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Contents
Pg.
Truckee Office & Be Safe
2
Sales Statistic Reports
3-5
What Federal Funds Means For You
6
Boost Home Value Before Appraisal
7
Labor Day
8-9
Preparing Your House for Winter
10-11
Defensible Space Reminders & Tips
12-13
September Calendar & Event Details
14-17
Fall Colors Angora Ridge Road Photo Courtesy of J. Cook Fisher
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SEPTEMBER 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.
This month’s reports are a 7 month look, January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020, of sales by price range and the percent (%) of sales represented in those price ranges. Additionally, the tables show the number of current active listings by price range and the approximate months of inventory they represent. (Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.) The data source is the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service with data pulled on August 10, 2019
Full Market Summary At A Glance TOTAL MARKET SOLDS
1/1/20207/31/2020
Truckee Inclusive Alpine/Squaw N. Lake Tahoe, Ca W. Shore Lake Tahoe, Ca
TOTAL MARKET ACTIVES
549 51 146 104 850
MLS Data 8/10/2020
Truckee Inclusive Alpine/Squaw N. Lake Tahoe, Ca W. Shore Lake Tahoe, Ca
139 65 51 35 290
RESIDENTIAL SOLD TRUCKEE (Inclusive) January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE
Residences Sold
Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
48 131 140 71 63 65 31 549
Percent of Sales
Current Active Listings
8.7% 24% 25.5% 12.9% 11.5% 11.8% 5.6% 100.00%
Months of Inventory
16 16 25 18 15 30 19 139
2 1 1 2 2 3 4
RESIDENTIAL SOLD TRUCKEE (Inclusive) January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 5.6%
8.7%
Under $400,000
11.8%
$400,000-$599,999
24%
11.5%
$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999
12.9%
25.5%
$1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
Truckee Inclusive shows total market activity which includes sub-markets of Tahoe Donner, the Golf Course Communities, Donner Summit, and Northstar California.. Specific details of those sub-markets are shown separately on the next page
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RESIDENTIAL SOLD TAHOE DONNER January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 + RESIDENTIAL SOLD NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 + RESIDENTIAL SOLD GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD DONNER SUMMIT January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD TAHOE DONNER January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020
Residences Sold 22 44 62 35 23 6 0 192
Percent of Sales
Current Active Listings
11% 23% 32% 18% 12% 3% 0% 100%
3%
Months of Inventory
12%
12%
Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999
1 6 7 2 4 1 1 22
0 1 1 0 1 1 0
23%
18%
$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999
32%
$1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020
Residences Sold 4 10 7 7 9 13 2 52
Percent of Sales
Current Active Listings
8% 19% 13.5% 13.5% 17% 25% 4% 100%
Months of Inventory
8%
4%
Under $400,000
25% 10 3 6 5 3 12 4 43
18 2 6 5 2 6 14
19%
$400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000
13.5%
17% 13.5%
$800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999
$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020
Residences Sold 0 0 0 1 16 35 27 79
Percent of Sales
Current Active Listings
0% 0% 0% 1.3% 20.3% 44.3% 34.2% 100%
Months of Inventory 0 0 1 2 1 6 9 19
0 0 0 14 0 1 2
1.3% 20.3% 34.2%
Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999
44.3%
$1,000,000-$1,499,999
$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD DONNER SUMMIT January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020
Residences Sold 12 17 13 5 1 7 0 55
Percent of Sales 22% 31% 24% 9% 2% 13% 0% 100%
Current Active Listings
Months of Inventory 5 4 1 0 2 0 2 14
3 2 1 0 14 0 0
13%
2%
22%
9% 23%
Under $400,000
$400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000
31%
$800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
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RESIDENTIAL SOLD ALPINE/SQUAW January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA. January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD ALPINE/SQUAW January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020
Residences Sold 8 6 10 9 8 10 0 51
Percent of Sales
Current Active Listings
15.7% 11.8% 19.6% 17.6% 15.7% 19.6% 0% 100%
Months of Inventory 13 17 11 5 8 9 2 65
11 20 8 4 7 6 0
Under $400,000
15.7%
19.6%
$400,000-$599,999
11.8% 15.7%
$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999
19.6%
17.6%
$1,000,000-$1,499,999
$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020
Residences Sold 25 40 30 21 18 7 5 146
Percent of Sales
Current Active Listings
17% 27% 21% 14% 12% 5% 3% 100%
Months of Inventory
5%
4% 17%
12%
1 7 7 8 8 16 4 51
0 1 2 3 3 16 6
Under $400,000
$400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000
14%
27%
$800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999
21%
$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
RESIDENTIAL SOLD WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA.
