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We at Century 21 At Tahoe Paradise in South Lake Tahoe want to make your search for the perfect home as easy as possible! That is why we’ve added a new mobile search function to our website.  Now when you are out scouting properties, you can easily find out more details about the prospective home instantly from your smart phone in a format that’s easy on the eyes.

Bookmark our CA and NV search pages to help aid you in your home shopping process. 

California –   http://www.tahoeparadiserealty.com/mobile

Nevada -      http://www.tahoeparadiserealty.com/mobilenv

Make sure to bookmark the mobile search pages on your smart phone for quick access.

If you still need more information, or want to check out the inside of the home for yourself, then don’t hesitate to contact one of our experienced Realtors.  We have Realtors available 7 days a week ready to assist!   Just give us a call and we’ll get you into any listing on the market.

Are you Ready for Super Bowl?

Whether you’re a football fanatic or a fair weather fan, it’s hard to ignore the largest T.V event in North America.  Super Bowl Sunday has become a tradition among Americans and here in South Lake Tahoe it has become a semi-holiday. In town there are a handful of sports bars like Brothers, Mo’s and (our favorite) Steamers that will have deals on food and drinks.  The casinos are also a hot spot for Super Bowl viewing with their numerous flat screens and never ending beer and food.

Many will gather at these local establishments but many more will head over to a friend’s house with the biggest T.V to spend an intimate afternoon cheering loudly for teams and over indulging in everything bacon wrapped.  Wherever you decide to spend your Super Bowl, make sure to get a sober driver to take you home as their will be police checkpoints through the town in South Lake Tahoe.

Bacon wrapped Jalapenos are the Perfect Super Bowl food.

If you’re still undecided on what to bring to your Super Bowl gathering, we suggest trying these little bad boys.  If you’ve made them before, then you know how delicious they are, and if you have never made them then prepare to meet your match. Anything bacon wrapped always goes over well at our gatherings so we’re sure they’ll be a hit at yours too!

Ingredients:

• 10 Fresh jalapenos

• 1 package of soften cream cheese

• 1 pound of bacon

Directions:

Cut the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds and white membranes.  You might want to wear gloves for this part.  Fill the jalapenos with the soften cream cheese.  This is the part where you can get creative. Some people add cooked sausage or blue cheese and a mix of different seasoning.  It’s really up to you! Then take a strip of uncooked bacon and wrap that puppy up and secure with a toothpick.  Place on a pan with a rack. This allows the bacon goodness to drip away. Place in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Then get ready to enjoy the best appetizer you have ever had!  Enjoy!

The “South Shore Vision Plan” has been the main goal of the South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts.  This group has been put together to help make the Casino corridor more visually attractive and aesthetically pleasing while still keep a precedence on environmental preservation. There have been many different discussions about inserting a loop in the down town area and rerouting highway 50 since 1980, but one has finally been chosen!

Expanded sidewalks, bike lanes, tree lined walkways and open spaces are all things the developers are envisioning for the new and improved Downtown Casino Corridor in South Lake Tahoe.         

The Artist's rendering for the Casino corridor.

Currently, highway 50 runs through the middle of the Casinos four lanes wide. The new plan would divert highway 50 behind the Harrah’s and Monte Bleu Casino, leaving the casino corridor much more pedestrian friendly and focused with just two lanes of motorized traffic.  This will also make it entirely easier to accommodate street closures that take place during New Year’s Eve, Hot August and other events nights leaving motorist and traffic control operations running smoothly.

Another goal of the South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts is to make the shift from gambling being the main focus South Shore, to having gambling be an amenity.  During the past few years the Casinos have seen a drop in the amount of traffic and revenue coming through their doors.  By having gambling be an amenity, and not the main draw for South Lake Tahoe, planners can focus on shifting the focus to being the natural beauty that Tahoe is, and attracting people who are more interested in outdoor recreational activities.

This dynamic plan is sure to improve the appearance of downtown, while also making it easier for pedestrians and motorists to get where they are going.  Although it will be a few years before the project breaks ground excitement is high among the South Lake Tahoe community for soon-to-be newly revamped Casino Corridor.

There are many more changes going on in the South Lake Tahoe community. Stayed tuned to Century 21 At Tahoe Paradise for current market updates on local Real Estate, and community events in South Lake Tahoe.

2344 Sky Meadows

Sky Meadows subdivision fronts beautiful meadow. Great in town location just off of Tahoe Keys Blvd. Slate entry, dual pane windows, freshly painted interior. Great price on this bank owned property. Being sold as is.

1595 Player Dr

Seller says Drop It Again! NOW $329,000! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Beautiful and cozy Lake Tahoe chalet, that was completely redone within the last few years. Sits amongst the forest that opens up to miles of trails for all your outdoor activities. When you are done playing for the day, go to your own private sauna in it’s own cozy building. This special property offers downstairs living with 2 bdrms. and a bath. The upstairs has a large bedroom, large bath with a wonderful loft.Great Floor Plan! Vaulted ceilings with knotty pine interior. Beautiful Log Accent, gas fireplace with a granite hearth. This is over 1/4 acres, backing to miles of a forest playground.

