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Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday March 8 2020

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Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 8, 2020

Spring Forward - Time Change | Sunday March 8 2020It’s here!  It is time to Spring Forward and change your clocks, but moving them one-hour ahead if you live in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

Today, Craig (my better half) made the comment on how happy I was, and that this had to be one of my favorite days of the year.

He is right.  I love the longer days of sunshine, and he knows I am not a fan of the dark, short, cold winter days. Yes, I do enjoy Springing Forward and completing the time change!

It has been an easy, mild winter, with limited snow shoveling days, and the recent warmer weather has made it really feel like Spring could be right around the corner in the Tahoe area!

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, we will all need to move our clocks forward one hour (yes, an extra hour of daylight at the end of our days, and one less hour of sleep) as we start daylight savings time here in our area.

Since the shortest day of the year on December 21, 2019, we’ve added about 81 minutes of daylight or approximately 1.35 hours of sunshine to each day.

If you want to do the math this means that in the greater Truckee – Tahoe City area on the shortest day of the year in December 2019, the sunset was at 4:41 p.m.

Before the time changes, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, sunset will be at 6:00 p.m. or a gain of 79 minutes!

Once we spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2020, sunset will be an hour later at 7:01 p.m.!

So before you go to bed tonight, you’ll need to remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!

Since we have the twice a year clock change, here is my list of things additional tasks to do on Spring Forward day:

  • Change clocks in our home, office, kitchen (microwave and oven) and cars (move forward one hour).  Yes, we still have some manual clocks that do not reset on their own. : )
  • Check smoke alarms It doesn’t hurt to make sure they are all working and replace those that don’t respond.
  • Check all carbon monoxide alarms/detectors Again, just a quick check to make sure they are still working.
  • Fire extinguishers (check to make sure they haven’t been moved and/or damaged).  This is also a good time to buy and add another one and put it in a room that doesn’t already have one. If you add one each time we have the time change, the additional expense is easier on your budget.
  • Any security device or item that uses a battery and is wireless (security cameras, video doorbells, exterior/interior lights) that need to be changed every 6 months to a year.
  • All Flashlights (working, extra batteries), candles, matches, lighters, short-term lighting devices. 
  • Back-up charger device for cell phones/laptops (if they have a solar option for re-charging that’s always a bonus).  There are a number of extra power devices that can hold a charge up to a year, but now it a good to check and re-charge.
  • Canned goods/emergency food supplies You never know when you might not be able to go to the store, so if you haven’t checked your emergency food and living supplies, now is the time to check on how much-bottled water and other supplies are on hand.
  • Still on my to-do list (from the last time-change):
    • Get a battery-operated radio
    • Get a small TV that can be powered by connecting to just a USB port device
    • Get the TV antenna device that will work with a digital TV that can get us the free national channels.  You never know when the cable could go down.

For those not as familiar with the Lake Tahoe –  Tahoe City  – Truckee areas some of our important utility lines (electric, cable, phone) are located above ground, and several times a year the power will go out for all different types of reasons, so we’re becoming better prepared.

Take advantage of this timely reminder to not only change your clocks but to do some routine safety checks, along with being proactive on your emergency home preparation, for that just in case moment!

Upcoming future dates to keep in mind (number of days are from March 8, 2020):

  • Next time Change:  Sunday, November 1, 2020, | 238 days (Fall Back and Gain One Hour)
  • Longest Day of the Year:  Saturday, June 20, 2020, – Summer Solstice | 104 days
  • 4th of July  | 118 days
  • Shortest Day of the Year 2019 – Monday, December 21, 2020, | 289 days – Winter Solstice

It’s a new decade, and with only a couple of months of 2020 behind us, now is the time to make the most the remaining ten months of 2020!  

If you haven’t made your plans to be here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, now is the time to look at your calendar and figure out your trips for the rest of the year!

If you live in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City area, it’s time to move your clocks forward this Sunday, March 8, 2020!

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Lake Tahoe? Here are the current listings:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent | CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA 

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday March 8 2020

SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe 

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SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe      

SnowFest 2020 - North Lake TahoeThe 39th Annual SnowFest 2020 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival will start their ten (10) days of winter fun on February 27, 2020.

This is one of my favorite local events that we have in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area, and I hope it becomes one of yours too!

SnowFest! 2020 will kick off on Thursday evening, February 27, 2020, with the Kick-off Party.

They will crown the Snow Queen and King and start the festivities off with a live band, drinks, and fun.

The party will come to an end the following Sunday, March 8, 2020, with a new event this year – Snowfest Closing Ceremonies at the Cobblestone Mall in Downtown Tahoe City.

It’s hard to believe that this annual event began back in the spring of 1982 and is still going strong in 2020!

Snowfest! has made the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee area the place to be with ten (10) days of winter events, and activities for everyone!

The North Lake Tahoe SnowFest event has become one of the largest winter carnival events in the western United States.

It is a great way for everyone to celebrate our winter and the bigging of Spring Skiing.  Yes, Spring Skiing and our next season of fun are almost here!

The North Lake Tahoe snow festival event planners work all year long to make this winter experience one that brings people back to the North Lake Tahoe area year-after-year.

Returning for the fourth year in a row will be the fireworks show on Friday night at the Tahoe City Golf Course in downtown Tahoe City beginning at 7 p.m. (weather permitting).  

