The 33rd Annual Great Ski Race 2009

February 27, 2009

You don’t want to miss The Great Ski Race on Sunday, March 1st. This 30 kilometer (almost 18.5 miles) race goes from Tahoe City to Truckee, climbs 1200 feet over Starratt Pass and along Sawtooth Ridge and boasts beautiful and breathtaking views of the Sierra Crest and Lake Tahoe.

The race is for EVERYONE. Skiers range from some of the best Nordic racers in the country to recreational skiers and children too! Come dressed in the latest gear or come in a costume – either way you’ll fit right in. This is a great extravaganza, a celebration of community with a fabulous party at the end.

The race starts at 9 am at the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City. Pre-registration has ended but you can still register in person on Friday (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM), Saturday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), or Sunday (race day) up until 8:30 AM at the Tahoe Cross Country ski area. Cost: $65.

The Great Ski Race is the primary fundraising event for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, an all volunteer group focused on conducting fast, safe rescues and educating the public on winter safety. Your participation in the race enables the team to achieve these goals.

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Keller Williams Market Report – Jan. ’09

February 14, 2009

This Month in Real Estate – January 2009 – YouTube

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This Week at Tahoe Donner

February 11, 2009

February 8 – 15, 2009

Enjoy new snow and plenty of activities at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center.

Women’s Intermediate Skate Clinic: Taught by PSIA level III instructor JoJo Toeppner on Thursday, February 12. Cost: $35. This clinic is part of Women’s Month at Tahoe Donner Cross Country.

Intermediate to Advanced Skate Clinic: Taught by “Great Race” winner Dave McLaughlin on Saturday, February 14 at 10 a.m. Cost: $35.

Swix Wax Clinic: Saturday, February 14 at 2 p.m. This is a free clinic that will be held in the Locker Room.
Paco’s Presidents Cup Race: 15km freestyle race on Monday, February 16. For more information contact the Cross Country Center at (530) 587-9484.

Nordic Ski Club News. On Sunday, January 11 the Nordic Ski Club enjoyed a night of food, fun, and laughter at the first pot-luck of the season, with more than 20 members attending. Upcoming events include a get together at the Euer Valley Cookhouse on Valentine’s Day and a weekend get-away at Lost Trail Lodge on Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29. Come join us. All ski levels welcome. Email president@tdnordicskiclub.org for more information or visit our website at www.tdnordicskiclub.org.

President’s Week Sale at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area Sport Shop. Don’t miss the President’s Week Sale at the Downhill Ski Area Sport Shop starting on Saturday, February 14. 30 – 60% off all merchandise. Brands include: Columbia Outerwear, Smith Goggles and Helmets, Turtle Fur Hats, Mental Headwear, Kombi Gloves and Tipsy Fleece. Call the Sport Shop at (530) 587-9466 for more information. Don’t forget about our special offers.

Parent’s Day: Bring your under 13 year old skiers or boarders to Tahoe Donner on Tuesdays and receive a complementary lift ticket.

Everyone’s a Local Thursdays: Everyone receives the locals discount on Thursdays. Children $11 and Adults $20. Special offers are valid only during non-holiday periods. For more information contact the Downhill Ski Area at (530) 587-9444.

Valentine’s Day Snowshoe Hike. Join us for a Full Moon Snowshoe Hike on Saturday, February 14 from 4 – 6:30 p.m. Take in the amazing views of Tahoe Donner and Truckee. Cost is $7.50 per person. Be sure to bring your own snowshoes (snowshoes may be rented at local businesses Will’s Market or The Sports Exchange). Meet at Trout Creek Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437. Participants will receive a coupon for free dessert with purchase of an entrée valid at The Lodge for Valentine’s Day dinner.

2 for 1 Valentine’s Week Special. Introduce someone you love to a fitness class at Trout Creek Recreation Center this week and take the class together for the price of one. Offer valid Monday, February 9 – Sunday, February 15.

Tennis Anyone?. The Tahoe Donner Tennis Center is now taking sign-ups for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) league tennis season. The USTA regular season will begin in April and runs through June with possible post season play in July and August. The registration deadline is in early March and space is limited. The Tahoe Donner Tennis Center is looking for men and women players ranging in ability from 3.0 to 4.5.

