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OCTOBER 2021 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Palisades Tahoe, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.
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, combined with their knowledge and experience, they are uniquely qualified to be expert guides in your real estate venture. Call, e-mail, visit our office, or access us on the web. We are here for you 24/7. Our offices and agents diligently adhere to all current COVID 19 guidelines. Office Info: Phone: 530-587-7444 Fax:530-587-8064 Email: truckeeinfo@dicksonrealty.com Web: www.Dicksonrealty.com
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: You will notice a name change on our banner and in all the statistical reports. The former Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley ski resorts are now combined into one entity newly named PALISADES TAHOE effective September 15, 2021. Please see the Business Times press release Included in this newsletter. We are proud to have this World Renowned Ski Area as one of the major attractions of our Truckee/Tahoe market area!
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OCTOBER 2021 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Palisades Tahoe, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.
This month’s report shows the monthly sales statistics for August 2020 thru August 2021 for Median Sales Price, Lowest/Highest Sales, Number of Units Sold and the Average Days on Market (Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.) The data source is the Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS® with data pulled on September 15, 2021
TRUCKEE INCLUSIVE
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
LOWEST SALE
AUGUST 2020
$
860,000 $
150,000 $
September
$
850,000 $
October
$
November
HIGHEST SALE
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
11,000,000
176
51
255,000 $
7,495,000
173
31
827,500 $
145,000 $
10,200,000
162
39
$
862,000 $
180,000 $
10,000,000
147
18
December
$
870,000 $
150,000 $
6,750,000
93
33
January
$
880,000 $
232,000 $
10,295,000
65
27
February
$
978,000 $
85,000 $
8,250,000
59
53
March
$
960,000 $
216,000 $
12,795,000
83
38
April
$
1,054,500 $
160,000 $
6,995,000
82
49
May
$
965,000 $
225,000 $
8,395,000
80
17
June
$
875,000 $
225,000 $
5,365,000
93
15
July
$
1,050,000 $
250,000 $
10,250,000
123
16
AUGUST 2021
$
1,056,500 $
120,000 $
12,250,000
114
22
TRUCKEE INCLUSIVE MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000
ly
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Truckee Inclusive shows total market activity which includes sub-markets of the Golf Course Communities (Old Greenwood, Gray’s Landing, Lahontan, Martis Camp & Schaffer’s Mill), Tahoe Donner, Northstar, and Donner Summit. Specific details of those sub-markets are shown separately on the next page.
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23
63
$3,000,000
3,000,000 $
1,325,000 $
10,000,000
19
21
$2,000,000
$
2,640,000 $
1,315,000 $
6,750,000
11
21
January
$
2,439,500 $
1,475,000 $
10,295,000
12
38
February
$
4,685,000 $
2,100,000 $
8,250,000
14
64
March
$
7,012,500 $
1,450,000 $
12,795,000
10
36
April
$
4,522,500 $
1,500,000 $
6,995,000
8
30
May
$
2,750,000 $
1,800,000 $
8,395,000
8
13
June
$
2,237,500 $
1,525,000 $
5,365,000
10
24
July
$
4,250,000 $
1,225,000 $
10,250,000
15
19
AUGUST 2021
$
5,500,000 $
1,932,938 $
12,250,000
15
34
TAHOE DONNER
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
AUGUST 2020
$
745,000 $
229,900 $
1,995,000
43
30
September
$
830,000 $
365,000 $
2,600,000
65
9
October
$
820,000 $
145,000 $
1,675,000
51
18
$1,500,000
November
$
830,000 $
265,000 $
1,475,000
44
13
$1,000,000
December
$
820,000 $
150,000 $
1,675,000
29
13
January
$500,000
$
801,777 $
232,000 $
1,550,000
21
6
February
$
1,050,000 $
580,000 $
1,850,000
11
25
March
$
950,000 $
262,000 $
1,887,654
31
10
April
$
960,000 $
410,000 $
2,450,000
31
15
May
$
1,070,000 $
350,000 $
2,575,000
32
4
June
$
950,000 $
260,000 $
