Dickson Truckee/Tahoe Newsletter - March 2018

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Looking Back; January 2017 Residential 12 month Comparatives

PAGE 2 3-7

Guild Mortgage Corner

8

March Events – Daylight Savings Time and Taxes

9-13

Truckee PUD – Toilet Replacement Rebate Program and Forms

14-16

Tips – Driving in Snow

17

Ski Resorts Current Conditions

18

Events Calendars

19-21

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

…and that was the year that was!... January 2017

Photo Courtesy of JP Chronicles.com

Photo Courtesy of JP Chronicles.com

Dickson Truckee Office Entry Door

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

The following pages are Residential Sales Statistics for the areas of: Truckee Area (Inclusive), Tahoe Donner, Golf Course Communities of Gray’s Crossing, Lahontan, Old Greenwood, Schaffer’s Mill and Martis Camp

Alpine/Squaw, Donner Summit North Lake Tahoe, CA and. West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA The sales statistics presented are for sales by price range and the % of sales represented in each price range. Additionally, in the right hand table columns, please see the number of currently active listings within the price ranges and the months of inventory they represent. The sales reported are for Single Family Residential and Condo/Townhouse sales in each of the areas.

(Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statics presented.)

The data source is the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors for the 12 month period February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018; with the data pulled on February 10, 2018.

The Dickson Realty Truckee Team is always available to provide excellent and dedicated client service whether you are considering buying or selling a home. Our team of seasoned professionals, all Realtors®, possess the most current and comprehensive market information and knowledge to enable them to be expert guides in your real estate endeavors. Contact us to become another satisfied client. Please visit our office soon, so we can assist you in achieving your goals.

Office Phone:530-587-7444 or Fax:530-587-8064 Email:truckeeinfo@dicksonrealty.com

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

RESIDENTIAL SOLD TRUCKEE (Inclusive) February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 SOLD Residences Percent of PRICE RANGE Sold Sales Under $400,000 $400,001-$600,000 $600,001-$800000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $3,000,001 +

135 291 178 83 103 58 48 896

Current Active Listings

15% 32% 20% 9% 11% 6% 5%

Months of Inventory

9 17 24 16 31 32 33 162

0.80 0.70 1.62 2.31 3.61 6.62 8.25

Truckee Sales Feb. 2017 thru Jan. 2018 Price, #Solds, % of Sales $3,000,001 +

5%

$1,500,001-$3,000,000

6%

$1,000,001-$1,500,000

11%

48 58 103

9%

$800,001-$1,000,000 $600,001-$800000

20%

$400,001-$600,000

32%

Under $400,000

15% 0

83 178 291 135 50

100 Percent of Sales

150

200

250

300

350

Residences Sold

Notes to the Truckee Inclusive Statistics: Truckee Inclusive includes Tahoe Donner and the Golf Course Communities of Old Greenwood, Gray’s Landing, Lahontan, Schaffer’s Mill and Martis Camp. Specific statistics for Tahoe Donner and the Golf Course Communities are also provided on the next page.

Truckee North/South had total sales of 411 residences; Tahoe Donner had total sales of 358 residences, and the Golf Course Communities had total sales of 127, for an over all total of 896 residences sold in the 12 month period February 2017 thru January 2018. The total Truckee inclusive market experienced sales at an Average Price of $952,845 and a Median Price of $624,500 and average days on market of 70 days.

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA. RESIDENTIAL SOLD TAHOE DONNER February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 SOLD Residences Percent of PRICE RANGE Sold Sales Under $400,000 $400,001-$600,000 $600,001-$800000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $3,000,001 +

64 120 87 46 39 2 0 358

Current Active Listings

18% 34% 24% 13% 11% 1% 0%

5 7 8 4 6 0 0 30

Months of Inventory 0.94 0.70 1.10 1.04 1.85 0.00 0.00

Tahoe Donner Sales Feb. 2017 thru Jan. 2018 Price, #Solds, % of Sales $3,000,001 +

0% 0

$1,500,001-$3,000,000

1% 2

$1,000,001-$1,500,000

11%

$800,001-$1,000,000

13%

$600,001-$800000

24%

$400,001-$600,000

34%

Under $400,000

18%

Tahoe Donner had 358 sales Average Price of $645,218 and Median Price of $596,000 and 46 average days on market.

The greatest activity is in the $400,000 to $600,000 price range.

