One-On-One SKI COACHING with ROBBIE HUNTOON
December 29, 2008
Put Robbie’s 25 years of Real Estate experience to use and get his 50 years of Skiing experience!
Former National Mogul Champ & Ranked #3 in the World
Coached 4 Olympians
Featured in 9 Warren Miller Ski Movies
If you buy, sell or refer a friend that closes a real estate transaction with Robbie, you and/or your friend will receive one day of free ski coaching with Robbie Huntoon.
(This offer valid through Winter 2009)
This is What We Call a Buyer’s Market!
December 13, 2008
This Month in Real Estate - November 2008 - YouTube
“This Month in Real Estate” is presented by two real estate experts, Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan. Dave Jenks is Vice President of Research and Development at Keller Williams Realty and Dave Jenks is Vice President of Publishing and Executive Editor at Keller Williams Realty. Both have authored such books at The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor and their most recent book, Shift.
If you have been thinking about buying “your perfect cabin in the mountains” but have found it a little too comfortable “sititng on the fence” this YouTube video, by respected real estate authorities, may very well be the push you need to make you think about making a move.
Truckee Community Chorus - Holiday Songs & Sing Along
December 7, 2008
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus at Sierra College
~ presents ~
Songs of the Holidays and Community Sing Along.
The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus at Sierra College, directed by Susan K. Horst and Chris Nelson, will present two holiday concerts: December 6th at the Truckee High School Theatre and December 7th at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley. Both concerts will begin at 4pm. The featured choral composition is “Gloria” by the noted contemporary English composer, John Rutter, accompanied by UNR’s Brass and Percussion ensemble. The balance of the program features contemporary composers Morton Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre and Holiday classic choral literature.
General admission $10. Students with ID and Children are free. Tickets are available at Sierra College in Truckee, “Sassafras” in the Safeway Shopping Center, at the door or Online at www.squawvalleyinstitute.com
Village at Northstar Special Events
December 7, 2008
Imagine the excitement of children gathered around a cozy fireplace for holiday story time. Imagine the comfort of hot cocoa and festive ornament decorating, or warm mulled wine and ice sculptures carved right before your eyes. Imagine joyously ringing in the New Year with live music and loved ones.
As the 2008 holiday season unveils at The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe, we invite you to join us for activities the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Village at NorthstarTM Special Events:
Noel Nights
Northstar® Resort’s annual holiday tradition! Thursdays, December 4 - 18 from
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Village at NorthstarTM
Bring the young ones for the chance to take a photo with Santa and find out what’s on their Christmas list! Join us for ice skating (bring a can of food for a local Food Bank and skate rentals are free!), gather around fire pits to warm you, listen to carolers from the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus at Sierra College, try cookie and ornament decorating, holiday shopping deals and much more! December 4th also marks Northstar’s inaugural tree lighting ceremony with lighting of the 35 foot NorthstarTM tree and various festivities.
Holiday Ornament Decorating
Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Club Membership Gallery - stop by for this exciting craft and warm up with hot cocoa! Tuesday, December 23 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Membership Gallery Holiday Event Schedule:
*Dates and Times Subject to Change
Saturday, December 13th
“Meet the Designer” Dilek Sezen Custom Jewelry Showcase, 4pm - 6pm
Saturday, December 20th
“Meet the Designer” Dilek Sezen Custom Jewelry Showcase, 4pm - 6pm
Sunday, December 21st
Ritz Kids Pajama Party, Featuring Storybook Reading of “The Polar Express”
4:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday, December 23rd
Holiday Ornament Decorating 4pm - 6pm
Wednesday, December 24th
“Meet Santa Claus” 12pm - 2:30pm
Friday, December 26th
Dessert Bar Expo, Presented by The Chocolate Bar; the newest addition to Northstar Village dining featuring desserts, appetizers and their very own chocolate bar cocktails 3pm - 4:30pm
Saturday, December 27th
“Fire and Ice” Carving Expo, Featuring Professional Ice Carver, Cal Gonzales
2pm - 5pm
Sunday, December 28th
Ritz Kids Storybook Tea 3pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday, December 30th
“Ring in the New Year”, Live Acoustic Guitar 4pm - 6pm
Please contact your Membership Executive for further details.
Please let us know if we may also assist you with accomodations when you visit Northstar this season.
Mortgage Rates Take a Big Dip This Week
December 5, 2008
Daily Real Estate News | Realtor Magazine | December 5, 2008
For the week ended Dec. 3, Freddie Mac reported the lowest interest on 30-year fixed home loans since late January.
The rate came in at an average of 5.53 percent, down from 5.97 percent the previous week and 5.96 percent a year ago; while 15-year fixed mortgages settled at 5.33 percent compared to 5.74 percent last week and 5.65 percent in the year-earlier period.
Borrowing costs for short-term loans also were lower, with one-year adjustable-rate mortgages dipping to 5.02 percent from 5.18 percent a week ago and 5.46 percent a year ago.
Five-year hybrid ARMs, meanwhile, fell to 5.77 percent from 5.86 percent last week and 5.75 percent during the same period of last year.
Source: Realty Times (12/05/08)