January 1, 2020 thru July 31, 2020
Residences Sold 10 24 23 18 8 13 8 104
Percent of Sales
Current Active Listings
10% 23% 22% 17% 8% 13% 8% 100%
Months of Inventory
8%
10%
Under $400,000
12%
1 3 6 5 4 6 10 35
1 1 2 2 4 3 9
23%
8% 17%
$400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999
22%
$1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +
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What the federal funds rate means for you August 4, 2020
Many people take out loans to pay for things like a home or a car, or they might open a credit card. While each of these financial products may be different, they share one thing in common: interest rates. If you want to borrow money through a mortgage, personal loan or credit line, remember that you'll need to pay back the amount plus interest. But how much interest will you pay? That is determined by the rate you're quoted — which itself is determined in part by the federal funds rate maintained by the Federal Reserve. Sounds complicated? The relationship between the federal funds rate and your interest rate may be simpler than imagined. What is the federal funds rate? You may have heard or read about the Fed lowering and raising rates in the news. To clarify, that's when the Fed decides to decrease or increase the federal funds rate, its benchmark borrowing rate. Banks and other financial institutions are required to have a reserve account with the Fed to cover customer deposits and other obligations. At the end of each business day, those reserves have to meet a minimum level — but some banks may have excess reserves, while others don't have enough. That's where the federal funds rate comes into play. This is the interest rate that banks charge one another when lending or borrowing reserves on an overnight basis. The target rate is decided by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which meets eight times a year to increase or decrease rates, or hold them
steady. The FOMC, a 12-member group, uses the rate as a monetary policy tool as well, primarily to keep inflation down and to encourage employment and economic activity. How can the federal funds rate affect you? The federal funds rate can have a big impact on your personal finances. While you won't be charged the federal funds rate when borrowing through a mortgage, the interest rate you are quoted may be influenced by it. According to the Fed, "changes in the federal funds rate trigger a chain of events that affect other shortterm interest rates, foreign exchange rates, long-term interest rates, the amount of money and credit, and, ultimately, a range of economic variables, including employment, output, and prices of goods and services." If the federal funds rate increases, it may raise other interest rate markets; conversely, if it falls, interest rates for loans or lines of credit may similarly trend downward, which often stimulates economic activity and growth. However, a low federal funds rate often means interest rates are low for savings accounts or Certificates of Deposit (CDs). Homeowners with a variable-rate mortgage should pay close attention to changes in the federal funds rates. Such loans feature an interest rate that floats with the broader market and is readjusted periodically. If rates are climbing higher when your mortgage rate rebalances, you could see high costs. Alternatively, if rates are falling, you could benefit from cost savings. Article compliments of Federal Reserve Savings Bank
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Boost Your Home's Value Ahead of Your Appraisal Whether you're planning to sell or refinance, a home appraisal is a necessary step in determining the true value of your home. This means your home should be in the best possible condition, so it will be appraised at the highest potential value. While it may be tempting to swing for the fences with big-ticket renovations, there are smaller things you can do to efficiently raise the market value of your home. Start Small with a Little Spackle If you've lived in your home for any length of time, you've probably hung things on the walls, put up shelves, or simply had accidents that resulted in minor damage. Now is the time to repair those blemishes. Filling these holes and crevices with a little spackle and painting over the area will leave your walls looking like new. While this may not boost the value of your home, it will keep the appraiser from deducting for the damage. As Long as You're Painting... After you've touched up your walls, you might want to consider freshening up the paint. Repainting worn trim and moldings around the home can give it a fresh look. Venture outside and touch up the trim around the windows and doors too. This will boost curb appeal and help you add value to the home. Any area where the paint is peeling, chipping, or simply has lost its luster should be retouched with a fresh coat.
