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Peaks and Paws Festival – Squaw Valley, August 24 – 25, 2013

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Peaks and Paws Festival – Squaw Valley, August 24 – 25, 2013

Peaks and Paws Festival - Squaw Valley, August 24 - 25, 2013 If you love dogs, then this is your event!  Get ready to have some fun at the annual two day Peaks and Paws beer, wine, jazz, and music festival at the Village at Squaw Valley this Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2013.

Yes, your dog is welcome to come and be at this fun event in Squaw Valley with you.  Remember all dogs need to be on a leash, and you should always be prepared to pick up after your dog.

This is a great event to celebrate our furry four-legged friends!  Drink some great beer, wine, and listen to a wonderful line-up of music, while benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

You’ll have two different days to check this great event out, or be their both days!  This year the event will start at 12 noon and go until 6 p.m. each day.

The cost is a $5 donation to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, and each beer ticket is $4 and your wine ticket is $25, which includes a commemorative glass to sample some great wines.  Wine tasting will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

What a great way to support a wonderful local group and make a fun day out of the donation!

Here is a line-up of the music that is scheduled for both days:

Saturday, August 24, 2013

  • 12:00 noon – Paige Anderson & the Fearless Kin on the Main Stage
  • 12 noon – 2 p.m. – Lonesome Locomotive First Street Stage
  • 2 p.m. – The Brokers Comatose on the Main Stage
  • 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.  – The Sierra Drifters First Street Stage
  • 4 p.m. David Grisman Bluegrass Experience Main Stage

Sunday, August 25, 2013

  • 12:00 noon. – Low Flying Birds on the Main Stage
  • 2 p.m. – The Silent Comedy on the Main Stage
  • 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Bison First Street Stage
  • 4 p.m. – Dead Winter Carpenters on the Main Stage

Peaks and Paws Festival - Squaw Valley, August 24 - 25, 2013 Saturday and Sunday – Fetch Festival – Dogs will retrieve as many tennis balls as they can in 1 minute a Cushing Pond.  Limit to 50 participants per day. Registration at 2 p.m. and the event starts at 3 p.m.

Come out to the Village at Squaw Valley this weekend and enjoy the summer sunshine, ice cold beers, wine, musical performances and our four legged friends on either Saturday, or Sunday.

Event Details:

     Peaks and Paws Festival – Squaw Valley

     When: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 12 noon to 6 p.m.   

                  Sunday, August 25, 2013,  12 noon to 6 p.m.       

     Where:  The Village at Squaw Valley, 1895 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

     Cost:  $5 Donation to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe

     Beer Tickets are $4/each, must be 21+ for beer tasting. 

     Wine Tasting Ticket is $25, must be 21+ for wine tasting. Wine tasting is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

If you’ve been looking for a reason to come up to Lake Tahoe, the annual Peaks and Paws Festival in Squaw Valley this weekend is a fun event to be at!

Come out and support the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe by being at the Peaks and Paws Festival at the Village of Squaw Valley this weekend! 

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

How about a Squaw Valley condo?  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.

Peaks and Paws Festival – Squaw Valley, August 24 – 25, 2013

North Lake Tahoe Events – August 2013

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North Lake Tahoe Events – August 2013

North Lake Tahoe Events - August 2013Summer is quickly coming to an end with Labor Day right around the corner here in Lake Tahoe. Our day time temperatures are in still in the high 70’s and low 80’s and in the evenings we’re back down into the low 40’s! It’s the perfect combination beautiful sunny hot summer days and cool summer evenings

If you haven’t planned your summer trip to Lake Tahoe, there is still time to be here.   Now is the time to get your calendars out and select several weekends, or pick a week to come up enjoy beautiful Lake Tahoe!

While our summer event schedule is coming to and end, there are still a lot of fun, weekly and special annual events still going on.  Check out what is coming up through the end of August:

Weekly Tahoe Events:

There are also a number of special events that happen each weekend, so be sure to check out the local newspapers and special publications to find out what festivals, fairs, and special events will be taking place while you’re here.

Some of the upcoming Special Events in the area:

  • Peaks and Paws Festival – Squaw Valley  – August 24 and 25, 2013 – Wine, Beer, Music Festival all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Tahoe Truckee
  • Kings Beach Arts and Crafts Festival – August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 2013
  • 24th Annual Foam Festival – Squaw Valley – August 31, 2013 Benefiting the Disabled Sports USA Far West
  • Northstar Wine Walk – August 31, 2013 (Taste of South America)
  • Northstar Brew Walk – September 1, 2013
  • Tahoe City’s 150th Celebration August 30 – 31, September 1 and 2, 2013
  • 25th Annual Alpen Wine Festival – Squaw Valley – September 1, 2013 Bebefiting the Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (MS) non-profit organization

There is so much to enjoy in Lake Tahoe  you’ll want to make sure to plan to spend some time here before our summer weather is gone.

See you a one of the fun events here in Lake Tahoe this summer!

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.

North Lake Tahoe Events – August 2013

Brews, Jazz, and Funk Festival – Squaw Valley, August 10 – 11, 2013

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Brews, Jazz, and Funk Festival – Squaw Valley, August 10 – 11, 2013

Brews, Jazz, and Funk Festival - Squaw Valley, August 10 - 11, 2013 Get ready to have some fun at the annual two day beer, jazz, and music festival at the Village at Squaw Valley this Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, 2013.  This is a great event to drink some great beer and listen to a wonderful line-up of music, while benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

You’ll have two different days to check this great event out, or be their both days in Squaw Valley!  This year the event will start at 2 p.m. and go until 8 p.m.

The cost is a $5 donation to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, and each beer ticket is $4.  You’ll have the chance to taste beers from over forty (40) different breweries.

