needs change? Continue Reading
It’s a Home Seller’s Market
It's a Home Seller's Market—and Baby Boomers Are Cashing In In the hottest real estate market since the peak before the Great Recession, home sellers are calling the shots. Most of those sellers are baby boomers—and they're making out like bandits. Sellers made a median $66,000 on the sale of their homes—a $6,000 increase from the previous year, according to the National Continue Reading
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Buying or Selling a South Lake Tahoe Home in Winter: What You Need to Know
Nobody buys or sells a home in the winter. Right? Wrong! In fact, if you checked the numbers, you’d find that a good chunk of home purchases happen during the coldest months of the year. Besides, many valley regions aren’t all that affected by the change in seasons. But even if you live at Lake Tahoe, homes are still getting bought and sold despite icy roads and snow-covered roofs. For us Continue Reading
Do’s and Don’ts after applying for a mortgage 👈
The Do’s and Don’ts after Applying for a Mortgage Once you’ve found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You're undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, consult your lender – someone who is qualified Continue Reading
Luxury Buyers Wants
What are today’s luxury buyers looking for? When you think of the luxury beautiful Tahoe real estate market, you might think of stately old mansions covered in ivy set on sprawling estates. Yet the buyers at the top of the market want what most buyers these days want. As people are spending more time at home there is a new desire to make our home our castle. This doesn’t necessarily mean a home Continue Reading
Vacation Home or Timeshare?
Now that we’re nearing the end of 2020 many people feel the need for a vacation(!) after spending so much extra time in their homes this year. This has created a rising demand for vacation properties, some people have even begun exploring options for more than just a getaway retreat, but the purchase of their own year-round vacation home. Also, with a greater number of people working remotely now, Continue Reading
Holiday Home Sales
The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This Year Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for many right now. This year, there’s another type of buyer that’s very active this holiday season – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index which Continue Reading
Huge Home Equity Increases
Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 Trillion In a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners is the dramatic gain in home equity over the last twelve months. Last week, CoreLogic released its 2020 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights report, which reveals four major findings: U.S. homeowners with mortgages have seen Continue Reading
Why the 2021 Forecast Doesn’t Call for a Foreclosure Crisis In South Lake Tahoe
Why the 2021 Forecast Doesn’t Call for a Foreclosure Crisis As the current forbearance mortgage relief options come to an end, many are wondering if we’ll face a foreclosure crisis next year. This is understandable, especially for those who remember the housing crisis that began in 2008. The reality is, plans have been put in place through forbearance to ensure history doesn’t Continue Reading
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