For more information, contact:
Walter Molony 202/383-1177 wmolony@realtors.org

Washington, DC, January 20, 2012

Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

The latest monthly data shows total existing-home sales¹ rose 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.61 million in December from a downwardly revised 4.39 million in November, and are 3.6 percent higher than the 4.45 million-unit level in December 2010. The estimates are based on completed transactions from multiple listing services that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said these are early signs of what may be a sustained recovery. “The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery,” he said. “Record low mortgage interest rates, job growth and bargain home prices are giving more consumers the confidence they need to enter the market.”

For all of 2011, existing-home sales rose 1.7 percent to 4.26 million from 4.19 million in 2010.

According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage fell to another record low of 3.96 percent in December from 3.99 percent in November; the rate was 4.71 percent in December 2010; recordkeeping began in 1971.

NAR President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami, said more buyers are expected to take advantage of market conditions this year. “The American dream of homeownership is alive and well. We have a large pent-up demand, and household formation is likely to return to normal as the job market steadily improves,” he said. “More buyers coming into the market mean additional benefits for the overall economy. When people buy homes, they stimulate a lot of related goods and services.”

Total housing inventory at the end of December dropped 9.2 percent to 2.38 million existing homes available for sale, which represents a 6.2-month supply² at the current sales pace, down from a 7.2-month supply in November.

Available inventory has trended down since setting a record of 4.04 million in July 2007, and is at the lowest level since March 2005 when there were 2.30 million homes on the market.

“The inventory supply suggests many markets will see prices stabilize or grow moderately in the near future,” Yun said.

Foreclosures³ sold for an average discount of 22 percent in December, up from 20 percent a year ago, while short sales closed 13 percent below market value compared with a 16 percent discount in December 2010.

The national median existing-home price⁴ for all housing types was $164,500 in December, which is 2.5 percent below December 2010. Distressed homes – foreclosures and short sales – accounted for 32 percent of sales in December (19 percent were foreclosures and 13 percent were short sales), up from 29 percent in November; they were 36 percent in December 2010.

All-cash sales accounted for 31 percent of purchases in December, up from 28 percent in November and 29 percent in December 2010. Investors account for the bulk of cash transactions.

Investors purchased 21 percent of homes in December, up from 19 percent in November and 20 percent in December 2010. First-time buyers fell to 31 percent of transactions in December from 35 percent in November; they were 33 percent in December 2010.

Contract failures were reported by 33 percent of NAR members in December, unchanged from November; they were 9 percent in December 2010. Although closed sales are holding up better than this finding would suggest, contract cancellations are caused largely by declined mortgage applications and failures in loan underwriting from appraised values coming in below the negotiated price.

Single-family home sales increased 4.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.11 million in December from 3.93 million in November, and are 4.3 percent higher than the 3.94 million-unit pace a year ago. The median existing single-family home price was $165,100 in December, which is 2.5 percent below December 2010.

Existing condominium and co-op sales rose 8.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 500,000 in December from 460,000 in November but are 2.0 percent below the 510,000-unit level in December 2010. The median existing condo price was $160,000 in December, down 3.0 percent from a year ago.

Regionally, existing-home sales in the Northeast jumped 10.7 percent to an annual pace of 620,000 in December and are 3.3 percent above a year ago. The median price in the Northeast was $231,300, which is 2.7 percent below December 2010.

Existing-home sales in the Midwest rose 8.3 percent in December to a level of 1.04 million and are 9.5 percent above December 2010. The median price in the Midwest was $129,100, down 7.9 percent from a year ago.

In the South, existing-home sales increased 2.9 percent to an annual level of 1.76 million in December and are 3.5 percent above a year ago. The median price in the South was $146,900, down 1.1 percent from December 2010.

Existing-home sales in the West rose 2.6 percent to an annual pace of 1.19 million in December but are 0.8 percent below December 2010. The median price in the West was $205,200, up 0.3 percent from a year ago.

The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

2652 Rose Ave

Elegant 4 bedroom home built in 2008. Living room has gas fireplace with marble surround and vaulted ceilings. Granite kitchen counters with interior lit cabinets and hardwood floors. Master suite is downstairs with 3 more bedrooms upstairs. Unfinished attic area offers possible roof deck addition. Home has crown molding, lights on dimmer switches, lighted storage,tiled floors and bathroom accents,real wood cabinets,double exterior doors leading to a large patio and freestanding storage shed off backyard patio. Centrally located and turn key home. Refrigerator,oven, washer and dryer are not included in sale of property and will be removed prior to close of escrow.

1229 Pyramid Cir, South Lake Tahoe

Looking for a South Lake Tahoe home with the personal touches? Well here it is! Wood wrapped windows Gourmet kitchen with self shutting cabinets and draws, Granite counters, large tiles on the floor. Good sized pantry easy to access, work island. Covered deck in front. Downstairs living with one bedroom downstairs. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms 2 baths and a loft open to the family room.

We are adding featuers to make seaching for Lake Tahoe homes Easy!

Coming in the next few weeks we will be adding a mobile friendly version of our site that will make finding the latest information of Lake Tahoe real estate listings a breeze.

When you go to the Century 21 At Tahoe Paradise page our site will instantly recognize that you are using a smart phone and will automatically direct you to an interface which will allow you easily search all Lake Tahoe listings. This is just one feature we are working on to help make finding the information you need as painless as possible. Don’t forget to check out our market reports for current statistical data on sold Lake Tahoe homes for the 2011 year.