39 46 87 120 64

0

20

40

60

Percent of Sales

80

100

120

140

Residences Sold

RESIDENTIAL SOLD GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 SOLD PRICE RANGE

Gray's Crossing

Shaffer's Mill

Lahontan

Martis Camp

Old Greenwood

Residences Sold

Under $400,000 $400,001-$600,000 $600,001-$800000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $3,000,001 +

Percent of Sales

0 1 3 7 35 38 43 127

Current Active Listings

0% 1% 2% 6% 28% 30% 34%

Months of Inventory 0 0 0 4 5 14 25 48

0.00 0.00 0.00 6.86 1.71 4.42 6.98

Golf Course Communities Sales Feb. 2017 thru Jan. 2018 Price, #Solds, % of Sales 34%

$3,000,001 +

43

30%

$1,500,001-$3,000,000

28%

$1,000,001-$1,500,000

35

6%

$800,001-$1,000,000 $600,001-$800000

2% 3

$400,001-$600,000

1% 1

Under $400,000

0% 0 0

Golf Course Communities had 127 sales Average Price of $2,630,422 and Median Price of $1,825,000 and 128 average days on market.

The greatest activity is in the $3,000,000 + price range.

38

7

5

10

15 Percent of Sales

20

25 Residences Sold

30

35

40

45

50

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA. RESIDENTIAL SOLD ALPINE/SQUAW February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 SOLD Residences Percent of PRICE RANGE Sold Sales Under $400,000 $400,001-$600,000 $600,001-$800000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $3,000,001 +

29 39 15 9 17 7 1 117

Current Active Listings

Months of Inventory

25% 33% 13% 8% 15% 6% 1%

16 22 18 11 4 12 5 88

6.62 6.77 14.40 14.67 2.82 20.57 0.00

Alpine/Squaw Sales Feb. 2017 thru Jan. 2018 Price, #Solds, % of Sales

$1,500,001-$3,000,000

1% 1 6%

$1,000,001-$1,500,000

15%

$3,000,001 +

17

8%

$800,001-$1,000,000 $600,001-$800000

13%

$400,001-$600,000

33%

Under $400,000

25%

Alpine/Squaw had 117 sales Average Price of $740,215 and Median Price of $565,000 and 208 average days on market .

The greatest activity is in the $400,000 to $600,000 price range.

7

9 15 39 29

0

5

10

15 Percent of Sales

20

25

30

35

40

45

Residences Sold

RESIDENTIAL SOLD DONNER SUMMIT February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 SOLD PRICE RANGE

Residences Sold

Under $400,000 $400,001-$600,000 $600,001-$800000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $3,000,001 +

Percent of Sales

33 31 11 3 2 2 1 83

Current Active Listings

40% 37% 13% 4% 2% 2% 1%

Months of Inventory 3 2 1 3 1 6 1 17

1.09 0.77 1.09 12.00 6.00 36.00 12.00

Donner Summit Sales Feb. 2017 thru Jan. 2018 Price, #Solds, % of Sales 1% 1 2% 2 2% 2 4%

$3,000,001 + $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $600,001-$800000

13%

$400,001-$600,000

37%

Under $400,000

40% 0

Donner Summit had 83 sales Average Price of $564,606 and Median Price of $4500,000 and 83 average days on market.

The greatest activity is in the under $400,000 price range.

3 11 31 33 5

10 Percent of Sales

15

20

25

30

35

Residences Sold

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA. RESIDENTIAL SOLD NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 SOLD PRICE RANGE

Residences Sold

Under $400,000 $400,001-$600,000 $600,001-$800000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $3,000,001 +

Percent of Sales

73 78 63 27 27 15 8 291

Current Active Listings

25% 27% 22% 9% 9% 5% 3%

Months of Inventory 7 11 8 8 10 7 2 53

1.15 1.69 1.52 3.56 4.44 5.60 3.00

North Lake Tahoe, CA. Sales Feb. 2017 thru Jan. 2018 Price, #Solds, % of Sales $3,000,001 +

3%

$1,500,001-$3,000,000

5%

$1,000,001-$1,500,000

9%

$800,001-$1,000,000

9%

North Lake Tahoe, CA. had 291 sales Average Price of $793,793 Median Price of $590,000 and 80 average days on market. The greatest activity is in the $400,000 to $600,000 price range

8 15 27 27

$600,001-$800000

22%

$400,001-$600,000

27%

Under $400,000

25% 0

63 78 73 10

20

30 Percent of Sales

40

50

60

70

80

90

Residences Sold

RESIDENTIAL SOLD WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA February 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018 SOLD PRICE RANGE

Residences Sold

Under $400,000 $400,001-$600,000 $600,001-$800000 $800,001-$1,000,000 $1,000,001-$1,500,000 $1,500,001-$3,000,000 $3,000,001 +

Percent of Sales

21 55 47 11 17 12 12 175

Current Active Listings

12% 31% 27% 6% 10% 7% 7%

Months of Inventory 0 3 8 3 4 6 6 30

0.00 0.65 2.04 3.27 2.82 6.00 6.00

West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA. Sales Feb. 2017 thru Jan. 2018 Price, #Solds, % of Sales $3,000,001 +

7%

$1,500,001-$3,000,000

7%

$1,000,001-$1,500,000

10% 6%

$800,001-$1,000,000 $600,001-$800000

27%

$400,001-$600,000

31%

Under $400,000

12% 0

West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA. had 175 sales Average Price of $1,135,775 Median Price of $635,000 and 73 average days on market.

