“Modified A-Frame” North of Lake Tahoe Asks $675K


If you’re looking for decisive vindication of the idea that Lake Tahoe is an entirely different world from San Francisco in housing terms, consider that a two bed, two bath house in Truckee (on the north side of the lake) can be had for the SF-frugal price of $675,000. Now of course this is not … Continue reading “Modified A-Frame” North of Lake Tahoe Asks $675K

Northstar Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe Courting the High End Market in a Ski in/Ski out Paradise


Being a real estate writer has depressingly few perks. I don’t get free tickets to concerts or desert on the house at Michael Mina. The product I write about, you see, can’t really fit in a gift bag. Mostly, I get accused of being a Realtor (I’m not) or of being “in bed” with the … Continue reading Northstar Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe Courting the High End Market in a Ski in/Ski out Paradise

When Men were Men and Mice were Movies Stars…


[Editor’s Note: Because I know soooo many San Francisco residents love to visit Lake Tahoe regularly for any number of great things the Lake Tahoe area has to offer, and because I know you all love yourself a little real estate, I have found a talented writer/Realtor up there to share some insight. This is … Continue reading When Men were Men and Mice were Movies Stars…

Reason We Live Here #17: Getting Snowed In Lake Tahoe Way


Due to the large green/blue blob shown below, yours truly is snowed in. And isn’t it great that within a “short” (I put the quotes because when the snow is falling and the entire Bay Area is driving, it’s anything but short) drive from San Francisco you, and all of your closest friends and family, … Continue reading Reason We Live Here #17: Getting Snowed In Lake Tahoe Way

Wanderlust: A Little Lake Tahoe Getaway For $100,000,000


It’s Friday, and dammit if I don’t have a bit of Wanderlust. The snow is falling (very lightly), and the base is deep up Tahoe way, so I thought I’d do a little searching for a home big enough to house my ski bootens. This $100,000,000 home in Zephyr Cove ought to fit the bill. … Continue reading Wanderlust: A Little Lake Tahoe Getaway For $100,000,000

Lake Tahoe Dreamin’? Tahoe Green Home For Rent, Slick Video To Prove It (Music Included)


Speaking of Music in Property Videos, this clip comes to us by way of Inbox. Since so many San Francisco/Bay Area people flock to Tahoe and talk of living the dream up there, not to mention being green while doing it, we thought it worthy of sharing. City slickers go get your green on and … Continue reading Lake Tahoe Dreamin’? Tahoe Green Home For Rent, Slick Video To Prove It (Music Included)