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Top 10 Lake Tahoe Hikes

There is no better way to experience the natural beauty Lake Tahoe has to offer than on foot. From easy to strenuous, Lake Tahoe boasts some of the best hikes in North America. You can be rewarded with beautiful scenery, occasional glimpses of wildlife, and trails suited to every taste and ability. TrailsTV.com has put [...]
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Coldwell Banker 2011 Weekly Real Estate Market Report North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Region Week of: June 6th to June 12th

Active Inventory Summary: Active Listings: The active inventory for residential and lot listings went up for the fifth week in a row to 1,819 active listings in the market; 1,287 residential properties and 532 lots and land listed for sale.  The summer listing season is in full swing and prospective home buyers should have a [...]
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Coldwell Banker 2011 Weekly Real Estate Market Report North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Region MLS Residential and Lot/Land Properties

Week of: May 30th to June 5th Active Inventory Summary: Active Listings: The active inventory for residential and lot listings increased 3% from 1,728 the previous week to 1,776 active listings in the market; 1,250 residential properties and 526 lots and land listed for sale.  Since the middle of May, we have seen weekly listings [...]
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Coldwell Banker 2011 Weekly Real Estate Market Report North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Region MLS Residential and Lot/Land Properties Week of: May 23rd to 29th

Active Inventory Summary: Active Listings: The active inventory for residential and lot listings increased 3% from 1,681 the previous week to 1,728 active listings in the market; 1,207 residential properties and 521 lots and land listed for sale.  We are continuing to the typical trend for this time of year with more homeowners listing their [...]
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THE ADVANTAGES OF BUYING A NEW HOME

In this economic atmosphere, the prospects of getting a good deal may lure your clients toward buying a short sale or REO.  But while up-front costs may seem lower on an REO or short-sale, buyers often end up paying in other ways.  Here are five advantages of buying a new home to think about: 1. [...]
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Weekly Real Estate Market Report – Week of: May 2nd to May 8th

Week of: May 2nd to May 8th Active Inventory Summary: Active Listings: The active inventory for residential and lot listings increased nicely from 1,568 the previous week to 1,592 active listings in the market; 1,095 residential properties and 497 lots and land listed for sale.  As is typical in the spring, more homeowners begin to [...]
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Coldwell Banker 2011 Weekly Real Estate Market Report Week of: April 25th to May 1st

Coldwell Banker 2011 Weekly Real Estate Market Report North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Region MLS Residential and Lot/Land Properties Week of: April 25th to May 1st Active Inventory Summary: Active Listings: The active inventory for residential and lot listings went up slightly from 1,547 the previous week to 1,568 active listings in the market; 1,081 residential properties [...]
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10 Reasons why right now may be the best time to buy a home

Given the challenges we’ve faced over the last few years in the real estate market, some may question whether buying a house now makes good sense. But take a look around at the housing market today and signs everywhere suggest that you “Buy Now.” The fact is, today’s market presents an excellent opportunity for buyers [...]
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Confidence in value of homeownership persists through bust, survey shows

Confidence in value of homeownership persists through bust, survey shows By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times April 12, 2011 The real estate bust appears to have done little to alter Americans’ confidence in the investment value of homeownership. A robust 81% of adults said buying a home is the best long-term investment a person can [...]
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10 Great Tahoe/Truckee Hikes for Kids

With lots of sun in the ten day forecast for the Truckee/ Tahoe area the snow will be melting and temperatures will be rising, making perfect conditions for hiking this spring. Planning a family hike with children can be a challenge. But watching the kids run through a wild meadow and enjoying the great outdoors [...]
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