1,875,000
31
6
July
$
1,038,000 $
343,000 $
2,675,000
49
11
AUGUST 2021
$
1,100,000 $
265,000 $
2,645,000
42
18
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
AUGUST 2020
$
887,750 $
250,000 $
4,120,000
30
72
September
$
635,750 $
255,000 $
3,800,000
24
60
October
$
782,250 $
200,000 $
5,200,000
26
97
$1,500,000
November
$
859,000 $
180,000 $
2,830,000
24
26
$1,000,000
December
$
889,000 $
315,000 $
2,425,000
19
76
$500,000
January
$
860,000 $
399,950 $
3,050,000
11
31
February
$
762,500 $
195,000 $
2,650,000
8
129
March
$
930,000 $
216,000 $
5,600,000
19
92
April
$
740,500 $
180,000 $
3,300,000
18
99
May
$
655,000 $
225,000 $
2,999,000
16
37
June
$
799,000 $
225,000 $
3,495,000
11
5
July
$
1,250,000 $
250,000 $
2,800,000
15
26
AUGUST 2021
$
935,000 $
600,000 $
3,350,000
13
25
DONNER SUMMIT
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
AUGUST 2020
$
445,000 $
160,000 $
1,700,000
13
60
September
$
580,000 $
275,000 $
3,480,000
13
13
October
$
785,000 $
211,000 $
2,895,000
9
18
$3,000,000
November
$
547,500 $
290,000 $
1,375,000
12
25
$2,000,000
December
$
599,000 $
295,000 $
2,600,000
9
20
January
$1,000,000
$
880,000 $
275,000 $
1,725,000
5
34
February
$
875,000 $
85,000 $
975,000
3
26
March
$
800,000 $
625,000 $
925,000
3
3
April
$
2,875,000 $
1,100,000 $
3,980,000
4
10
May
$
582,500 $
275,000 $
2,450,000
4
30
June
$
700,000 $
275,000 $
1,400,000
6
30
July
$
785,000 $
340,000 $
3,240,000
9
33
AUGUST 2021
$
700,000 $
120,000 $
1,325,000
7
30
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NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND
ly
20 21
AU G
US T
AU G
US T
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DONNER SUMMIT MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND
ly
20 21
$-
US T
HIGHEST SALE
$-
Se 2 0 pt 2 0 em b Oc er t No obe r ve m D e be r ce m be r Ja nu ar Fe y br ua ry M ar ch Ap ril M ay
LOWEST SALE
HIGHEST SALE
TAHOE DONNER MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND
US T
LOWEST SALE
HIGHEST SALE
$-
AU G
LOWEST SALE
$1,000,000
ne
December
27
10,200,000
Ju
$
7,495,000
930,000 $
Ju
November
865,000 $
Ju
2,400,000 $
DONNER SUMMIT MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND
Ju
2,995,000 $
$
82
AU G
$
October
37
Ju
September
11,000,000
ne
1,145,000 $
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
Ju
2,100,000 $
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
ne
$
HIGHEST SALE
Ju
AUGUST 2020
LOWEST SALE
ne
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
Ju
GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES
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32
116
$1,000,000
800,000 $
449,000 $
1,715,000
11
94
$500,000
$
980,000 $
400,000 $
1,800,000
7
18
March
$
685,000 $
185,000 $
4,000,000
18
134
April
$
742,500 $
360,000 $
2,850,000
22
51
May
$
430,000 $
192,000 $
3,400,000
19
139
June
$
850,000 $
265,000 $
2,000,000
19
169
July
$
725,000 $
170,000 $
2,750,000
17
66
AUGUST 2021
$
790,000 $
195,000 $
3,870,900
16
47
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
AUGUST 2020
$
760,000 $
191,500 $
9,500,000
51
43
September
$
867,500 $
225,000 $
6,495,000
54
38
October
$
801,000 $
275,000 $
2,750,000
54
20
November
$
740,000 $
311,000 $
2,750,000
35
27
$1,500,000
December
$
645,000 $
219,000 $
2,000,000
30
34
$1,000,000
January
$
850,000 $
317,000 $
5,336,250
19
44
$500,000
February
$
1,217,000 $
345,000 $
2,850,000
20
50
March
$
790,000 $
399,000 $
2,680,000
17
55
April
$
945,500 $
400,000 $
2,600,000
18
22
May
$
1,000,000 $
460,000 $
11,000,000
27
21
June
$
942,000 $
299,000 $
5,000,000
31
17
July
$
1,022,500 $
256,000 $
10,050,000
32
25
AUGUST 2021
$
865,000 $
475,000 $
7,750,000
21
28
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
US T AU G
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
AUGUST 2020
$
750,000 $
322,000 $
4,525,000
30
60
September
$
749,000 $
312,500 $
4,886,000
40
30
October
$
782,500 $
340,000 $
4,000,804
32
20
November
$
1,050,000 $
289,000 $
7,400,000
19
32
$2,000,000
December
$
952,500 $
345,000 $
7,200,000
