STAIRS: Form & Function

As we look at houses, quietly they may leave us with a memory and impression of this or that. Remember that house with the beautiful floors! For some its kitchens; often it is the first impression driving up, or the master bedroom. For me, I remember the stairs. Some are very artful as photo above of outside stairs to back yard.

What is the rhythm as you climb..For builders, there is a formula of relation to rise to tred. Such minimum seems to work well; but it can get even better. Stairs that intrigue, break the rhythm part way, or the best; sometimes a stair seems to float one up to the next level. Of course when you encounter such a staircase, there should be equally wonderful surprises at the top.

The house is as special. This link provides more photos and information.

Imagine my delight at finding these stairs, and this house.

A Special Fit: gloves and houses

A home, a house of one's choice should fit you like a well crafted glove. Have you noticed how the fingers of some gloves never quite accomodate your fingers well? One of my peeves is winter gloves that get too wet and damp too fast. Life's inconveniences! Have you had the misfortune to find fresh snow invading your glove?

We feel the same way about houses. We are about finding the perfect fit; gloves which don't get damp, or leave invading spaces for unwanted 'stuff'. Each purchse of a home should make you feel like you have found that perfect fit.

I remember the feeling from our first home. We were so captivated - the 100 year old home - we never noticed there was only a claw foot tub, and no shower in the master. The house was so special and perfect in every other way, we adjusted on that first week.

WOW - these are Ugly gloves.. Live in a beautiful house!!

North Tahoe Lakefront w amazing INCOME

This home has become a favorite of enough "friendly users", aka renters, to generate a reliable following. The home is very well maintained, enjoys a special garden as one enters from the street as well as lakefront ambiance. A good time to BUY NOW, enjoy THE LAKE, plus some income. HOLD FOR RETIREMENT!!

North Lake Tahoe Homes - Price Reductions on Homes Listed Between $500,000 and $800,000

Come one, come all! Unbelievable price reductions on homes in the North and West Lake Tahoe areas!

Buy yourself or share a place with friends if you've dreamed, wished, and wanted to own a place in Tahoe. This would be the time to pull the lever! All the homes shown here have had substantial price reductions from their original asking price. Many sellers are extremely motivated even though their home may not be in "foreclosure".

Tahoe Art Tour 2009 Features 32 Artists Week 1 and 29 Artists Week 2

For the next two weekends 29-32 artists will be featured in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas. The Open Studio event allows one entry into their private studios. Admission is free and it is a great way to check out the area while enjoying beautiful art. The tour includes Paintings, Artistry in Wood, Photography, Ceramics, Printmaking, Constructivist Sculputure & Neon, Glass, Stained Glass, Kilnformed & Fused Glass, Wearable Arts, Handweavings, and Pottery. The mission of North Tahoe Arts is to support the arts in the North Tahoe and Truckee communities through exposure, education, and participation. Visit http://www.northtahoearts.com/ for all the details or pick-up a map at the North Tahoe Art Center at 380 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City.

Randall Strauss' (shown above) paintings often depict the everyday life found at the boat marinas of Lake Tahoe, the back streets of Truckee, and the trails around Fallen Leaf Lake. This year's ARTou show will include watercolors from recent travels and new large oils of Lake Tahoe.

Rock Bottom Lake Tahoe Condo Prices

Prices in Lake Tahoe are coming down and these condos are priced under $350,000! What a deal! A few years ago prices like these were unheard of so take advantage of the timing and get yourself a spot at North Lake Tahoe!