Truckee and Lake Tahoe Real Estate - Jamie Schou

10085 Nicholas Drive #B – Listed at $289,000 – Just Sold!

spierce — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:26:11 +0000

Immaculate – Like new – popular two story complete with window coverings, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and built-in lighting. Designer built-in closets and air conditioning. Must see to appreciate. Great location close to downtown Truckee, Northstar-at-Tahoe and local restaurants. Care free living at it’s best.

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Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
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Just Reduced – 14237 Pathway Ave – Now Only $319,000!

spierce — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:31:41 +0000

This wonderful Tahoe Donner home sits on a level lot and gets plenty of sunshine through the clerestory windows, making the great room bright and cheery. The carpet, tile, and paint were just replaced throughout the house. The kitchen and baths have all new cabinetry and counter tops as well, making this home a great value. Enjoy the abundant amenities found in Tahoe Donner along with everything Truckee and the Sierras have to offer. The level lot, southerly orientation and garage make winter access easy! View Virtual Tour

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Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com

Tahoe/Truckee Weekly Market Update – January 9, 2012

spierce — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:06:01 +0000

Here are the vital statistics and activities for our market over the past week:

- 768 active single family home and condo listings
- 45 new listings this week, including 8 distressed properties
- 51 price reductions
- 45 new escrows, 123 current escrows
- 23 sold properties, with 9 distressed sales and a sale to list price ratio of 89%

There have been some great, low priced listings for land and homes recently. Don’t miss out on that special deal – sign up for your personalized New Listing Notification today!

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Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com

Just Reduced – Tonopalo Home #14E – Now Only $175,000!

spierce — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:27:37 +0000

At this price, you CAN own ON Lake Tahoe!! Ownership allows use of amenities that include pool, pier, 12 owners’ buoys, spa, beach toys, kayaks, sailboats, fitness facility, a 26 foot Formula speedboat and so much more! This 3 bedroom/3 and a half bath home is a single story ground floor home with great access to the beach, pool and other amenities. 1/7th guarantees 6 weeks of usage per year plus unlimited use of space available time. This is an incredible deal for a lake front property! View Virtual Tour

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Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com

Tahoe/Truckee Weekly Market Update and Year End Recap – January 2, 2012

spierce — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:25:26 +0000

Here are the vital statistics and activities for our market over the past week:

- 780 active single family home and condo listings
- 38 new listings this week, including 8 distressed properties
- 58 price reductions
- 14 new escrows, 113 current escrows
- 35 sold properties, with 18 distressed sales and a sale to list price ratio of 88%

With the year ending just a few days ago, we are happy to report an increase in unit volume over last year with 1214 units (single family and condo units) sold vs. 1136 for 2010. We also had the highest unit volume we have seen in the past six years. Unfortunately, that is where the good news ends (unless you are a buyer!) as the total dollar volume has dropped, along with the average sale price and median sales price. These numbers continue their downward slide, click this link – 6 Year Sales Stats for SF and CT to view a spreadsheet that shows the six year stats for single family and condo sales in our MLS.

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Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com

555 Fairway Drive – Listed at $338,000 – Just Sold!

spierce — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:14:00 +0000

Great location in Tahoe City, just a short stroll to shops, dining, nightlife, the beach and the river. Large home on wooded lot offers many possibilities and room for everyone with five bedrooms, three baths and two family rooms. Enjoy the front sunny deck with peak lake views or relax on the back deck with forested privacy. Featuring a newer roof and back deck that has been engineered for a hot tub, this home would make a great get-a-way, multi-group compound or full time residence. View All Tahoe City Listings

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Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
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10435 Whitetail Lane – Listed at $225,000 – Just Sold!

spierce — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:12:06 +0000

YOU have to see this FANTASTIC private backyard!!! Room for everyone to enjoy. Single story home on a fantastic lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, and a dining room offering a convenient slider to the back yard to let the outdoor inside. View All Prosser Listings

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Jamie Schou
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Tahoe/Truckee Weekend Events – New Year’s Eve:

spierce — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:39:07 +0000

We hope you had a wonderfully Merry Christmas. Now it is time to party down for the New Year! Here is a list of some fun New Year’s Eve events for you to consider. Along with these events, every self-respecting bar and casino in and around Tahoe will have something going on that night. Be safe, have fun and call a cab if needed – the police and CHP/NHP will be out in full force that night:

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Jake’s from 5:30pm – Come early with the family for an Ala Carte Menu, or come later for a 3-course Prix Fixe menu, and ring in the New Year with party hats, a champagne toast, & dancing. Guaranteed reservations required.

