Leap Year – February 29 2016 – North Lake Tahoe

February 29, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Leap Year – February 29 2016 – North Lake Tahoe

It’s been four years since my last “Leap Year, February 29, 2012, What will you do with your extra day?” blog and here we are again Leap Year – February 29 2016 – North Lake Tahoe!

Like my last blog in 2012, I’m still struggling with the fact that another four years has slipped by.

I know, time flies when you are having fun and it’s true, we’ve had a lot of fun, done a number of once-in-a-life time activities, but boy-oh-boy has the time flown by!

So what will you do today, February 29, 2016? If you are here in North Lake Tahoe how will you make this extra day count? So may possibilities, so many things to do, or will it be just another Monday for you?

Sometime in early January I realized that this was a Leap Year, and I have been after my loved-one ever since to make this day special one. Forget Valentine’s Day, let’s see what can be done on Leap Year Day!

In all fairness he did pull out all of the stops on Valentine’s Day with flowers, candy and a nice dinner out, and he really does try to make every day special for me. I am very lucky and I feel very blessed, loved, and appreciated all year-long, but since this day only comes once every four years, I have to try to make this extra day count!

My plan for today is not really new, but I do hope to turn my extra day into a memorable one. We’ll check out the Lake Tahoe Alpenglow at sunset tonight, and toast our day together. Sure it’s a simple plan, but we’re at a point in life where we’re happy to just enjoy what we have around us every day and toast good health, wealth and happiness to each other!

I will share with you that new for this year, both Craig and I will each make a list of things we’d like to do, or personal goals we’d like to achieve over the next four years.

You know – goals, hopes, dreams – a mini-bucket list. We’ll seal those lists up, store them away, and then four years from now on Saturday, February 29, 2020 we’ll open them up and see what we each one wanted to do, or experience!

The adventure in life is the journey, so the next four years should be fun ones!

How will you spend your extra day, Leap Year – February 29 2016?

I’d love to know how everyone else will spend their bonus day! Happy Leap Day!

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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

Leap Year – February 29 2016 – North Lake Tahoe

What is my home worth in Carnelian Bay | 2016

February 29, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

What is my home worth in Carnelian Bay?

What is my home worth in Carnelian Bay? Market conditions have changed in the past few years. Check out the current over-all market real estate data as of 02-28-2016 to get a better idea of the Carnelian Bay real estate market conditions.

Real Estate Market Activity for Carnelian Bay, California as of 02-28-2016:

Number of Homes Sold in Carnelian Bay – 2015: 67
Median Average Sold Sales Price in Carnelian Bay for 2015: $505,000
Average Sold Sales Price in Carnelian Bay for 2015: $850,114
Sold Price Range in Carnelian Bay: $254,500 – $5,250,000
Average Sold Median Sales Price to Sold Median List Price Ratio for 2015 in Carnelian Bay: 96.2%
Average Days on Market (DOM) in Carnelian Bay – 2015: 101 DOM
Number of Lakefront Homes Sold in Carnelian Bay – 2015: 6
Number of Active and Available Homes for Sale in Carnelian Bay as of 02-28-2016: 15
Pending Sales in Carnelian Bay 02-28-2016: 4
Number of Distressed Sales – Court Approval, Short Sales, or REO Bank Foreclosures in Carnelian Bay Available for Sale as of 02-282016: 0

The demand for cabins and mountain homes in the Carnelian Bay area has been strong because of the wonderful central location on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe between Tahoe City and Kings Beach. The variety of different neighborhoods in this area gives home owners some great choices in this community from a forest-mountain setting to being able to be very close to public beaches. The Carnelian Bay community has something for everyone!

The Carnelian Bay area begins approximately 3.25 miles east of Tahoe City, and ends right before Tahoe Vista on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, California.

The Carnelian Bay area was named semi-precious stones that were discovered on the beaches of Lake Tahoe back in the mid 1800’s.