28
49
$1,500,000
January
$
999,000 $
575,000 $
3,550,000
11
34
$1,000,000
February
$
939,000 $
389,000 $
2,950,000
9
80
March
$
1,227,500 $
386,500 $
31,000,000
16
67
April
$
1,520,000 $
500,000 $
2,480,000
7
33
May
$
1,200,000 $
477,000 $
11,100,000
17
22
June
$
1,250,000 $
800,000 $
8,995,000
17
37
July
$
1,400,000 $
655,000 $
9,250,000
19
18
AUGUST 2021
$
1,335,000 $
591,000 $
8,000,000
15
31
WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA. MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND
$500,000 $US T AU G
HIGHEST SALE
ly
US T AU G
$-
WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA
LOWEST SALE
20 21
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NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. MEDIAN SALES PRICE
US T
HIGHEST SALE
AU G
LOWEST SALE
$-
20 21
February
$1,500,000
4,600,000
20 21
$
87
214,000 $
Ju
January
226
22
ly
725,000 $
24
2,998,000
Ju
$
2,050,000
ly
December
1 $ 374,000 $
PALISADES TAHOE MEDIAN SALES PRICE TREND
Ju
767,000 $
64
US T
657,232 $
$
29
24
ne
$
November
11
2,550,000
AU G
October
2,390,000
Ju
400,000 $
ne
390,000 $
680,250 $
AVG. DAYS ON MARKET
Ju
1,155,000 $
$
RESIDENTIAL SOLD
ne
$
September
HIGHEST SALE
Ju
AUGUST 2020
LOWEST SALE
Se 2 0 pt 2 0 em b Oc er to No b ve e r m D e be r ce m be r Ja nu ar Fe y br ua ry M ar ch Ap ril M ay
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
Se 2 0 pt 2 0 em b Oc er to No b ve e r m D e be r ce m be r Ja nu ar Fe y br ua ry M ar ch Ap ril M ay
PALISADES TAHOE
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The following charts are a look at Year over Year comparisons of Median Pricing Trends and Residential Solds in the overall Truckee/Tahoe market area for the periods August 2019/2020 compared to August 2020/2021 OVERALL MARKET MEDIAN PRICING TREND
AVG. MEDIAN AVG. MEDIAN Aug. 2019 Aug. 2020 Aug. 2020 Aug. 2021
Year-To-Year 2019/2020-2020/2021
% Increase
TRUCKEE
$
712,500 $
923,000
29.54%
PALISADES TAHOE
$
765,000 $
725,000
-5.23%
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.
$
654,500 $
850,000
29.87%
WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA.
$
749,000 $
965,000
28.84%
FULL MARKET
$
710,000 $
900,000
26.76%
Overall Market Median Price Trends Year to Year 2019/2020 compared to 2020/2021 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $TR UCKEE
PALISADES TAHOE
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.
WEST SHORE FULL MARKET LAKE TAHOE, CA.
AVG. MEDIAN
Aug. 2019
Aug. 2020
AVG. MEDIAN
Aug. 2020
Aug. 2021
OVERALL MARKET TOTAL SOLD
SOLDS Aug. 2019 Aug. 2020
Year-To-Year 2019/2020-2020/2021
TRUCKEE
SOLDS Aug. 2020 Aug. 2021
% Increase
1195
1450
21.34%
PALISADES TAHOE
125
242
93.60%
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.
312
409
31.09%
WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA.
235
260
10.64%
1867
2361
26.46%
TOTAL SOLD
Overall Market Residential Sold Year to Year 2019/2020 compared to 2020/2021 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 TR UCKEE
PALISADES TAHOE
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.
WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA.
SOLDS
Aug. 2019
Aug. 2020
SOLDS
Aug. 2020
Aug. 2021
TO TAL SOLD
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Higher home prices don’t mean your dream home is out of reach. Although home prices have increased across the country, today’s historically low mortgage rates balance out the equation to create a very affordable monthly payment.
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VERSUS
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Let’s talk about how you can benefit from today’s LOW rates! *The information above does not include any tax or insurance payments; your actual payment may be higher. Sample rate based on a purchase price of $650,000 with a 20% down payment and a loan amount of $520,000 with a 30-year term. Principal and interest payment: $2,123.00 with a rate of 2.750% , an APR of 2.850%, and discount points of 0.985%. Actual payment obligations may vary.
