Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas? The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes. The allure of city life (more congested) seems to be giving way to either suburban or rural life (less congested). The fascination with an open floor Continue Reading
Is a Recession Here in South Lake Tahoe?
Is a Recession Here? Yes. Does that Mean a Housing Crash? No. On Monday, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced that the U.S. economy is officially in a recession. This did not come as a surprise to many, as the Bureau defines a recession this way: “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, Continue Reading
Summer is the New Spring
Surprise! You maybe didn't realize this, but our beautiful Tahoe destination properties are a REALLY big thing! Think about it... being confined to quarters isn't so bad if you have all THIS beauty surrounding you. Interest in relocating to our rural, small, mountain town is at an all-time high! If you want to get into your next beautiful Tahoe home - we can make that happen. Call Tim today and Continue Reading
The Value of Virtual Tours
Get Your House Ready
Lots of folks are hoping to sell their beautiful Tahoe homes this Spring! If you are one of them, may we suggest that using this time RIGHT NOW to prep your home for sale is a fantastic idea. Also, reach out to us and we'll help. Some Highlights: Believe it or not, there are lots of things you can do to prep your house for a sale without even going to the store. Your real estate Continue Reading
Need To Sell NOW?
What if I need to sell my home in beautiful Tahoe right now? What can I do? Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell homes. That doesn’t stop during the current pandemic. If you’ve had a major life change recently, whether due to your job or your family situation, you may be in a position where you need to sell your home – and fast. While you probably feel like timing Continue Reading
How the Housing Market Benefits with Uncertainty in the World
It’s hard to listen to today’s news without hearing about the uncertainty surrounding global markets, the spread of the coronavirus, and tensions in the Middle East, just to name a few. These concerns have caused some to question their investment plans going forward. As an example, in Vanguard’s Global Outlook for 2020, the fund explains, “Slowing global growth and elevated uncertainty Continue Reading
Equity Keeps Growing
Equity Gain Growing in Nearly Every State Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately, and much of the focus is on whether they’re accelerating too quickly and how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is the impact they have on a homeowner’s equity position. Home equity is defined as the difference between a Continue Reading
Just Breathe
Three Reasons Why This Is Not a Housing Crisis In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do to ease our fears is to educate ourselves with research, facts, and data. Digging into past experiences by reviewing historical trends and understanding the peaks and valleys of what’s come before us is one of the many ways we can confidently evaluate any situation. With concerns of a global Continue Reading
The Price is Right
Pricing Your Beautiful Tahoe Home Right Makes a Big Difference Even though there’s a big buyer demand for homes in today’s low inventory market, it doesn’t mean you should price your home as high as the sky when you’re ready to sell. Here’s why making sure you price it right is key to driving the best price for the sale. If you’ve ever watched the show “The Price Is Continue Reading
