Tamara 's Green Real Estate Blog

Since the middle of 2008, we have been seeing heightened activity in the Napa market.  Year to year, the median and average prices have gone down, but the number of units has gone up.  In September of 2007, we had 69 closed transactions.  In September of 2008, 104. In October of 2007, we had 80 c...

Today was an extra special Valentine's Day for me.  My little girl turned 16!  Wow, where does the time go?  I think back on all those Valentine parties at school and all the parties that we had over the years.  Funny thing is, here in the mountains, it snowed nearly every Valentine's Day.  I can...

On this Valentine's Day, I was curious where the most romantic destination that you and your Valentine spent a just-for-two getaway???  Warm tropical locale?  Exotic international venue?  Cozy country hideaway?  Far-flung or nearby?  As with most vacation locations, I know it depends on the perso...

The Ski Hill at Tahoe Donner has some great deals going on for President's Week and beyond.  The Sport Shop is having a sale 30-60% off from February 14-22.  They feature a number of name brands for all ages.  Comp Lift Ticket for Parents on Tuesdays:  If you have skiers or boarders <13, on Tuesd...

It's been one of those years here in the mountains.  We've had our skis tuned and new boots waiting by the door for one of those epic storms that you just can't wait to get out the door and to the ski hill... and waited... and waited.... a real storm around the holidays to set a base, then a dust...

Tahoe Donner.  What an incredible value for a fabulous mountain lifestyle.  Amenities offered include a downhill ski area, cross country ski area, golf course, marina at Donner Lake, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, a large amount of green belt, some commercial space, Trout Creek recreati...

Mark  February 13th and 14th from 9:00 am -3:00 p.m. on your calendars!    Give your Valentine a heart-felt, sweet treat that doesn't have calories!  Finn Jorgensen, one of the original therapists at Tahoe Donner's Trout Creek Massage Center, will be in town.  Much to the chagrin of those of us w...

Have you heard?  We've started the summer with drought conditions and Northern CA is battling over 1,000 fires right now. Yes, over 1,000!  And over 100,000 acres have burned, according to the CAL FIRE home page.  Many of these blazes were started by lightning strikes last week.  This afternoon I...

OK, I admit it.  I haven't sold a condo in awhile, so I wasn't aware of the FNMA changes that went into effect November 15, 2007.  At least, not until today.  My buyer has been in escrow for almost 45 days on a cute little condo here in the mountains.  I guess the condo association wasn't aware t...

At 11:30 last night, my teenage daughter called me from a friend's house and said she was sick, could I pick her up?  I dressed quickly and struggled to wake up enough to drive the 15 minutes to her friend's neighborhood.  Once she is in the car, she tells me how upset her stomach is and that sh...