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By Michelle Portesi
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The Thunderbird
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Long time locals have often lazily just called this ‘The Wooden Boat Show’, but as South Shore has a similar event by that name, it’s more accurate to call it by it’s real moniker – The Concours d’Elegance. This marvelous annual event is put on every year by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation.
This year’s Condours is this weekend, August 12 and 13 in Homewood, at Obexer’s Boat Company. Friday’s hours are from 10am-4:30pm and Saturday from 9am-4:30 pm, with the ‘Roar Off’ at 4pm.
Sporting a large display of vintage boats from across the country, connoisseur’s of these lovely nods to Tahoe’s past delight not only those who own and cherish these boats, but everyone who has the pleasure of viewing them.
The Opening Night Dinner is on Thursday evening for the first 150 people who make reservations, but what is truly wonderful about this event is that it is being held at the new location of the Tahoe Maritime Museum. Located in what was the original log building of the Tahoe Tree Company on the West Shore just out of Tahoe City, even if you don’t sign up for the dinner, it’s well worth visiting the museum where you can wander and explore more of the history of Tahoe’s maritime past. (Future post on the museum itself coming soon.)
On Sunday there is also a Ladies Luncheon or the Men’s Grill.
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Photo by Joan Spelletich
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Pre-sale tickets are $25, ($3o the day of), or both days pre-sale for $35 ($40 the day of). Children under 12 get in free!
For more information on the event or to buy your tickets, go to their website: laketahoeconcours.com
For more information on the Tahoe Yacht Club: www.tahoeyc.com
For hours of operation and more information on The Tahoe Maritime Museum: www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org
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By Michelle Portesi
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It’s summer at Lake Tahoe, and as usual, the list of events and things to do come at you fast and furious. This weekend kicks off a few local Tahoe City area festivals you might want to partake in.
Alpenglow Sports presents their Summer Mountain Festival from June 18 through the 26th. Celebrating nine days of human powered sports in North Lake Tahoe.
Trail running, hiking, yoga, stand up paddle boarding, pilates, films, backpacking, shoe demos and rock climbing are some of the planned activities.
For more info, go to their website alpenglowsports.com
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You still have time to catch some of the Tahoe City Solstice Festival.
On June 18, you can glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom. Paddle past historic home and hear stories of local history, culture and landmarks with a guided paddle with Tahoe City Kayak starting at 9am.
The Tahoe City Wine Walk is from 2-4. Tickets are available at the Boatworks Mall and the North Tahoe Visitors Center. tahoecitywinewalk.com
Pete ‘n Peters celebrates their 40th year at their outdoor street party starting at 6 pm. Appetizers, live music and dancing are part of the festivities.
June 19 -Trunk Show heats up Tahoe City at the 3rd annual ‘Bringin’ The Love Party from noon to 6pm.
At 3pm, Tahoe City kicks off their summer music series for Concerts on Commons Beach.
See visittahoecity.com for more info.
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Every four years people question what effect the Presidential election might have on the national housing market. Let’s take a look at what is currently taking place. The New York Times ran an article earlier this week where they explained:
“A growing body of research shows that during presidential election years — particularly ones like this when there is such uncertainty about the nation’s future — industry becomes almost paralyzed. A look at the last several dozen election cycles shows that during the final year of a presidential term, big corporate investments are routinely postponed, and big deals are put on the back burner.
The research is even more persuasive on the final year of an eight-year presidential term, when a new candidate inevitably will become president.”
We are seeing this take form in the latest economic numbers. However, will this lead to a slowdown in the housing market? Not according to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or the National Association of Realtors.
The Impact on Housing Throughout 2016
Let’s look at what has happened and what is projected to happen by these three major entities.
“In spite of deficient supply levels, stock market volatility and the paltry economic growth seen so far this year, the housing market did show resilience and had its best first quarter of existing-sales since 2007.”
“Recent data darkened the growth outlook for the first quarter of 2016. However, despite the disappointing economic reports, we still forecast housing to maintain its momentum in 2016.”
“Consumers and businesses showed caution at the end of the first quarter…(but) Home sales are expected to pick up heading into the spring season amid the backdrop of declining mortgage rates, rising pending home sales and purchase mortgage applications, and continued easing of lending standards on residential mortgage loans.”
Bottom Line
Even during this election year, the desire to achieve the American Dream is greater than the fear of uncertainty of the next presidency.
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