Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 9, 2014

March 9, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Spring Forward ! Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 9, 2014

Tick-Tock! If you’ll be in the greater Tahoe City area, it’s that time of year to “Spring Forward” and set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, March 7, 2014 so you’ll be right on time for Sunday, March 9, 2014!

While the official time change won’t happen until 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014, moving your clocks forward one hour the night before is the best time to do it.

While I hate losing that hour of sleep, I do love the extra hour of daylight in the evening. It also means we’re one month closer to summer time in Lake Tahoe!

Here are a few other things to do this weekend while you’re changing your clocks and moving the time forward. These little safety things are a great way to make sure your safety steps are still working. It’s time to check the following:

Smoke Detector Battery Change: Change your batteries, or back-up batteries in all of smoke detectors in your home. Don’t forget your garage. Test the detector to make sure it still works. The semi-annual time changes are a great way to do an easy safety check.

Carbon Monoxide Battery Change: Change your batteries in all of the carbon monoxide detectors in your home. If you haven’t installed carbon monoxide detectors in your home, this would be a great weekend to do it. If you have carbon monoxide detectors test them and make sure they are in working order too.

Tip – Put a blank address sticker on the battery and write the date you put the battery into service. Anyone checking on the device will now know when the batteries were last replaced! You can also do that on the detector so you’ll know how old the device is!

Flashlight Battery Check: In Tahoe City most of our utility lines are above ground, and several times a year the power will go out, so I’ll make sure our flashlights are in an easy place to find, and I’ll check the battery dates, and light strength.

Radio Battery Check: In the wake of hurricane Sandy, I’ll find the small portable radio, and I’ll put it in a location that is easy to get to, and check those batteries. In case of emergency, or a prolonged power outage, we’ll need the radio as our phones will only last so long without recharging.

Battery Supply Check: Shop for batteries! Before I start replacing batteries, I’ll check on our supply of batteries, buy new ones to replace the ones we’re low on and make sure we have what we need for the upcoming winter season.

Take advantage of this timely reminder to not only change your clocks, but to keep yourself and your loved ones safe too. If you live in a state, or country that doesn’t change its time, use this as your reminder to still be safe!

One last thing to remember to do, change the clocks in your cars. Yes, this is one that I almost always forget to do, so do it now so you’ll be on time!

Spring Forward and get ready to lose one hour of sleep on Sunday, March 9, 2014 as Daylight Saving time begins at 2 a.m.

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.

Spring Forward! Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 9, 2014

North Lake Tahoe, CA Condo – Townhouse Real Estate Trends Year 2013

March 8, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

North Lake Tahoe, CA Condo – Townhouse Real Estate Trends Year 2013

It’s that time of year to see how the North Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouse real estate market performed in 2013.

In addition to seeing 2013 North Lake Tahoe condo and townhouse real estate market data results, there are also some current real estate market trends and data for 2014. This is my local view of how the North Shore of Lake Tahoe condo and townhouse community is really doing in the housing market.

The North Lake Tahoe area is defined as beginning at Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City, also known as the “Y” and moving east along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe (Highway 28) and ending at the Nevada Stateline in Crystal Bay.

This area covers just over eleven (11 miles and this report is for condo/townhouse developments that are located in North Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City (North Shore), Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista and Kings Beach, CA.

Many Tahoe condo buyers may not realize how restricted the over-all supply of condo, or townhouse units are on the entire North Lake Tahoe area.

Currently there are twenty-two (22) condominium and/or townhouse developments on the entire North Shore of Lake Tahoe, California, with an estimate of less than 1,000 individual units.

While the number of developments is more than double the ten (10) developments located along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, the over-all supply of condo and townhouse units available for ownership is also very limited compared to other locations around Lake Tahoe and Truckee resulting in a market premium for similar properties in the area.

In those twenty-two (22) condo/townhouse developments, fourteen (14) are lakefront developments, one (1) is a mountain-side and lakefront amenity development, two (2) is a lakeside developments, and five (5) are mountain-side developments.