Don’t be late for this one.  There is something special about seeing fireworks here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area.  It’s a special experience and one you’ll remember long after the exploding balls of fire in the sky have faded

You’ll find that this years’ schedule continues to offer fewer multiple events occurring at the same time.

If you’re trying to do, or be at all events, it’s a long shot to do it all, but I think it is possible.

SnowFest will begin this year on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Gar Woods Grill and Pier in Carnelian Bay.

Tickets are $40 at the door, and will get you into this SnowFest! Opening Ceremonies with the King and Queen Coronation.

There will be live music, auction, and more for a fun evening to kick off the SnowFest week of activities!

If you’ll be up in the greater North Lake Tahoe  – Truckee area you’ll want to take advantage of all of the fun events that are scheduled for this week.

Some of my favorite events during the ten days are the fireworks.

In the past, this has been at Squaw Valley, but are now being held on Friday night in downtown Tahoe City at the Tahoe City Golf Course.  If you have a view of the downtown Tahoe City area, you’ll see this show.

A fireworks show in North Lake Tahoe is always a must-see event!

If you can’t make the Friday night fireworks show, don’t forget the Weekly Winter Saturday Night Fireworks Show at Squaw Valley will take place on Saturday evening at 6 p.m.

While this is not an official SnowFest! event, I think it should be on your list of fun things to do in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area for this weekend. 

This will be their last show of the season on Saturday, February 29, 2020!  So put it on your list of things to do.  A great way to celebrate Leap Year 2020!

My advice when it comes to our fireworks shows, do not be late.  Some of these shows are not long, so if they start on time, and you are late, you may miss the show.  

Next on my SnowFest list is the annual Tahoe City Parade, which will happen on Saturday, February 29, 2020.  

This is the very best of small-town living and why we are a top second home market and visitor destination! 

The SnowFest! Parade is a great reminder that communities have a heart and soul that really does shine in the local traditions and celebrations like the annual SnowFest parade in downtown Tahoe City.

A couple of parade watching tips:

  • Bring your own folding chairs
  • Arrive early so you can get yourself a good parade watching spot and parking spot.
  • It may snow, or it may be sunny.  Check the final weather forecast the night before and dress accordingly.  
  • Dress in layers so you can adjust to meet the sunshine, shade, and a breeze if we get one.
  • If it is going to snow, I like to wear a rain slicker over my coat.  They are inexpensive – think yellow plastic game day ponchos and they will keep you warm and dry.
  • Bring water
  • If you bring your Fido, be sure he/she is on a leash. Remember to bring plastic bags to pick up after them.  You should also be prepared for loud noises, so if your pet does not do well in a crowd, or around other animals, leave them in the car, or at home.

If you are still up for more fun after the parade, you’ll need to check out the 32nd Annual classic Polar Bear Swim at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay.

This is an event that you won’t believe it, until you’ve been there to watch those brave souls that will actually wade into Lake Tahoe and try to swim that race, let alone finish it.

It’s crazy to watch.  Fun to cheer them on, and you’ll be impressed with those swimmers that actually finish the race.

After the race check out the Haus Brewfest in the parking lot of the Cobblestone Mall in Downtown Tahoe City, CA.

There will be live music, local breweries, and food trucks.  Just another way to have some more fun, connect with friends, make new friends, and close out the day 

Over the years I have found one of the keys to a successful SnowFest week is to pace yourself!  On Saturday you’ll need to pace yourself so you’re ready for more fun on Sunday.

Sunday has more events like the Fat Cat’s Hot Wing Eating contest followed by the annual Sunnyside Luau at the Sunnyside Resort on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

During the week there are a number of fun SnowFest events like the Blackout BINGO at Rosie’s Cafe, or the 12th Annual Bridgetender’s Ribfest.

If you can’t be in North Lake Tahoe on the opening weekend of SnowFest! 2020, you’ll get a second chance the following weekend to enjoy the NTPUD pancake breakfast, and see another SnowFest parade in downtown Kings Beach on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, the annual SnowFest event will come to an end with their final events.

If you haven’t checked out either the Tahoe Donner Iditarun (I-did-a-run) that benefits the Tahoe Truckee Humane Society, or the River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest in Alpine Meadows, put both on your list to do this year. 

New this year is the SnowFest!  Closing Ceremonies in the parking lot of the Cobblestone Mall in Downtown Tahoe City.  More music, food, drinks, and fun.  

There is so much fun just waiting for you here in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee and SnowFest 2020 is just one of our annual events that keep bringing people back to our area year-after-year!

SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe  Festival Event Schedule:

Thursday, February 27, 2020 

  • 5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. Opening Ceremonies & Queen Coronation at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay, CA (5000 North Lake Blvd.) $40 per person donation at the door.  Kings and Queen coronation, enjoy heavy appetizers, unlimited select beer, wine, and Wet Woodys, and live music by the Blues Monsters!
  • Did you know that your entry fee supports local student organizations and scholarships?  The elected King and Queen will receive 33% of their ticket sales plus an additional $1,500 each as the winners.  Runners up will receive 33% of their ticket sales.

Friday, February 28, 2020 

  • 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Cocktail Club Block Party – Join the Pioneer Cocktail Club and surrounding businesses for an afternoon of outside live music and activities  A $15 fee/adults $8/kids age 16 and under. Your entry to the music as well as one free drink.  ALL proceeds go to the High Fives Foundation
  • 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. SnowFest Fireworks Spectacular 2020 – Tahoe City Golf Course,  Downtown Tahoe City – A 30-minute Fireworks show in our winter wonderland – You’ll be able to see the fireworks show anywhere you can see the downtown Tahoe City area. This event is free, but be on time, so you don’t miss anything.  This is a weather-permitting event.

