Lake Tahoe

As the Fed now has fewer funds to last through the remaining months of the program, Its ability to keep rates low will wane.  As the Fed’s program winds down and ends, we’ll likely see two things happen:

First, we will probably see higher levels of volatility- with rates sometimes shifting dramatically in the middle of the day.  That means it is more important than ever for buyers to work with a knowledgeable mortgage professional that has their eye on the market at all times and can provide trusted, proven advice.

Second, since MBS will have less support from the Fed, rates are likely to rise over time.

If you or someone you know has been considering purchasing property for the first time I would love to discuss this legislation and your options under it.

Lake Tahoe America's Playground

Lake Tahoe is 180 miles northeast of San Francisco, with access by major highways and airports on both north and south shores. Reno is within 50 minutes. Virginia City, the famed Ponderosa Ranch, the Carson Valley and many historic sites are within an hour’s drive.

Lake Tahoe is North America’s largest alpine lake, measuring 12 miles wide, 22 miles long and 72 miles around. It is the third deepest lake in the world with an average depth of 989 feet. The lake’s capacity is 122,000,000 acre-feet which is enough to cover the state of California with more than one foot of water. The Lake is two thirds in California and one third in Nevada. Because of several decades of stringent growth and development ordinances, the lake remains 99.7 percent pure. The average surface temperature of the water varies from 41 degrees in winter to 68 degrees in summer. The lake never freezes. Lake Tahoe’s weather forecasts 80 percent chance of sunshine in any season, low humidity, 40-50 degree average winter temperatures and 70-75 degree average temperatures in the summer. Average annual snowfall is 350 inches.

Long before white settlers arrived in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and for nearly 10,000 years, the lake was home to the Washoe Indian. They considered Lake Tahoe sacred - the water of life which fed all living things. The discovery of gold and silver in the Sierra, the arrival of the white man and the growth of towns and settlements in the late 1800’s, ended the era of the Washoe. Lake Tahoe became the favorite summer vacation spot for wealthy San Franciscans in the 1900’s, beginning the reign of tourism as the foundation of the lake’s economy.

Today, mild temperatures and the crystal clear lake encourage outdoor enthusiasts to sample Lake Tahoe’s many recreational activities: golfing, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, camping, sailing, biking and horseback riding. And in the winter, Lake Tahoe proves its reputation as one the world’s finest year-around playgrounds with American’s highest concentration of ski resorts, including Squaw Valley/USA, host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar are but a few of the many major ski areas to choose from. Complete community services are available around the entire lake with a full range of fine restaurants, casino-hotels and top-name entertainment, convenient shopping, excellent public schools, colleges and an active arts community.

Live The Tahoe Lifestyle

The Lake Tahoe/Reno area is known for more than just exciting casinos, excellent dining, and exceptional weather. It’s also famous for being one of the nation’s most desirable places to reside.  With a tax and business climate as agreeable as the weather itself, it’s no wonder so many individuals and companies are moving to the area.

• Lake Tahoe is ranked by Rand McNally as the nation’s #1 location for outdoor recreation, including skiing, water sports, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, golf, and tennis.

• Reno/Tahoe is the cultural center of the Sierra with an internationally acclaimed opera company, a symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, ballet, chorale, several repertory theatre companies, art galleries, museums and an active Young Audience program.

• The region also touts a strong educational record, with the best SAT and ACT scores in the state, and a national test ranking that is above-average.

Get the most from your dollar

Despite a slow market and a decrease in the resale value of some remodeling projects, Realtors report that the smartest home improvement may also be some of the least expensive. According to the Results from the 2009 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report the small-scale exterior projects are the most profitable at resale.

Eight out of the top 10 projects in terms of costs recouped were exterior replacement projects that cost less than $14,000. Certain types of door and siding replacements, as well as wood deck additions all returned more than 80% of project costs upon resale. A steel entry door replacement - a new addition to this year’s list - recouped 128.9% of costs, followed by upscale fiber-cement sliding replacements at 83.6%. Wood deck additions recouped 80.6 % of costs.

