by The KCM Crew “One thing seems certain: we aren’t likely to see average 30-year fixed mortgage rates return to the historic lows experienced in 2012.” – Freddie Mac, March 24, 2014 There are those that hope that 30-year mortgage interest rates will head back under 4%. Obviously, for any prospective home purchaser that would be great news. […]
Read MoreMeet Your Merchant: Lakeshore Realty celebrates 20th anniversary
By Jenny Luna INCLINE VILLAGE, Nevada — Twenty years ago, Patti and Chris Plastiras helped co-found Lakeshore Realty. The couple’s partnership, both at the office and at home, has contributed to their success of one of the area’s reputable real estate companies. “For Chris and I personally it has been a real plus being a […]
Read MoreChecklist: 10 health hazards to avoid when remodeling
Checklist: 10 health hazards to avoid when remodeling By Kelly Pate Dwyer of SwitchYard Media Perhaps you’re gutting an old kitchen or adding a master suite. As you daydream about the ideal layout, ambient lighting and cabinet finishes, remember the less thrilling but essential safety aspects of remodeling. We’re not just talking about the hard-hat variety. During the […]
Read MoreDistressed property graphs for March 2013 to Feb. 2014 for all of Washoe County.
Distressed property graphs for March 2013 to Feb. 2014 for all of Washoe County. For a larger image click here.
Read More5 REASONS TO SELL NOW
by The KCM CREW Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage? These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons. […]
Read MoreSold Properties by Lakeshore Realty Agents and Sold Lakeshore Realty Listings in February 2014
↵ Sold Properties by Lakeshore Realty Agents and Sold Lakeshore Realty Listings in February 2014 Below we have a list of properties that were sold in February 2014 by Lakeshore Realty Real Estate Agents and properties that were listed by Lakeshore Realty agents and were sold on the North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Crystal Bay real […]
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Renting Inherited Property
More than one-third of U.S. households rent, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. In many areas, demand exceeds supply, which spells good news if you’ve just unexpectedly inherited property. Capitalize on your windfall by renting out the home using these do’s and don’ts as your guide. Dos of Renting Inherited […]
Read MoreLOCAL SCHOOLS CARRY THE LARGEST SHOE DRIVE IN TAHOE’S HISTORY
6 schools launching a massive shoe drive for needy. Tahoe, CA. – March 20, 2014 Incline High School will be joining the massive ‘Tahoe’s Got Sole’ campaign, one of the largest shoe drives ever conducted in the Lake Tahoe basin, funded by Lakeshore Realty and hosted by Think Kindness. Incline’s campaign will launch with a […]
Read MoreIncline Village Real Estate Market Update
Incline Village Real Estate Market Update The charts below reflect North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Crystal Bay real estate data collected from the MLXchange system. The data reflected in these charts was collected starting 1/1/14 through 03/12/14. To see a larger image of the chart above click here. To see a larger image of the chart above […]
Read MoreReal Estate facts
Average Home is 300 sq ft Bigger Since 2009 The growth in the average size of a new home paused briefly at the beginning of the recession as Americans retrenched in a lot of ways, but times have changed. According to Census Bureau data presented at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builder’s Show […]
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