Saturday, February 29, 2020 (Leap Year!!!)

  • 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast by the Tahoe City Fire Department (North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association) – 222 Fairway Drive (New North Tahoe Fire Station up behind the Chevron Station in Downtown Tahoe City), Fundraiser for the Firefighter’s Association who works with the NT Fire District.  Cost:  Kids (ages 4-12) $5 | Adults $8 | kids under 3 free
  • 11:30  a.m. – 12:30 noon Parade Watching Party at Blue Agave downtown Tahoe City, CA – Announcing, viewing and judging.  The winning float gets a $1,000 cash prize!
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12-noon p.m. Tahoe City SnowFest Parade – downtown Tahoe City, CA – Free

Parade Day Tips –

  • Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m.) as parking and access to the downtown area becomes a challenge the closer to it gets to parade time.
  • Make sure your cell phone or your camera has a full charge.
  • Bring folding chairs.
  • Dress in layers.  It may be sunny and warm, cold and windy, or snowing.  Be prepared for all conditions.
  • 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. SnowFest Post Parade Party Pete ‘n Peters –  at 395 N Lake Blvd, downtown Tahoe City, CA.  meet the Vulcans from Minnesota and our own Tahoe City Miners.
  • 12:30 p.m. – 3 Tahoe Community Nursery School Winter Party & Fundraiser at Za’s lakefront restaurant, Tahoe City, CA.  Fundraiser for the Tahoe Community Nursery School.
  • 12 noon – 6 p.m. Haus Brewfest, Cobblestone Mall, Featuring beers from five (5) breweries, food from Food Trucks, three (3) bands.  All ages welcome.  Proceeds benefit the Shane McConkey Foundation.
  • 12:30 p.m.  – 2 p.m., Paint the Snowman (Crafts) – 380 North Lake Blvd, North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, CA North Tahoe Arts will Paint the Snowman! All material provided.  Children are invited to come to North Tahoe Arts starts right after the parade. Free event.
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Za’s Lakefront Restaurant Tahoe Community Nursery School Winter Party & Fundraiser at 120 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA.  Fundraiser for the Tahoe Community Nursery School. Food, silent auction, music and fun.
  • 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. 31st Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Gar Woods (5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA.) Swimmer registration beginning prior to the race.  Race at 2:30 p.m. Call 530-546-3366 for more information on the race.  Must be 18+ or older to race.  Watch swimmers swim out to the buoys (about 250 yards) in 39-degree water. Watch from the restaurant, deck, beach, or pier.  Raffle after the swim.

(Not on the official SnowFest Calendar, but who doesn’t love seeing more winter fireworks?)

  • 6 p.m. Winter Fireworks Show (last show of the season) at the Village at Squaw Valley (January and February) – You’ll be able to see the fireworks anywhere you can see the Village and ski resort area.  This event is Free, weather permitting.  Be early for this one!

Sunday, March 1, 2020

  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Great Ski Race | They start at the Tahoe City Nordic Cross-County Ski Center in Tahoe City and the race ends 18.43 miles later at the Cottonwood Restaurant and Bar in Truckee!
  • 12 noon – 2 p.m. The Dog Pull hosted by Alpine Power Equipment | Registration is at 12 p.m., races begin at 1 p.m. races – Behind Plumas Bank in Downtown Tahoe City.  This popular Dog Pull race returns! Register your dog, no matter what size! They will pull weighted sand bags according to their size and weight. Prizes will be awarded!
  • 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 4th Annual Fat Cat Hot Wing Eating Contest 599 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City –Hot Wing Eating Contest – prizes!  Entry fee is $30 and all proceeds go towards Keep Squaw True.
  • 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunnyside’s Hawaiian Pig Roast – Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA.  Wear your Hawaiian outfits and come out and enjoy a Hawaiian inspired cuisine and cocktail menu.  Sign up for the Hula Pie Eating and Hula Hoop Contests.  Additional food and drink fees will apply depending on what you order.  Nothing feels like SnowFest! than wearing Hawaiian shirts, sipping on beach-inspired drinks while the snowflakes fall outside.  Bring on the winter fun!

Monday, March 2, 2020

  • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 6th Annual Za’s Clam Bake – Za’s, 120 Grove Street, downtown Tahoe City, CA. A traditional East Coast Clam Bake including clams, 1/2 chicken, potatoes, and corn.  Call for pricing.  

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

  • 7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Pete ‘N Peter’s Bar Game Olympics – Pete ‘N Peter’s, age 21+, Entry Fee, downtown Tahoe City, CA.  This event is limited to sixteen (16) two-person teams.  Entry fee of $20 per team. Sign up early as space is limited 530-583-2400

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

  • 12 noon – 7 p.m. Ice Carving Competition – They are still looking for a host per the Snowfest website.
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ice Cream Easting Contest at Mountain Slice – North Tahoe Fire Protection District – Station 52, Kings Beach, CA Ice Cream speed-eating contest. One pint of participants’ choice of flavor.  Two agent groups 8 – 14 years and 15- Adult.  First one to fins wins a t-shirt and fit certificate.  Sign up on the Mountain Slice Website or in Mountain Slice.  Entry Fee $10/person.
  • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Milk Jug Curling – Winter Sports Park – Teams of 4 compete against each other with colored frozen milk jugs.  Points scored with the time limit.  Prizes awarded.  Raclette Fondue included in the entry fee of $100/team of 4. Hosted by the Lake Tahoe Ski Club and proceeds benefit Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation.
  • 8:30 p.m.   Rosie’s Bingo Night – Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA Must be 21+ Call for cost.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

  • 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Meet the Rescue Dogs of Squaw Valley, hosted by North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center – TC Visitors Center – 100 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA Meet the Avalanche Rescue Dogs of Squaw Valley, in person.