The greatest activity is in the $400,00 to $600,000 price range.

12 12 17 11 47 55 21 10

20 Percent of Sales

30

40

50

60

Residences Sold

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

If you have any questions regarding loan limits, refinancing or purchasing a home, please feel free to reach out to The Rice Team.

11050 Pioneer Trail Suite 201 Truckee, CA 96161 Phone: (530) 582-9991 Fax: (530) 582-9995.

Web:wwwTheRiceTeam.com

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA. The March equinox signals the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

It marks that special moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator going from south to north. In 2018, this equinox arrives on March 20th.

Daylight savings time begins

March 11th Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour

Our sunrise is earlier now, and nightfall comes later. Plants are sprouting. Winds are softening. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, people are enjoying the warmer days of spring.

Meanwhile, south of the equator, autumn begins.

Excepts from An Overview of the 2017 Tax Legislation: Impact to Individuals Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers Dickson Realty Disclaimer: The tax law information contained in this document is general in nature and provided as reference material only. This information is not specific legal advice about the application of the law to a particular fact scenario, nor does it replace (or purport to replace) any requirement to obtain specific legal advice. If you require specific legal advice about your own, your consumers’ or your organization’s position in relation to anything covered in this document, that advice should always be obtained from a qualified legal practitioner.

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Congress passed a comprehensive tax reform bill (otherwise known as "H.R.1"). President Trump signed the new tax act bill on December 22, 2017. Except where noted, the provisions of H.R.1outlined in this summary are generally effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2025. After that date, with some noted exceptions, the rules revert back to existing law.

The Act will have a significant impact on the taxation of corporations and individuals, and we encourage you to work with a tax professional to understand how these changes specifically impact your financial picture.

The purpose of this document is to provide a high level overview of the impact of selected provisions of H.R.1 on US individuals, and to present topics to discuss with your financial advisor and tax professional as part of year-end planning.

The Dickson Truckee Team

11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

lmpact of tax reform on individuals - W h a t exactly is changing?

Individual tax rates

Pre-Reform 2 0 1 8 TaxRules

Post-Refo rm 2 0 1 8 Tax Rules

•

Maximum tax rate is 39.6%

•

•

Rates associated with specific income brackets are designated below:

•

Taxable income Rate Single 10% 15%

25% 28% 33% 35% 39.6%

Alternative minimum tax(AMT)

Individual standard deduction/personal exemptions

$0-$9,525 $9,526 $38,700 $38,701$93,700 $93,701$195,450 $195,451 $424,950 $424,951$426,700 Over $426,700

Married $0-$19,050 $19,051 $77,400 $77,401 $156,150 $156,151$237,950 $237,951$424,950 $424,951$480,050 Over $480,050

•

Exemption amounts of $86,200 (married) and $55,400 (single)

•

Maximum tax rate reduced to 37%

Rates associated with specific income brackets are designated below: Taxable inc om e Rate Single Married 10% $0-$19,050 $0-$9,525 12% $9,526 $19,051 $38,700 $77,400 22% $38,701$77,401$82,500 $165,000 24% $8 2,501 $165,001 $315,000 $157,500 32% $157,501 $315,001 $200,000 $400,000 $200,001 $400,00135% $500,000 $600,000 Over Over 37% $500,000 $600,000

•

Exemption amounts increased to $109,400 (married) and $70,300 (single)

Phase-out of exemption amount begins at $164,100 (married) and $123,100 (single)

•

Phase -out of exemption amount begins at $1,000,000 (married) and $500,000 (single)

•

Standard deduction is $13,000 (married) and $6,500 (single)

•

Standard deduction nearly doubled to $24,000 (married) and $12,000 (single)

•

Personal exemption of $4,150 phased out for higher incomes

•

Personal exemptions repealed at all income levels

Tax reform update

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

Itemized deductions

Pre-Reform 2018 Tax Rules

Post-Reform 2 01 8 Ta x Rules

•

•

Individual deduction for state and local truces (SALT) for income, sales and property is limited in the aggregate to $10,000 (married and singlefilers) and $ 5 , 0 0 0 (married filing separately)

•

"PEASE limitation" (including for charitable contributions) is repealed

•

Most miscellaneous itemized deductions that were subject to the 2% of AGI floor will no longer be allowed (e.g. true preparation and investment expenses)

Deductions allowed but subject to the "PEASE limit ation," which reduces availability of itemized deductions at income levels starting at $320,000 (married) and $266,700 (single)

Capital gain /qualified dividend rate

•

Maximum taxrate on long-term capital gains and qualified dividend income (before 3.8% net investment income tax) is 20%

•

Unchanged

Medical expense deduction Cost of securities

•

Floor of 10% of AGI before deduction can be taken Investors have the ability to "specifically identify" which tax lot of a security issold

•

Floor reduced to 7.5% of AGI for trueyears 2017 and 2018 Unchanged

Mortgage interest

•

Individuals are generally allowedan itemized deduction for interest on 1.

