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Tahoe Vista Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

February 11, 2013 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe Vista Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

It’s that time of year to review how the Tahoe Vista, California real estate market has performed. Here is the Tahoe Vista, California homes for sale Year End 2012 Market Report.

Tahoe Vista Sold Market Report – Year End 2012:

Sold Sales: Tahoe Vista area had 28 single family homes sold in 2012, which is a 40% increase in volume over the number of homes sold in 2011.

Tahoe Vista single family home sales price declined -19% with an average median homes sales price of $327,500.

Most of the price decline occurred earlier in the year when the Tahoe Vista community had a number of short sales and REO/Bank Foreclosure properties on the market. It’s important to note that 11 of the 12, or 92% of the distressed home sales that closed in 2012 in Tahoe Vista area, were listed prior to April 8, 2012. The current absence of any distressed sellers in the Tahoe Vista market is good news for sellers and price stabilization that should occur in 2013.

The median average days on market was 111 DOM.

Cash Sale Transactions: The number of cash sale transactions for the Tahoe Vista area has increased to 36%, which is just slightly above the Tahoe- Truckee Regional average of 34%, or 1 out of every 3 home sold in Tahoe Vista area was a cash buyer.

Absorption Rate: The current absorption rate for the Tahoe Vista area is at 3.5 months, which indicates a Sellers’ market as of 02/09/2013.

Distress Sales: Distress sellers (bank foreclosures- Real Estate Owned (REO’s) and short sales) increased to 43% of all homes sold in 2012, which is a primary reason for the continued price decline in the Tahoe Vista market. With the absence of short sales and REO/Bank Foreclosures no longer dominating the Tahoe Vista market, we can expect prices to stabilize and move up.

Active Homes for Sale: There are only seven (7) Active– available homes for sale in the Tahoe Vista area as of 02/09/2013. They ranged in price from $375,000 to $4,250,000, with an average median asking sales price of $998,000.

The current inventory levels for the Tahoe Vista area are extremely limited. Of the seven (7) homes offered for sale, there are none (Zero – 0) short sales, and no (Zero – 0) REO (Bank Foreclosure) listings, – 0% of the current listings are distressed, which is a clear sign that the Tahoe Vista market has stabilized and is turning around.

Pending Home Sales: There are five (5) pending home sales in the Tahoe Vista area and they range from $339,000 to $799,000. There are three (3) is a short sales, and no (Zero -0) REO/Bank Foreclosures.

If you’d like more information on the Tahoe Vista area, or would like to know what your Tahoe Vista area home, cabin, or lakefront property may be worth, call Laura Allen at 530.414.1260.

More about Tahoe Vista, California:

The Tahoe Vista community is located in two areas, directly off Highway 28 between Agate Bay and downtown Kings Beach, or in Upper Tahoe Vista, which is accessed off Highway 267 on the way to Kings Beach, California.

The Tahoe Vista area has some neighborhoods that are walking distance to the public beaches, or are located in an area that is more remote and has a wonderful mountain setting and is just a short drive to the Northstar Ski Resort area. Many homes in the Tahoe Vista area provide nice views of Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Vista has wonderful, ocean beach type sand, and the beaches are a beautiful sandy white. The water is more shallow in this area of Lake Tahoe allowing swimmers to wade out and enjoy being in Lake Tahoe. Several well-known public beaches in the Tahoe Vista area are Sandy Beach, Tahoe Vista Recreational Center, and Moons Dune Beach.

Tahoe Vista is easily accessed all year-long and is a nice mix of full-time residents and second home owners. Some of the more well-known neighborhoods in the Tahoe Vista, California area are:

Ready to build? Check out the Tahoe Vista Lots and Vacant Land for Sale Here.

If you’re looking for sandy white beaches and being close to Northstar, and all that Lake Tahoe and the North Shore have to offer, check out the Tahoe Vista community in North Lake Tahoe!

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Tahoe Vista Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

Want more North Shore Lake Tahoe home buying options? Check out what is for sale here:

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

Tahoe Vista Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

Tahoe Mountain Cabin for Sale in Tahoma, California

February 1, 2013 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe Mountain Cabin for Sale in Tahoma, California

See our current inventory of Tahoe Mountain Cabins for sale in Tahoma, California Here.

SOLD Tahoma, California Listing Details:

7082 6^th Avenue, Tahoma, CA 96142
MLS# 20130140
Price: $249,000
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Home Size: +/- 918 Square Feet*
Lot Size: +/- 0.29 (100’ x 125’)*
*Per El Dorado County Assessor Records.

Call Laura Allen at 530-414-1260 to see if this property is still available and to arrange for a private showing of this charming Tahoe Mountain Cabin in Tahoma, California.

You will love the lot setting that this Tahoe Mountain Cabin has to offer!

A wonderful opportunity to own a Tahoe Mountain Cabin in Tahoma, California! Located on the beautiful West Shore of Lake Tahoe, this charming cabin has a wonderful setting with a larger lot (100’ x 125’) +/- 0/29 acres and majestic pine trees.