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Palisades Tahoe Chosen as New Name for Legendary California Ski Resort Iconic Tahoe resort reveals new name ahead of 2021-22 winter season September 13, 2021 11:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time – reprint Business Times
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Palisades Tahoe, an Alterra Mountain Company destination, introduced its new name and logo that honor the resort’s history as a land of legends - home to freeskiing pioneers, Winter Olympians and cultural icons across more than seven decades of ski history. Inspired by the sheer granite faces and chutes that compose this otherworldly terrain, the Palisades Tahoe name is a result of the collective experience of a fiercely loyal community, united around a shared place that has fascinated and exhilarated for generations. This change will bring both mountains of the former Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows together under one unified name.
“It is inspiring that after seven decades in operation, a company as storied and established as this resort can still reflect and adjust when it is the necessary and right thing to do”
“It is inspiring that after seven decades in operation, a company as storied and established as this resort can still reflect and adjust when it is the necessary and right thing to do,” said recently appointed Palisades Tahoe President and COO Dee Byrne. “This name change reflects who we are as a ski resort and community—we have a reputation for being progressive and boundary-breaking when it comes to feats of skiing and snowboarding. We have proven that those values go beyond the snow for us. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be part of Palisades Tahoe and after more than 10 years at the resort, I’m honored to be leading our team into this new era.” The 2020 commitment by the resort to rename the destination was made after extensive research into the historical and current usage and regional history of the word “squaw,” and discussions with the local Washoe Tribe, which affirmed the position that it is widely considered a racist and sexist slur against Indigenous women. The renaming process began last year with an in-depth research and discovery process that would be the first step in informing the new name. At the outset, the resort team dissected what elements of these neighboring valleys, from the mountains to the people, truly set them apart. They looked at the history of the Washoe Tribe, whose ancestral lands were in Olympic Valley, to extreme ski movies that featured the resort, to the spectrum of feedback on the name change decision. Next, the team carefully conducted numerous surveys—collecting more than 3,000 responses—and held focus groups in order to consult with a wide range of individuals in the community, including local residents, longtime pass holders, athletes who grew up on these slopes, employees of the resort, and members of the local Washoe tribe. The central themes that emerged from the discovery process included the unique geography and one-of-a-kind terrain of these mountains, the deep Olympic and ski culture histories across both valleys, the resort’s ability to challenge all levels of skiers and riders, and the incredible strength and loyalty of the community. With the name Palisades Tahoe, the resort honors the past—the arena that put Olympic Valley on the map, inspired countless skiers to push the limits, and created a culture unlike any other—and looks towards a new chapter. “Anyone who spends time at these mountains can feel the passion of our dedicated skiers and riders. It’s electric, exciting, reverential, and incredibly motivating,” said Ron Cohen, former president and COO of Palisades Tahoe. “However, no matter how deep, meaningful, and positive these feelings are and no matter how much our guests don’t intend to offend anyone, it is not enough to justify continuing to operate under a name that is deeply offensive to indigenous people across North America. We were compelled to change the name because it’s the right thing to do, especially for the generations yet to come, who will grow up without having to use a slur to
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identify the place where they chase their dreams down the mountain. We know how much people love this place, and so we spent more than a year making sure that we were doing right by the community in choosing a name that would honor the past and reach out to the future. I am so grateful to the Palisades Tahoe team for their dedication to writing the next chapter of the resort’s storied history.” The Palisades Tahoe name captures and honors two of the resort’s most legendary arenas, one on the Olympic Valley side and one on the Alpine Meadows side, where granite walls rise all around and where generations of freeskiers made their mark. Capturing this spirit of freedom, the new logo aligns the two unique mountains that make up Palisades Tahoe with the outline of a majestic eagle—a nod to the sacred Washoe symbol used to communicate with the heavens, the powerful bird that calls Tahoe home, and to the resort’s freeskiing roots. The bold colors and interwoven design pay homage to these majestic mountains—past, present, and future—and the fierce allegiance and individuality of the Palisades Tahoe community. Going beyond the name change, Palisades Tahoe has begun building a partnership with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California to continue to give the tribe a platform to educate the public about their culture and the valleys’ origins as the ancestral land of the Washoe Tribe, and to ensure mountain accessibility for present and future Washoe generations. This summer, the resort launched the Washoe Cultural Tour series, which offers guests a view of the mountains through the eyes of the Washoe people. Darrel Cruz, Director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Cultural