Archives for February 2015
The Best Ski Towns for Real Estate Investing include South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4.5 million Lake Tahoe silver LEED home hits market
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — A stylish luxury log home in Incline Village went on the market recently, with a feature that makes it stand out among other mountain homes — a rare silver LEED certification. The home at 864 Lakeshore Blvd., which is listed for $4.5 million by the Donovan Group at Chase International, won the Best in Basin Award from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in 2012 (it was built Continue Reading
South Lake Tahoe Real Estate Report
BACK TO A “NORMAL MARKET” Following the big bounce from Summer 2012 through Summer 2013 off the "great recession" bottom, our market stabilized in 2014 with values moving modestly higher. Buyer interest remains high due to the fact there is only one Lake Tahoe, and many vacation-home seekers (and investors) want to enjoy a slice of our "paradise." STATISTICS Stats were solid for 2014 with a 7% Continue Reading
FHA Loans Now More Affordable
On January 26, 2015, FHA reduced its annual mortgage insurance premium rates by .50% for most new mortgages – lowering monthly payments and increasing your opportunity to achieve homeownership. How you can benefit: With the reduction to mortgage insurance premiums, you may qualify for a larger purchase price If you currently have an FHA loan, you may be eligible to refinance and Continue Reading
Valentines Day Kiss Cookies
Kiss Cookies Valentine’s Day is a few days away, here is a yummy recipe to help you celebrate it! I’ve rounded up a favorite and easy Valentine’s Day recipe you can share with your loved ones. 1 cup butter, softened, ½ cup sugar, I tsp. vanilla, 2 cups flour, I cup walnuts, chopped fine, 1 (5 ½ oz.) package chocolate kisses, Confectioner’s sugar. Heat oven to 375°. Beat butter, sugar & Continue Reading