Today, Carnelian Bay is home to Gar Wood’s lakefront restaurant and bar, the Sierra Boat Company, Magic Carpet miniature golf course, and the Old Post office restaurant just to name a few long-time businesses in the area.

Carnelian Bay also has a very nice public beach area – Patton’s Landing, which is dog friendly.

This North Shore community makes it easy to get to Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, or the Homewood Ski resorts. It is also close to all of the Lake Tahoe recreational activities such as boating, hiking, biking, tennis, golf, miniature golf, skiing, shopping, restaurants and so much more.

Are you ready to find out what your Carnelian Bay home is worth? Just click on the link below and you will be asked to provide us with some information on your Carnelian Bay property and I will get you a complete home market valuation report.

FREE Market Analysis in Carnelian Bay, CA

While instant home values and market estimates are a growing trend, the reason you’re here is you know most of those instant home values for the Carnelian Bay area that you find on-line are not accurate, and when it comes to money, accuracy matters!

Let’s take the time to make sure we have the right data and information on your Carnelian Bay property, before we provide a real market valuation estimate for your Tahoe home.

We know that each Carnelian Bay property is unique and we want to make sure your mountain home gets all of the credit and value it deserves for all of those special features.

What feature are in demand by second home buyers causing Carnelian Bay homes and cabins in general to sell quickly? You’ll find that Carnelian Bay Mountain homes that are in demand have several characteristics in common:

Excellent maintenance – Well cared for properties inside and out
Upgraded and/or updated having features found in newer construction homes
Mountain Charm, Clean, and Uncluttered
Easy to show at all times – no appointment needed and on REALTOR® Electronic Lock Box
Correct Pricing in the Fair Market Value range according to the current market conditions

What are the hot-button features Tahoe Second Home Buyers are looking to find? How can you make your Carnelian Bay lakefront, mountain home, or cabin stand-out from the rest?

Kitchen – Newer Updated/Upgraded: solid granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
Open Floor Plan – The open, great room concept is in demand here
Hardwood floors in the main living areas
Bathrooms – Newer Updated/Upgraded
Energy Efficiency – newer windows, smart home technology, well maintained mechanics, smart home
BMP Certificate – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Best Management Practices (BMP) Work
Current Sewer Certificate – NTPUD
Recent Pest Report – Clear Section I and Section II
Recent Home Inspection Report (Even though a buyer will get their own inspections, they mentally give positive points to a home owner that has had a home inspection done to show them the current condition of the property from a professional perspective.)
Fireplace – Gas Log, or Wood Burning in the living room
EPA Wood Burning Compliant Wood Burning Stove, or Fireplace Insert
Garage – Two car preferred, but one car will do (even a carport is a plus)
Mountain – Cabin vibe
Optional Home Owner Association (HOA) for Lake Tahoe recreational water access and amenities – beach, pier, buoy rental option is a bonus
Backs to, or is next to open space
Lake Views
Lakefront

If you’re thinking of selling your Carnelian Bay home it will be more valuable if your property has any of these updates, and/or features.

Get a FREE Home Evaluation for your Carnelian Bay Home Here

As a Carnelian Bay Seller did you know that more than 92%+ of home buyers will begin their property search on the internet? Now, more than ever your mountain house needs to have the best on-line exposure, presentation, and coverage possible.

On-line marketing is so much more than just entering your property data and a few photos in the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS).

Internet marketing is far more advanced today. Long gone are the days of only putting in the bare minimum property information data and details along with just a few poor camera photos and then counting on the TSMLS to syndicate that information out to a few mega real estate websites. As a Seller if your agent is hoping this will worth to get potential buyers to call about your home, you will be very disappointed with the results.

Serious buyers view an on-line listing with limited and/or incomplete information and poor, or no photos, as a being a big negative. Many buyers view poor MLS listings as a property that may have something to hide – not the impression you will need to get top dollar for your Tahoe home.