Resources Office of the Washoe Tribe, shares stories of Washoe history and culture at the High Camp mid-mountain lodge. In addition, Palisades Tahoe will install a Washoe exhibit at High Camp, complete with tribal artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that members seek to preserve to this day. The groups are also exploring future programming centered on making skiing more accessible to Washoe Tribe members. The resort will begin implementing the new resort name and branding immediately, but expects the full changeover to be a multi-year process. The base area village on the Olympic Valley side will now be known as The Village at Palisades Tahoe, and Palisades Tahoe also plans to debut new names for the Squaw One and Squaw Creek chairlifts, to be selected with input by the Washoe Tribe, Resort at Squaw Creek, and the public. Palisades Tahoe leaders continue to assist other local businesses who are interested in changing their names, and the Washoe Tribe is leading the efforts to rename Squaw Peak and Squaw Creek. For more information on Palisades Tahoe and the upcoming winter season, please visit our website. About Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe is the largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region, boasting 6,000 skiable acres across two mountains. Formerly Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, the more than 70-year-old resort celebrates a rich history as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the Spring Skiing Capital, and home mountain to dozens of Olympic and World Cup athletes across multiple snow sports. With an average annual snowfall of 400 inches, Palisades Tahoe frequently operates the longest ski and snowboard season in Lake Tahoe. The Village at Palisades Tahoe offers year-round events and over 50 bars, restaurants and boutiques, many of which are locally owned and operated. Palisades Tahoe is on the Ikon Pass, which offers access to 47 international ski destinations. In 2021 the resort changed its name, trading in a harmful slur for a name that better reflects its values and legacy. Visit the Palisades Tahoe website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more.
Contacts Amelie Bruzat The Ashima Group amelie@theashimagroup.com
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10 Fall Home Improvement Tips Now that summer gear has been stowed away, it’s time to focus on fall home improvement projects. Autumn is the key time to evaluate your home exterior and prepare it for the harsh winter months ahead. With cooler fall weather comes the realization that your home will soon experience cold weather. To get your house ready, start by giving your exterior a thorough review. Everything should be checked, cleaned up and made ready to handle Mother Nature when she comes blowing in within the next few months. Here is a checklist for exterior fall home improvement projects: 1. Evaluate your roof. Look for missing or loose down. If you’re ready for a new look or a shingles, deterioration of asphalt shingles harder-working garage door, consider the along with mold, algae or splitting of real steel and aluminum options. wood shingles. If the roof is in poor shape, 6. Seal up the windows. Make sure your consider upgrading to a synthetic roof. The windows have strong weather-stripping in composite shake and slate products resist place with energy-efficient glass that is still fire, impact, high winds, insects and mold, working. If it’s time to upgrade your windows, making them an ideal long-term investment investigate those with ENERGY STAR® for a home. ratings to help keep your home warmer 2. Clean your gutters. Get leaves and gunk out during the winter months. now so that gutters won’t get backed up, 7. Consider a privacy window upgrade. Tired of clogged and frozen in the winter, causing ice closing blinds or shades to gain privacy in formations. Gutters should be securely your bathroom or bedroom? Think about attached to the home and sloped for proper replacing key windows with decorative glass drainage. Also check to make sure all or acrylic block privacy windows. Available in downspouts are clean and connected. both operable and fixed styles, these 3. Check your siding and trim. Make sure there windows add a beautiful accent to a room are no rotting boards or insect infestations in while protecting your privacy. any wood exterior products. Determine if a 8. Check out your doors. As with windows, your new paint job is needed before the winter entry doors should have weather stripping weather hits. Should these items need that’s not worn out around the entire opening. replacement, research man-made lowThis helps keep drafty cold air out of your maintenance products, like fiber cement house during winter months. siding or PVC trim as reliable replacement 9. Secure or replace railings. Loose or unstable options for key exterior parts of the home. railing systems can be dangerous. Check all 4. Evaluate the deck. If your deck has seen its balusters, handrails and elements of front and last summer party, look at replacing before back rail systems to assure they’re the winter with either a Western Red functioning properly. If it’s time for a Cedar deck or composite decking. Both replacement, consider a new look by adding products stand up extremely well to all types cable rails or glass balustrades. of weather and will make you happy to step 10. Spend time with your landscaping. Once the out onto the deck every time. leaves have fallen, get out the rakes. Remove 5. Check the functionality of your garage dead leaves and underbrush around the door. You’re in and out of your garage door house and garden area before the snow falls. many times each day. Make sure it’s Re-mulch key landscaping areas. Trim back functioning properly and has strong air trees and bushes away from the house to get infiltration seals to help keep energy bills your home ready for winter snows.