Get your photo taken surrounded by our “Heros of Winter” dogs. All of the $5.00 donations go to the Squaw Dog Foundation. T-shirts for sale, free snacks, and hot cider provided. Donations gladly accepted for beer and wine.

  • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. West Shore Market Cornhole Tournament  1780 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
    Join them for the second annual Cornhole Tournament held outside at the West Shore Market this year.  Team entry is $20/team, proceeds benefit the Chirs Parks Scholarship Fund.  Registration deadline is at 5:15 p.m. on March 5, 2020!

Friday, March 6, 2020

  • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 11th Annual Bridgetender Rib Fest (65 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City) – This event sells out every year, so get their early if you love to eat ribs.  The entry fee is $20.  Pricing for food is available at the event.  A portion of the proceeds will go to the Chris Parks Scholarship Fund.
  • 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.   Blake Apalooza | Blue Agave’s Blake Apalooza, hosted by The Blue Agave (425 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA) Apres Ski Blake-Apalooza is a social tribute to the legacy of local legend and friend to all of Tahoe City, “Blake Beeman” featuring music by the Beer Gardeners.  

Saturday, March 7, 2020

  • 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) Pancake Breakfast – 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA | North Lake Tahoe Event Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA. Pricing $10/Adults and $5/Children.  Pancakes, sausage and fresh strawberries, coffee, milk, and orange juice.  All proceeds go to benefit North Tahoe Public Utilities District’s Friends of the Park Fund, which helps to fund park improvements or amenities.
  • 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dress Up Your Dog – Sponsored by NTPUD, 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach.  $10 per dog.  Categories that will be judged include, Best in Show, Looks Most Like Owner, and new this year Best Recreational & Parks Dog, where your dog shows off their favorite recreational activity.  Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on the deck at the North Tahoe Events Center.  The contest begins at 10 a.m.   Proceeds benefit Friends of the Park.
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SnowFest Kings Beach Parade, downtown Kings Beach, CA  The parade will move along Hwy 28 in downtown Kings Beach!  Over 30+ local businesses and non-profit groups will have parade entries.

Parade Day Tips – Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m.) as parking and access to the downtown area becomes harder the closer to it gets to parade time.  Make sure your cell phone or camera has a full charge.  Bring folding chairs, dress in layers, and wear sun screen so you’ll enjoy the event!

  • 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament, Tahoe City Gold Course Second annual Alaskan Open.  Best Ball 4 person scramble snow golf played with tennis ball and up to three clubs per player.  This event is a 2 p.m. Shotgun start with 9 holes. The entry fee to still be determined.
  • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 4th Annual Snowball Drop Fundraiser North Tahoe High School and North Tahoe School PTO fundraiser.  Tickets are sold in advance – Grand prize $1,000

  • Pre-purchase raffle tickets Drawing directly following the Kings Beach SnowFest Parade. Look for the Snowglobe by d’Lish Catering!

    1st Place Grand Prize is $1,000, 2nd Place Prize is $100.

  • Tickets can be purchased through students at North Tahoe School and North Tahoe High School with cash, checks (made out to NT PTO) or online through PayPal: PayPal.me/snowballfundraiser .

    All proceeds from this fundraiser help our PTO fund school programs, supplies, field trips, and much more for North Tahoe School and North Tahoe High School students.

  • 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Live Music at the Hacienda del Lago, Tahoe City  – Live music by Home.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

  • SPRING FORWARD  – Did you remember to move your clocks forward 1 hour? The twice a year time change happened at 2 a.m. so make sure your clocks are reflecting the right time so you don’t miss an event today!
  • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Family Fun Day – Tahoe City Winter Park – downtown Tahoe City
  • 12 noon – 3 p.m. 15th Annual Tahoe Donner I-Did-A-Run – Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area – 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA in Tahoe Donner, Truckee, CA  – Event sign-ups start at 12 noon and the race starts at 1 p.m.  Event takes about 2 hours.  The event raises money for the Humane Society of Tahoe-Truckee – all ages are welcome – different dog categories. $20/entry.  Limited to 40 contestants. Dogs pull a covered wagon sled down a snow-covered chute against the clock.
  • 12 noon – 4 p.m.  River Ranch Annual Snow Sculpture Contest, River Ranch, Hwy 89 South at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, CA  The 30th Annual snow sculpture contest.  Teams of 1-4 people are welcome. There is an entry fee to build a sculpture, but Free Admission to see the entries.  Cost on any food or beverage items purchased will vary depending on what you select. : )
  • 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.  Snowfest Closing Ceremonies – Cobblestone Parking Lot, Downtown Tahoe City – The conclusion of the 39th Annual Snowfest! with the King and Queen Raffle prizes, live music by Home, and more!  This is new this year and should be a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!