Tahoe Seller Tip – Provide as much information and property details as you can on your property. The more information, the better!

Tahoe Seller Tip – On-line Curb Appeal! Pick the best photo as your first photo that will get buyers to click on your home listing to get more information.

You may not have thought about how important your first position photo is to a potential buyer, but the Internet has become your very first showing to home buyers.

It is critical that your first photo have on-line curb appeal and it sends the right message about your property!

Each on-line viewing is your first showing! Every time your home is viewed on-line that Tahoe buyer is making that critical first impression decision on whether or not to have your Carnelian Bay home on their short list of properties to see when they come to Lake Tahoe.

Unlike other markets, this second home market often has buyers here for only a few hours to see properties. Your on-line presence will impact that buyers “must-see” showing list, which means you need great photos of your property.

Tahoe Seller Tip – Only use the best photographs to market your Tahoe Property!

To achieve the broadest world-wide Internet marketing exposure and presence, your Carnelian Bay property needs a combination of a fully completed TSMLS property profile, social media campaign, blogging, and video exposure. Experienced real estate agents that understand a strong on-line marketing plan when combined with other key traditional home marketing strategies can really make a difference in getting the word out about your Carnelian Bay home for sale.

What is my Home Worth in Carnelian Bay?

Do you want to know if your Tahoe Real Estate Agent understands how Internet Marketing works? Just check out where Laura Allen with her own real estate website and where it ranks on Google Page 1 for the internet search “Homes for Sale in Carnelian Bay”.

You’ll find her website on Google Page 1 in the number 5 spot! Look who her competition.

Yikes – Laura’s main real estate competition on page one are all the big national mega real estate portals with their multi-million dollars advertising budgets.

Laura Allen is a Tahoe REALTOR that understands what needs to be done when it comes to Internet marketing and is getting page one results!

Want to know more about Laura Allen and her success rate?

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

Need to expand your Carnelian Bay home search? Check out the current homes for sale on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe here:

Need more help in trying to figure out your greater Carnelian Bay and North Lake Tahoe home buying options?

Do you want help figuring out the neighborhoods, and the ones that will best meet your needs? Call me at 530.414.1260 and I can help you find the right place to buy!

Overview and summary completed by:
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.
Buyers and Sellers should investigate and verify all information to their own satisfaction.

What is my home worth in Carnelian Bay?

S’moresapalooza – Northstar Village February 27 2016

February 26, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

S’moresapalooza – Northstar Village February 27 2016

Yes, if you’re reading this, the title is right S’moresapalooza is coming to the Village at Northstar this Saturday, February 27, 2016!

What a sweet way to end the month of February than by indulging in a S’moresapalooza event!

For those that are not familiar with what a S’more is, let me share the tasty components that go into this campfire treat.

Recipe for making a S’more:

Two (2) graham crackers
One (1) perfectly toasted marshmallow that is ready to slip off its roasting stick
One (1) chocolate bar (nuts in the chocolate are optional)

While all of the ingredients are important, the key to a great S’more is the marshmallow. The marshmallow has to be toasted to a gooey perfection, and while it is still hot from being toasted in either the wood campfire or in the gas fire pit, you’ll then put that gooey hot marshmallow next to the chocolate candy bar in between the two graham crackers and then enjoy.

A S’more is typically a campfire treat, but with our open gas fire pits that are located at our ski resorts and in now in many of our Tahoe back-yards and decks here in the Lake Tahoe region, the S’more is now making a year-around appearance.

Nothing takes me back in time than being around a campfire and toasting marshmallows and making this classic camp dessert.

I’ll be the first to admit more often than not, I’ve set my marshmallow on fire and I’ve had it turn into a crispy charred black object, rather than the perfect golden brown it should have been with that gooey inside. This is one of those things in life that practice not only makes for perfection, but is also a lot of fun to do as you get to eat the rejects!

