Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Concours d’Elegance 2016


August 12 – 13, 2016


The 44th Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance is staged at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood on Lake Tahoe’s beautiful West Shore.  This year the 80th anniversary of Chris Craft Racing Runabouts will be celebrated.  These boats have a rich history that pre-dates Wold War II with timeless style and eye catching design.  Said to be the most prestigious wooden boat show in North America, every boat in the show is immaculately restored to meet the highest level of authenticity and original standards as they appeared when they were shipped from the factory.   The boats and boat enthusiasts will travel from around the world to share their passion for wooden boats.  


The weekend starts off with the Opening Night Gala.  The event takes place at the Tahoe Maritime Museum with wine, excellent cuisine, music and art.  Other social events that surround the Concours are the Men’s Grill and Ladies’ Luncheon that includes a fashion show.  These are classic events that have become tradition for many who attend each year.  
The Concours d'Elegance is a timeless event that merges the history of Lake Tahoe with the finest setting and entertainment that Tahoe has to offer today. 


Click here for more information. 


Katie Tyler


Realtor®
BRE 01442453
c 530 277 1012 



Monday, July 18, 2016

Resort Properties vs. Lakeside

Resort Properties vs. Lakeside


We’ve spent quite a bit of time analyzing the values inherent to our consumer archetypes and the resulting trend towards newer, resort properties in place of more dated lakeside facilities. The below chart illustrates that trend as defined by sales greater than $1,000,000 for areas 1-5 vs. 7-9.


It is obvious to note that Truckee simply has more inventory thus its numbers will be general higher. What stands out is the narrowing of that margin during our most challenging years and the rapid widening of that margin in recovery.

Since 2011, we’ve seen a massive surge of construction in newer, highly amenitized communities led by Martis Camp and including Northstar, Lahontan, Schaffer’s Mill, Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing. Newer, more modern homes are proving to be more appealing to our consumers both for design tastes and the lack of maintenance enabling more time spent in pursuit of recreation and enjoyment.

Within the Tahoe basin, lakefront property will always be in scarce supply. However, the general build out of the basin and aging inventory combined with challenging regulatory environment making redevelopment economically infeasible in many cases has created this market phenomenon.

Assuming stable economic conditions, supply will likely continue to grow on the Truckee side until our core communities are more nearly built out. This will likely continue the spread detailed above. However, over a longer period of time, as Truckee similarly ages and economic cycles come and go, I suspect this data will stabilize.

Tahoe Landscaping


Tahoe Landscaping


Landscaping in the Tahoe Basin can come with challenges as the winter snow weighs heavy on trees and bushes and the dry summers pose high fire danger.  Creating a native, integrated landscape is important for low maintenance, environmentally friendly and relatively defensible from wildfire.  Take these 10 steps to start your landscaping or improve your existing garden.


  1. Consider the characteristics of your site.  What makes it unique? Take note of the soil and preexisting plants.  Notice where water is running off.  Let the natural slopes, low spots, sunny and shady areas work for you.  
  2. Design your landscape to meet your needs.  Your landscape plan may include walkways, private areas, storage areas, natural areas or gardens.  
  3. Use erosion-control techniques to protect water quality.  Use vegetation and mulch to promote infiltration of rain and snowmelt into the soil.
  4. Plan for efficient water use.  Decide which areas need irrigation and which do not.  Determine the most efficient method to irrigate each area of your landscape.
  5. Plan defensible space for fire safety.  Identify the wildfire threat to your property.  Consider how you can get the house defensible for firefighters.  Manage vegetation to reduce fuel in key locations.
  6. Maintain your native vegetation and animal habitat through backyard forestry. 
  7. Choose plants for aesthetics, seasonal color, water requirements, fire safety and other objectives to achieve both beauty and functionality. 
  8. Learn how to improve your soils. 
  9. Determine how to improve your soils. 
  10. Plan ahead to minimize pesticide use by using integrated pest management. 
Click here for the full article, “Home Landscaping Guide for Lake Tahoe and Vicinity” 


Check out some of the area’s demonstration gardens to see some successful garden designs and ideas for  your own landscaping.  
 
North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden
Various classes are offered on Thursdays throughout the summer.  Get hands on experience for your own Tahoe garden. 

Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Two gardens are located in South Lake Tahoe.  Both locations area  great place to see a successful, environmentally-friendy landscaping techniques in action. 

Truckee Demonstration Garden
This garden is focused growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs. Come and see how to create a sustainable, high-altitude home garden. 

Katie Tyler


Realtor®
BRE 01442453
c 530 277 1012 




Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

July 8, 2016 – August 21, 2016


The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is a variety of live performances set on a stage that is nestled in the rocks of Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe.  This is an enchanting setting that could never be duplicated. Feel the fresh Tahoe air all around, sit back with a picnic and some friends while watching the sunset fade to dark while watching a world class production. 