Get ready to have a lot of fun regardless of the weather conditions.  Have some fun, make some memories, come to Lake Tahoe!

To check for updates, or more information on events check out the SnowFest 2020 schedule here, or better yet plan to be here in Lake Tahoe and have some winter fun!

See you at some of the SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival events this year!

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Lake Tahoe? Here are the current listings:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

SnowFest 2020 – North Lake Tahoe 

Sierra Senior Services 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner – 2020

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Sierra Senior Services 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner – 2020

It’s January and that means it is time for the 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, BINGO, and silent Auction supporting the Sierra Senior Services organization.

This years’ event will be held in Truckee, California on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

This event is a significant fundraiser for the Sierra Senior Services organization (a non-profit organization) and your support is greatly appreciated.  

Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Truckee Community Recreational Center (10981 Truckee Way) with dinner being severed at 6 p.m. followed by BINGO starting at 7 p.m.

This is a fun evening out, and along with a good meal, you’ll have fun playing BINGO, or becoming a winner in their silent auction.

This local fund-raising event benefiting the Sierra Senior Services program has sold out for the past ten plus years with over 500 attendees.  

If you want to go you should get your tickets in advance on-line at www.SierraSeniors.org.

You can also purchase tickets at the Sierra Senior Services Center, or at the Plumas Bank Truckee, CA branch.  

If you’ve missed out on buying your tickets in advance, you can always try to buy a ticket at the door.

Want to learn more about the local Sierra Senior Services organization?  The Sierra Senior Services organization feeds and supports Seniors in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee communities. 

Senior Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides meals to qualified senior citizens age 60+.  

Last year, the Sierra Senior Services provided over 38,000 meals to at-risk seniors who otherwise might not have had a meal without the local program.  

We often forget not every Senior has a family member that lives nearby, or that they even have a family.  No one ever wants to say “Hey I need help, I’m hungry”… 

The demand for the local services that the Sierra Senior Services organizations continues to increase.  Their website is loaded with great information on who they are helping:

  • Sierra Senior Services (non-profit group that oversees the Meals on Wheels program) only receives 31% of their funding from the government (Federal and State).  That means 69% of the annual budget comes from fundraising activities,  private donations, Private Foundations, Placer County Government, In-kind support, and a small percentage comes from the participants.
  • In North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, California area 75% of the home-delivered meal recipients live alone.
  • In Nevada County (Most of Truckee is located in Nevada County, California) 62% of the home-delivered meal recipients are over the age of 80.
  • Over 88% of the home-delivered meal recipients rely solely on Social Security.
  • Approximately 54% of the recipients are disabled.
  • A $75 donation will help feed a senior for a week.

Here are the details for the Truckee event:

Sierra Senior Services 19th Annual Spaghetti Dinner – 2020 

  • Spaghetti Dinner, BINGO and Silent Auction for the Sierra Senior Services
  • Truckee Community Recreation Center | 10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, California
  • Saturday, January 25, 2020
    • Door Open at 5 p.m.  
    • Dinner at 6 p.m.  
    • BINGO at 7 p.m. ( 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  • Cost:  $30/Ticket in Advance or $35/Ticket at the Door
  • No Outside Alcohol Permitted

Everyone is welcome – an all-age event. 

If you can’t make this fund-raiser, remember you can always make a private donation, or provide silent auction items to the Sierra Senior Services at 10040 Estates Drive, P.O. Box 4152, Truckee, CA, or call 530.550.7600, or check out their website at www.SierraSeniors.org.

Come out and enjoy a fun evening supporting the Sierra Senior Services program by being at their Annual Spaghetti Dinner, BINGO and Silent Auction this Saturday, January 25, 2020, in Truckee, CA!

Thinking about making Truckee your second home?  Here are some popular area options:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

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North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

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North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

North Lake Tahoe - Truckee Condo Values | Market Report - Year End 2019The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee condominium/townhouse market remains strong with good demand with an increase in the number of transactions for 2019. 

The region did see the average median sold sales price in 2019 drop by 4.3%.

Ready to dig into the data and details?

Here is the year-end 2019 condo/townhouse review for the region.  

You can see that the over-all North Lake Tahoe – Truckee condo/townhome price trend is moving up, but it hasn’t been a steady climb.  Up one year, then slightly down the next.

You will see on the graph below that the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee regional condo/townhome prices are down -4.3% for 2019 when compared to the previous year. 

Condos/townhouses closed a median average sales price of $430,000 (MLS Areas 1-9).

North Lake Tahoe - Truckee Condo Values | Market Report - Year End 2019

Important Reader Note:  As an FYI, past North Lake Tahoe – Truckee real estate market reports that I have produced have been for “All MLS Areas”, this report has been fine-tuned and only covers the MLS Areas 1-9 (immediate North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area), so if you are looking at older reports and comparing numbers you will notice that the numbers are different, and this change in reporting data is why they are not the same.

A common question I am often asked by Buyers and Sellers is:

“What percentage of the listed price are Sellers getting on their Tahoe property?”

For 2019, Condo/Townhouse Sellers realized 98.9% of the listed price to the sold average median sales price in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area (MLS Areas 1-9).  

What does this mean for Buyers and Sellers?  In everyday terms, this means Sellers are still getting close to their full asking price.

Since Sellers are getting close to their full listed prices, Buyers need to understand the most recent sales data in the specific development they are looking to buy into, so they can properly evaluate the property they want to buy.

