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Category Archives: Realty for Truckee News

‘Dream Big’ Artist Creates from Rubix Cubes

By Taylor | Published: January 19, 2012
Dream big For his artwork Dream Big Peter Fecteau used 4.242 Rubik’s Cubes to make a portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. Technicals: The mosaic is made of 4,242 officially licensed Rubik’s Cubes. It measures 19′ x 8’6″ x 2.25″ (5.8m x 2.6m x 5.7cm ). It weighs roughly 1000 pounds (454kg). Each cube has [...]
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Futuristic and Innovative Homes for Sale Right Now

By Taylor | Published: January 17, 2012
Here is a selection of futuristic abodes that challenge traditional McMansion layouts.  These homes are handpicked as the sleekest, most avant-garde, in some cases zaniest, homes currently or recently on the market. They conjure images of science fiction lore, and in many cases, have actually been rented out by movie and television studios for that [...]
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Coldwell Banker 2011 Year End Real Estate Market Report

By Val | Published: January 12, 2012
Coldwell Banker 2011 Year End Real Estate Market Report North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Region MLS Residential Properties – Single Family Homes and Condominiums 2011 Year End Summary: Sales Summary 2011: Overall, residential sales for 2011 were up 7.1% from the 2010 calendar year which was encouraging for the Tahoe-Truckee real estate market. Total Sales: For 2011, [...]
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Debunking the Rumors of Squaw

By Taylor | Published: January 9, 2012
For all the non-Squawpine pass holders, here is an email from Andy Wirth, President and CEO of Squaw Valley, in an attempt to debunk all those nasty circulating rumors. Last year was a record breaking season for snowfall as most of you will fondly remember. This year is also record breaking, but for lack of [...]
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Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2011

By Taylor | Published: January 5, 2012
A new year has officially begun. As we embrace 2012 and a new beginning, here are a few of the most amazing scientific breakthroughs of 2011. The World’s Lowest Density Material With a density of less than one milligram per cubic centimeter (that’s about 1000 times less dense than water), this surprisingly squishy material is [...]
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Ski Area Environmental Report Card

By Taylor | Published: December 26, 2011
Ski Area Environmental Report Card It’s a bluebird powder day, and you are second in line for the lift. In front of you are two men you recognize from every other bluebird day when you are second in line. They are well into their 60’s and their gear looks like it came from a time [...]
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A Legacy Lost: Warren Hellman

By Taylor | Published: December 20, 2011
Hellman, a sharp business mind known for his extraordinary philanthropic generosity and a renegade intellectual wit, was revered equally for his professional accomplishments in business as he was for his charitable endeavors and warm personality that served to bring out the best in everyone he knew. Born in New York City in 1934 and growing [...]
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31 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Humanity

By Taylor | Published: December 7, 2011
31 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Humanity: 31. Many sailors used to wear gold earrings so that they could afford a proper burial when they died. 30. A South African monkey was once awarded a medal and promoted to the rank of corporal during World War I. 29. China banned the pigtail in 1911 [...]
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Backcountry Access Gates Being Considered for Squaw and Alpine

By Taylor | Published: December 5, 2011
Backcountry Options Being Considered for Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows The exciting news that North Tahoe received in fall that Squaw and Alpine would merge was cause for excitement enough. Not only can you access both resorts under one ticket or pass. But now there may be more incentive to take the “Squawpine” leap. Throughout [...]
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The Eight Greatest Snowstorms of All Time

By Taylor | Published: November 29, 2011
Upon the approach of winter here in Truckee, many locals begin to get itchy ski boots as they anticipate the snow to come. Weather discussion, debates and predictions become water cooler topics. The shadow of last year’s La Nina winter brings much speculation about what is to come. As we approach the month of December, [...]
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