Principal residence and second residence mortgages up to $1,000,000 (married) or $500, 000 (single) (limit applieson a combined basis)

•

Individuals are generally allowed an itemized deduction for interest on principal residence and second residence mortgages up to a combined $750,000

•

Pre 12/ 16/ 17 mortgages are grandfathered and new purchase money mortgages may be grandfathered if the purchase contract is dated before 12/ 16/ 17 and other conditions are met

•

Refinancing of grandfathered mortgages are grandfathered, but not beyond the original mortgage's term / amount (some exceptions apply for "balloon payment" mortgages)

•

Interest on a HELOC is no longer deductible

•

2.

•

Home Equity Lineof Credit (HELOC) up to $100,000

Tax reform update

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

Capital gain exclusion for primary residence

Like-kind exchanges

Pre-Reform 2 0 1 8 TaxRules

Post-Refo rm

•

Allows individuals to exclude gain of up to $500 ,000 (for joint filers) from the sale of a primary residence

•

Unchanged

•

Taxpayer must own and use the house as primary residence for 2 out of the previous 5 years and exemption can be used only once every 2 years

•

Allows for the disposal of an asset and the acquisition of another replacement asset without generating a current tax liability from the gain on the sale of the first asset

•

Limits applicability to like-kind exchanges of real property that is not held primarily for sale

2018

Ta x R ule s

**This does not expire in 2025

•

Applies to like-kind exchanges of real property as well as certain categories of personal property

Section 529 plans

•

Distributions may be used for expenses relating to higher (post-secondary) education

•

Pass-through deduction

•

Income received from partnerships, S corporations, or sole proprietorships is passed-through to the owner's individual tax returns, where it is taxed as ordinary income

•

Charitable deduction changes

•

Cash gift to public charities is deductible as long as it doesn't exceed 50% of the taxpayers Adjustable Gross Income (AGI)

•

Cash gift to public charities is deductible as long as it doesn't exceed 60% of the taxpayers Adjustable Gross Income (AGI)

•

8o% of value spent on university athletics seating rights can be deducted

•

8o% deduction for university athletic seating rights is repealed

•

Estate, gift and GST tax exemptions are each $5.6 million per US domiciliary

•

Doubles the estate, gift and GST tax exemptions to $11.2 million per US domiciliary

•

Like most individual provisions, the exemptions sunset after 2025 and revert back to the law in effect for 2017 with inflation adjustments; possibility for "clawback" at death if law is not changed

Gift/estate/generationskipping transfer (GST) tax exemption

In addition to higher (post secondary) education, distributions from 529 plans of up to $10,000/year per student can be usedfor tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school **This doesnot expire in 2025 There is a new 20% deduction for qualified business income from a partnership, S corporation, or sole proprietorship

Tax reformupdate

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

Pre-Reform 2018 Ta x Rules

Post-Reform 2 01 8 Ta x Rules

•

$1000/qualified child

•

•

Phase-out of credit begins at $75,000 (single) and $110,000 (married)

•

Individual mandate Health Insurance

•

Requires most Americans to purchase health insurance coverage; taxpayers must submit proof of healthcare coverage with their tax return or pay a penalty

Future Inflation Adjustments

•

In general, tax brackets and many other tax code limits are inflation adjusted using Consumer Price Index Urban (or CPI-U)

Child Tax Credit

Increases to $2,000/qualified child, with $1,400 being refundable

Phase-out of credit beginsat $200,000 (single) and $400,000 (married) • Individual mandate is repealed **This does not expire in 2025

•

Many but not all of the indexed limits would now be indexed using Chained-CPI-U, which generally leads to slightly slower cost of living adjustments each year **This does not expire in 2025

Excepts from An Overview of the 2017 Tax Legislation: Impact to Individuals Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers Dickson Realty Disclaimer: The new tax law information contained in this document is general in nature and provided as reference material only. This information is not specific legal advice about the application of the law to a particular fact scenario, nor does it replace (or purport to replace) any requirement to obtain specific legal advice. If you require specific legal advice about your own, your consumers’ or your organization’s position in relation to anything covered in this document, that advice should always be obtained from a qualified legal practitioner.