If you’ll be up in the North Lake Tahoe area this weekend, check out the different scheduled S’moresapalooza events at Northstar:

S’moresapalooza – Northstar Village February 27 2016:

Village at Northstar, 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 530-562-1010

2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Live Music on the Village Stage

3:30 p.m. Free S’mores

4 p.m. S’mores Walk

Mikuni – S’mores Bark

AGL – S’mores Cookie Bar

Beach Area – S’mores Pop

Starbucks – S’mores Crispy Treat

Butterbox – S’mores Shooters

4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. S’mores Roast with Ripperoo at the Overlook

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. DJ on The Village Stage

You can see that we have the traditional S’more on the event schedule, but you can see that the S’more can be so much more.

Recently, I’ve seen this campfire treat on a restaurant menu – can you say “I’ll have the deconstructed S’more?” Can you imagine the possibilities with specialty chocolate candy bars, and gourmet cookies and how this goes to a whole new level that any Foodie would appreciate? It’s not just a treat for the kids any more!

I’m hoping S’moresapalooza (just try saying that word three times and see if it doesn’t put a smile on your face) becomes an annual event at Northstar. What a fun way to make the transition into spring skiing and to get ready for SnowFest! 2016 North Lake Tahoe’s Snow Festival, which starts next week March 3 – March 13, 2016!

Check out the S’moresapalooza event at the Village at Northstar this Saturday, February, 27, 2016!

Thinking about making Northstar your second home? Check out these mountain homes that are for sale in Northstar here:

Want to see what Northstar condos or townhomes are available for sale? Check out the current listings 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.

S’moresapalooza – Northstar Village February 27 2016

SnowFest 2016 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival

February 25, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

SnowFest 2016 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival

It’s here! SnowFest 2016 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival will start its 35th year of ten crazy days of winter fun here in North Lake Tahoe, California area this Thursday, March 3, 2016 .

This is my favorite winter event in the Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, and I’m not alone on this as SnowFest has been voted as one of the best annual events up here. It’s one you won’t want to miss out on.

This annual event, which began back in the spring of 1982, has become the place to be in the North Lake Tahoe area with ten days and nights of exciting fun winter events, and activities for everyone!

You may not know that Tahoe’s SnowFest has become one of the largest winter carnival events in the western United States.

The North Lake Tahoe snow festival event planners are busy all year-long to make this winter experience that keeps bringing people back to the North Lake Tahoe area year-after-year.

This year SnowFest 2016 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival has made a few changes to the schedule and you’ll find that the fireworks show is now on Saturday night instead of being done on Friday night, which I think is great for our second home owners and visitors that are coming up for the SnowFest Saturday and Sunday events.

You’ll find that there are fewer multiple events occurring at the same time allowing everyone to be at just about every event without having to miss out on another scheduled event.

SnowFest will begin this year on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Gar Woods Grill and Pier in Carnelian Bay. Tickets are $35 at the door, gets you into this SnowFest Opening Ceremonies 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 Tahoe City – Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, California 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 annual Tahoe City Parade, which will happen on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

This is small town living at its very best and it a great reminder that a sense of community is often found in the local traditions it celebrates like the annual SnowFest parade in downtown Tahoe City.

A couple of parade watching tips – bring your own folding chairs and arrive early so you can get yourself a good parade watching spot.

Wear sunscreen to protect your skin. Wear layers so you can adjust to meet the sunshine, shade, and a breeze. Bring water, and if you bring Fido, be sure they are on a lease, bring plastic bags to pick up after them, and be prepared for loud noises. 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 you’ll need to check out the 27^nd Annual classic Polar Bear Swim at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay. This is an event that you won’t believe 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, and you’ll be impressed with those swimmers that actually finish the race. A must see SnowFest event.

