Looking to be successful in your goal of purchasing South Lake Tahoe real estate this year? You came to the right spot. We have a few tips broken down by daily, monthly and yearly tasks to get you started on the right path. Yearly: Check your credit report This is incredibly important. Before you call a South Lake Tahoe realtor to lineup some showings, check your credit report. A good credit report will help you lock in an excellent mortgage rate. When you take a look Continue Reading

Wanderlust and traveling used to be thought of us a something only for the rich and famous. With affordable travel deals and the ability to work remotely, a lot of folks are calling more than one place home. With the South Lake Tahoe real estate market being considered a second home market, we get a lot of folks who spend half the year up at the lake. In fact, we have a lot of part time locals who spend summer here and winter elsewhere or vice versa. When you only plan to Continue Reading

When it comes to buying and selling homes for sale in South Lake Tahoe, you may be wondering if you should sell first and then buy, or buy and then sell. There may be certain scenarios where buying first and selling second is a must for whatever reason. However, the experts have weighed in, and unless you have no shortage of cash laying around, the consensus is to sell your South Lake Tahoe real estate first and then buy another home. Check out these reasons why. You may Continue Reading

If you are a buyer that is looking for homes for sale in South Lake Tahoe, you likely already have a few wants and needs jotted down on the list. These wants and needs are usually inspired by lifestyle and activities. For a lot of South Lake Tahoe real estate buyers, access to activities and features that have to do with an active outdoor lifestyle top the list. This could be trails right outside your door, a large garage for all your toys, a big fenced backyard or being just Continue Reading

If you are in the market to buy or sell South Lake Tahoe real estate, the first piece of advice is choosing  a qualified South Lake Tahoe REALTOR®. You may be wondering what the difference is between a South Lake Tahoe real estate agent, A South Lake Tahoe REALTOR® and a South Lake Tahoe broker. There are 3 levels of education and experience tied to each one of those titles. Each one offers different qualifications and services, even though people seem to think they are Continue Reading

Every month, we post a monthly report for the South Lake Tahoe real estate market. As both a buyer and a seller, knowing what is happening can guide you in your quest for real estate success. When you use actual statistics from the MLS (Ask your South Lake Tahoe realtor), you can utilize details like average sold price, month supply and days on market to come up with a competitive strategy. Sellers can use this information to their benefit to figure out a list price that Continue Reading

Missed the boat on selling your South Lake Tahoe Real Estate this summer? Have no fear. Fall is actually a great time to sell! Depending on the neighborhood your home for sale in South Lake Tahoe is located in, there may be less competition. As a seller, this is great! Less competition usually means a quicker sale. However, every market is different, so consult with your South Lake Tahoe realtor and find out what you can do to have a successful South Lake Tahoe real estate Continue Reading