New Year’s Eve at Northstar starting at 8pm – Ring in the New Year during our annual Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration – it’s guaranteed fun for all ages! There will be a DJ, live music by Led Zeppelin 2 – The Live Experience, a spectacular Fireworks show, smores, drink specials, shopping, dining, ice skating and more.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Squaw Valley begins at 9:30pm – Ring in the New Year at Squaw Valley with a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza. The show starts at 9:30pm and is viewable from the Base Area. Grab a hot cocoa and find a seat as you take in the New Year with an amazing firework display at the bottom of the mountain.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at The Ritz-Carlton from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Celebrate the impending arrival of 2012 at The Ritz-Carlton over a sumptuous buffet of seasonal, culinary delights with favorites for the entire family. Adults $95.00, Children ages 4 to 10 $35.00, Children under 4 complimentary.

Pre-New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party at Alpine Meadows from 2pm-5pm – Plan your new beginning at the Alpine Bar this New Year’s Eve! The Pre-New Year’s Eve Cocktail party is the perfect way to jump-start the countdown to midnight. Featuring festive cocktails, delicious appetizers and live music by Peter Joseph Burtt, skiers and riders can celebrate a resolution, bid 2011 farewell, and ring in 2012.

Lone Eagle Grille New Year Celebration at Hyatt Regency, Incline Village from 5:30-12:30am – Have a classy blast listening to the DJ in the lounge then Dine on the regular dinner menu from 5:30-7:00pm or opt to enjoy a 5-course meal from 8:00-10:30. Either way you choose, this New Year is going to be fashionably stylish and a lot of fun in the Lone Eagle Grille.

New Year’s Eve Bash at The Hyatt beginning at 9:00pm – Ring in the new year with a top 40 DJ, Drinks, and Dancing all night long in Cutthroat’s Saloon.

While you’re in town, set some time aside to look at properties or sit down with us to show you what we can do to get your home sold in this market. You can view all area listings HERE.

Have a great weekend!

Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com

Tahoe/Truckee Weekend Events – December 16 to 18:

spierce — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:23:59 +0000

The weather has been too nice, we are really getting down on our knees and praying hard for snow. The lack of snow makes for an easy drive up though and we might have a little dusting tomorrow. So come on up and enjoy some of these fun events:

December 16 – Toccata Presents Annual Messiah Series at the Resort at Squaw Creek – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents selections from Handel’s Messiah as well as other holiday favorites. This concert is at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley. Other concerts will be December 17 at NTEC in Kings Beach and December 20 at Assumption Catholic Church in Truckee.

December 17 – Snow God’s Ball – This is a benefit for the Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Education Fund. There will be live music, door prizes, raffle prizes and silent auction items Tickets are $20 at the door/$15 in advance. (21 & older only)

December 17 to 23 – Skiing for Schools – Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. $35 lift tickets can be purchased the week prior at Porters Sports in Truckee and Tahoe City. Proceeds go to Excellence in Education Foundation.

December 17to 31 – Holidays at Squaw – Family events, Santa, Holiday torchlight parade. Squaw decorates the mountain with mini stockings filled with presents, Christmas carolers and lights.

While you’re in town, set some time aside to look at properties or sit down with us to show you what we can do to get your home sold in this market. You can view all area listings HERE.

Have a great weekend!

Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com

Just Reduced – 14237 Pathway – Now Only $349,000!

spierce — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:22:33 +0000

This wonderful Tahoe Donner home sits on a level lot and gets plenty of sunshine through the clerestory windows, making the great room bright and cheery. The carpet, tile, and paint were just replaced throughout the house. The kitchen and baths have all new cabinetry and counter tops as well, making this homea great value. Enjoy the abundant amenities found in Tahoe Donner along with everything Truckee and the Sierras have to offer. The level lot, southerly orientation and garage make winter access easy! View Virtual Tour

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Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com