It is estimated from Placer County records that approximately 538 condo and townhouse developments were built on the entire North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Of those units, there are approximately 348 units located in lakefront developments, and 190 units in mountain-side non-lakefront developments.

At any one given time, you can expect the current supply of condos or townhouses for sale on North Lake Tahoe to be extremely limited. It isn’t uncommon for less than a fifty units to be listed for sale and on the market at any one given time.

The average sales price for 2013 was $305,000, which is a 32.6% increase over the average sale price of $230,000 for 2012. This price increase follows the over-all market trend for the area, which is positive and reflects the reduction of distressed sales on the North Shore!

Current Real Estate Inventory for Condos and Townhomes on North Lake Tahoe, California for the year 2013 – Whole Ownership, not Fractional Ownership

West Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouses Available for Sale as of 02-11-2014:

27 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Standard Sale

0 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Short Sale

1 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Bank owned/foreclosed – REO (Real Estate Owned)

0 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Court Approval

$79,000 to $1,850,000 is the Price Range of Condos and Townhouses listed for sale

$649,000 Average Median Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouses Currently on the Market for Sale

$695,940 Average Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouses Currently on the Market for Sale

184 DOM (Days on Market) for Condo and Townhouses on the Market for Sale

North Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouse Pending Sales as of 02-11-2014

3 Condo and Townhouse Pending Sale – (Under Contract and in Escrow)

$139,000 – $399,000 – Price Range of Condo and Townhouses listed for sale

$240,000 – Average Median Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouse – Pending Sales

$259,333 – Average Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouse – Pending Sales

48 DOM (Days on Market) for Condos and Townhouses on the Market for Sale

North Lake Tahoe Condos and Townhouses Sold for 2013 (01/01/2013 – 12/31/2013)

74 Condo and Townhouse Sold in 2013

$102,850 – $1,595,000 is the Price Range of Condos and Townhouses Sold in 2013

$305,000 Average Median Sold Sales Price for Condos and Townhouse – Sold (95.6% of List/Sold Price)

$434,099 Average Sales Price Sold for Condos and Townhouses – Sold (93.4% of List/Sold Price)

156 DOM (Days on Market) for Condo and Townhouses on the Market for Sale

33.8% were Cash Sales or 1 out of every 3 Condos or Townhouses sold was a cash buyer

North Lake Tahoe Condominium or Townhouse Developments		Check to See if Any Units Are For sale Here	2013 # Units Sold	2012 # Units Sold	2011 # Units Sold	2010 #Units Sold
Total Units Sold			74*	81*	55*	50*
Brockway Shores, Kings Beach, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Brockway Shores	1	0	0	0
Brockway Springs, Kings Beach, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Brockway Springs	2	4	1	1
Carnelian Woods, Carnelian Bay, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Carnelian Woods	10	10	2	0
Chateau Chamonix, Kings Beach/Tahoe Vista, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Chateau Chamonix	3	1	2	2
Chinquapin, Tahoe City, CA	Lakeside Development	Condos for Sale Chinquapin	8	5	3	6
Dollar Hill I, Tahoe City, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Dollar Hill I	1	1	0	0
Dollar Hill II, Tahoe City, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Dollar Hill II	4	2	4	1
Heratage Cove, Tahoe Vista, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Heratage Cove	3	1	1	0
Kings Run, Kings Beach/Tahoe Vista, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Kings Run	2	10	7	2
Kingswood Village, Kings Beach, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Kingswood Village	10	15	12	9
Lake Forest Glen, Tahoe City, CA	Lake-side (non-lakefront) Development	Condos for Sale Lake Forest Glen	12	3	9	8
The Northshore, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale The Northshore	3	1	0	0
Rocky Ridge, Tahoe City, CA	Mountain-side and Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Rocky Ridge	3	3	3	2
Lakeside Terrace & Sierra Terrace, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Lakeside Terrace and Sierra Terrace	0	1	0	0
St. Francis, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale St. Francis	3	5	3	3
Star Harbor, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Star Harbor	4	2	0	0
Sweetbriar, Kings Beach, CA Fractional Ownership	Lakefront Development	Condos Shares for Sale Sweetbriar	2	1	2	1
Tahoe Marina, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Tahoe Marina	1	3	0	2
Tahoya Shores, Kings Beach/Tahoe Vista, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Tahoya Shores	0	3	2	3
The Franciscan, Tahoe Vista, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale The Franciscan	0	3	0	1
Tonopalo, Tahoe Vista, CA Fractional Ownership	Lakefront Development	Condos Shares for Sale Tonopalo	8	4	8	10
The Villas, Tahoe City, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale The Villas	4	7	2	4