This home offers a separate living room area with a stone fireplace that is creates a great gathering place. You’ll find the old Tahoe kitchen rustic, charming, and with a warmth that will bring you back in time. If you’ve been waiting for the right Tahoma cabin to come along, this is your chance to make your dreams of home ownership in the Tahoe area a reality!

Charming Tahoe Mountain Cabin Kitchen

If kicking back and enjoying the Tahoe lifestyle is something you’ve been dreaming of, imagine having your morning coffee, orange juice, or an afternoon beverage in this charming Tahoe Mountain Cabin. There is plenty of space up here to cook and dine in. When you’re done in your mountain kitchen you can relax in the separate living room area that has its own stone fireplace and enjoy the ambience of mountain living.

Tahoma, California

Looking to buy real estate in Lake Tahoe? Consider buying a home in Tahoma, California. Tahoma is one of the more affordable areas on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe with a nice selection of mountain homes, ski cabins, cottages, and lakefront properties for sale.

The Tahoma community is located approximately 9 miles south of Tahoe City and is one of the older, more established neighborhoods in West Lake Tahoe.

Tahoma is located next to the Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, which is the site of the Hellman-Ehrman mansion, which was completed in 1903, and home to the 1960 Winter Olympics Nordic Ski events, where part of the historic cross country Nordic ski routes are still in place.

Tahoma is close to other well-known historic local landmarks like the Chambers Landing Bar and Pier, which was established in the late 1800’s and is a summer-time favorite for everyone to visit. Tahoma is also just a few miles from Homewood Ski Resort, where skiers enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

Tahoma’s close proximity to Lake Tahoe recreational activities such as boating, hiking, biking (dirt and paved trails), tennis, golf, skiing, shopping, and restaurants makes this a great area for those that enjoy being outdoors, and getting away from it all.

Tahoma is a wonderful place to enjoy the Tahoe lifestyle!

If you’re ready to buy, I can help you find the right Tahoe Mountain Cabin for Sale in Tahoma too!

Want more home buying options? Think about making the the West Shore of Lake Tahoe your second home.

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

Tahoe Mountain Cabin for Sale in Tahoma

Tahoma Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

January 28, 2013 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoma Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

It’s that time of year to review how the Tahoma, California real estate market has performed. Here is the Tahoma, California homes for sale Year End 2012 Market Report.

Tahoma Sold Market Report – Year End 2012:

Sold Sales: Tahoma had 36 single family homes sold in 2012, which is almost the same number of homes sold in 2011.

Tahoma single family home sales price declined -26% with an average median homes sales price of $259,750.

Most of the price decline occurred earlier in the year when the community had a number of short sales and REO/Bank Foreclosure properties on the market. It’s important to note that 16 of the 19 distressed home sales that closed in 2012 in Tahoma, were listed prior to May 15, 2012. The current reduction in distressed sellers is good news for sellers and price stabilization should occur in 2013.

The median average days on market was 80 DOM.

Cash Sale Transactions: The number of cash sale transactions for the Tahoma area has decreased to 28%, which is well below the Tahoe- Truckee Regional average of 34%, or 1 out of every 4 home sold in Tahoma area was a cash buyer.

Absorption Rate: The current absorption rate for the Tahoma area is at 5.5 months, which indicates a Balanced market as of 01/19/2013.

Distress Sales: Distress sellers (bank foreclosures- real estate owned (REO’s) and short sales) increased to 56% of all homes sold in 2012, which is a primary reason for the continued price decline in the Tahoma market. With the absence of short sales and REO/Bank Foreclosures no longer dominating the Tahoma market, we can expect prices to stabilize and move up.

Active Homes for Sale: There are only 11 Active– available homes for sale in the Tahoma area as of 01/19/2013. They ranged in price from $169,900 to $699,000, with an average median asking sales price of $399,907.

The inventory levels for the Tahoma area are extremely limited. Of the 11 homes offered for none (Zero – 0) short sales, and no (Zero – 0) REO (Bank Foreclosure) listings, – 0% of the current listings are distressed, which is a clear sign that the Tahoma market has stabilized and is turning around.

Pending Home Sales: There are five (5) pending home sales in the Tahoma area and they range from $165,000 to $459,500. There is one (1) is a short sale, and no (Zero -0) REO/Bank Foreclosures.

If you’d like more information on the Tahoma area, or would like to know what your Tahoma area home, cabin, or lakefront home may be worth, call Laura Allen at 530.414.1260.

More about Tahoma, California:

The Tahoma community is located approximately nine (9) miles south of downtown Tahoe City on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, California between the communities of Meeks Bay and Homewood, California. Tahoma is located next to the Sugar Pine Point State Park, which is a wonderful year-around area to visit.

The Tahoma area is one of the more developed neighborhoods and offers some of the most affordable homes on West Lake Tahoe. Tahoma is easily accessed all year-long and is a nice mix of full-time residents and second home owners. Some of the more well-known neighborhoods in the Tahoma, California area are:

If you’re looking to get away from it all and want a wonderful Lake Tahoe experience, check out the Tahoma community on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Need more home buying options? How about making the the West Shore of Lake Tahoe your second home?

