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Edward Joseph McCarthy 1921 - 2014

We just wanted to let those that knew our father, Edward Joseph McCarthy, that our father passed away at 10:25pm Thursday night, October 2, 2014, in his Lake Tahoe home at the age of 93. He was surrounded by family members as he slipped away from us.

BMPs Back in the Forefront With TRPA; May Be Part of Lake Tahoe Real Estate Transactions

With less than 50% of the Lake Tahoe basin homeowners not complying with mandates to install Best Management Practices (BMPs) on their properties, the TRPA is looking for ways to get people on board.

The proposal being currently discussed is to make BMPs mandatory at Point of Sale for a home as well as discussion of them during the transaction's disclosure process. This discussion at the TRPA BMP Compliance Worksing Group meeting Tuesday brought a packed house of mostly Lake Tahoe real estate agents and brokers.

Tahoe Regional Plan Being Challenged in Court by Sierra Club Once Again

A coalition of all counties present at the lake along with residents, environmental groups, legislators and business groups were behind the Tahoe Regional Plan and urged its adoption in 2012. Since that time, the Sierra Club and "Friends of the West Shore" have sued (in February 2013) to oppose the plan, lost their motion (April 2014) and now, as of May 7, have filed an appeal to the court's decision to uphold the 2012 Lake Tahoe Regional Plan.

South Lake Tahoe's Annual Community Cleanup Day Set For May 31

Event Date: 
May 31, 2014 - 8:00am

Get ready to clean out your yard, attic or garage! Community Cleanup Day will be held Saturday, May 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It's the one day of the year California residents can bring unwanted items to the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station at HUGE discounts. Only $5/truckload, free document shredding and other great deals! Check our website for more details as the event approaches.

TRPA Launches Online Exchange To Help Property Owners Restore Sensitive Land

You've seen ads to buy or sell belongings, but the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has now developed a way to buy or sell development rights of property.

There is now an online marketplace for property owners, realtors and land banks to use to increase the environmental improvements that come from transferring commonly-traded development rights in the Lake Tahoe Region.

Coldwell Banker Select Agent Jamie Baines Earns Previews Certification

Jamie Baines is known for her great work ethic and strives for excellence when working in the real estate industry, and now her hard work has paid off. Jamie recently earned her Previews Certification in the company, opening her up to a brand new customer base and extending her knowledge to a new audience. Jamie built her career selling Lake Tahoe lakefronts and luxury lake view properties and is excited to have this designation to accompany her already impressive line of work.

Lake Tahoe home prices jump in first quarter

The Lake Tahoe real estate market is off to a strong start in 2013, experiencing a 34 percent increase in median home price and a 53 percent leap in average price. Sales volume around the lake is up 61 percent, primarily due to a 133 percent jump in homes sold for more than $1 million. The figures were part of a quarterly report released by Lake Tahoe-based real estate company Chase International.

Best Remodeling Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

A home is one of the biggest, if not THE biggest investment a person will make in their life. Things change, our needs and families change, ideas of what we want change, so this means our home will change. The California Association of Realtors recently came out with this chart of the top ten remodeling projects that increase the value of your home.

Report: Lake Tahoe home sales up 34 percent in 2012

Home sales around Lake Tahoe increased substantially in 2012, with a 34 percent rise in units sold and a 40 percent jump in sales volume, according to a year-end report released by Lake Tahoe-based real estate company Chase International.

Kudos & Kindness: Bread & Broth thanks South Tahoe Board of Realtors

The South Tahoe Board of Realtors generously donated money and their time to sponsor Bread & Broth's evening dinner on Monday, Dec. 3. Their donation covered the costs involved in providing a hot, ...

Lake Tahoe Home Sales: Is it a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market?

The median home prices of California homes sold reached a 4-year high in August according to the California Association of Realtors. In their August sales report released this week, CAR reports that home sales fell off slightly for the month but are maintaining a strong pace with 5 straight months of year over year sales gains. They also reported that inventory of homes for sale continues to be an issue with inventory at a 6 year low. You will notice similar trends in Lake Tahoe as I explain in more detail below.

South Lake Tahoe Real Estate: Sales Pace and Prices Rise in July

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their monthly report, and the national news is much as it is in Lake Tahoe: "Sales of existing homes rose in July even with constraints of affordable inventory." Their report stated that monthly sales rose in every region but the West, where inventory is very tight.

Low Inventory of Homes in Lake Tahoe

Nicole Larrimore named Marketing Coordinator for Nevada Rural Housing Authority

Event Date: 
August 20, 2012 (All day)

Nicole Larrimore has been named as the new Mortgage and Marketing Coordinator for the Nevada Rural Housing Authority. The position was recently created to provide information about the NRHA’s housing assistance programs to mortgage lenders, banks, realtors, brokers, title and hazard insurance companies and prospective homebuyers. She will serve as the NRHA liaison to lenders and build relationships with the home buying and real estate community to better serve their needs.

Clean Tahoe Furniture Sale, Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project on August 18

Event Date: 
August 18, 2012 - 9:00am

Clean Tahoe’s Furniture Sale and Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project will be held on Saturday, August 18th from 9am – 3pm.
Antiques and other furniture for sale can be previewed in advance from August 15th-17th from 1pm-4pm at 921 Eloise Ave. Unit B.
Silent auction items are: Two antique hutches, white antique couch, antique dresser, antique rocking chair, and an antique cherry wood buffet.

Lake Tahoe home sales on the rise as buyers pick up bargains

Vacation property sales have picked up around Lake Tahoe as plunging home prices bring buyers back, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.
Home sales have picked up significantly this year as investors, vacation home buyers and even first-time buyers respond to declining prices and historically low interest rates. The trend is evident on both sides of the California and Nevada state line.

Realtors expanding scholarship opportunity, looking for donations

Realtors meeting about TRPA Regional Plan

Kiwanis Crab Feed

Don't miss the winter fun at the Kiwanis Crab Feed, Friday, March 9th, 6:00 pm at Harrah's Hotel & Casino. The cost is $38. Tickets are limited. For reserved tables call (530) 541-5900.
Advance Ticket Locations:
South Lake Tahoe Realtors 1235 Ski Run Blvd. Call 530-541-5900.
Law Offices of L. Mark Bissonnette Swiss Chalet 2520 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Ste #2. Call 530-544-5092.

Kudos & Kindness

Realtors serve at Bread and BrothThe South Tahoe Association of Realtors offered volunteer support and furnished the financial proceeds to Bread and Broth over the Christmas weekend, serving a hot ...

Howard honored for work in resort, second

South Lake Tahoe's Deb Howard has been named Resort and Second Home Property Specialists of the Year by the National Association of Realtors and its ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../howard-honored-for...

Realtors to hold awards and installation dinner Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Amidst the beauty of the lakeside Edgewood Tahoe and the sounds of "Ike & Martin," Amanda Adams, South Lake Tahoe Association of Realtors' 2011 President, will pass the g...

Realtors earn specialized certificate for South Tahoe

Eighteen Realtors recently earned the South Tahoe Association of Realtors Area Specialist Certification. The course and exams are necessary to earn the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../realtors-earn-speci...

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