* Does not include fractional shares sold at Kingswood Village, Tonopalo, or Sweetbriar, and does not include whole unit sales on Rainbow, Trout, Grey, or Sweetbriar.

All of the North Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouse data comes from the Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS® data base and is subject to change and/or correction without notice.

The North Lake Tahoe real estate market conditions are local. Talk to a local Tahoe real estate agent / Tahoe REALTOR® to get the most up-to-date neighborhood and market conditions if you are considering buying, or selling.

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

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are 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.

North Lake Tahoe, CA Condo – Townhouse Real Estate Trends Year 2013

SnowFest! 2014, North Lake Tahoe, California

February 28, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

SnowFest! 2014, North Lake Tahoe, California

It’s here! SnowFest! 2014 will start its 34th year of crazy winter fun here in North Lake Tahoe. Each year, since 1982, the greater North Lake Tahoe area becomes the place to be with ten days and nights of exciting fun winter events, and activities for everyone!

You may not know that Tahoe’s SnowFest! has become the largest winter carnival in the west. Event organizers plan all-year to make this winter snow festival event and experience one that will bring people back year-after-year. This year SnowFest! 2014 officially begins on Friday, February 28, 2014, and will end on Sunday, March 9, 2014.

SnowFest! will unofficially begin with a Kick-Off Fund Raising Party on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay. A $25 donation at the door gets you into this SnowFest! party, along with appetizers, Wet Woody’s, Wine and Beer, Auction, Photo Booth with 80’s garb and music with Groove Foundry. Get ready to bring in SnowFest! with this kick-off party!

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.

Some of my favorite events are the torch light parade and fireworks on Friday night at Squaw Valley, then the Pancake Breakfast, followed by the Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2014, followed by the 25^nd Annual classic Polar Bear Swim at Garwood’s, just to name a few events coming up this weekend.

Pace yourself because there’s more fun on Sunday, March 2, 2014 with the Dog Pull Contest, and the Sunnyside Luau at the Sunnyside Resort on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Don’t forget the Truckee River Winery Wine and Ice Competition, or Bunco Bash on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, and if you love BINGO you’ll want to be at Rosie’s Café on Thursday night, Thursday, March 6, 2014.

There are many events through-out the week, and the following weekend you’ll have another chance for pancakes, and to watch another SnowFest! parade in Kings Beach on Saturday, March 8 2014, and you’ll want to check out the River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest in Alpine Meadows on Sunday, March 9, 2014. So much fun just waiting for you here in North Lake Tahoe!

Check out a few of the SnowFest! Event highlights here:

Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming SnowFest! Events here in North Lake Tahoe:

Thursday, February 27, 2014 (Pre-Kick Off Party)

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Kick Off Party at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay, CA $25Donation, 21+ and older

Friday, February 28, 2014

1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Space Cowboy’s and the Unimog – KT Olympic Deck, outside patio area, Squaw Valley, CA Free www.SpaceCowboys.org

6 – 7 p.m. SnowFest! Queen Coronation and on the Mountain Laser Show – Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, CA Free

6:30 p.m. On the Mountain Laser Show & Torchlight Parade – Don’t be late for this one. Watch the display of torches as they come down the hill. Best viewing will be at the Base of Squaw Valley at the KT-22 Deck area at the Village in Squaw Valley. Free Update 02/28/2014 Torchlight Parade has been cancelled.