Update Your Crawl Spaces An upgrade that's growing in popularity (and will grow your home value) is crawl space encapsulation. Crawl spaces are essential for providing homeowners and contractors with access to important systems of the home. However, these spaces are vulnerable to moisture and water damage caused by humidity and harsh weather conditions. In drier climates, dust and insects can interfere with HVAC systems. To protect crawl spaces, homeowners have started sealing these spaces with polyethylene barriers to keep out moisture, dust, and pests. Do a Deep Clean This is also the time to really clean your home from top to bottom. If you have young children and pets, there may be odors and damage that might not be noticeable to you, but strong odors and scuffed hardwood floors will be the first things your appraiser notices. Consider hiring professionals to wax the floors, shampoo the carpets, and conduct an intensive cleaning of the entire home. Conduct Other Repairs At some point, you should tour your home with the mindset of a home buyer. This will help you identify problems that you live with every day but just don't notice anymore. Look for things that need to be repaired, such as a loose handrail, a leaky faucet, or a shorted electrical outlet. Repairing these problems ahead of time will ensure you won't lose money on the appraisal. By taking the time to spruce up the home ahead of the appraisal, you may be able to increase the value by thousands of dollars. The suggestions offered here should give you a head start.
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Labor Day – September 7, 2020
Summer’s final fling has arrived in the form of Labor Day. Yes, most of us get the day off, but this holiday triggers mixed emotions. While summer still has 21 calendar days left, it’s time to get serious. School’s starting and there’s a sense that summer vacation is over. So, what’s behind Labor Day — and how did it earn a place as a federal holiday? Let’s take a look.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LABOR DAY? Do you get weekends off work? Lunch breaks? Paid vacation? An eight-hour work day? Social security? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, you can thank labor unions and the U.S. labor movement for it. Years of hard-fought battles (and the ensuing legislation they inspired) resulted in many of the most basic benefits we enjoy at our jobs today . On the first Monday in September, we take the day off to celebrate Labor Day and reflect on the American worker’s contributions to our country.
WHEN IS LABOR DAY? Labor Day always falls on the first Monday in September, which means anywhere from September 1 through September 7. This year it’s September 7 in the U.S. and Canada — where it’s known as Labour Day. However, this is not the case for most countries — the majority of which celebrate on May 1.
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LABOR DAY HISTORY
There’s disagreement over how the holiday began. One of the versions is set in September 1882 with the Knights of Labor, the largest and one of the most important American labor organizations at the time. The Knights in New York City held a public parade featuring various labor organizations on September 5 — with the aid of the fledgling Central Labor Union (CLU) of New York. Subsequently, CLU Secretary Matthew Maguire proposed that a national Labor Day holiday be held on the first Monday of each September to mark this successful public demonstration. In another version, Labor Day in September was proposed by Peter J. McGuire, a vice president of the American Federation of Labor. In spring 1882, McGuire reportedly proposed a “general holiday for the laboring classes” to the CLU, which would begin with a street parade of organized labor solidarity and end with a picnic fundraiser for local unions. McGuire suggested the first Monday in September as an ideal date for Labor Day because the weather is great at that time of year, and it falls in between July 4th and Thanksgiving. Oregon became the first U.S. state to make it an official public holiday. Twenty-nine other states had joined by the time the federal government declared in a federal holiday in 1894. "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity." — Martin Luther King, Jr. "I learned the value of hard work by working hard." — Margaret Mead "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do." — Steve Jobs "Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." — Ralph Marston “Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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5 Crucial Cold Weather Tips for Preparing Your House for Winter
Our winterizing your home checklist will help you keep your house cozy and safe from winter’s frigid assault. It's best to winterize your pipes before the snow sets in. But don't fret if you forgot — there are still ways to help keep pipes from bursting, like running your faucets and opening cabinet doors. Preparing your house for winter may not be on the top of your to-do list right now. After all, most of us wouldn’t rather spend their down time doing home maintenance tasks when they could be enjoying the fall foliage, going apple picking, or sipping pumpkin-spiced lattes instead of winterizing their house. But, here’s the reality: you can’t procrastinate if you want your home to be fully prepared for the winter elements. Indeed, cold weather, ice, and snow can do real damage to your home — unless you take the time to prepare it before the winter chill takes hold. Completing this checklist will effectively winterize your home — and make your abode a lot more enjoyable when the thermometer dips. Insulate Windows Winter drafts can drive up your energy bill — and detract from the cozy vibe you want inside your home when it’s cold outside — if your windows have any air leaks. But by reducing drafts you can lower your home’s energy costs by up to 20% per year, according to the U.S. Energy Department, while also making your living space more comfortable.
