A potential U.S. debt default would have a devastating impact on the housing market. Mortgage rates could skyrocket, making it extremely difficult for many potential buyers to afford homes. The affordability challenges already faced by homebuyers would worsen significantly. The U.S. has never experienced a debt default in its history. While we do not expect a default to happen, and predict an Continue Reading
Archives for 2023
Undying Demand For California Housing + Gen Z Investment Goals
Statewide, there's been a raise in median price of nearly 8%. There is heavy, pent up demand for single family homes under $1M statewide. Buyers are ready for the summer season and are anticipating inventory. Rentals are becoming fewer and farther between for long term residents. Buying a home has become a more affordable option for those that qualify for a mortgage loan. Mortgage rates are Continue Reading
Q1 2023 Tahoe Real Estate Market Indicators and Predictions
Q1 2023 Real Estate Sales in Truckee and Tahoe: Slower Than Last Year, With Positive Indicators Real estate sales in Q1 were slower than Q1 of 2022 in our Truckee and Tahoe regions. Sales volume is at approximately 50% less year over year. Median home prices dropped about 20%, the first drop since the pandemic skyrocketed pricing. The shift in the market can be attributed to many Continue Reading
Winter Damage To Tahoe Homes
Is Your Tahoe Truckee Home At Risk To Winter Damage? With the anticipation of spring we are hearing from clients who are contemplating selling this summer. Ski leases come to an end in late March and kids sporting activities start to kick into full speed - many are packing up their winter gear for the season, despite the massive amounts of accumulation and snow still happening Continue Reading
Tahoe Snowpack, Now’s The Time To Check For Property Damage
Despite the challenging conditions, our real estate market remains strong. What does that mean? Median home price year over year continues to grow Our real estate market has seen over 50% growth since 2019 We are positioned to potentially see the lowest volume of Single Family Home sales in over a decade this year, due to inventory and interest rates News of the Tahoe snowpack is not Continue Reading
Tahoe Truckee Market Predictions
During the month of February we've felt market activity pick up. Sellers are actively reaching out in preparation to list in later spring or early summer, and buyers are both consolidating and understanding their resources as it relates to the current market. Our real estate restrictions do not stem from a lack of resources for those seeking to invest, instead they stem from a lack of Continue Reading
What’s Happening in Tahoe Real Estate?
With a lack of exciting inventory, Tahoe real estate numbers seem stagnant entering the first two months of 2023. This is in part due to excessive snow in the region, and the low inventory we historically see in January and February. This does not indicate a lack of buyer interest. Mortgage applications over the last month have increased 25% week over week. In the last two weeks we have Continue Reading
2022 Truckee Real Estate Insights to Guide the New Year
A strong housing market reigned in 2022 in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe region. With above average demand, limited inventory, and stabilized pricing, 2023 will see a strong real estate market. In the first half of 2022, market trends matched the pace of 2021, with houses selling well over listing, experiencing multiple competitive offers, and listing on the market for mere days. As Continue Reading
Real Estate Trends Kicking Off 2023
Welcome to 2023! Real estate professionals are strategizing about what's now, what's next, and what you care about. Here are highlights from this past year that impact your Tahoe and Truckee real estate markets. Listings are limited. Winter consolidates the number of listings in our region. Demand remains high due to balance in our local supply of inventory. In order to move quickly as Continue Reading
Real Estate Market Reports, Truckee 2022 Annual Review
Below you will find Market Reports produced by Engel & Völkers for home sales in Truckee, California. The Truckee Market Report is broken down by neighborhood. Our team is available to review these reports, and or provide any other market statistics you are further interested in. Find the report. Find the report here. Continue Reading