7 p.m. On-Mountain Firework’s presented by Coors. While you’ll be able to see the fireworks anywhere you can see the mountain, the best viewing area will be at the Base of Squaw Valley at the KT-22 Deck Area at the Village in Squaw Valley. Free

7:30 p.m. Opening Night Party – Olympic Plaza Bar, KT Base at The Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, CA

9 p.m. SnowFest! “Tainted Love” Party at the Crystal Bay Club, Crown Room, Crystal Bay Casino, Stateline, Nevada Ticket price $25/person or $45/Booth – tickets on sale at www.CrystalBayCasino.com for more information.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast by the North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association – 222 Fairway Dive (New Tahoe City Fire Station), Tahoe City, CA $8/Adults, $5/Children 4- 12 , Under 3 years – free

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parade Watching Party at Blue Agave, or Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tahoe City SnowFest Parade – downtown Tahoe City, CA

12:30 p.m. Pete ’n Peters Post Parade Party, downtown Tahoe City, CA

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Paint the Bear (Crafts) – North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, CA

12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pete ‘n Peters Post Parade Party, downtown Tahoe City, CA

1 p.m.- 2 p.m. Stohlgren Brothers Ice Cream Eating Contest, New Tahoe City Fire Station at 222 Fairway Dr., Tahoe City, CA

1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Space Cowboy’s and the Unimog – KT Olympic Deck, outside patio area, Squaw Valley, CA Free www.SpaceCowboys.org

2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. 25th Annual Garwood’s Polar Bear Swim, Garwood’s, Carnelian Bay, CA

9 p.m. Diego’s Umbrella Concert+ After Party with La Misa Negra – In the Crystal Bay Club Room, Must be 21+ years – Crystal Bay Casino – Crystal Bay, NV

10 p.m. 2^nd Annual Mardi Squaw Party at the Olympic House, Olympic Valley, CA

Sunday, March 2, 2014

9 a.m. Cancelled due to snow conditions – 39^th Annual Great Ski Race – Tahoe XC Center, Tahoe City, CA ends in Truckee, CA

12 noon Tahoe City Golf Course Dog Pull – Bring your dog! Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Tahoe City Golf Course), Tahoe City, CA $10 entry per dog. Sign-up’s start at 11 a.m. Update 02/28/2014 The event will now take place at the Homewood Ski resort in Homewood, CA.

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Granlibakken’s Gone “Bonkers” Kids Ski Race – Ages 5-12 Entry fee $25, 1^st Annual Kids Ski Obstacle Course Competition. Granlibakken Ski Resort, Tahoe City, CA

3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tahoe Mountain Man Contest – Age 15+, Entry Fee $5 Homewood Ski Resort North Lodge, Highway 89 S, Homewood, CA

4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunnyside Luau, Sunnyside Resort, Tahoe City, CA

Monday, March 3, 2014

4:30 p.m. – 6p.m. Zano’s Godfather Pizza Challenge, age- 18+ Entry fee $10 – Zano’s Family Italian and Pizzeria, Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA

8 p.m. Hacienda Margarita Races and 80’s Onesie DJ Party, Age 21+, Team Entry $20/4 person – Hacienda, Boatworks Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA for more information www.HACDellago.com

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

5:30 p.m. –7 p.m. Meet the Squaw Rescue Dogs (4-legged Heros) – North Lake Tahoe Visitors Center, “Y” at Tahoe City, CA

7 p.m. – 10 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

9 p.m. FAT “Tu-Tu” Tuesday (Mardi Gras) – Lakeside Pizza, Age 21+ No Cover Charge, Put on your best Mardi Gras Mask and outfits and compete for best costume, The Lighthouse Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

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 $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 www.ActivityTickets.com $30 at the door, must be 21+ or older.