Here are five simple solutions (all under $8!) that will allow you to insulate your windows quickly: 1. V-seal weather stripping. Add this plastic weather stripping along the sides of the sashes. Windows can open and shut evenly with the V-seal in place. (Pro tip: Weather stripping also works wonders on doors.) 2. Rope caulk. This soft, sticky stuff can be molded to fill the gap — and the caulk removes easily at the end of the cold season. 3. Shrink film. Applied with double-sided tape, this clear plastic sheeting shrinks drum-tight when heated with a hair dryer. The film seals off drafts and captures an insulating buffer of air. Use rubbing alcohol to help release the tape in the spring to avoid stripping off any paint. 4. Nail polish. If carefully applied, clear polish fills the crack almost invisibly. Once hardened, it will stabilize the glass until you can replace it in the spring. 5. Draft snake. If the bottom of your window is letting in cold air, buy a foam-and-fabric draft snake kit. Cut the 36-inch foam tube provided to length and slip the washable cover over it. Then place the snake on the sill, and shut the window on to seal the deal.
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Trim Tree Branches The last thing you need is a winter storm loosening the wrath of that mighty tree whose branches are angling over your roof. Not to mention, overhanding limbs can cause excess water to seep into cracks in your home’s roof or siding, which is why you want to make sure any tree limbs or branches surrounding your home are at least 3 feet away from the house. Inspect Your Fireplace A visual inspection, both inside and outside your home, can ensure that your wood-burning fireplace is in good shape (read: safe) for the burning season. During an outdoor inspection, make sure: • • • • • • • • •
A chimney cap is present and in good condition. There is no bird nest or debris buildup on the cap. There are no tree limbs above or near the chimney. The mortar and bricks on the chimney aren’t crumbling or missing. The chimney rises at least 2 feet above where it exits the roof. The chimney crown — the sloping cement shoulders at the top of the chimney — is beveled, which helps air flow. The flue liner is visible above the chimney crown. The chimney is plumb and not leaning to one side or the other.· The roof flashing is tight against the chimney.
Inside your home, confirm that: • • •
The flue damper opens, closes, and seals properly. There are no combustible materials, such as animal nests, or other foreign objects in the flue. The fireplace surround, hearth, and firebox have no cracked bricks or missing mortar.
If you spot any damage, order a professional fireplace and chimney inspection. An inspection costs, on average, between $79 and $500, depending on whether you’re ordering a levelone or level-two inspection.
Gas fireplaces require less maintenance, but you should still: • • • •
Inspect the glass doors for cracks or latch issues. Check that the gas logs are in the proper position. Turn gas off at the shut-off valve and test the igniter. Ignite the fire and look for clogged burner holes. If present, turn off gas and clear obstructions with a pin or needle.
Check the Roof You certainly don’t want to find out you have a leaky roof after the first snow hits. A roof inspection can help you spot any potential issues. Squeamish about heights? Don't worry — you can do a thorough inspection from the ground using a pair of binoculars. Work your way around your house, looking for these defects: • • • • •
Cracked caulk or rust spots on flashing. Shingles that are buckling, curling, or blistering. Missing or broken shingles. Cracked and worn rubber boots around vent pipes. Masses of moss and lichen, which could signal the roof is decaying underneath. Black algae stains are just cosmetic.
