Time for Furnace Care A little frost on the pumpkin will call for some heat in the house. So before the chill hits, inspect your furnace, especially if it burns fossil fuel. Your safety and comfort in your beautiful Tahoe home mean everything to us. All appliances that burn propane, natural gas, wood, or heating oil, are potential sources of carbon monoxide (CO) leaks. CO, a colorless, Continue Reading
Changing Homebuyer Needs
The National Education Association (NEA) stresses that students at home need to have spaces specifically devoted to conducting their schoolwork. With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. Consider these options for your next beautiful Tahoe home: Multi-Purpose Room Project Continue Reading
A Whole New Market
The year 2020 will certainly be one to remember, with new realities and norms that changed the way we live. This year’s beautiful Tahoe real estate market is certainly no exception to that shift, with historic highlights continuing to break records and challenge what many thought possible in the housing market. Here’s a look at four key areas that are fundamentally defining the market this Continue Reading
Homes Are More Affordable
Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years Today, beautiful Tahoe home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making homes more affordable, even as prices rise. Here’s why. According to Continue Reading
Sellers Are Returning
Sellers Are Returning to the Housing Market In today’s housing market, it can be a big challenge for buyers to find homes to purchase, as the number of beautiful Tahoe houses for sale is far below the current demand. Now, however, we’re seeing sellers slowly starting to come back into the market, a bright spark for potential buyers. Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com, Continue Reading
What Do Buyers Want?
Does Your Beautiful Tahoe Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For? There’s a great opportunity for today’s homeowners to sell their houses and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time coming back to the market. According to Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com: “Sellers continue returning to the market at a cautious Continue Reading
Increasing “Screen Appeal”
If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your beautiful Tahoe home, you’ve probably been rethinking your strategy. With home showings going online during COVID-19, learn how to make your listing stand out on screen. With many people staying home, online for-sale listings have taken on more importance than ever, and it all starts with increasing Continue Reading
Leaving the Cities
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
Maximizing Cabin Space
Maximizing space in your beautiful Tahoe cabin can be a challenge. Cabins are usually incredibly functional in how their floor plans are designed — the trick is learning how to make the most of them. Here are a few suggestions to bear in mind: Create Open Space Most cabins are built with open floor plans. This makes them feel bigger and more spacious, at the same time reducing blocks to the flow 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
