Tahoe Buyer Information

It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced, savvy real estate investor, or just someone who is looking to buy a Tahoe second home, or condo in the Lake Tahoe – Truckee area.  Y0u’ll both find the information below interesting, helpful, and unique to our area and it will help you in your Tahoe buying process.

If you have specific questions, or concerns that are not addressed below, call me, I can help you – Laura Allen 530.414.1260!

Finding a Good Tahoe Real Estate Agent – Tahoe REALTOR®                                                       

• What Laura Allen and Her Professional Real Estate Team Do For You?
• Benefits of a Tahoe Buyers’ Agent

Preparing to Buy a Tahoe Home

• Getting Prepared to Buy a Tahoe Home
• Getting a Loan Pre-Approval
• First Time Tahoe Home Buyers
• Renting verses Owning

Finding a Tahoe Property

• Are you ready to find a Tahoe Property
• Visiting Tahoe Open Houses
• Using a Tahoe Property Check List
• Other Tahoe Home Buying Considerations

Making an Offer

• The Tahoe Purchase Offer Agreement
• The Basics of Making an Offer in the Greater Tahoe Area
• What you need to know
• Negotiating
• How much should you offer?

Finding A Home Loan

• What Is A Mortgage?
• Typical Mortgage Providers
• Choosing A Mortgage
• Fixed Rate Mortgages
• Adjustable Rate Mortgages
• Common Loan Questions
• Loan Applications
• Loan Application Check List
• The Underwriter
• What Will Be Included In My Mortgage Payments?
• Your Rights As A Consumer

Closing the Deal

• What is Escrow?
• The Tahoe Real Estate Sale Process
• Your Tahoe Buyer Responsibilities
• Tahoe Buyer Disclosures 101
• The Loan Process
• Closing Costs
• Who Pays for what in the Tahoe area?
• Closing the Escrow Process
• Property Tax Calendar

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

Do you want more information on the different neighborhoods, HOA fees, home owner amenities, locations, and which ones will best meet your individual 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.

Tahoe Buyer Information