Some roofing fixes are easy to do yourself, such as repairing shingles or calking flashing, if you’re comfortable working on a roof. If you’re not, you’ll want to consult a specialized roof inspector. Be prepared to pay between $119 and $296 for a standard roof inspection. Clear Out Gutters and Downspouts
Clogged rain gutters or downspouts can damage your home’s foundation or cause ice dams, which can lead to expensive repairs. So, after the leaves have fallen, clean your gutters to remove leaves, twigs, and gunk. Also, make sure the gutters aren’t sagging and trapping water, tighten gutter hangers and downspout brackets, and replace any worn or damaged materials.
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Keep Your Property Lean And Green To Help Protect Your Family And Home. Creating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It’s the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it. This space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and it protects your home from catching fire—either from direct flame contact or radiant heat. Defensible space is also important for the protection of the firefighters defending your home. Defensible Space Zones Two zones make up the required 100 feet of defensible space
Zone 1 Zone 1 extends 30 feet* out from buildings, structures, decks, etc. • Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds (vegetation). • Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and rain gutters. • Trim trees regularly to keep branches a minimum of 10 feet from other trees. • Remove branches that hang over your roof and keep dead branches 10 feet away from your chimney. • Relocate wood piles into Zone 2. • Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows. • Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from around and under decks. • Create a separation between trees, shrubs and items that could catch fire, such as patio furniture, wood piles, swing sets, etc. Zone 2 Zone 2 extends 100 feet out from buildings, structures, decks, etc. • Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches. • Create horizontal spacing between shrubs and trees. (See diagram) • Create vertical spacing between grass, shrubs and trees. (See diagram) • Remove fallen leaves, needles, twigs, bark, cones, and small branches. However, they may be permitted to a depth of 3 inches.
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Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA. Decks Surfaces within 10 feet of the building should be built with ignition-resistant*, non-combustible, or HARDENING YOUR HOME other approved materials. Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile Ensure that all combustible items are removed from a wildfire. “Harden� your home now before a from underneath your deck. fire starts by using ember-resistant building Rain Gutters materials. Here are some things you can do to Screen or enclose rain gutters to prevent harden your home and make it more fire resistant. accumulation of plant debris. Patio Cover Roof Use the same ignition-resistant* materials for patio The roof is the most vulnerable part of your home. coverings as a roof. Homes with wood or shingle roofs are at high risk Chimney of being destroyed during a wildfire. Build your Cover your chimney and stovepipe outlets with a roof or re-roof with materials such as composition, non-combustible screen. Use metal screen material metal or tile. Block any spaces between roof with openings no smaller than 3/8-inch and no decking and covering to prevent embers from larger than 1/2-inch to prevent embers from catching. escaping and igniting a fire. Vents Garage Vents on homes create openings for flying embers. Have a fire extinguisher and tools such as a shovel, Cover all vent openings with 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch rake, bucket, and hoe available for fire metal mesh. Do not use fiberglass or plastic mesh emergencies. because they can melt and burn. Install weather stripping around and under the Protect vents in eaves or cornices with baffles to garage door to prevent embers from blowing in. block embers (mesh is not enough). Store all combustible and flammable liquids away Eaves and Soffits from ignition sources. Eaves and soffits should be protected with ignitionFences resistant* or non-combustible materials. Consider using ignition-resistant* or nonWindows combustible fence materials to protect your home Heat from a wildfire can cause windows to break during a wildfire. even before the home ignites. This allows burning Driveways and Access Roads embers to enter and start fires inside. Single-paned Driveways should be built and maintained in and large windows are particularly vulnerable. accordance with state and local codes to allow fire Install dual-paned windows with one pane of and emergency vehicles to reach your home. tempered glass to reduce the chance of breakage Consider maintaining access roads with a minimum in a fire. of 10 feet of clearance on either side, allowing for Consider limiting the size and number of windows two-way traffic. that face large areas of vegetation. Ensure that all gates open inward and are wide Walls enough to accommodate emergency equipment. Wood products, such as boards, panels or shingles, Trim trees and shrubs overhanging the road to are common siding materials. However, they are allow emergency vehicles to pass. combustible and not good choices for fire-prone Address areas. Make sure your address is clearly visible from the Build or remodel your walls with ignition resistant* road. building materials, such as stucco, fiber cement, Water Supply wall siding, fire retardant, treated wood, or other Consider having multiple garden hoses that are approved materials. long enough to reach all areas of your home and Be sure to extend materials from the foundation to other structures on your property. If you have a the roof. pool or well, consider getting a pump.
