June 2015 - Dickson Realty's Truckee, North Tahoe, Plumas and Sierra Counties Newsletter

Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter

Sales for the Truckee/North-West Shores of Lake Tahoe, CA, for the first third of the year showed an overall increase of 14% in the number of single family homes sold. As so many of our consumers come from out of the area, it’s interesting to note this surge in sales, taking into consideration that we’ve just endured our 4th disappointing winter in a row. However, the San Francisco Bay Area is showing robust real estate activity, with home prices continuing to skyrocket and the job market seemingly fueled by young families who yearn for ‘time away’ from their busy lives, and what better place than our beautiful Sierra Nevadas?!

Median prices were up in the luxury subdivisions (˃$1MM), with the exception of the ski communities, a logical result of fewer consumers coming to ski in another dismal winter.

Interestingly, median prices in the $400,000-600,000 price range were up 4%, whereas number of sales increased by 77%.

With summer now on the horizon, we anticipate record crowds as summers here are predictably spectacular. Visit and enjoy the many spectacular wonders that our area has to offer.

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter

The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter

First impressions are key in selling your home. Talk to you agent about how to make the best one.

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter Mortgage or No Mortgage Assuming you can pay off your mortgage is that the best financial thing to do?

It is a very client specific decision and the answer can depend on your own personal goals and comfort level. Prior to paying off your mortgage check with your CPA, Financial Advisor and speak with a Mortgage consultant.

In many cases you might be better off keeping or obtaining a mortgage and investing the money elsewhere, which amounts to borrowing at a tax-deductible amount. For those with a choice, the basic rule of thumb: If you expect to earn more after tax on your investments than you pay after tax on your mortgage, keep the mortgage. However, if you are a conservative investor and keep your money in bank CDs and Treasury bonds, it may be better to pay off the housing debt.

Also make sure you are prepared for unforeseen issues like health problems, potential job loss, or lower income levels. You can always choose to pay off your mortgage but you can’t always qualify to pull money out of your home. Many people become house rich but have no money in the bank for unforeseen issues.

Make sure to think twice and speak to experts prior to making a choice you regret.

Please call us for your mortgage advice…

Katie Rice@ Guild Mortgage 582-9991 www.TheRiceTeam.com

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter

Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists about where prices are headed over the next five years. They then average the projections of all 100+ experts into a single number.

The results of their latest survey: Home values will appreciate by 4.3% in 2015.

The cumulative appreciation will be 19.4% by 2019.

That means the average annual appreciation will be 3.6% over the next 5 years.

Even the experts making up the most bearish quartile of the survey still are projecting a cumulative appreciation of 11.8% by 2019.

Individual opinions make headlines. We believe the survey is a fairer depiction of future values.

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter June EVENTS 2 - Foothills Farmers Market Truckee River Regional Park, 8am – 1pm (weekly) Enjoy local bounty in meats, fruits, vegetables, jams and jellies and more.

3 - Camping & Backpacking Education Series Tahoe Mountain Sports,5:00 -7:30pm, 11200 Donner Pass Rd E5, Truckee HOW TO ENJOY THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL AND TAHOE RIM TRAIL Learn how to safely and responsibly enjoy the trails that are right in your backyard from representatives of the Pacific Crest Trail Association and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.

Information: www.tahoemountainsports.com 5 - First Fridays Historic Downtown Truckee, 5- 8 pm (monthly) Most of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios, and eateries will keep their doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages, music, and more!

Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags so the public will know where the fun is.

Information: www.historictruckee.com

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter 7 - Pancake Breakfast Sierra Senior Center, 10040 Estates Drive, Truckee 8 to 11am, $7adults/$3 kids A fundraiser for Sierra Senior Services Information: www.sierraseniors.org 5 – “The Great Skate” Village at Northstar California 4-9pm, Free.

Food, fun, face painting and much, much, more!

5 & 6 – Valhalla Renaissance Faire Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe 10am – 2pm: adults $17, 6-12 $5, under 6 free First Weekend: Scottish invasion! The first weekend is geared more toward younger audiences with tons of shows, dancing, theater plays, music and magic for your whole family. Inspire your children to learn about Shakespeare or the Renaissance by dressing up for the weekend.

Enter Costume contests, Stroll through a maze, play tons of games!

Information: www.valhallafaire.com/

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter 5 - 7 – Wellness Weekend Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe $150 Saturday only pass, $225 Weekend pass, $30 per class if purchased separately Kick off summer with a healthy start to participate in a weekend full of health and wellness themed activities including yoga and fitness classes, nutrition discussions and healthy cooking demonstrations.

5 – Kids Night Out Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner 5-9pm $20 in advance, required at least one day in advance.Space is limited.

An evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, the Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out wile the trained staff looks after your little ones.

Information: 530-587-9437 5 – “A Night at the Museum” Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, 7-8pm $150 Ticket sales limited to 100 Exhibit preview reception and opening galas. Mountain Magic will be doing the catering and they are looking at some wonderful high end wine sponsors. In addition there will be a fabulous "Not So Silent" auction, music and surprises.

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter

5 - 7, 12 - 14 Truckee Community Theater presents “The King & I” Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm $25 adults/$20 children Information: www.truckeecommunitytheater.com/ 6 – Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting and Celebration Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee - all day 19 years in the making, the new Visitor Center at Donner Memorial State Park is open! This event will feature State and Federal dignitaries, Native American dedication ceremony, historical reenactments and activities for the entire family.

6 – Truckee Day 8am -2pm Truckee Day is a town-wide street clean up and civic-pride day, now in its eleventh successful year!