Search all North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Properties (homes, condos, and lots) by Map Here:

North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

Period:  01-01-2019 to 12-31-2019 | MLS Areas 1-9

  • Number of Condos/Townhomes Sold in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee: 353
  • Median Average Sold Sales Price for North Lake Tahoe – Truckee : $430,000
  • Average Sold Sales Price in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee: $558,190
  • Sold Price Range in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee:  $60,000 – $2,861,000
  • Percent (%) List to Sold Price Ratio:  98.9%
  • Average Days on Market (DOM in MLS):  88 DOM
  • Number of Active and Available Condos/Townhomes in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee as of 01-01-2020:  119 (TSMLS areas 1-9)
  • Pending Condo/Townhome Sales in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee as of 01-01-2019: 20
  • Number of Distressed Condos Sold:  0%  Zero (0) | Zero (0) court approval | Zero (0) Short Sales | Zero (0) REO/Bank Foreclosure

Historically, our available condos/townhomes for sale inventory levels are at their highest levels during our summer months.

It isn’t uncommon to see seasonally low levels at the beginning of the year.

The exception to this over-all decline in inventory is an increase in the number of condos and homes for sale located directly around our popular ski resort areas!  

These winter locations are now in their prime selling season during our coldest months and during the winter months is when we often see the best selection of properties!  

For the entire area, we continue to have extremely low condo/townhouse inventory levels, despite the time of year, and that will help to continue to keep prices stable and with upward pricing pressure.

Here are the condos/townhouses for sale in the North Lake Tahoe area, all price points starting with the lowest price first.

Here are condos/townhouses for sale in the greater Truckee area, all price points starting with the lowest price first:

In the ski resort areas like Alpine Meadows,  Squaw Valley and Northstar do have more options, here are the condos for sale in the Squaw Valley area:

Other interesting North Lake Tahoe – Truckee condo/townhouse market observations:

Days on Market (DOM)  For 2019, the number of days on the market for condo/townhouse dropped again and is now at 88 days down 11% from 2018 level, making this the fourth year in a row that marketing times have declined.

The shorter the marketing time for a condo/townhouse, the stronger the market is for Sellers. 

Inventory – Inventory levels are down from the August levels for the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region.  Another sign that the market may be stronger than the price decline experienced in 2019.

Increased Number of Transactions – Despite lower inventory levels, the slighter lower prices may have turned into more transactions for 2019, as sales increased 8% over 2018 levels for the region. 

If you already own a property in the Tahoe area and want to know what is your property is now worth? Call me call Laura Allen,  530.414.1260, for a confidential consultation.

Do you want more long-term North Lake Tahoe – Truckee real estate data?  Check out the following table that has a lot of data going back over ten years. 

Both the average median sales price and average sales price (in some cases there is a significant difference between the two, but the market trends are the same direction for both) are included for each year. 

North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Regional Sold Condo | Townhome MLS Areas 1-9 | 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019

(This table is best viewed on a laptop, desktop, or a device with a larger screen.)

 

Year

  

Condos

Sold

 Median

Average

Sales Price

 Average

Sales

Price

  

DOM

 

 Lowest

Price

Sold

 Highest

Price

Sold

 %

Cash

Sales

 % 

Distressed

Sales

 Breakdown

of

distressed

Sales
2019 353 $430,000 $558,190 88 $60,000 $2,861,000 43.1% 0% 0 REO’s

0 Short Sales

0 Court Approval
2018 327 $449,500 $601,806 99 $87,500 $4,400,000 48.6% 0.6% 1 REO’s

0 Short Sales

1 Court Approval
2017 406 $420,000 $543,546 102 $75,000 $4,650,000 42% 0.98% 3 REO’s

1 Short Sales

0 Court Approval
2016 357 $375,000 $499,740 117 $71,000 $2,650,000 48% 0.8% 1 REO’s

1 Short Sales

1 Court Approval
2015 265 $370,000 $505,466 106 $32,500 $3,100,000

 

 47% 2.8% 4 REO’s

3 Short Sales

1 Court Approval
2014 308 $381,250 $583,064 121 $47,500 $4,800,000

 

 48% 4.9% 5 REO’s

10 Short Sales

0 Court Approval
2013 308 $360,000 $556,041 160 $48,000 $4,560,000

 

 50% 12% 12 REO’s

24 Short Sales

2 Court Approval
2012 290 $290,000 $435,350 150 $40,000 $3,900,000

 

 51% 23% 38 REO’s

28 Short Sales

2 Court Approval
2011 254 $296,250 $385,349 148 $49,000 $3,800,000

 

 56% 33%  40 REO’s

44 Short Sales

0 Court Approval
2010 259 $333,250 $523,031 167 $46,000 $3,650,000 54% 36%  62 REO’s

 31 Short Sales

1 Court Approval
2009 180 $374,500 $505,979 272 $98,000 $3,240,000 48% 26% 40 REO’s

7 Short Sales

0 Court Approval
2008 166 $534,500 $864,009 200 $110,000 $3,818,738 40% 2.4% 4 REO’s

0 Short Sales

0 Court Approval
2007 232 $555,000 $817,325 149 $92,000 $3,705,000 27% 0% 0 REO’s

0 Short Sales

0 Court Approval
2006 247 $576,000 $855,797 116 $150,000 $4,575,000

 

 20% 0% 0 REO’s

0 Short Sales

0 Court Approval

REO= Real Estate Owned, which is the name banks use for their bank foreclosed properties.