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SEPTEMBER 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.
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The morning glory flower blooms and dies within a single day. In the Victorian meaning of flowers, morning glory flowers signify love, affection or mortality. In Chinese folklore, they represent a single day for lovers to meet. They also represent the month of September and 11th wedding anniversaries.
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What every grandparent knows… ONCE A WISE MAN WAS ASKED: “What could be sweeter than your own child” THE MAN REPLIED: “Only the child of your child.”
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SEPTEMBER 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.
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August 31 September 4, 7 Sierra College Challenge
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Events Vary for type, location and times. Please go to website for specifics:
The Sierra Nevada Alliance presents the Sierra Summer Challenge. Join us in a fun challenge to make the most of your summer! Participants register for a friendly competition to either summit the most Sierra peaks, or swim in the most Sierra alpine lakes, all while documenting their adventures and raising donations and awareness for the important work that the Alliance does to protect and restore this amazing region. As an added bonus, the winner from each
https://sierranevadaalliance.org/ event/sierra-summer-challenge/
challenge will win some awesome backcountry gear!
Tuesdays Truckee Certified Farmer’s Market
September 8 Truckee Donner Land Trust Donner Lake Rim Trail Hike
Truckee River Regional Park 10050 Brockway Road, Truckee
Hike starts at the Glacier Way Trailhead 15575 Glacier Way Truckee
Directions from downtown Truckee: Take Donner Pass Road to Northwoods Blvd. At the intersection of Northwoods and Northwoods, turn left. in about 3 miles, turn left on Davos Drive (This is the 4th intersection of Davos and Northwoods - after Christie Lane). At the T intersection, turn right onto Skislope Way. In 2.5 miles, turn left on Glacier Way and follow road to trailhead parking
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Sharon and Guy, Market Managers Send an Email truckeecertifiedfarmersma rket@gmail.com
COVID-19 Precautions: Markets are an essential business to provide local food to communities. Thank you for supporting your regional farmers. Please practice these following guidelines: Please wear a face mask. Please use the hand washing station provided before shopping. Please keep 6' social distancing. Wait until the shopper ahead of you has paid and exited before approaching the checkout. Please send only one shopper per family, when possible and limit socializing. Try to bring plenty of small bills and/or a credit card to limit the amount of times cash changes hands. No onsite consumption. Please leave the farmers market before eating, including takeout hot foods. Please be patient. Shopping will take longer with social distancing measures in place. We want to provide a safe environment and keep this market open.
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Contact Information: Truckee Donner Land Trust - 530-582-4711 Send an Email Fees/Admission: TDLT hikes are FREE! Please register for this hike at https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/donner-lake-rim-trailglacier-way-to-drifter-huttickets-92379849617
The Donner Lake Rim Trail (DRLT) is a Land Trust project to build a 23-mile multi-use trail on the mountains and ridges surrounding Donner Lake. Hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians will enjoy stunning views of Donner Lake, Mount Rose and the Pacific Crest. This hike will take us to the Drifter Hut, which sits on a ridge top where we will enjoy views to the northwest of Castle Peak and Frog Lake Cliffs, as well as a full Sierra panorama to the south. Hiking details: This is an easy 4 mile out and back hike with minimal elevation change.
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SEPTEMBER 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.
Where Held September 12
Downtown Truckee
Time 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
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Cassie Hebel Send an Email
Art & Soul combines visual art, live music, artist demonstrations, craft beer and wine tastings, small bites and more in Historic Downtown Truckee on the third Saturday in September. Stroll through Art & Soul’s 30 stops celebrating Truckee’s artist community and have fun while giving back! Art & Soul takes over downtown Truckee’s sidewalks and plazas with sculptures, live music and artist demonstrations. Ticket holders will enjoy interactive artist demonstrations, craft beer/wine tastings and small bites of local fare. Many locations provide shopping/drink discounts as well.
info@historictruckee.com
Truckee Art & Soul Art Walk
For more information visit: info@trailsandvistas.org.