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Annual 2008 Tahoe Donner Real Estate Market Summary

February 9, 2009

We all watched the 2008 Real Estate Market with anticipation. With housing prices falling, an unsteady economy and jobs disappearing many people had to make big changes. It is important to remind ourselves that all down cycles eventually trail off and come to and end. While we saw prices going down and homes going into foreclosure some sellers were in a position to take advantage of the market and sold their current properties and bought into larger or better properties. Buyers that were ready to make purchases and “hopped off the proverbial fence” also made some good investments.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Median ”NUMBER” of Single Family Homes Sold in 2008…
indicates Tahoe Donner still maintains the best value in Truckee. While sales of single family homes in the greater Truckee area fell by 5% from 2007 to 2008, in Tahoe Donner single family homes sales increased 9.04% from 2007.

Median ”LISTING PRICES” for Single Family Homes in 2008…
were not significantly different than listing prices in 2007. The median listing price for a single family home in Tahoe Donner in 2007 was $699K and in 2008 the median listing price for a single family home in Tahoe Donner went down to $695K.

Median “SOLD PRICES” for Single Family Homes in 2008…
went down 2.2% from “Sold” prices of Tahoe Donner single family homes in 2007. The median sold price in 2007 was $675K and the median sold price in 2008 was $660K.

Which price range was hottest in Tahoe Donner for 2008 for single family homes?
46% (88 out of 193) of the single family homes sold in Tahoe Donner in 2008 were between $500K and $750K. The median sold price was $675K. Only 1% of single family homes sold in Tahoe Donner in 2008 were over $1.5 million.

What does all of this mean?

For Buyers, we don’t expect to see home prices fall substantially in 2009. The general trend shows that the downward spiral of prices has settled and the increase in the number of Tahoe Donner sales shows us that people are buying! If you are interested in purchasing Tahoe Donner property, take advantage of the low prices and low interest rates. Although prices may not rise soon interest rates likely will, so the short term is the best buying scenario. Take advantage of this opportunity to buy.

For Sellers,it looks like home prices have settled. Prices probably aren’t going to fall substantially in 2009 and on the flip side, prices won’t rise in the near future. If you have been thinking about or needing to sell, the most sound advice is to price correctly, get your house on the market and entice the buyers while interest rates are low.

CONDOS and LOTS:

2008 Condo sales in Tahoe Donner were down 41% (32 to 19) from 2007 and the median sold price of condos was down by 8.5% ($414,450 to $379K).

2008 Lot sales in Tahoe Donner were down 26% (23 to 17) from 2007 and the median sold price was down 12.3% ($285K to $250K).

The data for our Annual 2008 Tahoe Donner Real Estate Market Summary is retrieved from the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors and we use “median data” to make our comparisons and draw conclusions on trends or general tendencies. Information derived from “median data” is often used as an indicator of the strength and the direction of the real estate market.

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Tahoe Donner Market Snapshot: January 1 – 31, 2009

February 9, 2009

Tahoe Donner Single Family Homes Sold - January 2009

Single Family Homes SOLD = 9
Median List Price = $449,000
Median Sold Price = $423,000
Average Days on Market = 00
YTD TD SF Homes Sold = 9
Active Listings = 125

Address	Original Price	Sales Price	Square Feet

14291 Northwoods	$299,950	$353,000	1466-Short Sale
13039 Skislope	$369,900	$355,000	Foreclosure
11546 Norse	$469,000	$342,500	1150
14293 Herringbone	$389,900	$389,900	1248
12555 Schussing	$519,000	$423,000	1735
13970 Northwoods	$621,000	$442,500	1582-Short Sale
12856 Solvang	$536,500	$485,000	1920
15624 Alder Creek	$514,500	$480,000	1461
12172 Schussing	$739,000	$565,000	2360-Short Sale

Tahoe Donner Condos Sold - January 2009

SOLD = 0
Median List Price = N/A
Median Sold Price = N/A
Average Days on Market = N/A
YTD TD Condos Sold = 0
Active Listings = 28

Tahoe Donner Lots Sold - January 2009

Lots SOLD = 1
Median List Price = $49,000
Median Sold Price = $36,500
Average Days on Market = 1
YTD TD Lots Sold = 1
Active Listings = 52

(YTD = Year-To-Date)

This is provided as a quick snapshot of the monthly market activity in Tahoe Donner. Keep in mind, numbers only tell part of the story. We would be happy to share our day-to-day insight

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Truckee Services from “A to Z”

February 9, 2009

The Truckee and Lake Tahoe areas offer a wide variety of companies that can provide anything from remodeling to tree trimming to window washing. This a summary of vendors, most of which have been utilized and recommended by our office, agents and clients. We encourage clients that utilize this page to contact us with any comments about services they have received, however, if any problems arise between you and a vendor, we will not be held responsible.