Suggested web site for detailed information on H.R.1 www.irs.gov

Tax reform update

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

TDPUD Water-Efficient Toilet Rebate The TDPUD Water-Efficient Toilet Rebate Program encourages customers to change out their old, high-water using toilets to new, lower water use toilets. Many “older” homes and businesses (pre-1995) still have high-water use toilets that use between 3 and 7 gallons per flush (GPF). In 1995, the Federal toilet standards went into effect requiring toilets installed in new construction to use 1.6 gallons of water per flush or less. Recent advancements have allowed toilets to use 1.28 gallons per flush or less while still providing equal or superior performance. Beginning January 1, 2016, the California Title 20 appliance standard requires toilet to be 1.28 gallons per flush or less. This is 20 percent less water than the current 1.6 GPF federal standard.

This rebate of up to $100 will help TDPUD water customers upgrade their toilets and use less water.

How can I determine the Gallons per Flush (GPF) of my old toilet? †

•

•

If your home was built prior to 1995, then you likely have a toilet that uses 3 gallons or more per flush:

•

For older toilets, the GPF capacity may be stamped on the inside of the tank, or underside of the tank lid or there may be a date stamp inside the tank or on the underside of the tank lid-1994 or earlier suggests 3 GPF or greater.

•

Does the tank look like it would hold three or more 1-gallon milk containers?

Generally, newer toilet's gallons per flush are printed on the porcelain directly behind the seat, inside the tank or on the tank lid.

How can I provide proof that the old toilet has been decommissioned?

• • • •

You may provide a photo of the old toilet clearly showing it has been removed and made inoperable.

You may provide a receipt from the landfill itemizing the number of toilets disposed of.

If applicable, provide a receipt from a licensed professional for removal and installation of toilet.

You may provide a small piece of porcelain from the tank of the removed toilet (placed in a plastic bag).

LORETTO EL HET

LORETTO RF HET

M o d e l 313 7 - 3 4 7 5

Model 3213-3475

FEATURES

FEATURES

2-1/8" Fully Glazed Trapway – Passes a 2" Ball

2-1/8" Fully Glazed Trapway – Passes a 2" Ball

High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) with Powerful 1.28 gpf / 4.8 lpf Flush Powered by the 3" Flushing System

High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) with Powerful 1.28 gpf / 4.8 lpf Flush

HydroSurge™

Powered by the 3" HydroSurge™ Flushing System

Flushes 800 grams of solids*

Flushes 800 grams of solids*

8" x 7" Water Surface

8" x 7" Water Surface

Extra-Large Footprint

Extra-Large Footprint

5-Year Warranty on Vitreous China

5-Year Warranty on Vitreous China

3-Year Warranty on Component and/or Accessory Parts

3-Year Warranty on Component and/or Accessory Parts

V-Gloss™ High-Gloss Vitreous China – Durable, Nonporous

V-Gloss™ High-Gloss Vitreous China – Durable, Nonporous

Bowl Shape Compatible with Bemis® 170, 200, 500 & 1800 Toilet Seats

Bowl Shape Compatible with Bemis® 70, 500 & 600 Toilet Seats

SPECIFICATIONS 3137-V

Elongated Bowl

57 Lbs.

3475-V

12" Rough-In Tank

30 Lbs.

3477-V

12" Right-Hand Flush

30 Lbs.

Meets ASME A112.19.2 / CSA B45.1 Seat Not Included

THE PROVEN LEADER IN FLUSHING PERFORMANCE

™

SPECIFICATIONS

*per MaP test

3213-V

Round Front Bowl

55 Lbs.

3475-V

12" Rough-In Tank

30 Lbs.

3477-V

12" Right-Hand Flush

30 Lbs.

Meets ASME A112.19.2 / CSA B45.1 Seat Not Included

*per MaP test

THE PROVEN LEADER IN FLUSHING PERFORMANCE™

Did You Know?

•Toilets account for more than 25% of daily water use for an average family.

•Replacing a non-efficient toilet with a 1.28 GPF toilet can save 45 gallons per day.

•A warped or poorly fitted toilet flapper can waste up to 200 gallons of water per day.

•The average family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day.

•A toilet that is constantly running can waste up to 300 gallons of water an hour.

•Information from www.usepa.gov/watersense/ and www.saveoutwater.com •For additional information on these or other conservation programs visit www.tdpud.org or call (530) 587-3896 The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

Truckee Donner PUD Water-Efficient Toilet Exchange Program Customer Information Form In order to qualify for this program, participant must have an active water account with the Truckee Donner PUD and the toilets being replaced must use greater than 3 gallons per flush. Customer must complete customer information and have form verified & signed by TDPUD staff prior to exchange. For approval return completed form by email to rebates@tdpud.org, fax: 530-550-1968, in person: 11570 Donner Pass Rd. *NOTE: There is a combined limit of three toilets per account including this exchange and the Toilet rebate program.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION (to be filled out by customer) Customer Name______________________________ Phone Number (_____) ____________________ Service Address______________________________ Email___________________________________ TDPUD Acct #_______________________

Number of toilet (s) to exchange____ (limit 3 per account*)

Old toilet use greater than 3 gallons per flush? Yes____ No____ I authorize third-party to handle exchange on my behalf. Name: __________________________________ (Contractor / property mgr.)