What a great way to support a wonderful local group and make a fun day out of the donation!

Here is a line-up of the music that is scheduled for both days:

Saturday, August 10, 2013

  • 2:00 p.m. – MoJo Green on the Main Stage
  • 3:30 p.m. – The Mark Sexton Band on the 2nd Stage
  • 4 p.m. – Nigel Hall Band on the Main Stage
  • 6 p.m.  – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on the Main Stage

Sunday, August 11, 2013

  • 2:00 p.m. – Jellybread on the Main Stage
  • 3:30 p.m. – Terraplane on the 2nd Stage
  • 4 p.m. – Zigaboo Modeliste & The New Aahkesstra on the Main Stage
  • 6 p.m. – MarchFouth Marching Band

Come out to the Village at Squaw Valley this weekend and enjoy the summer sunshine, ice cold beers, and musical performances on either Saturday, or Sunday.

Event Details:

     Brews, Jazz, and Funk Festival – Squaw Valley

     When: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.   

                  Sunday, August 11, 2013,  2 p.m. to 8 p.m.       

     Where:  The Village at Squaw Valley, 1895 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

     Cost:  $5 Donation to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe

     Beer Tickets are $4/each, must be 21+ for beer tasting. 

If you’ve been looking for a reason to come up to Lake Tahoe, the annual Brews, Jazz, and Funk Festival in Squaw Valley this weekend is a fun event to be at!

Come out and support the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe by being at the Brews, Jazz and Funk Festival at the Village of Squaw Valley this weekend! 

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

How about a Squaw Valley condo?  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.

Brews, Jazz, and Funk Festival – Squaw Valley, August 10 – 11, 2013

What is a Front Loaded Tahoe City Home Buyer Negotiation?

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What is a “Front Loaded” Tahoe City Home Buyer Negotiation? 

What is a Front Loaded Tahoe City Home Buyer Negotiation? Unlike other areas in California most of our Tahoe City home sellers do not have property inspection reports (home, pest, chimney, electrical, foundation, etc…), or seller property disclosures to provide to a potential Tahoe City buyer .

When these disclosures are provided ‘upfront” before that Tahoe City buyer makes an offer on a property, we look at the transaction as a “front loaded” purchase.

Most Tahoe City home buyer offer negotiations are not “front loaded”.

So what is a “front loaded” Tahoe City home buyer negotiation?

A front loaded Tahoe City home buyer negotiation process is when property disclosures, inspection reports, HOA documents and other pertinent/material information about a Tahoe property is given to the buyer either before, or during the purchase offer price negotiation process. 

The buying process becomes “front loaded” as typically this information would not be given to a Tahoe City buyer until after an agreement on price and contract terms had been reached.

When do we typically see a front loaded Tahoe City home buyer negotiation situation?

  • Failed Sale Situation:  Often when a Tahoe City home falls out of escrow (the buyer decides to cancel the purchase agreement), there will be a number of Tahoe property disclosures, inspection reports, and other information that was collected by first buyer that the seller can now pass that organized information along to a new buyer.

The purpose of providing these documents before, or during the purchase offer negotiation process is to reduce the chances of the new buyer from canceling the transaction based upon the review of the property condition reports and other disclosures after both sides have come to an agreement on price and contract terms.

This front loaded Tahoe City home buyer negotiation process often results in a better price between the buyer and seller and the escrow process tends to have a much higher success rate of closing.

  • Multiple Offers:  Another situation when a front loaded Tahoe City home buyer negotiation process is used is when a Tahoe City seller knows they are going to price their property at, or below the current market to encourage multiple offers.

By using a front load negotiation process and providing property disclosures, inspection reports, and other useful information on the property to prospective Tahoe City home buyers when multiple offers are expected before the potential buyer(s) make an offer, often reduces the chances of a cancelled sale and is more likely to have negotiated a price that will be less subject to change. 

Most Tahoe City home buyers would prefer a “front loaded” negotiation purchase offer process, but in the greater Tahoe area, most offers are made without the benefit of specific property inspections and/or sellers property disclosures. 

If you have more questions about how the Tahoe City home buying process works in our area, let me know, I’m here to help you!

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

Want to see what condos are for sale in Tahoe City? 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.

What is a Front Loaded Tahoe City Home Buyer Negotiation?

9th Annual Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, July 27-28, 2013

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9th Annual Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, July 27-28, 2013

9th Annual Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, July 27-28, 2013There is something to be said about looking at fine art and crafts outdoors in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area.

Perhaps it’s the blue skies and sunshine that makes everything seem just a little more special, but what ever it is, you’re going to have a lot of fun at the  9th Annual Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at the Village at Squaw Valley this Saturday and Sunday, July 27, 2013 and Sunday, July 29, 2013.

You’ll have two different days to check this great event out, or be their both days! This year the event will start at 10 a.m. both days and will go to 6 p.m on Saturday, and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be over 50 professional artist at this years’ fine arts and crafts festival in Squaw Valley.    Come see the Squaw Valley Village that will be lined with fine artists and crafters.

What a great way to spend a great summer day here in Tahoe than by being outside in Squaw Valley  and having a fun day with some of Squaw Valley’s finest shops, restaurants, and artists that have come together for this special event.

Event Details:

9th Annual Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival 

When: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

              Sunday, July 28, 2013, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Where: The Village at Squaw Valley, 1895 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146

 Cost:  Free 

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in Lake Tahoe, the 9th annual Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts at the Village at Squaw Valley this weekend is a fun event to be at this Saturday July 27, 2013, or Sunday, July 28, 2013!

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

How about a Squaw Valley condo?  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.

9th Annual Squaw Valley Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, July 27-28, 2013