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Summer is coming to a close and fall is on its way. Our temperatures may be dropping somewhat, but Lake Tahoe and Truckee’s real estate market is still HOT! Now is the time to get those homes bought and sold before the winter. Whether you’re looking for the perfect ski cabin, a year round residence, property to build your dream home, or you’re a seller looking to upsize or downsize, now is the time to give me a call so you can take advantage of our sizzling market.
Properties priced well – SELL! Last week this cute home on Davos in Tahoe Donner sold within 3 days with multiple offers and it sold over asking price.
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Tahoe Donner home on Davos.
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Classic mountain cabin in beautiful setting. Open floor plan with wood vaulted ceilings and wonderful wall of windows offering lots of light. Ideal floor plan with laundry room at entry, covered breezeway from garage to home, 2 bedrooms down with master suite and loft upstairs. Kitchen has been remodeled, newer laminate floors in great room, EPA rated woodstove on rock hearth, remodeled master bath. The cabin in the woods you’ve been waiting for.
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This home sold withing 3 hours of being listed!
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The condo at Granlibakken (photo below) sold without even coming onto the market and seller is getting top dollar. It’s an amazing location right next to Tahoe City and Lake Tahoe. The quiet community of Granlibakken offers pool, tennis courts and ropes course and an in-house rental program. This charming condo has two bedrooms, two baths, vaulted wood ceilings, sunny deck and views towards the ski and sled hill. It was offered at $285,000 and a sale is now pending.
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Condo at Granlibakken
The real estate market here is still strong! If you are curious about the value of your property, please contact me, Lynn Richardson at 530.582.2422 or 800.926.4975 Toll Free. You may be surprised at what your property is worth.
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By Michelle Portesi
There’s a nip in the air and the leaves are just now starting to turn even as I write this. Even though most of our visitors have left, what they don’t seem to know is that there is still plenty to do here and Fall at Lake Tahoe and Truckee is one of the best seasons of all!
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OKTOBERFESTS ABOUND!
Even though it’s not quite October, we apparently can’t wait to get our oomp-pa-pa on.
Stateline, NV holds their SeptOberfest on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6pm at the Mont-Bleu Resort Casino. Featuring a German Buffet, Biergarten, wine tasting, music, dancing and more. $45. To reserve tickets go to tahoesierrakiwanis.org
Squaw Valley is hosting their annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept 24 from 2 to 6pm at the Village. Serving up Beers and Brats, with live music and games of the season. squawalpine.com/events
Tahoe City. Oktoberfest at the Gatekeepers Museum/Layton Park. Oct. 1 from 12 to 6pm. Featuring craft beers, food from local eateries, traditional Bavarian games and live music. Visit their website at: visittahoecity.org/event
Historic Camp Richardson Resort – Oktoberfest at South Lake Tahoe – the yearly celebration of all things German – is in its 22nd year at Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina October 1 & 2, 2016. 10am-5pm. (530) 541-1801. 1900 Jameson Beach Rd. www.camprichardson.com/oktoberfest
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The Sierra Boat Company
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OTHER EVENTS
Red, White and Tahoe Blue. – Antique Classic Boat Society’s International Boat Show. Sept. 23 & 24 from 9am to 4pm. At the Sierra Boat Company in Carnelian Bay, CA. ACBS.ORG
Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop – Saturday, October 1, 2016 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Historic Downtown Truckee. 12-4pm. www.truckeewinewalk.com
Fall Fish Festival – Oct. 1 and 2nd at the Taylor Creek Visitors Center. 10am-4pm. Visitors can learn about the natural wonders of Taylor Creek from Forest Service biologists, as they stroll along the accessible, ½ mile loop Rainbow Trail. A family fun event, with a treasure hunt, fish painting and more! www.fs.usda.gov
Donner Party Hike: October 8th and 9th celebrates Truckee’s rich history with a weekend of guided hikes. Explore scenic Donner Summit with local historians on interpretive hikes followed by BBQ lunch and music. Donner Ski Ranch- 19320 Donner Pass Rd, Norden, CA 95724. donnerpartyhike.com
Truckee Haunted Historic Tour. Oct. 13 & 14. Each year the highly anticipated performances take place in new featured haunts. Our writers skillfully weave together dramatic, downright haunting and funny stories inspired by times of yore, this Tour is complete with treats and tricks. www.truckeehistorytour.org
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Truckee Haunted Historic Tour. Photo from their website.
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LOCAL RESTAURANT 2 FOR 1’s!
These are just starting to appear, with more restaurants offering deals the further we get into the off season. Here are the ones I know about. Be sure to call your favorite restaurant for their local specials.
Spindleshanks in Kings Beach. 2 for 1 Wednesdays. 2 course minimum per person for dinner only. Get your coupon from The Tahoe Weekly and present it at time of ordering.
The West Shore Cafe in Homewood. 1/2 price dinner entree Mondays – through Sept.
The River Ranch – Return of Friday Night Prime Rib – Starting Friday, September 30th, 2016. $21.95 Prime Rib while it lasts. Make your reservations early for this one. www.riverranchlodge.com/events
The Bar at the River Ranch in Tahoe City
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NEARBY DAY TRIP FUN FESTIVALS.
Genoa Candy Dance Faire – A local favorite since 1919! Sept. 24 & 25 from 9am-5pm. Nestled into the foothills of the eastern side of the Sierra’s is the quaint little town of Genoa. This long running local Arts and Crafts Fair features over 300 craft booths and food vendors. Live music. www.genoanevada.org/candydancefaire
The Celtic Festival. The Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA. Sept 30-Oct. 2. kvmrcelticfestival.org
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by Tim Hauserman
It took many years of planning, and sometimes it seemed almost as long to construct, but Truckee’s Mini Mousehole is now open and available for pedestrian and bike traffic.
What is the Mini Mousehole? If you are driving north from Tahoe City on Highway 89, just before reaching Truckee, the road passes through a tunnel underneath the railroad that has become known as the mousehole because it is so narrow. It was quite dangerous for bikers and walkers, and it wasn’t too fun for drivers either, who had to hope they didn’t accidentally clip a pedestrian in the tunnel. The solution: The Mini Mousehole.
The Mini Mousehole sits just east of the regular mousehole. It is accessed via a sidewalk/bike path that goes from West River Street to the intersection with Deerfield Drive, where Save Mart, CVS, McDonalds and a host of other businesses are located. This route truly is a potential lifesaver for the large community who live at the Donner Creek Mobile Home Park at the intersection of West River Street and Highway 89. For bike riders, it’s part of two recent improvements to the biking scene in Truckee:
The Mini Mousehole now makes it safer to ride along Highway 89 from Tahoe City to Donner Pass Road near the Safeway, and from there, catch the bike lane on Donner Pass Road to Donner Lake, Donner Summit and Cisco Grove if you are so inclined (or so crazy strong).
West River Street is currently being widened and repaved with the much needed addition of a bike lane. This will now allow a Glenshire rider to catch the Truckee River Legacy Trail to first East River and then West River Street. From there you can ride towards Highway 89 without the trepidation of the past, when West River was too narrow and busy for comfort.
Now that the crowds of summer are disappearing, it is a great time to get out on your bike and try out the new biking opportunities of Truckee. I know I will soon be grunting my way up Donner Pass to enjoy the view from the Rainbow Bridge.
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