Granite countertops seem to be the favorite countertop option for almost everyone these days. Be it new homeowners, home builders or even the companies who install countertops, they all seem to be most interested in granite countertops. The granite countertop bandwagon has become so strong that it almost seems like they have forgotten that other choices exist. You can make your countertops stand Continue Reading
Lake Tahoe’s New Property Search Tool
Check out my new search tool which enables clients to view detailed information and compare properties side by side. All Lake Tahoe listings are included. It is completely personalized with no ads or distractions. Compare properties room by room. Clean and current! SearchSouthLakeTahoeProperties Continue Reading
South Lake Tahoe Market Share = Chase is #1
The Best Ski Towns for Real Estate Investing include South Lake Tahoe, CA
$4.5 million Lake Tahoe silver LEED home hits market
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — A stylish luxury log home in Incline Village went on the market recently, with a feature that makes it stand out among other mountain homes — a rare silver LEED certification. The home at 864 Lakeshore Blvd., which is listed for $4.5 million by the Donovan Group at Chase International, won the Best in Basin Award from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in 2012 (it was built Continue Reading
South Lake Tahoe Real Estate Report
BACK TO A “NORMAL MARKET” Following the big bounce from Summer 2012 through Summer 2013 off the "great recession" bottom, our market stabilized in 2014 with values moving modestly higher. Buyer interest remains high due to the fact there is only one Lake Tahoe, and many vacation-home seekers (and investors) want to enjoy a slice of our "paradise." STATISTICS Stats were solid for 2014 with a 7% Continue Reading
FHA Loans Now More Affordable
On January 26, 2015, FHA reduced its annual mortgage insurance premium rates by .50% for most new mortgages – lowering monthly payments and increasing your opportunity to achieve homeownership. How you can benefit: With the reduction to mortgage insurance premiums, you may qualify for a larger purchase price If you currently have an FHA loan, you may be eligible to refinance and Continue Reading
South Lake Tahoe Realtor Angie Clark to Appear in HGTV’s House Hunters!
Check out this article regarding my upcoming appearance on HGTV's House Hunters: http://southtahoenow.com/story/12/01/2014/south-lake-tahoe-new-home-hunting-experience-filmed-hgtv-house-hunters Continue Reading
Common Ways of Holding Title
Sole ownership - may be described as ownership by an individual or other entity capable of acquiring title. Examples of common vesting cases of sole ownership are below: A Single Man/Woman - A man or woman who is not legally married or in a domestic partnership. For example: Bruce Buyer, a single man. An Unmarried Man/Woman - A man or woman who is not legally married or in a domestic Continue Reading
Are you up to speed on the Qualified Mortgage rules?
Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage (QM) Rule The new ATR/QM rules created by Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act went into effect on January 10, 2014. Congress created the CFPB to make sure financial markets work for consumers. The CFPB created rules for mortgages and consumer financial products. A Few Key Points about Qualified Mortgages: Limits on loan features No Continue Reading
