North Lake Tahoe Real Estate- Waiting For Extended First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit?
With the media coverage telling about the possibility of increasing the dollar amount of the federal tax credit given to first time home buyers why on earth world a buyer jump off the fence if they think they can possibly get an extra $7,000 dollar credit? A handful of bills to extend and increase the First-Time Home Buyer tax credit are under consideration in congress, but if you are holding out in anticipation of one of these bills passing you may not want to hold your breath. The likelihood of any of these bills getting though this year is unlikely.
Lake Tahoe Real Estate- Hiking Mount Tallac A Tahoe Must
Hiking View of Lake Tahoe
Mount Tallac is fun any season but it’s hard to compare anything to a morning ski or hike up it in the winter. The route up is no easy task the ascent is over 3,000 feet and there are no shortcuts, lift service or electronic devises to speed you to the top. I advise the route that takes the direct approach from the base to the shoulder to ridge and summit. Spring creek is close to an accessible shoulder that winds up past Tallac’s northern bowl and eventually gains the ridge. A panoramic view unfolds of wild peaks cloaked under frozen water surrounding a blue lake.
North Lake Tahoe Real Estate- Full Moon Ski A Tahoe Must Try
Tahoe Sunset
There are many places where you can take a full moon beach ski in Tahoe such as Tahoe Meadows, Camp Richardson, Hope Valley Outdoor Center, and Resort at Squaw Creek, Kirkwood, and Northstar. There is nothing like seeing the flat stretch of snow covered field glittering under the moons glow. You feel like an original pioneer as if you and your party are the first to discover this beautiful area. Off at the distance you can see the moon reflecting on the black-blue lake and the hint of the white waves only at the edges of the crystalline shores. If you are going to take a full moon beach ski you are advised to bring a cooler of a hot drink, poles for propelling yourself along and a flashlight.
North Lake Tahoe Real Estate- The Great Race A Winter Must See
The Great Race
The first Sunday of March near Tahoe city 1,000 cross country skate skiers partake in an 18-mile Great Ski Race the largest organized cross-country ski competition on the west coast. Thousands of volunteers help every year since all the proceeds go to the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team a group of volunteers who track down lost skiers and other who need help. The first of the three courses is the Hill Climb a seven mile uphill track that is an extremely difficult task to undertake even for professional skate skiers. The second is the Starratt Pass where you will see themed costumes on the official costumed cheerleading squad cheering the racers on as they pass. After the Starratt Pass there is a soup station for hungry and tired skate skiers to stop and take a break from the arduous course. The last course is the Cottonwood Finish a beautiful backcountry course that leads to al the festivities at the finish party which includes a hot lunch, live music, dancing, prizes and award ceremonies.
North Lake Tahoe Real Estate- Should I Buy My New Home In The Winter?
Winter Leaves
In the winter more sellers pull their homes off the market because of the holidays and the children are out of school on winters break. It is also more common for people to travel in the winter, ski enthusiast often come to Tahoe or Vale and others visit family for the holidays. While there are fewer properties to choose from the winter is a good time to buy because buyers have less competition. Unlike the buying frenzy in the summer when people are more likely to move because of the good weather conditions, the cold winter months makes people sedentary and less likely to want to move. I love touring properties around the holidays in the winter savvy agents know that holiday decorations help buyers feel at home as they tour the house. Those sellers’ who do leave their home on the market are also more likely to make a deal with buyers, hoping to sell and get some holiday cash and have less hassle to worry about with the busy holidays approaching.
