south lake tahoe: The Best Jobs Report in Two Years… so what about South Lake Tahoe? - 11/28/10 10:47 AM

Is this that point of a healthy US jobs market return? How does this effect South Lake Tahoe home buyers? (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / November 24, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
Ok, we admit we have an agenda behind reporting a good jobs report. It’s good for all of us, especially here in South Lake Tahoe, and as we’ve much reported previously there will be little more than the status quo in the US housing market until there is health in the US jobs market.
As this report might effect those who are considering buying a South Lake Tahoe … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Business Spotlight: SugarPine Bakery - 11/21/10 06:40 AM
Bakery Favorites Entice and Delight at SugarPine Bakery in South Lake Tahoe
(Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / November 19, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
Can anything smell better than freshly baked bread? A few things may come close (fresh-brewed coffee in the morning, maybe), but we’re pretty stuck on that baked bread smell.
A great local place to get that aroma fix (and tastebud delight) is the SugarPine Bakery in South Lake Tahoe.
SugarPine Bakery is the brainchild of locals Katie Schultz & Matt Hogan, a husband & wife team of bakers hoping to fill the void (and tummies) in … (1 comments)

south lake tahoe: World Series of Poker… South Lake Tahoe - 11/17/10 05:02 AM

The Annual World Series of Poker Circuit Event at Harvey's in South Lake Tahoe.
(Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / November 14, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
We haven't attended one of these here in South Lake Tahoe before, but friends of ours from Texas, who we sold a house to some years back, is playing in it, and we thought it would be fun to catch some of the World Series of Poker circuit event  yesterday.
This WSOP event is held at Harvey's Resort & Casino every year, and it was fascinating to watch. The image above is of the … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: How to Get Auto Email Listings from The Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog - 11/07/10 04:57 AM
To Make Sure You Never Miss a South Lake Tahoe home listing… Ever! (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / November 5, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
Home buyers have two great questions that must be answered. These are central to every home buyer, and they are:
Did I pay too much?
Have I missed anything?
We’ve done a detailed article on this here. And this video tutorial is designed to specifically address how a home buyer will never miss a thing… ever.
Watch the video and continue reading “How to Get Auto Email Listings from The Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog“.
Some … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe, CA Spotlight: Bijou front and center - 10/22/10 06:42 AM

Bijou is one of South Lake Tahoe's oldest, closest-in, and affordable neighborhoods.
(Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / October 20, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
This is another of the new video series we're doing on South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods. We think these will become a helpful resource for folks to better see and know about the wonder of our Lake Tahoe lifestyle from afar.
Here's the narrative that's in the video, and we do hope you enjoy:
With about 1,400 homes, Bijou is another one of South Lake Tahoe’s oldest neighborhoods.
Features are wide open meadows, high sierra mountain views, … (2 comments)

south lake tahoe: The One Thing Every South Lake Tahoe Home Seller and Buyer Must Know. - 10/08/10 07:16 AM
Good Grief might have something to do with it!
(Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / October 6, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
We’ve thought about this for a while, and there’s just no way to dance around it. The South Lake Tahoe, CA real estate market, the sooner one accepts a truism or two about it, well… the happier, and more successful one will be with it.
Our take on the market is it is what it is. It is not a good nor a bad real estate market; it is the market we have. That is always the case at … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Event Spotlight: Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail - 10/08/10 05:43 AM

Tahoe Rim Trail Association Offers Free Guided Hikes In October (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / October 6, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
With the onset of autumn weather, a hike sounds like just the right way to enjoy this beautiful area that we call home. Some of us have familiar routes through South Lake Tahoe, but how about something new?
Hoping to encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the great outdoors, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association has scheduled free, guided hikes on the weekends throughout October.
Have you ever hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail?  If not, here … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe, NV Townhome & Condo Home Sales: Lake Village - 10/05/10 07:16 AM
Current Real Estate Activity: Lake Village townhomes & condominiums, Stateline, NV area of South Lake Tahoe. (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / October 3, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
(note: The links to our Lake Village page are currently down. We have our programmer working on it. Thanks for your consideration, though all current Lake Village activity plus all relevant stat charts are below.)
We’ve just updated all  Lake Village  (NV) townhomes and condominium real estate activity in the Stateline, NV area of South Lake Tahoe, including all 2010 sales, current escrow and all active listings. Please note “Lake  Village  (NV)” … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: In a South Lake Tahoe Indian Summer - 09/30/10 07:46 AM
One more round of South Lake Tahoe summer! (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / September 28, 2010 / Richard Bolen)

Wow, it's a summer repeat here in South Lake Tahoe this week, and the weather has been simply out of this world.
We're using our fans again, all of them, and each day for some time now has been a cloudless Lake Tahoe blue sky.
We thought you'd appreciate this video of some of our summer activities, and you know there will be more coming.
Some of our other South Lake Tahoe videos:
Emerald Bay Treetops and a Bald Eagle … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: Walking on Water… South Lake Tahoe Style! - 09/18/10 10:38 AM
“SUP” comes to South Lake Tahoe… and Stand Up Paddleboarding is a very cool thing! (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / September 16, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
We are continuing to work on getting our videos to appear here…..the link is highlighted below.
We shot this early one morning in August not far from South Lake Tahoe’s wonderful public pier in Bijou. Stand up paddleboarding, we think, is here to stay.
The first time we saw this was in Emerald Bay, two folks water trekking peacefully along the shoreline. With bald eagles circling overhead. Wish we had our camera then.
… (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: Well, I woke up this morning… to the South Lake Tahoe Blues. - 08/29/10 06:33 AM
Is South Lake Tahoe at the polar opposite of where we were back in August, 2005? (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 27, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
It’s true, a whole lot of blues songs start out with the lyric “I woke up this morning.” Usually the songwriter, that quintessential bluesman, is waking up to bad news– that my woman done left me kind of bad news.
Our bad news yesterday morning was not that dire, we didn’t lose anything, but two of the home buyers we are developing, one about to make an eminent offer, emailed us that they … (2 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Business Spotlight: Gaia-Licious Global Gifts - 08/26/10 07:16 AM