This year you’ll end your Saturday with the fireworks show at the Village at Squaw Valley, which will start at 7 p.m. My advice on this event is to dress warmly, get there early, and bring along a folding chair so you’ll have seating where ever you end up watching this event. We’ve watched it in the Village, in the Village Parking lot, and from other location in the Olympic Valley area and it’s a beautiful sight to see those exploding colors over the snow-covered ground.

Pacing is the key to success in attending as many SnowFest events as possible, so on Saturday, March 5 you’ll need to pace yourself so you’re ready for more fun on Sunday, March 6, 2016 with the Dog Pull Contest, and 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 Truckee River Winery Wine and Ice Competition (Wine N’Ice), BINGO at Rosie’s Cafe, or the Girl’s night out Bunco Bash on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, which is always a sell out.

If you can’t be in North Lake Tahoe on the opening weekend of SnowFest 2016, you’ll get a second chance the following weekend to enjoy the NTPUD pancake breakfast, see another SnowFest parade in downtown Kings Beach on Saturday along with checking out the Homewood Winter Wonder Film Festival (new this year) on their big outdoor movie screen.

On Sunday, March 13, 2016 SnowFest will come to an end so close the week out with the River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest in Alpine Meadows, or enjoy an afternoon of skiing, dinner and a movie with the premiere of the Skidafilmiddag event in Tahoe City on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

There is so much fun just waiting for you here in North Lake Tahoe and SnowFest 2016 is just one of our annual events that keeps bringing people back to our area year-after-year!

Check out a few of the SnowFest Lake Tahoe Snow Festival Event highlights here in this video with Laura Allen, Tahoe REALTOR:

Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming SnowFest 2016 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival Events Schedule:

Thursday, March 3, 2016

5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Opening Ceremonies & Queen Coronation at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay, CA (5000 North Lake Blvd.) $35 at the door. Queen coronation, live music, and more!

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. North Tahoe Visitor Center (100 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City) Meet the 4-Legged Heroes of Winter: Squaw Valley Rescue Dogs – Come meet the dogs, take a photo and donate $5 each to support the Squaw Valley Avalanche Rescue og and Education Fund.

Friday, March 4, 2016

4 p.m. Willards (170 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA) Wine, Cheese, & S’mores – Stop by before heading to the Rib Cook Off at the Bridgetender.

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 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. Pricing available at the event.

Saturday, March 5, 2016

8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Pancake Breakfast by the Tahoe City Fire Department (North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association) – 159 Observation Drive (North Tahoe Fire Station 54) Dollar Point, Tahoe City, $15 per person

11 a.m. – 12 noon Paint the Bear Paint the Bear (Crafts) – North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, CA, Free

11 a.m. – 12 noon Parade Watching Party at Blue Agave, or Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tahoe City SnowFest Parade – downtown Tahoe City, CA – Free

Parade Day Tip – Get to the parade early as parking and access to the downtown area becomes a challenge the closer to it gets to parade time and you know you don’t want to miss a minute of the fun. Bring folding chairs, dress in layers, and wear sun screen so you’ll enjoy the event!

12 noon – 1 p.m. Pete ’n Peters Post Parade Party, downtown Tahoe City, CA

12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mobility Rock Bank in the parking lot of Pete ’n Peters, part of the Post Parade Party, downtown Tahoe City, CA. The Mobility Rock Band is from Travis AFB, so come out and have some fun.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 27th Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Gar Woods (5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA.) Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with swimmer registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. Race at 2:30 p.m. Call 530-546-3366 for cost to enter the race, or more information. Must be 18+ or older to race.

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. SnowFest Cocktail BINGO-Truckee, Truckee Community Arts Center (10046 Church Street, Truckee, CA.) Contact Cassie Hebel 530-277-1302 for more information and cost.

7 p.m. -8 p.m. SnowFest Fireworks Spectacular 2016 This event has taken place on Friday evenings, so I’m excited to that event organizers have moved to Saturday night when so many of our SnowFest event goers and visitors are here to see it! You’ll be able to see the fireworks anywhere you can see the mountain, but the best viewing area will be at the Base of Squaw Valley at the KT-22 Deck Area at the Village in Squaw Valley. This event is Free, but be on time, so you don’t miss anything.