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

Tahoma Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

Graham’s at Squaw Valley, California

January 21, 2013 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Graham’s at Squaw Valley, California

Graham’s Restaurant at Squaw Valley, California Graham’s at Squaw Valley in a hidden gem! If you’ll be up in the greater Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley) ski resort area and are looking for dining options, Graham’s at Squaw Valley in the place to have a wonderful meal and evening!

Graham Rock is the owner and restaurateur of Graham’s at Squaw Valley, and he personally oversees all of the operations and takes great pride in providing a wonderful dining experience. His smile and warmth always make me feel like I am family each and every time we’ve been at his restaurant.

Graham’s is one of my favorite places to have dinner here in the North Lake Tahoe area. You’ll love the atmosphere and old world charm that the restaurant offers. The wood burning fireplaces are warm and inviting in the winter. In the summer you’ll enjoy dining on the deck and the views of the majestic mountains, so it’s a place you’ll enjoy all year long.

Graham’s at Squaw Valley features California Cuisine influenced by Old World Mediterranean recipes from Europe. Their menu varies with the seasons and they have an extensive wine list. Where Grahams really shines for me is with their amazing staff and service.

They customized several dishes to meet my dietary restrictions last week when we had dinner at Grahams at Squaw Valley. Check out this vegetable dish with a parmesan cheese crisp.

We also had the Ahi appetizer and the Buffalo Rib Eye at our table.

Save room for dessert. While Graham’s always has a nice selection on the dessert menu, the Tarte Tatin is a home run winner and shouldn’t be missed! I would have had a picture of it, but it looked and smelled so amazing when it was served at the table that we had already eaten most of it before I realized I hadn’t taken a photo to share with everyone – simply delicious!

If you’ll be in the greater Olympic Valley – Tahoe City area and are looking for a place to have a wonderful dinner check out Graham’s at Squaw Valley.

Graham’s at Squaw Valley – 1650 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, California 96146.

For dinner reservations or private parties call 530-581-0454

Enjoy a wonderful meal and evening at Graham’s at Squaw Valley!

Ready to make the Squaw Valley area your second home? Check out what is for sale here:

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

Graham’s at Squaw Valley, California

Homewood Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

January 19, 2013 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Homewood Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

It’s that time of year to review how the Homewood, California real estate market has performed. Here is the Homewood, California homes for sale Year End 2012 Market Report.

Homewood Homes Sold Market Report – Year End 2012:

Sold Sales: Homewood had 34 single family homes sold in 2012, which is a 10% increase in volume over 2011 levels.

The Homewood single family home sales price remained flat with an average median homes sales price of $495,000. The median average days on market was 114 DOM.

Cash Sale Transactions: The number of cash sale transactions for the Homewood area decreased to 26%, which is well below the Tahoe- Truckee Regional average of 34%, or 1 out of every 4 home sold in Homewood area was a cash buyer.

Absorption Rate: The current absorption rate is at 9 months, which indicates a Buyers’ market as of 01/15/2013.

Distress Sales:Distress sellers (bank foreclosures- real estate owned (REO’s) and short sales) has declined and dropped to 9% of all homes sold in 2012, which is a 53% improvement over 2011.
distressed levels.

Active Homes for Sale: There were 9 Active– available homes for sale in the Homewood area as of 01/15/2013. They ranged in price from $299,000 to $6.995 million, with an average median asking sales price of $1,250,000.

Of the 9 homes offered for none (Zero – 0) short sales, no (Zero – 0) REO (Bank Foreclosure) listings, but 1 listing is a court approval sale or only 11% of the current listings are distressed, which is a clear sign that the market is stabilizing.

Pending Home Sales: There are three (3) pending home sales in the Homewood area and they range from $309,950 to $550,000. There is one (1) is a short sale, and no (Zero -0) REO/Bank Foreclosures.

If you’d like more information on the Homewood area, or would like to know what your Homewood home may be worth, call Laura Allen at 530.414.1260.

More about Homewood, California:

The Homewood area is one of the older neighborhoods on the West Shore. Chambers Landing Bar and Pier is a well-known landmark since the late 1800’s. Obexer’s Marina was established in 1911 and is another familiar landmark in the area. Homewood is also home to the Homewood Ski Resort, where skiers enjoy panoramic views of Lake Tahoe as they ski.

The Homewood area is a mix of smaller, classic old Tahoe cabins to luxurious lakefront estates. Some of the more well-known neighborhoods in the Homewood, California, area are:

What is interesting about the Homewood area is almost all of the neighborhoods in the Homewood area have, or offer a local homeowners association giving property owners access to a Lake Tahoe beach area. Some HOA groups also offer access to a shared pier, buoy rental options, pool, and tennis courts depending on the association and their amenities.

Centrally located between Tahoe City and Tahoma on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Homewood community is close to public beaches, hiking trails, golf courses, skiing, restaurants, and shopping.

Homewood Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012

Need more home buying options? Think about making the the West Shore of Lake Tahoe your second home:

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

Homewood Homes for Sale Market Report – Year End 2012