This year’s performances are The Comedy of Errors – Shakespeare’s Double Dose of Laughter and Forever Plaid – A Pitch-Perfect jukebox musical.  Other options include Cinderella, the ballet  and various orchestra, dance and singing performances.  Each night will be one to remember.  



Arrive early, the gates open at 5:30 and the show does not start until 7:30pm.  Dinner is served at Shakespeare’s Kitchen with choices that include tri-tip & asparagus salad, mahi mahi tacos, smoked kielbasa sausage and more. Drinks are also served at the Stage Side Bar for a pre-show cocktail while you mingle with friends, gaze at the views and the setting for the night ahead. 


There is something for kids as well through the Young Shakespeare Program featuring a one-hour adaptation of the main stage production, Comedy of Errors.  It is a free program and is offered on various days at various venues with most performances held on the same beautiful stage setting at Sand Harbor.




The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival has been enjoyed by many since 1972 when it began at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.  Join in this summer and see what all the talk is about.  You will not be disappointed.  


Katie Tyler


Realtor®
BRE 01442453
c 530 277 1012 


Tahoe-Truckee Market Update: July, 2016

July, 2016 Tahoe-Truckee Market Update


Strength and stability best define the performance of the Tahoe-Truckee real estate market through the first half of 2016. Every discernable metric demonstrates growth ranging from 6% (median price) to 13% (average price; total transactions) to 29% (total sales volume) when measured against the same period a year prior.

The combination of economic prosperity within the Northern California feeder market and the foundational values inherent to the mountain lifestyle merge into surging demand for our region. More and more the call of Lake Tahoe is becoming imbedded in the culture of young families for whom time spent in pursuit of family and fitness is the antidote to the plugged in frenzy of everyday life.  As the Bay Area workforce trends younger and more prosperous, demand for Tahoe has surged.

Charting the course of average price since 2012:


Among this evolving demographic of consumer, new trends have taken shape. A deluge of construction throughout the region indicates a desire for modern detail most evident in a dramatic swing toward contemporary architecture. As well, time spent maintaining older homes or those in outlying areas is seen as dilutive to the pursuit of activities for which the home was purchased. As such, property within well organized, resort communities with functional, if not lavish, common amenities are performing well.

More progressive communities have sought to augment the offerings for owners by adding additional facilities including beachfront amenities on Lake Tahoe, enhanced fitness and dining options on-site, or cross-community offerings as with Tahoe Mountain Club.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, homes requiring modernizing or behind in deferred maintenance projects have had a more difficult time finding buyers.

Case in point to these shifting values is the juxtaposition of Martis Camp, a new, brilliantly conceived community home to a remarkable package of facilities plus direct access to Northstar, in comparison to Tahoe lakefronts; the historical standard bearer of luxury throughout the region.  While lakefronts will always offer the most direct reflection of the region’s crown jewel amenity, the homes in limited supply have aged and many have found the process of redeveloping to be too arduous or cost prohibitive to modernize. As such, Martis Camp homes have outperformed lakefront properties this year in total sales (22 vs. 8) and average price ($4,673,000 to $3,831,000).

Is it possible that as the pendulum inevitably swings back over time, lakefronts will emerge as an undervalued commodity? Similarly, the thought of savvy investors buying waterfront estates with patience to navigate the regulatory process and capital to modernize may become a reality.

In the meantime, communities embodying the values core to the current values of Lake Tahoe consumers including Northstar Mountainside, Lahontan, Gray’s Crossing and Old Greenwood will continue to thrive. Each has new and exciting offerings coming on line this year.

The second half of 2016 promises to be an exciting and dynamic time. We look forward to keeping you on the forefront of the market.



Katie Tyler


Realtor®
BRE 01442453
c 530 277 1012 



Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Wanderlust Festival


Squaw Valley is bringing back one of the most sought after yoga retreats in the world.  With 108 stops around the world in 2016, the Tahoe area is lucky to have Wanderlust in our backyard.   Thursday, July 14th is the start date for this four day event that celebrates yoga, mediation, music, nature and camaraderie.  Give yourself a gift and spend the weekend in the powerful and pristine setting of Squaw Valley with some of the world’s best yoga and wellness teachers and top musical acts. 


The options for the weekend are endless and you can mold your experience any way you choose.  Your weekend will be filled with hikes, runs, biking, yoga, meditation, learning lectures, local foods, local artisans, live music and more.  Tickets are on sale for music only, individual day tickets and 3 day or 4 day weekend tickets.  Once you have a ticket, look into add-ons for activities such as stand up paddle boarding, aerial yoga or whitewater rafting.  


However you plan it, this event will leave you better than when you arrived.  Whether you’re  a master yogi or trying your first class, this is the place make it all happen.  Ready to try something new?  How about acroyoga, kombucha making or a tribal marking class?  Go home feeling recharged, refreshed and full of life.  

WanderlustSquaw Valley, CA Thursday, July 14th – Sunday, July 17th

Katie Tyler


Realtor®
BRE 01442453
c 530 277 1012