North Shore Neighborhood Profile
March 25, 2009
Lake Tahoe is a gorgeous result of cataclysmic volcanic and glacial master planning. Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, in particular, is a stunning 180 degree panorama that vividly narrates the impact of that ancient earth shaping.
North Lake Tahoe’s singular greatness draws not only pleasure-seeking visitors from the world’s nations, but also some of the planet’s foremost scientists and policy makers. Respectively, they journey to this only-of-its-kind place to understand its incredible blueness and to ensure that Lake Tahoe remains an icon of pure alpine perfection.
Whether you’re coming to study this fascinating mountain jewel on an academic level, or simply anticipating a few well-deserved days in its radiant light, we encourage you to explore our 11 neighborhoods and revel in the 180 degrees of fun you’ll find only at North Lake Tahoe.
North Lake Tahoe’s beauty can be discovered while skiing, golfing, swimming, biking, hiking, fishing or just dining lakeside. These adventures are the memories that will stay with you and your family for a lifetime. These traditions you can pass along for generations.
Tahoe Donner Neighborhood Profile
March 25, 2009
Tahoe Donner is located in the upper region of Truckee, California, within 5 miles of Donner Lake and less than 20 miles from Lake Tahoe.
6 Signs Of A Strong Housing Market
March 3, 2009
I wanted to share this article with everyone because I thought it had some important points. This article was written by Luke Mullins, U.S. News & World Report.
The real-estate meltdown means plenty of houses are available at bargain prices. But just because a house is cheap doesn’t mean it’s a good investment. Smart buyers will look for communities that can support long-term value.
1. A well-groomed neighborhood: Well-maintained homes and landscaping have a positive effect on property values in that community, says Joshua Dorkin, founder and CEO of BiggerPockets.com, a real-estate networking and information site. By caring for the appearance of their homes, residents help to create a more aesthetically pleasing environment that future real-estate hunters will want to buy into. So when you’re eyeing a home, make sure to take a drive through the entire neighborhood. Take note of how the neighbors care for their homes, lawns and gardens. “Run-down houses and abandoned cars are big red flags,” Dorkin says.
2. Good schools: Given the importance of education, communities located within strong school districts tend to support higher home prices. Parents, after all, will want to move into the communities with the best educational opportunities. “The school district is important in terms of increasing demand for that particular area,” says Richard Moody, chief economist at Mission Residential. Would-be homebuyers can determine the strength of a local school system by accessing online information from local governments or community Web sites, Moody says.
3. Low crime: Low crime rates also support strong home values. Since nobody wants to live in a neighborhood where they feel unsafe, crime limits housing demand in a given community. As a result, it’s important to obtain crime statistics for the neighborhood you’re considering moving into. The best way to do that, says Steve Dexter, a foreclosure expert and author of the book “Beat the Banks,” is to contact the local police department. “The police department is a public utility,” Dexter says. “Most medium- to large-sized [communities] have a public information [officer] that is dedicated to interacting with the public.” By contacting this office, home shoppers can get their hands on all the information they’ll need to determine a community’s level of safety.
5. Favorable population trends: It’s also important to look at the population trends in the city you’re considering moving to, Moody says. “You want to see a track record of steady population growth, which supports growing demand for housing, which will in turn support rising home values,” Moody says. Such data can be found online at the U.S. Census Bureau, or through local county or township Web sites, he says.
6. Healthy employment landscape: Employment plays a key role in population trends, as workers migrate to locations where they can find jobs. Thus, a healthy employment outlook is a key component of a strong housing market. “If you are in one of these Upper Midwest cities and you’ve got layoffs, especially in a sector like automotives where the jobs are disappearing and they are not coming back, that is a huge problem,” Larson says. Home shoppers can obtain economic data from the local government or chamber of commerce, Larson says. Pay special attention to the unemployment trends and find out if any new companies are slated to move into — or out of — the area. “A lot of communities have been trying to attract the sort of economically insensitive industries like biotech and [pharmaceutical companies],” Larson says. “If you’ve got an area where that kind of business is being brought in — through tax incentives or other efforts — that would be a positive for your local area.”
Truckee Neighborhood Profile
March 3, 2009
Gateway to the Sierra, Truckee is a town which is not only rich in history, but which is undergoing changes to meet the needs of a growing community. According to recent census figures, Truckee has undergone a population explosion. It’s population has doubled in size from 1990 to 2000 which accounts for almost 40% of the population growth in Nevada County during the past 10 years. One reason appears to be an influx from the Bay Area by those who had discovered Truckee’s unique lifestyle. Numerous premium commercial, residential and resort building projects are completed or underway for the area.
Northstar Neighborhood Profile
March 3, 2009
As one of the finest mountain villages in North America, the Village at Northstar™ is now flourishing with life. Featuring luxury condominiums, a variety of shopping options from stylish boutiques, art galleries and specialty retailers to a collection of cafés and restaurants all centered on a year-round skating rink. Join us in the Village for live music, special events, holiday festivities, and a collection of fire pits, ideal for roasting s’mores. And of course there is the skiing and golf.