Check in stations will open at 8:00 AM – get there early to get your materials, volunteer t-shirt, and free lunch ticket. Pre-registration is not required.

You'll be assigned a stretch of road to clean in your neighborhood.

Then, join your friends and neighbors at the Town-wide block party starting at noon at Truckee River Regional Park on Brockway Road.

Information: www.truckeeday.org The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter 6 – Soroptimist Food and Wine Faire Coyote Moon Golf Course 10685 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee 5-7:30pm, $50 in advance $55 at the door It is the "oldest and best wine and restaurant tasting around," supporting our community by contributing funds raised for Tahoe Truckee High School scholarships, youth education programs, families and children in need programs, senior programs and many more.

Information: www.sitruckeedonner.org/wine-tasting-faire.html 6 - Squaw Valley Institute Presents Bob Woodruff Olympic Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley 5:30 – 7:30; $15 adults; $10 children 9 and under; SVI members free Award winning American news journalist as well as ABC correspondent. He is widely known for succeeding Peter Jennings as co-anchor of ABC News‘s weekday news broadcast, World News Tonight, as well as surviving a roadside bomb in Iraq. There will be a public Q & A opportunity following the presentation.

Information: www.squawvalleyinstitute.org/product/squaw-valley-institute-presents-bob-woodruff/ 7 – Truckee Duckee Derbee River Ranch, Hwy 89 S, Alpine Meadows 1-4pm, Free.

Sponsor a rubber duckee in the splashiest & silliest race around!

Come along for a day of sun, good barbecue and family fun.

The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter 11 – Truckee Thursdays (weekly) Historic Downtown Truckee, 5:30 – 8:30pm Summer Thursdays mean a special experience for people of all ages - residents, tourists and participants alike. The event features a Certified Farmers’ Market, food vendors, merchant and community displays, as well as great entertainment, children’s activities and a beer garden.

Information: www.truckeethursdays.com 12 & 13 – Valhalla Renaissance Faire Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe 10am – 2pm: adults $17, 6-12 $5, under 6 free Second Weekend: Pirate and Barbarian Hordes invade the festivities on the second weekend.

Let loose and have a jolly good time while you participate in Scavenger Hunts, Costume contests, and a Talk Like a Pirate Competitions.

Information: www.valhallafaire.com

12 – Music on the Terrace with Jesse Kalin Carson Nakoma Golf Resort Sky Terrace, 6-9pm, Free Jesse Kalin Carson is currently the house band and solo artist for Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo in Tahoe and also one of the house musicians for Harrah’s Tahoe special events Casino entertainment.

Information: www.nakomagolfresort.com/events/calendar/

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter 13 – Truckee Brew Fest Truckee River Regional Park, 1-4pm This Grand 10th anniversary event will feature brews from over 30 Northern California and Nevada breweries, brats, burgers, silent auction, and live music! Must be 21.

Information: www.truckeeoptimist.com 16 - Tuesdays Bluesdays (weekly) Village at Squaw Valley 6-8:30pm, Free This popular weekly series features acclaimed blues musicians, great grab and go food offerings from Village restaurants and a Blues bar with beer, wine & spirits available.

Information: http://squawalpine.com/events-things-do/bluesdays-squaw 17 - Music in the Park (weekly) Truckee River Regional Park, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Weekly Music Series sponsored by Truckee Donner Rec and Parks District. Bring lawn chairs, food and drink and enjoy summer evenings and live music in the Sierra.

Information: www.tdrpd.org 20 - Tahoe City Wine Walk Downtown Tahoe City, 12-4pm. Rain or shine.

Sip, shop and enjoy all that downtown Tahoe City has to offer! $50 – Adult ticket, day of the event $40 – Adult ticket, $10 early bird discount $20 – Designated driver ticket (food only)* FREE – Kids under 6 Information: www.tahoecitywinewalk.com

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Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter 20 - Tour de Manure 102 Main Street, Sierraville Adults $60, children $30 until 6/13; $70 after 6/13 Registration starts at 7:00 AM; rolling start from 8-9:00AM Pedal through ranchlands, meadows, and historic communities in the beautiful Sierra Valley in this bike tour benefitting the all-volunteer Sierraville Fire and Rescue Dept.

Information: www.tourdemanure.org 20 – Free Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day Eastern Regional Landfill, Cabin Creek Road off Hwy 89 S Free Information and appointments: 530-583-7800 21 – Truckee River Railroad Day Truckee River Regional Park 10am–3pm, Free Work is complete on the 800 foot long riding train in the Regional Park. Guest scale steam locomotives will be invited to run on our railroad and offer rides to the kids.

Information: www.truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com/ 21 – Concert at Commons Beach (weekly) 3-7pm, Free Local, regional & national performers will delight Tahoe City audiences every Sunday afternoon this summer. Your picnic and beverages from home are welcome.

Information: www.concertsatcommonsbeach.com/ The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

Dickson Realty’s June 2015 Newsletter 27 – Northstar Village Wine Walk 3-8pm, Northstar California $25 advance sale, $30 day of event Shopping, live music and fun!

Information: 1-800- GO-NORTH 28 – Summerfest White Sulphur Springs Ranch Hwy 89 North, Clio 3 – 7:30pm, $45 adults/ $15 age 12 and under This annual fundraiser put on by the Mohawk Valley Stewardship Council features the Comstock Cowboys from Virginia City, a hearty bbq and other entertainment tbd.

Information: www.whitesulphurspringsranch.com/

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