9 p.m. “Purple Tour 2014” MartyParty & Joker w/Helicopter, Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay, NV Tickets on sale at www.CrystalBayCasino.com

Thursday, March 6, 2014

6 p.m. Hacienda Unofficial Thursday Grand Prize Night – All ages welcome – Hacienda, Boatworks Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA

9 p.m. The Grid’s Annual Glow in the Snow 80’s Black Light – Age 21+, The Grid Bar & Grill, North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA for more details www.TheGridBarandGrill.com

9 p.m. 12 midnight Rosie’s Bingo Night – Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA Cost per card to play at the door, and you can play more than one card.

Friday, March 7, 2014

4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Bridgetender’s 6^th Annual Rib Fest, Bridgetender, across Fanny Bridge, Tahoe City, CA There is a fee, and part of that fee goes to benefit a local group.

9 p.m. CBC Wintergrass Night 1 – Greensky Bluegrass, Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay, NV

Saturday, March 8, 2014

7 a.m. Diamond Peak Uphill Downhill Dash – Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Ski Way, Incline Village, Nevada, for more information www.DiamondPeak.com/events

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Public Utility District Pancake Breakfast – North Lake Tahoe Event Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA $8 Adults, $3 Children 4-11

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Rahlves’ Banzai Tour – Alpine Meadows, CA

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dress up your Dog Contest – North Tahoe Events Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA There is a fee per entry

10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sam Adams 30^th Birthday Bash – Diamond Peak Uphill Downhill Dash – Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Ski Way, Incline Village, Nevada, for more information www.DiamondPeak.com/events

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SnowFest! Kings Beach Parade, downtown Kings Beach, CA

12 noon – The Grid’s Floating 80’s Party & Queen Raffle – Kings Beach Parade Party 21+ or older, The Grid Bar and Grill, Kings Beach, CA

12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Caliente After Parade Party and SnowFest! Queen Raffle

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Snow What? Snow sculpting Contest – Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, CA

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Haciendas Tortilla Toss – All ages welcome, Hacienda del Lago – Boatworks Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA

6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Squaw presents LUNAFEST Film, Food, & Wine, Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Village, CA Age: 21+ or older, $35/Advance $45/door benefits Girls on the Run-Sierras and Brest Cancer Fund.

9 p.m. Elephant Revival with Nat Keefe Duo+ After Party – Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay, NV tickets

9 p.m. Lakeside’s Pink Party – Lakeside Pizza, Age 21+ No Cover Charge, Put on your best “Pink” outfits. A $3 cover charge goes to the Relay for Life of Truckee-Tahoe, Breast Cancer Charity, at the Lighthouse Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA

Sunday, March 10, 2013

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Alpine Meadows, CA

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Artic Paddle Race, Waterman’s Landing, North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA for more information www.Watermanslanding.com – all ages welcome Update 02/28/2014: This event has been cancelled due to permitting issues.

12 p.m. – 3 p.m. River Ranch Annual Snow Sculpture Contest, River Ranch, Hwy 89 South at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, CA

1 p.m. Tahoe Donner I-did-a-run Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge 11603 Snowpeak Way, Tahoe Donner, Truckee, CA $20/entry, all ages

8 p.m. Fine and Funky Fashion Show, Hacienda, Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City, CA for more information www.ShopFinenFunky.com

Get ready to have a lot of fun. To check for updates, or more information on events check out the SnowFest! 2014 schedule here, or better yet plan to be here in Lake Tahoe and have some winter fun!

See you at some of the SnowFest! 2014, North Lake Tahoe, California 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! 2014, North Lake Tahoe, California

Romantic Places to Dine on Valentine’s Day in North Lake Tahoe, CA

February 15, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Romantic Places to Dine on Valentine’s Day in North Lake Tahoe, California

It’s Friday, February 14, 2014, Happy Valentine’s Day!

If you haven’t made your romantic dinner plans and you’ll be here in the North Lake Tahoe, California area this President’s weekend, now is the time to pick up the phone and make reservations!

Perhaps you’re a true romantic and you’ll celebrate today on Valentine’s Day, or if you’re like me and my Sweetheart, we’ll wait and go out later this weekend.