Sunday, March 6, 2015

9 a.m. The Great Ski Race Returns -The Great Ski Race, will begin at the Tahoe XC Center (925 Country Club Drive) in Tahoe City, CA and ending up in Truckee, CA. This has been the largest fund-raiser in the past for the Tahoe Search and Rescue organization, so even if you don’t cross country ski, you can still donate. Arrive early to see this sight as they take off, or arrive at the finish line to cheer the skiers as they complete the race!

10 a.m. – 12 noon Wacky Winter Bowling Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Tahoe City Golf Course – downtown Tahoe City) Cost $15/person.

12 noon – 1 p.m. SnowFest Dog Sled Pull Tah0e Winter Sports Park (Tahoe City Golf Court 251 North Lake Blvd. behind BofA Building) – Sign-up’s start at 11 a.m. and dogs of all breeds, size, and shapes are encouraged to pull the sled across snow (or grass). Cost is $10 per dog.

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Granlibakken’s Gone “Bonkers” Ski & Board Race – Any Age Entry fee $20/advance $25/day of Race. Competition at the Granlibakken Ski Resort (725 Granlibakken Road), Tahoe City, CA. If there is no snow, they will have an alternate family fun event for all ages. Prices will be adjusted if there is no snow.

4 p.m. – 10 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 snow flakes fall outside. Bring on the winter fun!

Monday, March 7, 2016

Deadline for Video Submission for the Homewoood Winter Wonder Festival Calling all film makers – here’s your chance to submit your own video for your chance to win cash prizes and have your film shown on Homewood’s large outdoor airscreen on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 6 -8 p.m.. All films must be 3-5 minutes long and have a winter theme such as sledding, ice skating, dog sledding, skiing, well you get the idea. Submissions are being accepted between Feb 1 through March 7 and all entries must be filmed in the Lake Tahoe Region.

There will be two categories 17 and under in age, and 18 and over in age. Great prizes with 1st place taking home $500! Cost: $40 early bird regristration until 2/29 and $55/regristration fee 03/01 – 03/07 There are additional film entry details so call for more information at 530-525-2922, which is the main menu and talk to guest services or email them at guestservices@SkiHomewood.com

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Second Annual Za’s Clam Bake – Za’s, 395 North Lake Blvd., downtown Tahoe City, CA A traditional East Coast Clam Bake including clams, chicken, potatoes, and corn. Call for pricing.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pete ‘N Peter’s Bar Game Olympics – Pete ‘N Peter’s, age 21+, $10 Entry Fee, downtown Tahoe City, CA, Sign up Early as space is limited 530-583-2400

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

1 p.m. – 7 p.m. 2014 Wine ‘n Ice Competition – Truckee River Winery’s Ice Carving Extravaganza – Truckee River Winery, 11567 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA Cost: $10 Cover (souvenir wine glass, Marti Gras beads, etc…) Proceeds benefit the High Fives Foundation

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. SnowFest Bunco Bash – Girls Night Out North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, CA $25 on-line at get tickets on-line, or cash only sales at Truckee Visitor Center, The Store in Tahoe City, or Rockwood Tree Service in Kings Beach. If there are any tickets left (this has been a sell-out event) $30 at the door, must be 21+ or older.

All proceeds go to the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center patient programs.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

9 p.m. 11 p.m. Rosie’s Bingo Night – Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA Cost $5/per card to play at the door, and you can play more than one card! Great prizes!

Friday, March 11, 2016

5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tahoe Community Nursery School 50th Reunion Boatworks Mall 760 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Event is Free

Saturday, March 12, 2016

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) Pancake Breakfast – North Lake Tahoe Event Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA Pricing available for Adults and Children at event.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dress up your Dog Contest – North Tahoe Events Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA There is a fee per entry $10/pet proceeds to benefit Pet Network For more information Julia at Juliatma@Gmail.com

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 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.

