Tax and rental-program information checked September 21, 2026. For buyers considering a rental property in Tahoe or Truckee, the One Big Beautiful Bill has added an important factor to the purchase decision: the return of 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying Continue Reading
Summer 2026 market review · Sales through August 31 As summer wraps up, I always like to look back at the real estate activity here in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe—what sold, how prices shifted, and what’s available heading into fall. This update covers June through August, Continue Reading
The Federal Reserve made headlines today by raising its benchmark interest rate 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal funds target range to 3.75%–4.00%. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Truckee or Lake Tahoe, you might immediately wonder: does this Continue Reading
Buying a condo in North Lake Tahoe can mean a convenient mountain home base, shared amenities and fewer exterior chores. But you are also buying into an association. Its finances, insurance, maintenance responsibilities and rental rules matter as much as the kitchen or lake Continue Reading
If you are wondering whether to renovate before selling a Truckee home, the answer is rarely “redo everything.” The smarter question is: which work removes uncertainty for buyers, protects the transaction and helps the home show at its best? Mountain properties have Continue Reading
If you are considering whether to sell a home in Truckee before winter, early fall is the time to make the decision. September and October can be active months for buyers searching for a winter getaway who want to settle in before ski season and the heavier storms Continue Reading
Overall, the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe real estate market update for August 2026 reflects a more selective late-summer market, with conditions varying sharply by community and price point. The figures below cover single-family homes reported through Tahoe Sierra MLS. Continue Reading
Talk of El Niño is already generating plenty of questions about the coming winter. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event during fall and winter 2026–27. That is noteworthy but a Continue Reading
The Truckee and North Lake Tahoe real estate market update for July 2026 shows a market with more completed sales, less available inventory and meaningful differences between local communities. Donner Lake at sunset near Truckee, California. Across Tahoe Sierra MLS, 109 Continue Reading
