Fall might not be the traditional peak season for home buying, as many people tend to house hunt in the spring and summer months. However, fall presents its advantages for buyers. This month, the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point is already making an impact sending mortgage interest rates to their lowest point since February 2023. Less Competition: Continue Reading
3 Home Improvements to do NOW
It's Summertime! YAY! It's a great time to update a few things which will make life easier, more efficient, and even increase the value of your beautiful Tahoe home. Here are our suggestions: Programmable Thermostat — Costs: $99-$250 Looking for summer home improvements that can save you money while increasing the value of your home? Installing a programmable thermostat is one of the easiest 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
Downsizing – Where to Begin
Whatever your reason may be, downsizing (to a smaller home) can help save money and offer the gift of a more manageable lifestyle. True, it can be a challenge. After many years, clutter, furniture and possessions can build up. Getting rid of old things can be time-consuming and emotionally difficult. Having a plan and taking your time can help. Start Early, With a Plan Depending on the size of 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
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
Letting Teens Design Their Rooms
We get it. Trying to navigate being at home with the family so much more can be a challenge. Everyone needs new, more useful spaces than we used to. Your kids are right in the midst of all this, just like you. Maybe it's time for a MAKE-OVER! You know how great it feels when you've re-arranged the living room, right? Even in a beautiful Tahoe home, a fresh new environment can go a long, long way Continue Reading
More Space in Luxe Homes
A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters are becoming more popular, and some families are finding the space they need for these upgrades in the luxury Continue Reading
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