North Lake Tahoe photograph from Ethan’s existing property-marketing library. Truckee and Lake Tahoe second home costs go well beyond the mortgage payment. A mountain retreat can be a wonderful place to spend time, but the purchase works best when you understand what it Continue Reading
Illustrative stock photograph: RDNE Stock project / Pexels. Truckee home inspections help you look beyond the views, finishes, and mountain lifestyle to understand the property you are considering. The goal is not to find a home with an empty inspection report. It is to Continue Reading
Truckee home insurance deserves a place on your buying checklist before you fall in love with a floor plan. A home can fit your budget and still raise questions about coverage, deductibles or the work an insurer wants completed. The goal is not to rule out mountain living. Continue Reading
Truckee Tahoe September 2026 • Single-family homes The Truckee Tahoe September 2026 market update shows higher median sold prices than last September. Truckee sales were steady, while North Lake Tahoe had fewer closings. Below, compare both markets, then explore the Continue Reading
Truckee Tahoe Q3 2026 • Single-family homes The Truckee Tahoe Q3 2026 market report looks at what sold from July through September. As summer wraps up, I like to step back and compare the full quarter. Then, September and year-to-date results help put those changes in Continue Reading
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
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