If you’ll be in North Lake Tahoe on Valentine’s Day, or for this coming three-day President’s Holiday Weekend, here are a few of my favorite romantic area restaurants that are always a hit for dinner.

Graham’s – 1650 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA Reservations 530.581.0454 www.dinewine.com

Graham’s offers unique California cuisine with a European influence. They offer a full bar and an extensive world class, award winning wine list with over 800 bottles to choose from.

The atmosphere is always inviting with white table linens, candle light, and during the winter you’ll enjoy the warmth and glow of the wood burning fireplaces.

We love going to Graham’s and having dinner at the bar. It’s casual, fun, and the conversation is always lively at the bar. The staff is very attentive, and they have no problems catering to my vegertarian needs!

Graham’s menu does vary with the seasons and they always have something special of the menu. Graham’s is located very close to the Village at Squaw Valley and the Resort at Squaw Creek. Reservations are always highly recommended for this local area favorite.

Soule Domain – 9983 Cove Street, Crystal Bay, CA Reservations 530.546.7529 www.SouleDomain.com

Soule Domain offers a variety of California cuisine. This cozy and romantic restaurant is set in a Tahoe log cabin with a rock fireplace. You’ll find the mountain charm of this place inviting and romantic.

Soule Domain is located just past Kings Beach, at the California / Nevada Stateline in Crystal Bay. Seating is very limited and reservations are highly recommended for this romantic local favorite.

Christy Hill – 115 Grove Street, Tahoe City, California Reservations 530.583.8551 www.ChristyHill.com

Christy Hill offers a variety of seasonal California cuisine with a French influence. They have an extensive wine list and a nice selection of wines by the glass. Dinner here is very romantic. If you get there early enough, you can enjoy the alpenglow on Lake Tahoe.

If you want to see the Alpenglow (amazing colors of rose gold, violet, fuchsia, and sunset colors) you need to be there before 5:30 p.m. in February, as sunset comes early to our area at this time of year.

This intimate lakeside restaurant offers wonderful views of Lake Tahoe perfect for a romantic evening. Christy Hill is located in the heart of downtown Tahoe City, California. Reservations are highly recommended for this popular lake view restaurant.

All three restaurants will be open for dinner on February 14, 2014 and this weekend to celebrate love, romance, and being here in North Lake Tahoe!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

If you’re in the mood for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day, or the upcoming holiday weekend in North Lake Tahoe, California now is the time to make your dinner reservations!

Romantic Places to Dine on Valentine’s Day in North Lake Tahoe, California.

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.

Romantic dinners on Valentine’s Day in North Lake Tahoe, California

West Lake Tahoe, CA Condo – Townhouse Real Estate Trends Year 2013

February 5, 2014 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

West Lake Tahoe, CA Condo – Townhouse Real Estate Trends Year 2013

It’s that time of year to see how the West Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouse real estate market performed in 2013.

In addition to seeing 2013 West Lake Tahoe condo and townhouse real estate market data results, there are also some current real estate market trends and data for 2014. This is my local view of how the West Shore of Lake Tahoe condo and townhouse community is really doing in the housing market.

The West Lake Tahoe area is defined as beginning at Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City, also known as the “Y” and moving south along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe (Highway 89 South) and ending in Rubicon Bay.

This area covers just over thirteen (13) miles and this report is for condo/townhouse developments that are located in West Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City (West Shore), Homewood, and Tahoma, CA. There are no condo/townhouse developments in either Meeks Bay, or Rubicon Bay, CA.

Many Tahoe condo buyers may not realize how few condo, or townhouse units were built in the entire West Lake Tahoe area. There are only ten (10) developments located along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe with an estimate of less than 550 units for the entire area.

In those ten (10) condo/townhouse developments, six (6) are lakefront developments, one (1) is a ski/tennis resort, one (1) is a lakeside development, and two (2) are mountain-side developments. Since the condo/townhouse developments are so limited on the West Shore, condo/townhouse units often command a significant market premium relative to other locations around the lake.