By signing this form, I certify that the above information is accurate and the new toilets will be installed at the TDPUD service address indicated above. I agree, if requested, to allow a District representative to inspect the installed toilets.

_________________________________ Customer Signature

________________ Date

TDPUD OFFICE VERIFICATION (office staff) Water Customer

APPROVED

[ Customer Name is listed on account [G Combined # of toilets exchanged or rebated to date? ______ REJECTED r Year Home was Built ________ # of Bathrooms_________ G ra _________________________________ ________________ ab TDPUD Date b Authorized Signature y yo ou VENDOR VERIFICATION (Western Nevada Rep) ur GPF rof old Toilet(s) ** _______ GPF of new Toilet(s) _______ **Estimated or determined from physical evidence # of toilets exchanged________ r re UPGRADE OPTION: Apply $100 per toilet credit toward the purchase of a more expensive qualifying toilet. ea Check box if applicable How many upgraded toilets? ______ ad e d I certify that we have received the old toilet(s) that are greater than 3 gallons per flush and that we will dispose of rin a way that prevents any future installation. them e r’ _________________________________ ________________ ’s Vendor Date s Signature a at t te

The Dickson Truckee Team

11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

TDPUD Water-Efficient Toilet Rebate Application ACCOUNT INFORMATION Account Holder Name ________________________________________ TDPUD Account # ___________________________________________

Owner

Service Address ______________________________________________ Truckee , CA

Landlord

Tenant

_____________________

Street

Zip

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________ Street

Phone

City,

State

Zip

___________________________________ Email ______________________________________________

Rebates issued to the Account Holder will be applied as a one-time credit on your TDPUD account and appear on your billing statement.

Credits are typically applied within 6 to 8 weeks of application submission. A bill credit will only be applied to active accounts. *Payments to others must be authorized by account holder by completing the Payment Release Authorization below.

*PAYMENT RELEASE AUTHORIZATION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF PAYMENT IS GOING TO SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE ACCOUNT HOLDER NOTED ABOVE. Name to which check will be payable_____________________________________________ Phone ___________________ Mailing Address for Other________________________________________________________________________________ Street

_

City, State

Zip

Payments to others will be made by check and are typically issued within 6 to 8 weeks of application submission.

PRODUCT INFORMATION Toilet Gallons per Flush (GPF) Existing† 3 GPF or greater 1.6 GPF †

# of toilets

New 1.28 GPF or dual flush

Purchase Date

Cost

††

$100

1.28 GPF or dual flush††

See reverse side for info about determining GPF

Rebate

$25 ††

dual flush=effective flush volume 1.28 GPF or less

PROGRAM RULES & REQUIREMENTS Attach proof of decommissioning of old toilet (details on opposite side): Photo Landfill Receipt Contractor Invoice Porcelain piece from tank Attach dated sales receipt with toilet(s) clearly identified.

Applicant must be a District water customer to qualify for the toilet rebate.

Rebate application must be received within 90 days of purchase or contractor invoice Customer agrees to allow verification of efficiency & installation by an authorized District representative if requested.

Limit 3 toilet rebates per TDPUD water account.

Rebate not to exceed the cost of equipment.

TERMS & CONDITIONS TDPUD disclaims all liability from taxes incurred or any property damage or loss that may arise as a result of the applicant’s participation in this program. This rebate offer may be discontinued or modified at any time by the TDPUD. Applicant certifies that the above noted equipment is installed and will remain at the TDPUD service address on this application.

I have read, understand and agree to abide by the program rules, requirements and terms & conditions. I certify that the information provided on this application and associated required documentation is true and correct.

Account Holder’s Signature________________________________________________ Date________________

Mail or deliver to Truckee Donner Public Utility District - Rebates 11570 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 Email: rebates@tdpud.org Fax: 530.550.1968 For more information call (530)587-3896

For Utility Use Only

9/2017

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER

TIPS ON HOW TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW

Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

TIPS ON HOW TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW It’s Practically a Whiteout

My Car Is Stuck in the Snow

Before you venture out, refill windshield washer fluid, clear snow from the roof, windows, windshield wipers, and front and back lights, and turn on low-beam headlights (high beams reflect off the snow and into your eyes). Once you’re on the road, don’t tailgate. “It can take up to nine times as long to stop in ice and snow, compared with ideal weather,” says Robert Sinclair, media relations manager at AAA. Your rule of thumb: When the car ahead of you passes a road sign, start counting; if you reach that sign before you get to 8, you’re too close.

