Home Front

Local rental and real estate markets, with rotating columns also highlighting all things home-related, inside and out.

Pre-Season Prep

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Take advantage of our beautiful autumn days to get your yard prepped for the long, cold Tahoe winter ahead.

Real Estate Market Snapshot | September 2022

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Brought to you by TLUXP.com The number of single-family homes sold during the month of September in the Tahoe Sierra MLS area dropped by 25% in contrast to 2021, while the median price was down 6%....

Full Disclosure

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Local broker Kristina Mattson gives the inside scoop on what it means to buy a home “as-is” in Truckee/Tahoe.

Summer Slow-Down

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After the pandemic-driven real estate boom, which took the Tahoe/Truckee market by surprise, sent home prices skyrocketing, potential buyers are finally back in the driver’s seat.

Caching In

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It doesn’t matter whether it’s summer or winter, it’s always wise to be prepared for the unknown when living in the mountains. This includes keeping an emergency supply of nonperishable foods.

Real Estate Market Snapshot | August 2022

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Home sales were up but the median price was down during the month of August. The median price was the lowest seen since January 2021.

Ground to Crown

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Clearing ladder fuels is a crucial part of defensible space clean-up. Doing such helps to prevent flames from vertically climbing a tree and potentially spreading fire from treetop to treetop.

Real Estate Market Snapshot | July 2022

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The number of homes for sale within the Tahoe Sierra MLS area continues to climb. As supply increases and demand begins to slow, we could see prices start to come down.

Real Estate Market Snapshot | June 2022

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Brought to you by TLUXP.com In the month of June, the Tahoe Sierra MLS saw a 20% increase in sales and a 24% decrease in median price from May. The true testament that...

Blackout!

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Are you prepared for prolonged power outages this summer? The Truckee Donner Public Utility District warns that customers could be in for outages lasting one to a few days this summer.