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Reprinted courtesy: Truckee Chamber of Commerce; Justin Swett
Autumn in Truckee is one of the best times of the year to visit. From fun events, cooler temps, to stunning fall foliage scenery. Here is a list of our favorite Truckee hiking trails to help your harvest the best of autumn here in Truckee! Sagehen Creek Trail 2.5 mile single track trail from 89N at Sagehen Creek to Stampede Reservoir. Waddle Ranch Preserve Hikers and nature lovers enjoy this hike through meadows and over creeks that leads to Lake Ella and Martis Creek Lake in Martis Valley. The trailhead is located just off of Hwy 267 before Northstar. Loch Leven Lakes Hikers who enjoy swimming in alpine lakes are drawn to this scenic hike that leads to four lakes at the end of Donner Summit Trail. Commemorative Emigrant Trail Single track trail following Alder Creek out to Stampede Reservoir, following in a historic path of pioneers in the 1800s. Martis Peak Hike 8 mile hike from just south of Brockway Summit on HWY 267 to the Martis Peak fire lookout, with about 1700 ft in elevation gain. Sawtooth Trail 9-mile single track trail with great vistas. Donner Camp Trail at Alder Creek – Historical Site Interpretive 1/3 mile trail with plaque commemorating where part of the Donner Party camped near Alder Creek, trapped during the severe winter of 1846-47. Prosser Creek Reservoir A popular local recreation spot, four miles from downtown Truckee with single track and dirt roads weaving through the woods and around the reservoir. Camping is available at the north end. Lakeshore Interpretive Trail 2.5 mile path along Donner Lake, with Donner
Memorial State Park history and ecology exhibits along the way. Donner Summit Canyon The trails of this historic area off of Old Hwy 40 on Donner Summit follow clear creeks and look directly down on Donner Lake. Only non-motorized vehicles are allowed on the trails that follow the old train tunnels. Martis Creek Wildlife Area Trail 4.1 mile easy to moderate hiking loop. Truckee River Legacy Trail A 6-mile paved bike path (plowed in winter) along the Truckee River from Truckee River Regional Park to Glenshire neighborhood and accessing Riverview Sports Park with historical and art landmarks. Johnson Canyon Trails leading through Johnson Canyon (formerly called Negro Canyon) connect with Summit Lake to the west or Glacier Way and the Donner Rim Trail in Tahoe Donner to the east. Trout Creek Trail Walk, jog, or bike from historic downtown Truckee at bridge street to Tahoe Donner up a beautiful canyon filled with pine forests and Aspen trees. Listen to Trout Creek babble and birds sing while you enjoy this trail’s secluded feel. Donner Lake Rim Trail Multi-use single track trail on the mountains and ridges surrounding Donner Lake. Currently 15 of the planned 23-mile trail are open (9 of those for bicycle use).
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14 Smart Tips To Help Make Moving a Breeze Jane Searce: Lifehack.org
the back of your television and other electronics so that you can remember where they all go! This will save you a ton of time when you set it up again.
Most people dread moving. Packing, organizing, transporting, attempting to bribe your friends to help — the whole process can seem daunting, but if you use these tips and tricks, moving day might be a lot less stressful. Happy packing! 1. Be thrifty, find free moving boxes Save a little cash and acquire all the boxes you need for free. Best places: the ‘free’ section on Craigslist, grocery and clothing stores, and warehouse style stores.
5. Put hanging clothes in garbage bags Keep your clothes on the hanger, but wrapped up. When you get to your new abode, simply take off the garbage bags. Don’t forget to label so you know whose stuff is whose!
2. Purge your stuff Now that you’re sorting through all your things, it’s a perfect time to see what can be donated or chucked altogether! Make an effort to pare down your possessions so your move will be a little easier and your new home will be a bit less cluttered.
6. Pack a first-night box Most people don’t think to do this, and end up rummaging through several boxes on moving day to get their pajamas or the coffee maker. Pack yourself a “first night” box with all your toiletries, some clothes, and anything you’ll need the following morning such as dishes and silverware or your hair-dryer. You can even buy this cute IKEA box if you’re tired of seeing your own handwriting:
3. Create a schedule so you don’t get overwhelmed Plan ahead! Don’t forget to defrost, towel dry, and clean your refrigerator 24-48 hours before moving day. Otherwise, it’ll be pretty stinky and leaky!
4. Take pictures of your electronics before you unplug Before you disconnect them to be boxed up, take a picture on your phone or camera of the cords on
7. Safely pack your plates Since they’re already plate-shaped, foam disposable plates are awesome for packing your real plates. Put them in between each plate in your stack before you pack it all up. Plus, you can totally class up the cheap comfort food you’ll want to get after you’ve finally unpacked your last box some day.