Gently reverse the car a bit, then slowly move forward a little. Continue this rocking motion, occasionally wiggling the steering wheel to help the

To avoid scary skids and spinouts in the future, never stomp on the gas or brake pedal, and slow down dramatically well before making a turn or heading down a hill. “To prevent fishtailing when you know you’re about to go downhill, instead of braking, select a lower gear and let the engine manage the speed for you,” says Spitzner.

I’m Worried About Black Ice

OMG, I Need to Pull Over!

Whether you’re facing engine trouble or treacherous weather, pull over onto the right shoulder, as far off the road as possible while remaining on level ground, and turn your hazards on. So you don’t freeze or waste fuel, run the heat for 10 minutes every hour—first check that the exhaust pipe is clear of drifting snow to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Stock the trunk with a collapsible shovel, an ice scraper, water, granola bars, and a windup flashlight for situations like this, says Kurt Spitzner, a driving instructor at Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Today, new advice applies to all: Look where you want the car to go and steer in that direction.

tread gain grip, until you make progress. Still nothing?

For added traction, shovel out the tires, then sprinkle sand or non-clumping kitty litter in front of and behind the tires (or use the floor mats as a last resort). That should do it. Sinclair recommends investing in winter tires and swapping them in once cold weather begins, to prevent this situation.

The Car Is Skidding!

The old rule to “turn into a skid” is from the days when most vehicles were rearwheel drive.

That notoriously slippery stuff usually forms when the temperature fluctuates above, then below, 32 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing snow to melt and refreeze to a clear glaze on the road. Be extra careful on bridges, at the bottom of hills, and in shady areas, where ice tends to accumulate. “If you encounter a patch, ease off the gas pedal to reduce your speed, and maintain smooth, steady steering,” says Spitzner. Fair warning: Driving an SUV doesn’t give you license to be a hot shot.

“All- or four-wheel drive isn’t a magic technology that allows you to have traction no matter what,” says Sinclair.

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

The resorts listed are currently scheduled to close between April 15th – June 3rd; weather depending. Current conditions, as of February 15th , are shown below. Data courtesy of www.snowpack.com a site where you get the latest information. Spring skiing in Northern California is wonderful and we hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the slopes in your favorite way.

Resort

Acres

Skiable Terrain

Runs

Runs

1680

42%

40%

35%

380

30%

55%

15%

Heavenly Valley

4800

20%

45%

35%

Homewood

1260

15%

50%

35%

Kirkwood

2300

12%

30%

58%

Mt. Rose

1200

20%

30%

58%

Northstar California

3120

16%

47%

37%

200

23%

31%

46%

Sugar Bowl

1650

17%

45%

38%

Squaw/Alpine

6000

25%

42%

50%

Tahoe Donner

120

40%

60%

N/A

Bear Valley Boreal

Soda Springs

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

MARCH 2018 SUN

MON

TUES

WED

THUR

FRI

25 Art of Mixology Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

26 $99 Learn To Ski or Ride Program Alpine Meadows Karaoke nights The Auld Dubliner

27 Knitting Group-Atelier

01 Bingo nights The Auld Dubliner

02 Fish Taco nights Bar of America

Fireworks Squaw

04 Art of Mixology Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

05 99 Learn To Ski or Ride Program Alpine Meadows Karaoke nights The Auld Dubliner

06 Knitting Group-Atelier

07 ANNUAL WINE ‘N ICE CARVING CONTEST

08 Bingo nights The Auld Dubliner

09 Fish Taco nights Bar of America

Fireworks Squaw

11 Art of Mixology Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

12 99 Learn To Ski or Ride Program Alpine Meadows Karaoke nights The Auld Dubliner

13 Knitting Group-Atelier

14

15 Bingo nights The Auld Dubliner

16 Fish Taco nights Bar of America

17

18 Art of Mixology Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

19 99 Learn To Ski or Ride Program Alpine Meadows Karaoke nights The Auld Dubliner

20 Knitting Group-Atelier

21

22 Bingo nights The Auld Dubliner

23 Fish Taco nights Bar of America

24

25 Art of Mixology Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

26 99 Learn To Ski or Ride Program Alpine Meadows Karaoke nights The Auld Dubliner

27 Knitting Group-Atelier

28

29 Bingo nights The Auld Dubliner

30 Fish Taco nights Bar of America

01

02

03

05

06

28

04

SAT 03

Spring Music Series Squaw

10

Spring Music Series Squaw

ANNUAL ROTARY CRAB & PASTA FEED WITH SILENT AUCTION

31 Fireworks Squaw Spring Music Series Squaw

07

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA. Date and Event

Where Held

Time

BENEFIT February-May 2018

Homewood, Northstar, Tahoe Donner, Squaw/Alpine, Tahoe Donner Cross County, Tahoe XC

ALL SEASON

Skiing For Schools Discount Lift Tickets

Contact Info.

