New Listings, news & events at Northstar Resort in Tahoe

Despite rising interest rates, high prices at the pump, and the war in Ukraine, buyer demand for Tahoe Truckee real estate remained strong in the first four months of this year.  Some markets showed impressive gains over last year, and some presented the opportunity to negotiate on price.

Overall, buyers showed a strong preference for the very old (or new meant to look old), and the very new. 

One example of this is a Carnelian Bay lakefront that sold for more than $23 million. With pine paneling and a great room framed by log scissor trusses, it looks like it was built in the 1940s, but it’s actually less than 10 years old.  A Bruce Olson masterpiece, it captures the unique charm of homes built with organic materials like granite and the big…

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What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know about Covid-19 and Tahoe | Truckee Home Sales

This was a tough column to write because I know so many of you have suffered hardships as a result of the unprecedented fallout from the Coronavirus epidemic, and I don't want to appear be tone deaf. Those of you who know me, know that my motto is service above sales.

So many questions have rolled in about what 'exactly' all this means for the Tahoe Truckee real estate market, that I felt my 1st Quarter column needed to go granular. As you scroll down, you'll find global statistics, along with Links to specific communities, so you can zoom in the areas you're focused on.

Lake Tahoe Real Estate

March was a roller coaster ride none of us had ever seen before, and with the news and the…

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Ever dreamed of having a Tesla charging station out your backdoor?  Better yet ... how about a Tesla charging station outside your Tahoe ski condo?  behind the movie theater in the Village at Northstar you can charge your car with these Tesla and EV charging stations.

Tesla Charging Station at Northstar

The Village townhomes offer easy access to the slopes, shops, and restaurants. People watch from your deck or stroll across the courtyard to enjoy year-round swimming and hot tubs (pictured below is the covered hot tub at the Northstar Property Owners Recreation Facility.

 

 

 


 

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Looking for a vacation property that Cash Flows?  Big Horn Lodge at Northstar

Consider this turnkey opportunity in the Village at Northstar ... Big Horn, Unit 301 

 

 

Park your car in the underground heated garage, grab your skis from the locker, and you're just steps from the Gondola. Watch the skaters from your private balcony, walk to dinner or the movie theatre, or just kick back at home.  With year-round heated swimming pools, hot tubs, and two fitness facilities, Northstar's Village is hub of activity throughout the year. 

This unit has an excellent rental history, and rents for more than $900/night during the peak season. If you have been thinking about a property that offers the ultimate in convenience and fun, plus the opportunity for rental income when you…

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Picture this: You are at Northstar, it's the perfect powder day, and you hit the slopes just early enough to catch fresh tracks on almost every run. Time to kick back with a nice lunch and a comfy chair. But everyone had the same idea as you!  And the lines are out the door.

Option B: Hop on the Zephyr lift, and scoot over to Schaffer's Camp, a private facility for members of the Tahoe Mountain Club and their families. You are greeted at the door and escorted to a member-only locker room where you can shed your boots and grab a pair of furry slippers. Hang out by the massive fireplace with a warm drink, or head into the restaurant for a dining experience with "no" crowds and unparalleled mountain views stretching all the way to Squaw Valley.

Welcome…

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