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OCTOBER 2021 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Palisades Tahoe, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA. 8. Plastic Wrap Your Drawers — With Everything Inside Use plastic wrap to keep dressers drawers shut when the moving truck jostles them about, or for trays of items that would be just fine staying in the trays as long as they didn’t fall out. Plus, you can leave its contents in there, since the drawers no longer have a risk of sliding open!
9. Use Wine Cases For Your Glassware There’s bound to be a local bar, winery, or even some grocery stores that have empty wine cases you can snag. Keeps your glasses organized and it’s easy to stuff some newspaper and such in each compartment so there’s some padding to protect them.
10. Don’t Mix Items From Different Rooms Keep items from one room in boxes separate from the others, it’ll save you a lot of sanity when you finally unpack. 11. Make A Packing Supplies Basket Save yourself from losing packing supplies or running around your house/apartment because you left the scissors in one room and the tape in the other. Get a box or a basket for supplies that you can carry with you from room to room, that way you’ll have all of it with you as you switch tasks and don’t have to spend time retrieving supplies you left in another room.
12. How To Pack Jewelry Use egg cartons to easily transport your jewelry. Tape them shut so nothing falls out! Also, use toilet paper rolls for packing necklaces or loose bracelets. Just put one end through the roll and fasten the clasp.
13. Keep Screws & Bolts Organized If you have to dismantle any furniture for your move, don’t forget to keep all the loose screws and bolts organized! Put them in plastic baggies and label them so you know which piece of furniture they are for and don’t lose any.
14. Use Storage Bins For Seasonal Items If you don’t already store your seasonal/holiday items in plastic bins, now’s the time. That way, once you’re moved in, you can simply transfer the plastic bins to your closet or basement without having to unpack their content
HAPPY PACKING!
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Why do ghosts go on diets? So they can keep their ghoulish figures Where does a ghost go on vacation? Mali-boo. Why did the ghost go into the bar? For the Boos. What is in a ghost’s nose? Boo-gers. Why did the policeman ticket the ghost on Halloween? It didn’t have a haunting license. Why do demons and ghouls hang out together? Because demons are a ghoul's best friend! Why did the ghost starch his sheet? He wanted everyone scared stiff. What does a panda ghost eat? Bam-BOO! What's a ghost's favorite dessert? I-Scream! Where do ghosts buy their food? At the ghost-ery store! How do you know when a ghost is sad? He starts boo hooing. The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
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Date and Event
Where Held
Time
Contact Info.
Details
10/2 TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST GUIDED WALK
ELIZABETHTOWN MEADOWS
9:00 A.M.
See separate flyer provided for further details
10/5, 10/12, 10/19 TRUCKEE CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET
Truckee Regional Park
8:00 am 1:00 pm
Fresh vegetables, fruit, berries, melons, avocados, flowers, olive oil, apple juice, strawberries, blueberries. Organic items include: cheese, butter, vegetables, garlic, onions, stone fruit, strawberries and flowers.
10/9 and 10/10 MADE IN TAHOE FESTIVAL
The Village at Palisades Tahoe 1750 Village East Rd Olympic Valley
11:00 am 5:00 pm
www.squawalpine.com
Made in Tahoe celebrates all things LOCAL. The Village at Palisades Tahoe will host a wide array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas: local artisans, businesses, chefs, organizations, and entertainers. Discover, explore, and experience our rich community full of talented creators. Event Details Support TAHOE & TRUCKEE artisans, entrepreneurs, and organizations Variety of local food & beer More details to come Saturday, Oct 9 - 11:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday, Oct 10 - 11:00AM - 5:00PM Support over 100 TAHOE & TRUCKEE artisans, entrepreneurs and organizations Admission is FREE! Variety of local food & beer Local music and dance performances
10/17 TRUCKEE RIVER DAY See separate flyer provided for further details
www.truckeeriverwc.com To participate in Truckee River Day please register online. Registration is required and will open approximately one month before Truckee River Day.
Sign up for a day of river, meadow and wetland restoration. You will be working side-by-side with other volunteers to plant restoration sites with seedlings and willows, remove invasive vegetation, mulch sensitive areas, and more. Projects start at either 9am or 11am and end between 2-3pm.