Full Circle takes the viewer on a lush and exquisite journey through the Trails and Vistas art hikes and will transport viewers to the heart of the Sierra mountains through collaborations of art, poetry, music, and dance in nature.
September 18-23 Trails & Vistas Virtual Art Hike
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In the comfort of your home
September 22
This hike starts at the Hoelter-Hall Trailhead Hoelter-Hall Trailhead can be found on google maps. Since cell reception is spotty in the mountains, it is recommended that you set up the directions in a place where you have cell service.
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Trailhead: go to website for directions
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Contact Information: Truckee Donner Land Trust 530-582-4711 Send an Email info@tdlandtrust.org Fees/Admission: TDLT hikes are FREE! Please register for this hike at https://www.tdlandtrust.org/ hiking-schedule
Truckee Donner Land Trust invites you on a guided hike in the magnificent Lower Carpenter Valley. Minutes from Truckee but hidden from view, Carpenter Valley offers grand scenery, lush meadows carpeted by wildflowers, and the chance to see wildlife in its natural environs. The Land Trust acquired the property in 2017 and it will be fully open to the public later in the Summer of 2020 when the trails and infrastructure are in place. Until then, you can view this exquisite valley with these exclusive hikes led by docents who are available to guide the route and answer questions about the land and its inhabitants. Hiking details: Enjoy a docent-led, 5+mile hike on mostly flat terrain on somewhat rough ranch roads.
Historic Downtown Truckee featuring 30+ stops for wine tasting, food sampling and shopping
12:00 pm 4:00 pm
The tickets are $45 in advance and $55 day of and tickets are available at
The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop returns for the 16th year to support our selected non-profit, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of North Lake Tahoe and Nevada County. This locals and visitor's favorite brings 1,000 people downtown to enjoy wine tasting, food sampling and shopping in historic Downtown Truckee.
Truckee Donner Land Trust Mountain Bike Ride
September 24 Truckee Donner Land Trust
Fees/Admission: TDLT hikes are FREE! Please register for this hike at https://www.tdlandtrust.org/ hiking-schedule
Carpenter Valley Hike
October 3 Truckee Art, Wine, Shop Event
Contact Information: Truckee Donner Land Trust 530-582-4711 Send an Email info@tdlandtrust.org
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Enjoy this excellent opportunity to explore the Royal Gorge Rim Trail on your mountain bike! This is a strenuous and moderately technical ride led by Truckee Donner Land Trust staff and docents along the Rim Trail to Rowton arches. The trail passes through several wildflower and bird areas, offers expansive views of the Pacific Crest and the Granite Chief Wilderness, Crow’s Nest and the upper parts of the North Fork of the American River drainage including some impressive volcanic geology. The views from the ridge line along are more than enough to make the climb worthwhile. Trail Details: This is a strenuous, moderately technical approximately 8 mile ride with some strenuous climbs/descents with an elevation change of over 1000' at a maximum elevation of 7480' on a single track twisty trail.
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Experience Art in Nature Virtual Art Hike Film "Full Circle" Full Circle takes the viewer on a lush and exquisite journey through the Trails and Vistas art hikes and will transport viewers to the heart of the Sierra mountains through collaborations of art, poetry, music, and dance in nature. Tickets for students $15, family/adults $20. When you purchase a ticket for the film, you will receive a link via email to view the film in your home on or after September 18. Viewers may also make a donation to receive a Full Circle Art Hike Vessel created by mixed media artists, to support film production, and honors the work of the artists performing and collaborating in the film. The Art Hike Vessel will be mailed to you with natural and creative items to enrich your viewing experience and spark your creative spirit. Show your support of the arts! Described as magical, diverse and inspiring, Trails and Vistas Art Hikes blend art experiences with the beauty of being immersed in nature. Experience dance, art, music, and spoken word in some of our favorite Sierra Nevada art hike tr For more information visit: info@trailsandvistas.org.
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