12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Snow What? Snow Building and Chili Cook Off – Kings Beach Library, 301 Secline Beach, Kings Beach, CA Minimum donation of $5 requested.

3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Queen Raffle Party – Steamers Beach Side Bar & Oven 8290 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA Come out and find out who the lucky winners were from the SnowFest Queen Raffles.

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Homewood Winter Wonder Film Festival, Homewood Mountain Resort – North Lodge – 5145 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA 530-525-2992 New this year! Watch local 3-5 minute movies made in the Lake Tahoe area on the big outdoor movie screen at Homewood. This is a new event and contest this year to the SnowFest 2016 schedule, and it should be a lot of fun!

Sunday, March 13, 2016

12 noon – 1 p.m. Tahoe Donner Ididarun – Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area – 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA – Event sign-ups start at 12 noon and the race starts at 1 p.m. Event takes about 2 hours. Raffle proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Tahoe-Truckee – all ages are welcome – different dog categories.

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. River Ranch Annual Snow Sculpture Contest, River Ranch, Hwy 89 South at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, CA BBQ an DJ on the patio. Free Admission, but cost on any food or beverage items.

2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Skidafilmiddag, Skiing at Winter Sports Park, followed by dinner and then Movie at Art Haus Cost $39/adults and $21/kids

Get ready to have a lot of fun regardless of the weather conditions. SnowFest only happens once a year, and this is one of my favorite events that happens here in the greater Lake Tahoe area! Have some fun, make some memories, come to Lake Tahoe!

To check for updates, or more information on events check out the SnowFest 2016 schedule here, or better yet plan to be here in Lake Tahoe and have some winter fun!

See you at some of the SnowFest 2016 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, CA CalRE#01908304

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

SnowFest 2016 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival

What is my home worth in Homewood | 2016

February 22, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

What is my home worth in Homewood | 2016

What is my home worth in Homewood? Market conditions have changed in the past few years. Check out the current over-all market real estate data as of 02-22-2016 to get a better idea of the Homewood real estate market conditions.

Real Estate Market Activity for Homewood, California as of 02-22-2016:

Number of Homes Sold in Homewood – 2015: 45
Median Average Sold Sales Price in Homewood for 2015: $620,000
Average Sold Sales Price in Homewood for 2015: $1,235,056
Sold Price Range in Homewood: $230,000 – $9,950,000
Average Sold Median Sales Price to Sold Median List Price Ratio for 2015 in Homewood: 98.5%
Average Days on Market (DOM) in Homewood – 2015: 132 DOM
Number of Active and Available Homes for Sale in Homewood as of 02-22-2016: 7
Pending Sales in Homewood 02-22-2016: 2
Number of Distressed Sales – Court Approval, Short Sales, or REO Bank Foreclosures in Homewood Available for Sale as of 02-22-2016: 0

The demand for cabins and mountain homes in the Homewood area is strong because of the wonderful small-town Tahoe lifestyle it offers. The limited supply of homes, or condos built-in this area automatically limits the ability to get into this community!

Homewood, CA is a small West Lake Tahoe community. Homewood is best known for its great, local downhill skiing at the Homewood Ski Resort (learn more about the Homewood Master Plan Here), which offers stunning views of Lake Tahoe as you ride down the hill, but it is also known for its pine tree-lined streets, small neighborhoods, and close proximity to the Sugar Pine Point State Park, Chambers Landing, and it is just a few miles south of Tahoe City making it an excellent location on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe .

The Homewood area has great hiking, biking (dirt/off road and paved trails), world-class skiing both downhill and cross country skiing at near-by Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the biathlon from the 1960 Winter Olympics, and is a great place to just kick back and have a BBQ on your deck!