Short Sales = Owner does not have the money to pay off all of the debt and asks the debt holders to take less back in order to close the sale.

*YTD period is 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019

Data Source: Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS). 

Year-to-date summaries are based on information from the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors (TSMLS). 

Due to TSMLS reporting methods and allowable reporting policy, this data is only informational and may not be completely accurate.

Therefore, Laura Allen, or Coldwell Banker Realty does not guarantee the data’s accuracy.

Data maintained by the TSMLS’s may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All information is deemed to be reliable, but is subject to change, modification, and/or correction without prior notice.

If your property is currently listed for sale, or you have an active Buyer Representation Agreement, this is not intended as a solicitation.

Other items of interest:  Currently we have some of the most impressive North Lake Tahoe – Truckee luxury condos and townhomes on the market.  The demand for our luxury mountain condos and townhomes in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area continues to be very strong. 

North Lake Tahoe Luxury Condos/Townhomes

Truckee Luxury Condos

Need more search options for Condo/Townhouses for Sale in North Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area by price range here:

Want to review older regional condo/townhouse market reports?
Want to know what happened in the single family market for the region? 
When you’re ready to buy, or sell in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Region, call Laura Allen,  530.414.1260, with Coldwell Banker one of the top real estate brokerages in the Lake Tahoe – Truckee region!
For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

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North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019

North Lake Tahoe - Truckee Home Values | Market Report - Year End 2019The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee single family homes sold prices continue to increase and posted a gain over 2018 price levels.  

Here is the 2019 year-end review for the entire North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Area for single family homes sold.

Active inventory levels for homes for sale remain critically low, and Buyers are finding limited choices at all price points.

Single family home prices moved up in 2019. 

This was the fourth year in a row that the average median home sold sales price increased for the entire North Lake Tahoe – Truckee region. 

You can see on the graph below that the over-all homes sold price trend continues to move up from the market bottom in 2011-2012.  

The closing home sales sold price was at another new market high for the region over last year, which surpassed the 2006 market record level price!

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee regional single family home prices are up +3.3% for 2019, with a median average sales price of $745,000 (TSMLS Areas 1-9).

Important Reader Note:  As an FYI, past North Lake Tahoe – Truckee real estate market reports that I have produced have been for “All MLS Areas”, this report has been fine-tuned and only covers the TSMLS Areas 1-9 (immediate North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area), so if you are looking at older reports and comparing numbers you will notice that some of the numbers are different, and this change in reporting data is why they are not the same.

A common question I am often asked by Buyers and Sellers is:

  • “What percentage of the listed price are Sellers getting on their Tahoe property?”

In 2019, Sellers realized 99.5% of their listed price to the sold average median sales price in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area (MLS Areas 1-9).  

In everyday terms, this means Sellers that correctly price their properties are getting very close to their full asking price.

Tahoe home Buyers that want to negotiate, and start with a low offer are going to have a hard time in this market and will get a lot of resistance from Sellers.  

Buyer Tips:  

  • Showings – Look at properties as soon as they hit the market.
  • Local Agents – Work with a local Tahoe real estate agent.  Market conditions and local expectations are different here than in other California markets.
  • Negotiate – Ask your Tahoe real estate agent for their advice and recommendations on how to negotiate and present your offer.  
  • Lenders – If your offer includes getting a loan, make sure your lender has pre-approved you.  Ask your lender the following questions:
    • Can they get your loan through underwriting in 21 days or less?
    • Can they get your appraisal done in 21 days or less? 
    • Can they fund and close in about 30 days or less?
  • Local Lenders – If you are buying a condo or townhome in the area and you will need a loan, make sure you do the following:
    • Use a local lender that has recently processed a loan in that specific complex.
    • Using a local lender that has recently approved that development will help you meet your contract deadlines and avoid a lender denial on the complex. 
    • The Sellers’ Agent will give your offer more credit as a qualified buyer for knowing your lender is ready to go on the property.

Search all North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Properties (homes, condos, and lots) by Map Here:

North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019 Summary:

Year-End 2019 | MLS Areas 1-9

  • Number of Homes Sold in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee: 1,039
  • Median Average Sold Sales Price for North Lake Tahoe – Truckee: $745,000
  • Average Sold Sales Price in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee: $1,126,433
  • Sold Price Range in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee:  $80,000 – $37 Million
  • Percent (%) List to Sold Price Ratio:  99.5%
  • Average Days on Market (DOM in MLS):  67 DOM
  • Number of Active and Available Homes for Sale in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee as of 01-01-2020:  291 (TSMLS Areas 1-9)
  • Pending Home Sales in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee as of 01-01-2020: 76
  • Number of Distressed Homes Sold: – Court Approval, Short Sales, or REO Bank Foreclosures in North Lake Tahoe – Truckee for Sale for 2019:  0.86%  Five (5) Court Approval, Two (2) Short Sale, Two (2) REO|Bank Foreclosures (MLS Areas 1-9)

Here are the homes for sale in the greater North Lake Tahoe starting with the least expensive price point:

Here are the homes that are for Sale in the greater Truckee area starting with the least expensive price points:

Other interesting North Lake Tahoe – Truckee single family home market observations:

Days on Market (DOM) For 2019 the number of days on the market for single family homes remained almost unchanged at 67 days, up one day from last year, but is still down from the higher levels from previous years.