Visit South Lake Tahoe’s Experiential Gift Boutique (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 24, 2010 / Richard Bolen) We love to showcase the unique in South Lake Tahoe, and Gaia-Licious is just that – a unique and delightfully (deliciously?) eclectic gift / clothing / music / book store.
Located just off the “main drag” of Lake Tahoe Blvd. on Tallac Avenue, this unusual shop offers “a relaxed and inspirational shopping experience.”
Opened in September 2006 by Kelly and Felix (locals since 1998), the name Gaia refers to the Greek goddess of the earth, and the shop showcases and honors … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Business Spotlight: Tahoe Sport Fishing - 08/18/10 05:40 AM
The great adventure — a fishing charter at Lake Tahoe with Tahoe Sport Fishing!
(Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 16, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
Don’t know about you, but generally, when we think of fishing, we think one person, one pole, stand on a rock, hope for some luck. How wrong we can be!! Fishing need not be solitary, and sport fishing doesn’t need an ocean. Thinking about fishing Lake Tahoe? Go with the best and largest fishing fleet on Lake Tahoe!
Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience on America’s premier Alpine lake with Tahoe Sport Fishing. Their … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Events Spotlight: Hula Hoops, Bluegrass, or Splash? - 08/17/10 04:35 AM

Something for Everyone Offered in South Lake Tahoe (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 15, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
Today we thought, rather than listing only one cool thing to do, we’d list three! Yep, outdoor entertainment is a specialty in South Lake Tahoe.  There are, of course, lots of other things going on at this time of year, but these caught our attention, and they sound like they’d be fun for all ages.
Let’s start by going “retro”……..and learn (re-learn?) how to use a hula hoop! The Happy Hooper is offering free lessons at Regan Beach!  These free … (1 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Business Spotlight: Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe - 08/16/10 04:17 AM
Healthy and Delicious Fare For Guilt-Free Enjoyment
(Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 14, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
We think it’s just great when we find a place that provides not only tasty food, but healthful and nutritious food as well.  Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe in South Lake Tahoe fits that description.
From the home-made soups to the giant burritos, from fresh-squeezed juice to smashing smoothies, we just know that we’re being kind to not just our tastebuds, but to our whole being.

My favorite lunch these days…
Continue reading “South Lake Tahoe Business Spotlight:  Sprouts Natural Foods … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Events Spotlight: Lake in the Sky Air Show - 08/15/10 06:39 AM

High-Flying Feats at America’s High Altitude Air Show (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 13, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
Mark August 28th on your calendar, when the Lake In The Sky Air Show celebrates its 21st appearance at the South Lake Tahoe Airport.
Featuring aerobatic performances by “Living Legends” Bill Cornick and Jon Melby, the action will be breathtaking and – in short – amazing.
Scheduled events run all day, with free airplane rides for kids (ages 8 thru 17 – registration at Mountain West Aviation,1841 Airport Road, Lake Tahoe Airport, advance registration is recommended), a Kiwanis Club sponsored … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe Business Spotlight: Jarvis Photography - 08/11/10 07:01 AM

Capturing South Lake Tahoe, Its People, Places, and Events (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 9, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
Photography has always been about more than the click of a shutter; subject matter, lighting, and composition must all be serendipitous to create that perfect image. Two local photographic artists, Eric & Beata Jarvis, not only understand this concept, they personify it. The yin and yang, if you will, of practicality and creativity.
Jarvis Photography specializes in wedding, portrait, and event photography. Their studio is next door to South Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, where they provide the personal … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe, NV News: Lake Village Townhomes & Condominiums - 08/09/10 04:58 AM
Current Real Estate Activity: Lake Village townhomes & condominiums, Stateline, NV area of South Lake Tahoe. (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 7, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
We’ve just updated all  Lake Village  (NV) townhomes and condominium real estate activity in the Stateline, NV area of South Lake Tahoe, including all 2010 sales, current escrow and all active listings. Please see “Lake  Village  (NV)” found in the left sidebar of our main blog.
2010 Lake Village townhome or condo sales, here.
Current  Lake Village, Stateline, NV  townhome or condos in escrow, here.
Current  Lake Village, Stateline, NV  townhome or … (1 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe, CA: The Wonder of the Upper Truckee Marsh - 08/07/10 06:14 AM
One of the best “back yards” in South Lake Tahoe! (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 5, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
We’ve recently spent a good part of three days shooting images in the Upper Truckee Marsh. Here is a true South Lake Tahoe wonder.
The Marsh in it’s entirety is some 513 acres of highly disturbed wetland. It is located at the mouth of the two largest watersheds in the Lake Tahoe basin and receives runoff from the largest urbanized area in the basin.
We spent most of our time in that area of the Marsh that is open … (0 comments)

south lake tahoe: South Lake Tahoe, CA: The Wonder of the Upper Truckee Marsh - 08/07/10 06:13 AM
One of the best “back yards” in South Lake Tahoe! (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 5, 2010 / Richard Bolen)
We’ve recently spent a good part of three days shooting images in the Upper Truckee Marsh. Here is a true South Lake Tahoe wonder.
The Marsh in it’s entirety is some 513 acres of highly disturbed wetland. It is located at the mouth of the two largest watersheds in the Lake Tahoe basin and receives runoff from the largest urbanized area in the basin.
We spent most of our time in that area of the Marsh that is open … (0 comments)