Kappy's Blog

Winter has begun to set in finally.  We have snow and the weather outside is frightful – 11:43 am and it is 3 degrees Fahrenheit.  We just got the stats today at our sales meeting and the good news is that the inventory is flattening out.  In our entire multiple listing service, we currently have...

Yes, well the trend continues to move forward – our numbers are up again!!  Must be fall because typically these are the months when people finally decide to make a decision on a home.  Buyers finally decide that they NEED a home in the mountains before the snow falls and Sellers decide that they...

September 26, 2009 So, I am sitting here on a beautiful autumn day, in the office negotiating 2 contracts on one listing - we should all be so lucky!!  Must have priced the house correctly, huh?  (One smart Realtor!)  Only 5 days on the market.  So the question comes to my mind:  Are things begi...

Here is everything you need for a great getaway in the amenity rich subdivision of Tahoe Donner.  If you like to horseback ride, cross country ski, downhill ski, swim, play tennis or just about any other social or fitness activity known to man, then Tahoe Donner is the place to be.  This sweet 2 ...

Whoa, another month has flown by.  I can’t believe summer is almost over.  BooHoo.  The skiers are happy though, with all of the discount ski passes.  It will definitely be a good year for Ski Leases.  The following are stats for the month of August 2009.  Sales increased with 84 condos and homes...

Here's the wrap up for this month of July 2009.  The amount of homes (including condos) sold increased from 63 last month to 82 this month.  Tahoe Donner continues to lead the way with a total of 25 single family residences changing hands.  Sales at Lake Tahoe seem to have increased with Tahoe Ci...

Here are the stats for the month of June 2009.  Looks like we have started a trend, last month there were 65 sales of single family residences (including condos), and this month almost as many - 63.  While the market in Tahoe Donner is consistently happening, I am also noticing that the West Shor...

Here are the stats for the month of May 2009.  As predicted, things are definitely looking up.  Last month only 39 single family residences (including condos) closed escrow.  This month brought 65 brave souls to the table.  Again the market in Tahoe Donner continues to be consistent, albeit a sha...

Bullseye! -Sellers understand this market is moving and they have hit the target. Now is the time to submit your offer! The snow has melted and you can now appreciate this beautiful acreage (it goes well beyond the fencing). Comfortable family living with 3 spacious bedrooms plus office, family r...

Martiswoods Estates Beauty Beautiful cedar wrapped Lindal Cedar home designed and built to owners' impeccable taste.  Located in quiet Martiswoods Estates, close to Northstar and downtown Truckee. The cul-de-sac location affords over an acre of privacy with towering pines and irrigated landscapin...