The shorter the marketing time for a home, the stronger the market is for Sellers. 

Inventory – Inventory levels are down 42.5% from the August 2019 home levels for the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region to the inventory levels on January 1, 2020.  Again, another sign of the market favoring Sellers.

Reduced Number of Transactions – Lower inventory levels, and higher prices turned into fewer sales for the region. 

Over-all transactions dropped again by over 4% in 2019 over 2018 levels.

If you already own a home in the Tahoe area and want to know what is your property is now worth? Call me, Laura Allen,  530.414.1260, for a confidential consultation.

If you want more long-term North Lake Tahoe – Truckee real estate data, check out the following table that has a lot of data going back over ten years.

I’ve included both the average median sales price and average sales price (in some cases there is a significant difference between the two, but the trends are the same direction for both) are included for each year in the following table. 

North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Regional Sold Single Family Homes MLS Areas 1-9 | 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019

(This table is best viewed on a laptop, desktop, or a device with a larger screen.)

 

Year

 

Homes

Sold

Median

Average

Sales Price

Average

Sales

Price

 

DOM

 

Lowest

Price

Sold

Highest

Price

Sold

%

Cash

Sales

% 

Distressed

Sales

Breakdown

of

distressed

Sales

2019

1,039

$745,000

$1,126,433

67

$80,000

$37,000,000

31%

0.96%

2 REO’s

2 Short Sales

5 Court Approval

2018

1,083

$721,000

$1,238,011

66

$175,000

$40,000,000

33%

1.2%

8 REO’s

0 Short Sales

5 Court Approval

2017

1,160

$671,000

$1,007,618

75

$138,000

$15,000,000

29%

2%

15 REO’s

2 Short Sales

6 Court Approval

2016

1,104

$619,706

$985,471

90

$192,000

$17,500,000

29%

2.5%

13 REO’s

11 Short Sales

3 Court Approval

2015

1,002

$556,250

$847,261

97

$99,500

$9,950,000

 

30%

3,3%

15 REO’s

18 Short Sales

1 Court Approval

2014

930

$575,500

$928,718

92

$76,000

$14,000,000

 

33.8%

5.6%

24 REO’s

25 Short Sales

3 Court Approval

2013

1,051

$510,000

$723,767

89

$72,000

$9,495,000

 

28%

11.3%

47 REO’s

71 Short Sales

1 Court Approval

2012

1,044

$442,500

$666,855

115

$76,000

$17,250,000

32%

27.4%

139 REO’s

145 Short Sales

2 Court Approval

2011

883

$438,000

$603,539

115

$42,500

$6,450,000

 

33.5%

31%

 136 REO’s

135 Short Sales

3 Court Approval

2010

797

$478,000

$715,847

116

$106,500

$12,400,000

29.9%

29.2%

 127 REO’s

 102 Short Sales

4 Court Approval

2009

728

$531,500

$687,447

120

$75,000

$6,288,000

28%

24.7%

96 REO’s

82 Short Sales

2 Court Approval

2008

569

$625,000

$876,360

129

$115,000

$20,000,000

20.4%

0.19%

1 REO’s

0 Short Sales

0 Court Approval

2007

632

$672,250

$913,346

120

$199,000

$12,500,000

16.1%

0%

0 REO’s

0 Short Sales

0 Court Approval

2006

734

$706,250

$922,328

94

$107,500

$16,700,000

13.8%

0%

0 REO’s

0 Short Sales

0 Court Approval

REO’s = Real Estate Owned, which is the name banks use for their bank foreclosed properties.

Short Sales = The owner does not have the money to pay off all of the debt and asks the debt holders to take less back in order to close the sale.

*YTD period is 01/01/2019 – 12-31-2019.

Data Source: Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS). 

Year-to-date summaries are based on information from the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors (TSMLS). Due to TSMLS reporting methods and allowable reporting policy, this data is only informational and may not be completely accurate.

Therefore, Laura Allen, or Coldwell Banker Realty does not guarantee the data’s accuracy.

Data maintained by the TSMLS’s may not reflect all real estate activity in the market, or include private off-market sales. All information is deemed to be reliable but is subject to change, modification, and/or correction without prior notice.

If your property is currently listed for sale, or you have an active Buyer Representation Agreement, this is not intended as a solicitation.

Other Items of Interest:  One trend that continues on, despite the popularity of other newer areas and planned communities, are the higher price points for North Lake Tahoe lakefront homes. 

This year we did not set a new market high for lakefront sales, but we did come close on the West Shore!

These lakefront sales remind luxury home buyers that the North Lake Tahoe lakefront home market is still the benchmark for the very top-end in sales in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area.

While the inventory of lakefront properties is extremely limited, currently we have some homes on the market North Lake Tahoe lakefront homes.

The demand for executive mountain homes in the Truckee area continues to be strong with Martis Camp leading the way! 

The highest sold property in Martis Camp was an impressive $13.6 million home giving luxury buyers a number of locations in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area.

Looking to buy?  Search Homes for Sale in North Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area (below) by price range here:

Want to know what is going on in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Condo / Townhouse market?
 
Want to review older regional single family home market reports? 
When you’re ready to buy, or sell in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Region, call Laura Allen,  530.414.1260 affiliated with Coldwell Banker, one of the top real estate brokerage in the Lake Tahoe – Truckee region!  
 
For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –
Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City – Truckee, CA
All information is deemed reliable but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.
North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Home Values | Market Report – Year End 2019