Somewhere in your garage, your skis are wondering what the holdup is. Around Tahoe, this is the stretch when checking the forecast becomes a daily habit. The mornings feel sharper, the mountains start looking like winter, and “What are you doing this weekend?” slowly Continue Reading
The best place to buy a lakefront home on Lake Tahoe depends on what matters most to you: privacy, sun exposure, boating, proximity to restaurants and shops, or making Nevada your primary home. The West Shore, Tahoe City, Dollar Point, the North Shore and Nevada communities Continue Reading
TRPA stands for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the agency responsible for regional environmental planning and development regulation in the Lake Tahoe Basin, on both the California and Nevada sides. For home buyers, its rules can affect plans to expand a house, add a Continue Reading
The first snowfall is a lot more enjoyable when you know the house is ready. With NOAA forecasting a very strong El Niño for winter 2026–27, there’s extra attention on what this season could bring. That doesn’t guarantee record snow in North Lake Tahoe. It is a good reason Continue Reading
There’s a stretch of fall in Tahoe when you’re still trying to squeeze in another hike, but you’ve started wondering where you put your ski gear. We’re in that window now. The last remnants of locals’ summer, cool mornings, and a good excuse to spend a little more time Continue Reading
We talk to a lot of buyers who love the idea of owning a home in Lake Tahoe, and would also like that home to make financial sense. The question usually sounds something like this: “Can I buy a house in Tahoe, short-term rent it when I'm not using it, and have the Continue Reading