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by Truckee Donner Land Trust F o l l o w 57 followers Join the Truckee Donner Land
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About this event Join the Truckee Donner Land Trust for a stroll through Elizabethtown Meadows. The Middle Fork of Martis Creek, a year round stream, runs for nearly a mile through the property. The property consists of Jeffrey Pine forest uplands and three large mountain meadows. We will wander through the meadow to enjoy wildflowers, wildlife and amazing view of the Pacific Crest. Hiking Details: An easy 5 mile hike with minimal elevation changes through meadows and forests. Note that there is a quarter mile walk down a hill from the parking area to the trailhead and then back up the hill back to the parking area at the end. Please be out of your vehicle and ready to hike at the time set for the hike to begin. FAQs What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? From Truckee: Take Highway 267 to Northstar California resort. Park in the Northstar's Castle Peak parking area Red Lot #2. Meet your group at the trailhead at the back of the lot. What should I bring to the event? Please wear closed toe shoes and bring bug spray, sunscreen, water, and snacks you'll need for our outing. Depending on the weather, you may need sun protection (hat/glasses) or rain gear or cold weather gear. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Need to cancel or change your date? Contact linda@tdlandtrust.org Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Yes. Tickets are interchangable, but please inform your docent and be willing to fill out the required paperwork at the trailhead. Please make sure that your substitute is aware of the difficulty of the hike. Are there restrooms available? No. Please come prepared to use the woods off the trail as necessary. Can I bring my dog on the hike? No. Pets will not be allowed on any of the group hikes. We kindly ask that you please leave your pets at home. Your canine companion is welcome at every Land Trust property that is currently open to the public. Please visit tdlandtrust.org for recommendations.
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Truckee River Day – OCTOBER 17TH
Be part of what started it all It was the first Truckee River Day in 1996 that spawned today’s Truckee River Watershed Council. Since then thousands of nature-lovers have shown up yearly with their gumboots, buckets, shovels and smiles to take on hundreds of restoration projects throughout the watershed. Work alongside your friends – and make new ones – as together we: • restore meadows, riparian areas, and more • plant native vegetation • mulch sensitive areas • repair our mountain home Registration is required and is now open. Please register for Truckee River Day • Let us know your project preferences and if you are a part of a group. We will do our best to place you in your first choice project, but ask you to be flexible. • If you are a part of a group, please register early. • The week before Truckee River Day, we will email with information about your project – the work you will be doing, where you will meet, and what you need to wear and bring. Join us at the Truckee River Day Fair at Granite Flat Campground from 1pm to 4pm to celebrate the Truckee River! All are welcome. Come ready to have some fun – live entertainment, environmental education activities, art projects and more! Granite Flat is located 1 mile south of Truckee on Highway 89. Presented in partnership with Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships. Thank you to our volunteers, partners and donors to the Truckee River Watershed Council for their support.
Truckee River Day Fast Facts When:
Rain or shine on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 Start times at 9am or 11am to approximately 2:30pm
Where:
Various locations throughout the watershed Specific sites announced mid-September
Registration: Contact:
Opens mid-September, 2021 Michele Prestowitz at 530.550.8760 x4# or mprestowitz@truckeeriverwc.org
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2021/2022 SKI RESORT SCHEDULE RESORT NAME
Resort Stats.
ESTIMATED OPENING 2021*
ESTIMATED CLOSING 2022*
HEAVENLY TAHOE South Lake Tahoe, CA
28 lifts 10,067 ft. elev. 1-800-Heavenly
11/19/21
04/24/22
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA Truckee, CA
20 lifts 8610 ft. elev. 1-800-Go-North
11/20/21
04/24/22
11/25/21
05/15/22
12 lifts 8,383 ft. elev. 1-530-426-9000
11/29/21
04/18/22
12 lifts 9,800 ft. elev. 1-209-258-6000
12/03/21
04/18/22
12/12/21
04/06/22
PALISADES TAHOE Truckee, CA SUGAR BOWL Norden, CA KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT South Lake Tahoe, CA HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT Tahoe Pines, CA
42 lifts 9.050 ft. elev. 1-800-403-0206
8 lifts 7,880 ft. elev. 1-530-525-2992
TAHOE DONNER Truckee, CA
5 lifts 7,350 ft. elev. 1-530-587-9444
12/11/21
04/11/22
BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT Truckee, CA DIAMOND PEAK Incline Village, NV
8 lifts 7,700 ft. elev. 1-530-426-3666
11/12/21
04/18/22
7 lifts 8,540 ft. elev. 1-775-832-1177
12/09/21
TBD
MOUNT ROSE Reno, NV
8 lifts 9,700 ft. elev. 1-800-754-7673
11/20/21
04/24/22
Opening and Closing Dates are still estimated. Chart will be updated as the season unfolds.
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