Giving your home curb appeal still wins out as a smart investment.  First impressions can be the most lasting and lucrative to investing in the remodel of your home to sell it.

On a national level, the project with the biggest improvement from 2008 was the attic bedroom addition, recouping 83.1% of remodeling costs compared to 73.8% in 2008. The only other interior project that landed in the top 10 was a minor kitchen remodel with 78.3% costs recouped.  Cities on the Pacific coast such as Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington once again outperformed the rest of the nation in terms of remodeling costs recouped upon resale.

The Pointe Condo Complex Incline Village

Located in Incline Village, Nevada, the pointe has dazzling views of Lake Tahoe and the beautiful Sierras wherever you look.  Completed in the esummer of 1998, this 26 unit complex has the lifestyle some only dream about.  Drive into your gaged, underground parking garae and you’ll find two parking spaces anda private oced storage area for each unit.  The heated driveway keeps ice and snow away.  Then you enter a private elevator that is programmed to deliver you directly to your entry foyer.  Walk into your unit, relax, and ejoy the panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding forestes.  Enjoy your outdoor spa and sun deck fo recreation, as well as a shared clubhouse for private parties and a tennis court.

The units range in size from 3 bedrooms and 3 baths at 2,600 square feet to 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths at 3,400 square feet.  All the the units have a large gourmet kitchen, granite counters and hardwood floors, whirlpool tubs and steam showers, formal dining rooms, master suites with large sitting areas, fireplaces, and large private deck areas to enjoy the beauty of the area and some a view of Lake Tahoe!

Golf Tahoe at one of these Golf Courses!

Golf with a view

There are more than 40 courses within an hour’s drive of Incline Village/Crystal Bay.

Here in Incline Village, the essence of mountain golf is captured in two brilliantly designed golf courses. Clearly two of the nation’s most classic mountain courses, wrapped with incredible views of Lake Tahoe.

Both the Championship Course (par 72) and the Mountain Course (par 58) are designed by renowned golf course architects Robert Trent Jones and Robert Trent Jones, Jr., respectively. Each course refelects the distinctive style of its designer with a noticeable blend of integrity and character throughout its challenging layout.

Come find out why Robert Trent Jones described Incline Village as “The ideal mountain layout.” It’s a challenge you won’t want to miss, with views of Lake Tahoe that you will never forget.

Mountain Golf Course
690 Wilson Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: 775-832-1144

Championship Golf Course
955 Fairway Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: 775-832-1144

A sampling of other nearby courses: Eagle Valley East & West Golf Course
3999 Centennial Park Drive, Carson City, NV 89706
Two mature 18 hole layouts provide the challenge of the links style West Course and the scoring opportunity of the East Course plus a driving range, chipping & putting greens, lessons by PGA professionals, pro shop, bar and restaurant.
Phone: 775-887-2380

Empire Ranch Golf Course
1875 Fair Way, Carson City NV 89701
Sheltered between the bluffs on 250 acres of ranch land, this 27-hole, championship course overlooks the Carson River and is enhanced by numerous lakes and wetlands. Includes driving range, pro shop, bar and restaurant.
Phone: 775-887-2380

Silver Oak Golf Club
Carson City, NV
Nestled in northwest Carson City, Northern Nevada’s most accommodating golf course, offering 18 championship holes that wind through Silver Oak Homes and the Sierra foothills.
Phone: 775-841-7000

Dayton Valley Golf Club
51 Palmer Drive, Dayton, NV 89403
Arnold Palmer’s design blends links-style fairways, sand trap-dotted hills, and sloping greens with strategically placed lakes. Qualifying for PGA for the fifth consecutive year, the par 72 course also offers a target driving range, pro shop, bar and restaurant.
Phone: 775-246-7888

Sunridge Golf Club
1000 Long Dr, Carson City, NV 89705
With unique topography, elevated tees and sloping fairways, this 7,000 yd. par 72 championship course winds through the breathtaking vistas of the Carson Valley.
Phone: 775-267-4448

Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch
2901 Jacks Valley Road, Genoa, NV
The design team of golf legend Johnny Miller and acclaimed architect John Harbottle have created this 18-hole masterpiece, carved out of the eastern Sierras overlooking the Carson Valley below.
Phone: 888-452-4653

The Golf Club at Genoa Lakes
1 Genoa Lakes Drive, PO Box 350, Genoa , NV 89411
Rated 3rd “Best Course in the State” and annually rated one of the top courses on the West Coast. Eighteen championship holes in a magnificent natural setting winding along the Carson River and framed by the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Phone: 775-782-4653

Carson Valley Golf Course
1027 Riverview Drive, Gardnerville, NV 89410
The natural shade of the tall cottonwoods planted by the early settlers over a century ago and the cool rush of the Carson River gives this course a unique character unlike anywhere in Northern Nevada. Individuals and groups always welcome.
Phone: 775-265-3181

Coyote Moon
10685 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161
Nestled among pines and boulders, this beautiful course is an area favorite.
Phone: 530-587-0886

Wolf Run Golf Course
1400 Wolf Run Road, Reno, NV 89511
This championship caliber Golf Course was designed to fit in the natural desert landscape consisting of rolling hills and a winding creek in Whites Creek Canyon. The course has a beautiful view of the valley below and the mountains beyond. Wolf Run is the home of the University of Nevada Wolf Pack Golf Team. This course is fun yet    Challenging Special “Wolfpaw” 19th hole designed to settle any match! Phone: 775-851-3301

McCloud Living Room- Unit For Sale!

Why Buy A McCloud Condo?

The McCloud complex is located in downtown Incline Village North Lake Tahoe.  Minutes from two of Incline Village’s three private beaches you can walk to the beach or walk to shopping, restaurants, and the best that downtown Incline Village has to offer.  These turnkey condos can come furnished or non- furnished and most of the furnished units are equipped rental or move in ready with nice furniture typically with Tahoe flair.   Despite the close proximity to everything the McCloud Complex offers good amenities that can help you relax and save you time and money.  Relax in your spa after a long day of skiing and enjoy the ease of snow removal in the winter and exquisite landscaping the rest of the year.  Investors who would like to rent out or have a second home in Tahoe should look closely at the McCloud Complex in Incline Village.

Nevada has no state or corporate income taxes. Incline Village is a community nestled on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and is surrounded by outdoor recreational activities!

Incline Village is a community that has a recreation center, tennis complex, two golf courses, Tahoe beaches and the Diamond Peak Ski area. All located minutes from home. World Class Mountain biking and hiking are some of the outdoor recreational activities that surround you, choose your own limitations.

400 Fairview Blvd. is a skiers’ paradise be walking distance to Diamond Peak ski resort, minutes from Mount Rose Ski Resort, and a short trip to Squaw and Northstar!  Get an amazing deal on a desirable Bitterbrush Condo with gorgeous views of Diamond Peak and Lake Tahoe from your balcony.  This two bedroom two and a half bath home boats 1,232 square feet and comes with a two car attached garage for your vehicles and Tahoe Toys.  Large open floor plan and a hot tub make this location ideal for entertaining.  Priced at only $369,000 this condo is Incline Village’s deal of the week!

Amazing Buy!

1362 Zurich Lane is a newer beautiful home with everything considered with sweeping views of Diamond Peak in the background.  The master bedroom is located on the main level with an additional master bedroom downstairs as well.  Large family room is located on the second floor with two additional bedrooms making this four bedroom home with three and a half bathrooms a little under 3,000 square feet with room to spare!  The home is a free standing home part of an association in the Tyrolian Village Complex within walking distance to Diamond Peak Ski Resort which handles community tennis courts, snow removal and landscaping.    Upgraded with Granit and large windows that illuminate the house with a cheery glow!  Priced at only $849,000.