Recent News
Northern California Earthquake Gives Us a Shake!
At 8:47 pm last night, Truckee/Tahoe residents received quite a jolt from an earthquake that struck just outside of Greenville, California. The quake was initially reported as a 5.9, but the officials now say it was a 5.7 magnitude. The quake was strong enough to feel all over Northern California, from Sacramento to past the [...]
This Year National Ski Resort Visits Rise 11%
The stats are in for this past ski season and they are all in the green! The National Ski Areas Association reported an 11% rise of skier and rider visits for the 2012-2013 season, which is the largest increase the industry has reported in 30 years. Lodging occupancy rates also reflect this positive trend, along [...]
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!
We hope all the moms out there have a wonderful Mother’s Day, surrounded by the people you love. Whether you spend the day enjoying some much-needed R&R and being pampered, or on- the- go with fun-filled activities, know that all you do is appreciated. The weekend offers some glorious Tahoe weather, with the sun shining [...]
April Market Stats for theTahoe Truckee Region
Statistics from the Tahoe MLS: the solds from April 1 – 30, 2013: Sales dropped significantly in April from March’s robust sales. 107 closed escrows were reported on the multiple listing service for the month of April down from 141 the previous month. Distress sales are holding at under 20% of market and the median [...]
Legacy Trail Extension to Glenshire Approved
It’s official, phase 3B of the Truckee River Legacy Trail is planned to begin this summer, with bids being considered in June and construction beginning in August. The Legacy Trail is currently 3.25 miles long and ends at the Sanitation District. Phase 3B will add another 2.2 miles to Glenshire, connecting to downtown. This phase provides a [...]
Truckee Real Estate
Kappy and Jennifer have joined forces to become JK Real Estate, a team within the brokerage of Keller Williams in Truckee. They serve buyers and sellers who are interested in the purchase and sale of land, homes, condominiums and townhomes – both full time or vacation properties — in and around Lake Tahoe’s North and West Shores, Truckee and surrounding areas.
Kappy and Jennifer are experienced agents who are familiar with all areas including: Donner Summit, consisting primarily of Serene Lakes, Pla Vada and Kingvale; Donner Lake, a beautiful alpine lake nestled between Donner Summit on the west and Truckee to the east; Tahoe Donner, a very popular and amenity rich second homowner location; Lahonton, a private, gated golf club community located in the beautiful Martis Valley along with Martis Camp and Timlick; the ski resort communities of Squaw Valley, most famous as the location of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Alpine Meadows, and Sugar Bowl; Glenshire and Cambridge Estates considered the banana belt of Truckee; Prosser Heights and Lakeview Estates both located just north of Truckee; also the totally reinvented destination resort of Northstar which together with its sister communities Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing form the newest offering of East West Partners: The Tahoe Mountain Resort Community.
We are committed to providing the most professional service while making sure that we all have a good time, because We love our work and so will you!!!