It is estimated from Placer County and El Dorado County records that approximately 538 condo and townhouse developments were built on the entire West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Of those units, there are approximately 348 units located in lakefront developments, and 190 units in mountain-side non-lakefront developments.

At any one given time, you can expect the current supply of condos or townhouses for sale on West Lake Tahoe to be extremely limited. It isn’t uncommon for less than a dozen units to be listed for sale and on the market at any one given time.

The average sales price for 2013 was $1,202,166, which is a 11.6% increase over the average sale price of $1,077,264 for 2012. This increase follow the over-all market trend for the area, which is positive and on the rise!

Current Real Estate Inventory for Condos and Townhomes on West Lake Tahoe, California for the year 2013:

West Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouses Available for Sale as of 01-26-2014:

7 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Standard Sale

0 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Short Sale

0 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Bank owned/foreclosed – REO (Real Estate Owned)

1 Condos and Townhouses are currently listed for sale – Court Approval

$269,000 to $6,499,000 is the Price Range of Condos and Townhouses listed for sale

$1,850,000 Average Median Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouses Currently on the Market for Sale

$2,428,857 Average Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouses Currently on the Market for Sale

179 DOM (Days on Market) for Condo and Townhouses on the Market for Sale

West Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouse Pending Sales as of 01-26-2014

0 Condo and Townhouse Pending Sale – (Under Contract and in Escrow)

NA – Price Range of Condo and Townhouses listed for sale

NA – Average Median Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouse – Pending Sales

NA – Average Listed Sales Price for Condo and Townhouse – Pending Sales

NA DOM (Days on Market) for Condos and Townhouses on the Market for Sale

West Lake Tahoe Condos and Townhouses Sold for 2013 (01/01/2013 – 12/31/2013)

15 Condo and Townhouse Sold in 2013

$120,000 – $3,900,000 is the Price Range of Condos and Townhouses Sold in 2013

$965,000 Average Median Sold Sales Price for Condos and Townhouse – Sold (96.9% of List/Sold Price)

$1,202,166 Average Sales Price Sold for Condos and Townhouses – Sold (95.6% of List/Sold Price)

151 DOM (Days on Market) for Condo and Townhouses on the Market for Sale

46.7% were Cash Sales or almost 1 out of every 2 Condos or Townhouses sold was a cash buyer

West Lake Tahoe Condominium or Townhouse Developments		Check to See if Any Units Are For sale Here	2013 # Units Sold	2012 # Units Sold	2011 # Units Sold	2010 #Units Sold
Total Units Sold			15	17*	12	15
Cedar Point, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Cedar Point	0	0	0	0
Chambers Landing, Homewood, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Chambers Landing	3	5	1	5
Fleur du Lac, Homewood, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Fleur du Lac	2	1	0	0
Granlibakken Resort, Tahoe City, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Granlibakken Resort	5	4	4	3
Sugarpine Lakeside, Tahoma, CA	Lakeside Development	Condos for Sale Sugarpine Lakeside	0	1	0	0
Sugarpine Parkside, Tahoma, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale Sugarpine Parkside	2	1	0	0
Tahoe Tavern, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Tahoe Tavern	0	2	5	4
Tavern Shores, Tahoe City, CA	Lakefront Development	Condos for Sale Tavern Shores	3	1	1	1
212 Tahoe Woods Blvd., Tahoe City, CA	Mountain-side Development	Condos for Sale 212 Tahoe Woods Blvd.	0	0	0	1
Water’s Edge, Tahoma, CA	Lakefront Development	Water’s Edge Condos for Sale	0	0	1	1

* Includes Condo Sale on Cathedral, a 2-unit condo complex.

All of the West Lake Tahoe Condo and Townhouse data comes from the Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS® data base and is subject to change and/or correction without notice.

The West Lake Tahoe real estate market conditions are local. Talk to a local Tahoe real estate agent / Tahoe REALTOR® to get the most up-to-date neighborhood and market conditions if you are considering buying, or selling.

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Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
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Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

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

West Lake Tahoe, CA Condo – Townhouse Real Estate Trends Year 2013