What’s the current condition of the Lake Tahoe real estate market?  This question is asked of real estate agents every day.  Here’s the short answer:  if you’re looking to buy there are some outstanding values in the market right now.  Smart sellers and their agents are pricing their properties correctly and there are some very special properties for sale.  By special I mean homes with views, large lots, and in great neighborhoods.

Take a look at these very revealing Lake Tahoe real estate numbers:

·         2010 YTD sales :  239 vs. 165 same time frame in 2009

·         2010 number of houses for sale:  449 vs. 474 in 2009, 600 for sale in 2006

If you’re selling your property now in the Lake Tahoe area, many people are seeing the current market as a window of opportunity to buy real estate in one of the most beautiful places in the world.  So people are definitely buying.   Again, if your property is priced correctly, it will sell and you’ll most likely get near or maybe even above what you’re asking for it.

The mistake many people make when pricing their property for sale is that they price it way above what the current market will bear and in today’s world, with very educated buyers and all the tools available to them, this strategy just doesn’t work.  In fact, houses that are over-priced tend to sit on the market much longer and actually sell for less than if it was priced correctly from the beginning.

Since there are fewer properties on the market right now than usual, it does take a little more digging and patience to find the home you’re looking for in Lake Tahoe.  The keys to finding your jewel in the pines is to plan and decide what you’re looking for, research, and to ultimately take action.

Check out this beautiful 15,200sq.ft. lot right across from Bijou Golf Course in the heart of South Lake Tahoe...click on the address for more info.:

1089 Fairway Ave.

Focused on happy families, not just real estate...I'll help you find your jewel in the pines.

Wally Johnson
CA Buyers Specialist
CA License # 01848595
Deb Howard & CO
530-277-5687 Cell
530-542-2912 Office
530-542-8657 Fax

Real estate pictures videos, and virtual tours of properties in Lake Tahoe are, without a doubt, valuable tools.  They allow you to see what the house looks like inside and out, what the property looks like from the outside, and sometimes even what the surrounding neighborhood looks like as well.

These real estate pictures are a great way to see and start searching for your piece of the Lake Tahoe pie…your jewel in the pines.  Most times, however, they’re just a start and the pictures don’t tell the whole story, and can even be...

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Focused on happy families, not just real estate.  I'll help you find your jewel in the pines.

We are now approaching a change in Lake Tahoe:  moving from winter weather with a focus on snow activities, to beautiful sunny blue skies, very little precipitation, warm temps during the day and cool nights, with the focus turning to beach, water, and outdoor activities for everyone.

Now the outdoor activities are many and very diversified…water sports of all kind including water skiing (wear a wet suit, don’t forget the water in Lake Tahoe is from snow runoff), kayaking, fun and thrills on personal water crafts, boating and sailing to gorgeous spots like Emerald Bay, golfing, mountain biking, horseback riding, dirt biking, fishing, picnicking on beautiful beaches, summer meals on your own home deck, plus hiking and camping.  The list could go on and on.

Just imagine endless possibilities of family outings…it’s all here in picturesque Lake Tahoe. 

Focused on happy families, not just real estate...I'll help you find your jewel in the pines.

Wally Johnson
CA Buyers Specialist
CA License # 01848595
Deb Howard & CO
530-277-5687 Cell
530-542-2912 Office
530-542-8657 Fax

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Wally Johnson
CA Buyers Specialist
CA License # 01848595
Deb Howard & CO
530-277-5687 Cell
530-542-2912 Office
530-542-8657 Fax

Wally Johnson
CA Buyers Specialist
CA License # 01848595
Deb Howard & CO
530-277-5687 Cell
530-542-2912 Office
530-542-8657 Fax

laketahoehouses.wordpress.com,  Wally's blog

While riding the Dipper Chair at Heavenly a few days ago with a complete stranger, as so often happens, we talked about Lake Tahoe and what an awesome place we live in…my chair mate had retired recently, and in anticipation, had bought a lake accessible house in the Tahoe Keys eight years ago.  One of the most important reasons for him was that he had remembered boating as a kid and wanted to relive those memories with his family, children, and grandchildren.

Now that he had secured those memories for the future, he commented that buying the Keys property was one of the best things he had ever done.  Just a few days ago, during a warm spell, he had skied Heavenly in the morning and went down to the Carson Valley and played golf in the afternoon.  He told me that when we get the next warm weather, he would do that again, except he’d go fly fishing after golfing!

What memories would you like to relive?

Today, right now, take advantage of reduced prices in Lake Tahoe real estate, so that you’ll secure your own future memories for yourself and your family.  Life is short…don’t let this window of opportunity pass you by.

Call Wally Johnson at Deb Howard & Co., 530-277-5687, or send an email to:  wally.johnson@realtordeb.com

laketahoehouses.wordpress.com, blog

Focused on happy families, not just real estate… I’ll help you find your jewel in the pines.

While riding the Dipper Chair at Heavenly a few days ago with a complete stranger, as so often happens, we talked about Lake Tahoe and what an awesome place we live in…my chair mate had retired recently, and in anticipation, had bought a lake accessible house in the Tahoe Keys eight years ago.  One of the most important reasons for him was that he had remembered boating as a kid and wanted to relive those memories with his family, children, and grandchildren.

Now that he had secured those memories for the future, he commented that buying the Keys property was one of the best things he had ever done.  Just a few days ago, during a warm spell, he had skied Heavenly in the morning and went down to the Carson Valley and played golf in the afternoon.  He told me that when we get the next warm weather, he would do that again, except he’d go fly fishing after golfing!

What memories would you like to relive?

Today, right now, take advantage of reduced prices in Lake Tahoe real estate, so that you’ll secure your own future memories for yourself and your family.  Life is short…don’t let this window of opportunity pass you by.

Call Wally Johnson at Deb Howard & Co., 530-277-5687, or send an email to:  wally.johnson@realtordeb.com

laketahoehouses.wordpress.com, blog

Focused on happy families, not just real estate… I’ll help you find your jewel in the pines.