Truckee – Tahoe Homes, Community Generosity and Snow in May!

Yes, there is more snow! Here it is May and with Little League in full swing, it is still snowing. Mother Nature is doing her best and our much needed snow packs are 25% above normal. Runoff is slow but sure and this exceptional winter will make a big difference with our Lake levels, helping to ensure a wonderful summer season – when it arrives!

As you’ll see in this combined April/May issue of Spotlight, real estate has been “all over the board” with tight inventory, some “great deals,” traditional sellers just ready to move on and many buyers who don’t want to miss the moment!  We have prepared a comprehensive Real Estate Market Report explaining the key home sale trends in Truckee and at Lake Tahoe, highlighting some incredible properties for sale that are very well priced. (link to article) Read on and let me know if you are planning a trip to look at real estate – or thinking about selling your home and taking advantage of great prices to step up. It would be my pleasure to work with you!  (link) http://www.eldergrouptahoerealestate.com/contact/

There’s nothing like Tahoe in summertime. All we need now is warm weather and the calendar will be full. We’ve highlighted some great events slated for the Truckee-Tahoe area over the next few months like our Excellence in Education Home Tour, hosted by Martis Camp, Golfing for Schools discount cards featuring highlights of new Truckee-Tahoe golf courses like Coyote Moon in Gray’s Crossing, great music through our amazing Lake Tahoe Music Festival, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Shakespeare, 4^th of July celebrations and so much more! (Link to that section please)

 What a wonderful community we have here in Truckee. It never ceases to amaze me how we unite when a program, family or non-profit requires support. On May 16, the much anticipated 11^th annual Best of Tahoe Chef’s event was held at the Ritz Carlton Highlands in Northstar.  Themed “Incognito,” more than 400 guests wore incredible Venetian masks, visited the martini bar, wine tasted and enjoyed the incredible weather while dancing the night away on behalf of Tahoe Forest Health System’s psycho-social programs benefiting our cancer patients.  Twenty five talented Chefs’ created an incredible meal for our guests and auctioned their talents for private dinners and at new and exciting venues around Lake Tahoe.  The generosity of our community was truly “over the top” made it a night to remember. It is truly my honor and pleasure to be a part of this incredible Best of Chef’s event and team of volunteers. 

When you were young, did you read “The Long Winter” by Laura Ingalls Wilder?  We all agree this past winter was incredible but our family was ready for our spring adventure at the beach. In April, we headed to Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, and spent a couple of weeks at Bitter End Yacht Club.  Given it was 19 years since Desmond and I last honeymooned at Bitter End, we’ve never forgotten our wonderful memories and decided to make some more – this time with kids.  Our fearless foursome packed up the skis, helmets, jackets, gloves and hand warmers in exchange for bathing suits, shorts and flip flops. A mere 21 travel hours later we woke up overlooking “big blue” and enjoyed a great time catamaran racing, snorkeling, exploring and yes, more sailing.  The clear, blue Caribbean water is the antithesis of the snow packed Sierra’s winter white and a recharging change. We enjoyed a great trip and are back here in Truckee for the upcoming real estate season.

Cheers to summer – soon!