Are you ready to find out what your Homewood home is worth? Just click on the link below and you will be asked to provide us with some information on your Homewood property and I will get you a complete home market valuation report.

FREE Market Analysis in Homewood, CA

While instant home values and market estimates are a growing trend, the reason you’re here is you know most of those instant home values for the Homewood area that you find on-line are not accurate, and when it comes to money, accuracy matters!

Let’s take the time to make sure we have the right data and information on your Homewood property, before we provide a real market valuation estimate for your home.

We know that each Homewood property is unique and we want to make sure your mountain home gets all of the credit and value it deserves for all of those special features.

Homewood homes in general are selling quickly. You’ll find that Homewood homes that are in demand have several characteristics in common:

Well cared for property inside and out – good maintenance
Upgraded and/or updated having features found in newer construction homes
Clean, uncluttered, inviting with mountain charm
Easy to show at all times
Priced in the Fair Market Value range according to the current market conditions

What can make your Homewood mountain home or cabin stand-out from the rest? What are the hot-button features Tahoe Second Home Buyers are looking to find?

Kitchen – Newer Updated/Upgraded: solid granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
Open Floor Plan – The open, great room concept is in demand here
Hardwood floors in the main living areas
Bathrooms – Newer Updated/Upgraded
Energy Efficiency – newer windows, smart home technology, well maintained mechanics
BMP Certificate – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Best Management Practices (BMP) Work
Current Sewer Certificate – TCPUD
Clear Section I and Section II Pest Report
Fireplace – Gas Log, or Wood Burning in the living room
Garage – Two car preferred, but one car will do (even a carport is a plus)
Mountain – Cabin vibe
Optional Home Owner Association (HOA) for Lake Tahoe recreational water access and amenities – beach, pier, buoy rental option
Backs to, or is next to open space
Lake Views
Lakefront

If you’re thinking of selling your Homewood home it will be more valuable if your property has any of these updates, and/or features.

Get a FREE Home Evaluation for your Homewood Home Here

As a Homewood Seller did you know that more than 92%+ of home buyers will begin their home search on the internet? Now, more than ever your mountain home needs to have the best on-line exposure, presentation, and coverage possible.

On-line marketing is so much more than just entering your property data and a few photos in the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS). Internet marketing is far more advanced than just having limited, or incomplete property profile data/information, with poor home photos syndicated out to a few mega real estate websites.

Long gone are the days of only putting in the bare minimum property information details with the hope that buyers will call your agent to get their questions answered. Serious buyers view an on-line listing with limited and/or incomplete information as a negative, and that the property may have something to hide.

Tahoe Seller Tip – Provide as much information and property details as you can on your property. The more, the better!

Tahoe Seller Tip – On-line Curb Appeal, pick the best photo that will get buyers to click on your home listing and get more information.

You may not have thought about how important your first position photo is to a potential buyer, but the Internet has become your very first showing to home buyers. It is critical that your first photo have on-line curb appeal and sends the right message about your property!

Every time your home is viewed on-line that Tahoe buyer is making that critical first impression decision on whether or not to have your Homewood home on their short list of properties to see when they come to Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Seller Tip – Only use the best photographs to market your Tahoe Property!

To achieve the broadest world-wide Internet marketing exposure and presence, your Homewood property needs a combination of a fully completed TSMLS property profile, social media, blogging, and video exposure. Experienced real estate agents that understand a strong on-line marketing plan when combined with other key traditional home marketing strategies can really make a difference in getting the word out about your Homewood home for sale.

What is my Home Worth in Homewood?

Do you want to know if your Tahoe Real Estate Agent understands how Internet Marketing works? Just check out where Laura Allen with her own real estate website ranks on Google Page 1 for the internet search “Homes for Sale in Homewood”.

Laura Allen is a Tahoe REALTOR that understands what needs to be done when it comes to Internet marketing!

Thinking 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.

What is my home worth in Homewood?