Laura Brown E-mail to: exed@ttcf.net

Foothills Celebration

BENEFIT March 7, 2018 The 8th Annual Wine N’ Ice Carving Competition

Every Sunday Art of Mixology

BENEFIT March 14th ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED EVENTS OF THE YEAR

Ticket holders can enjoy flexibility in terms of when lift tickets can be used, as the resorts offer validity throughout the season to get on the slopes; save money and contribute to the success of local students.

Tickets are not available for purchase at the resorts.

Purchases can be make on line at www.exined.org or in person at Dave’s Ski Shops; (530) 546-5800, located at 8299 No. Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA. Pricing varies per resort.

SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS!

MARCH 3RD

Details

Downtown Grass Valley

1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Marissa Hernandez E-Mail: mhernadezgvda @gmail.com

$50 at the door; $10 Designated Driver Hosted by the Grass Valley Downtown Assn and Sierra Vintners. Sample chef specialties and delectable sweets from areas finest restaurants and confectioners while you sip fine wine and beer from 20 foothill wineries and brewers. Enjoy fine art and great music as you stroll the streets of historic downtown Grass Valley.

Truckee River Winery 11467 Brockway Rd. Truckee

12:00 pm 7:00 pm

Truckee River Winery (530) 587-4626

Spectator tickets: $10.00 per person Proceeds benefit the Truckee River Watershed Council and this year’s carving theme with be based on their new motto: FORIVER! Ten sculptors will sculpt 300lb. Blocks of ice into gorgeous alluring and awe-inspiring sculptures.

No host Truckee River Winery’s award winning wines, The Brewery Lair’s beer, and special treats from Mt. Valley Meats will be available; music by DJ Chango and many fun outdoor winter games.

Ritz-Carlton Hotel 13031 RitzCarlton Highlands Ct. Truckee

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

E-mail Giles.priestland @ritzcarlton.com

Cost $60/per person at the Manzanita Bar. Entertaining and educational experience will feature freshly cut herbs, classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers.

Truckee Community Recreation Center 8924 Donner Pass Road Truckee

5:00 pm 7:00 pm

Steve Randal (530) 550-4443

Join Rotary and the community for the Annual Crab and Pasta Feed! Each year the Rotary Club of Truckee selects a local nonprofit group to benefit from the silent auction and the Annual Crab and Pasta Feed. This year, all silent and live auction proceeds benefit the Tahoe Truckee School of Music. Enjoy the best food and the best silent auction of the Season. Fun for the entire family guaranteed.

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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

MARCH 2018 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Alpine/Squaw, Golf Course Communities, North and West Lake Tahoe, CA.

Date and Event

Where Held

Time

4:00 pm 7:15 pm

Cost Contact Info.

Free

Details

Saturdays Fireworks Show On-going through March

KT Base Bar Squaw Valley

Mondays On-Going Song Group

Tahoe Truckee School of Music 10038 Meadow Way, Ste. E Truckee

6:15 pm 7:30 pm

$20.00

Song group for everyone! Any instrument, any experience level, any age.

Led by Ben Martin. Come to learn and share music in a fun creative environment.

For more information contact: http://chamber.truckee.com/events/details/song-group Contact: Ben Martin (530) 587-3274

Tuesdays On-Going Knitting Group

Atelier 10128 Donner Pass Road Truckee

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

Free

Join us for a knitting group. Open to all knitters, crotchetiers, loom artists‌whatever your thread you are welcome.

This is NOT A CLASS; it is a group activity intended for individuals who enjoy the company of other yarn artists. Bring your own project or start a new one; come for a few minutes or the whole 2 hours.

For more information on this and other workshops contact: www.ateliertruckee.com

Wednesday Fridays On-Going Crafting

Tahoe Modern Makers 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Ste. K So. Lake Tahoe

4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Free

FREE! All Craft event every Wednesday and Friday; all ages welcome. No reservations required. Craft changes weekly.

Call for questions: (530) 600-3388 or e-mail: tahoemodernmakers@gmail.com

Check Schedules on line

Atelier 10128 Donner Pass Road Truckee

Varies

Class offerings are offered throughout the month and offerings change monthly throughout the year.

Prices vary

Take a fun class! All classes are interesting and open to the public. Check their website at www.ateliertruckee.com for current calendar. See the their many March offerings including Introduction to knitting & crochet, making pint baskets, Modern Calligraphy, smartphone photography,just to name a few. On March 18th there is a Walk on Donner Lake class.

https://squawal pine.com/event s

Fireworks show every Saturday through March 31st. Plaza Bar will be open with a Complimentary hot cocoa bar for the kids and full food and beverage menu for the Whole family; shows are weather permitting.

Live music series will begin mid-March.

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