Squaw Valley
July 6, 2008
Squaw Valley opened in 1949 with a lodge, a rope tow and one chair lift and eleven years later Squaw Valley hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. Squaw Valley is a world class destination ski resort as well as a year round recreation playground. It is a well known fact that Squaw Valley is also home to Wildflour Baking Company – famous for its chocolate chip cookies (winter only)! For more information about Squaw Valley call Robbie and Karen at 530-412-0583.
Prices range from around $22K for a 1/17th share at OVI to $5 million for a retreat in the Squaw Summit subdivision.
Cambridge Estates and The Meadows
July 6, 2008
Located six miles out on the eastern edge of Truckee, Cambridge Estates and The Meadows, both near Glenshire, are acreage communities that are zoned for horses. Beautiful mountains, tranquil settings and awesome views describe this special area. Described by the Homeowners Association as “upscale” and “unpretentious”. It’s out of the way but not too far away! Home prices range from $599K up to $3 million and lots are under $250K.
The Village at Northstar & Northstar Highlands
July 6, 2008
The Village at Northstar, Northstar Highlands, Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing are part of the innovative Tahoe Mountain Resorts program which consists of four distinct and innovative communities linked by family and friends. Own in one community and enjoy the wide variety of amenities of all.
The Village at Northstar is located at the base of Northstar’s slopes. This quaint village is a fantastic year-round community. You’ll find everything from great skiing, an outdoor ice skating rink and fire pits, to classy boutiques and fine dining. To round out the seasonal activities, you’ll also enjoy mountain biking and hiking. Northstar Highlands is home to the residences at The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe. These luxury residences are one of the first ski-in / ski-out luxury penthouses in the area. Consider it a 5-Star basecamp! Prices range from $146K for a shared ownership property at The Village to $3,650,000 for a property at The Ritz-Carlton Highlands.
For more information about The Village at Northstar or Northstar Highlands, call Robbie and Karen at 530-412-0583.
Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing
July 6, 2008
Old Greenwood, Gray’s Crossing, The Village at Northstar and Northstar Highlands are part of the innovative Tahoe Mountain Resorts program which consists of four distinct and innovative communities linked by family and friends. Own in one community and enjoy the amenities of all.
Old Greenwood is a premier four-season community with homesites, custom homes, villas and luxury fractional homes all surrounding 18 holes of the Jack Nicklaus golf course. It is located outside of the historic town of Truckee and offers a wide variety of activities for the whole family.
Gray’s Crossing is a newer golf course development located on both sides of Highway 89 and North of I-80. Set on a Peter Jacobsen-Jim Hardy golf course, Gray’s Crossing offers gorgeous homesites and a burgeoning village community. 400 acres of open space provides plenty of room to roam!
Prices range from $42K for a shared ownership at one of Old Greenwood’s beautiful townhomes up to $4 million for the prestigious Sunset Idea House.
For more information about Old Greenwood or Gray’s Crossing, call Robbie and Karen at 530-412-0583.
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- Click here for a map of Gray’s Crossing
Tahoe Donner Homes Sales on the Rise!
July 4, 2008
Tahoe Donner Homes Sales Doubled From May to June
MLS stats for Tahoe Donner shows us that 11 Single Family Residences sold in May 2008 while 22 Single Family Residences sold in June of 2008! Buyers, who have been sitting on the fence waiting for prices to drop, are taking advantage of their strong position to negotiate. Savvy buyers are making offers on the properties they’ve been eyeing and the skeptics are watching the properties they wanted get purchased by someone else. As a seller, if you can’t wait for the market to turn around, put your property on the market now. In this market, waiting simply eats away at your listing price. Consider how long it will take and how much prices will have to rise to offset the payments and cost of waiting. It is time to make a move. Whether selling or buying, we can help create a unique strategy for you.
Tahoe Donner
July 2, 2008
For numerous reasons, Tahoe Donner is prized as one of the best family communities in the entire Truckee Tahoe area. Location, amenities and price make Tahoe Donner a perfect choice for mountain living and recreating.
Where is Tahoe Donner? It’s easy to get to Tahoe Donner. Travelling on I-80, Tahoe Donner is about an hour and a half from Sacramento, a few hours from the Bay Area and less than an hour from Reno. The Reno-Tahoe Airport (RNO) and the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offer good alternatives for getting to this destination.
What is Tahoe Donner? Tahoe Donner is a 3,300 acre community consisting of 5,948 residential lots divided into 11 different residential units. Approximately 5,100 of these lots have been developed. 1,300 of the total acres of Tahoe Donner land is intermingled between the lots which lends to the open feel of our community. Nature does a fantastic job with a diverse palette of pines, willows and brush; wildflower blanketed meadows; mountain streams; breath-taking views and magnificent snow capped mountains. Elevation in Tahoe Donner ranges from 6,200 feet to an impressive 8,000 feet!
Amenities: Check out the Tahoe Donner Amenities Virtual Tour! The community of Tahoe Donner is entirely owned by the property owners and hosts a complete package of World-Class Recreational Amenities. Currently, Home Owner Association dues are $1375 per year. In addition, a recreation pass can be purchased for $225 (annual fee for a family of 4) and this allows unlimited access to Trout Creek Recreation Center, Northwoods Pool, Beach Club Marina and the Tennis Complex.
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- Click here for a Tahoe Donner Trail Map
Properties: 20% of the homes belong to primary home owners and the other 80% belong to vacation home owners. Home styles range from warm quaint cabins to sophisticated “rustic” lodges. Tahoe Donner is made up of single family homes, condos, town homes and lots. Prices range from the $125,000 for a lodgette at the Ski Bowl Condos to over $2 million dollars for a custom crafted, sophisticated mountain cabin. Lot prices range from $110,000 to over $500,000 for a lot on the prestigious Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Big, small, simple or luxurious you’ll find what you are looking for in Tahoe Donner.
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