Downtown Historic Truckee

Three homes sit on the hilltop, facing South, overlooking Truckee Town. Walk down the hill to Moody's and other significant eateries. Jazz on the weekend at Moody's. Really Good! The homes all reflect some Victorian influences.

VALUE HOMES - NORTH LAKE TAHOE

Two of these homes have been recongnized for their Green Building attributes. 3005 and 3015 West Lake Boulevard have magnificent detail. Recycled floors are from old tobacco barns, doors and other woods are from Bali. These homes are works of art and demonstrate the "love of home" of the builder. We think they are very special. Properties include lakefront access and mooring availability.

The property on Edgewater has many of the advantages of a "lakefront" with a more affordable price tag.

At Home Around Lake Tahoe

These are homes we feel have distinguished themselves and show good value. The asking prices are all under $1 Million.

Bay Area Home Value Synopsis

Median home price per county with percent change over the past 12 months

Bay Area home sales continue climb, median still below $300K. The number of homes sold in the Bay Area rose for the seventh month in a row in March, the result of continued bargain hunting in the East Bay and other foreclosure-discounted communities. The past year's steep drop in the median price slowed significantly, indicating that the market might be near its price bottom, a real estate information service reported.

Home Builder Confidence Posts Biggest Gain In Five Years

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose five points in April to the highest level since October 2008, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This gain was the largest one-month increase recorded since May of 2003, and brings the HMI out of single-digit territory for the first time in six months – to 14. Every component of the HMI reflected the boost, with the biggest gain recorded for sales expectations in the next six months.

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HOUSEHUNTING 101

Early home conception by OCF. Guess it's never too early to start dreaming up one's special home.

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As everyone watches and wonders where the markets are going, stock, real estate, and happiness - see post on GNH - Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area are offering opportunities for which clients have waited. Of course there is softening of asking prices across the board. The area around the Lake seems to have held prices up fairly well considering. Perhaps a few hardship cases here and there. But as much of the population regroups for financial or change of life events, perhaps it could be a time to look around. Our purpose here is to aid you in any such inquiry, as well as hopefully amuse one a bit.

There are areas in Truckee and the North Lake Tahoe areas where one can find property ownership for a sum under $400,000.

The houses featured in individual photos are homes which have specifically caught our eye. You can also put in individual requests through our access to the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service.

Should you wish, there is also a connection to properties in Napa and Sonoma.

IN LIVING COLOR

What can color do for your mood, hospitality, and excitemnt in your home life??
DON'T HESITATE -LIVE WITH COLOR!!

Storybook setting

The home dates back to 1945. The serenity reminds one of earlier, maybe childhood days. Home shows all the love it has engendered through the years. Cared for with love.

Sandy Beach Condo

A sandy beach, a pier to beautiful Lake Tahoe, cozy interior, four bedrooms, and of course, the view. Prices are very relaxed. The properties around the lake are holding better value. Truckee, off of I 80, prices are extremely attractive. Cabins under $400,000. The top of Truckee market boasts an equestrian estate at $12,000,000.

BEST T-SHIRT AT SQUAW OPENING POOL PARTY

We can remember all those peanut butter jelly sandwiches from school days.
DO YOU ??