Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
Beginning November 25th and running through December 14th, the Dickson Realty offices will be a drop off point for your Toys for Tots donations. In 2015, new toys were provided to approximately 500 Truckee children. Please keep in mind the spirit of the holidays and give to those less fortunate. Your new, unwrapped toys and gifts for any age, from toddler to teen, will make the season brighter for so many. Thanks in advance!
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
What’s your five year plan? We’re happy to help – whether you are buying or selling.
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter Rates Rise after Election Results Rates have risen well over ½ point since the election on conforming loans. Many are asking us why and if we see this continuing? Most mortgage professionals see rates continuing to rise. Rates post election are back in the low 4’s. Not horrible by any means but our biggest concern for the future home buyers and people looking to refinance is affordability. A healthy economy without government stimulation would probably see rates where they were post 2008 at 6 to 6.5%, so this type of rate change can have a significant impact on a person’s monthly payment. The three main items that cause rate instability are economic uncertainty, government borrowing and inflation. Trump victory means many bets were off on what would happen in those three areas. Republicans having retained their majorities in the Senate and House and the Trump election allows a much greater probability of new legislation moving forward. This uncertainty is compounded because in the next two months President Elect is able to appoint over 300 senior positions in the U.S. Government without Senate confirmation. The market will be evaluating each new person’s expected views on key policies and how the economy may be impacted. Will the promises of government tax decreases and increasing spending on infrastructure cause increase in borrowing by our government? The questions go on along with the uncertainty, so expect the market to be volatile and unpredictable for a while.
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Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter What does that mean for you? Always focus on the now rates may go up more if you wait thinking rates will go down...what happens if they do not? Buy or refinance now while rates are still low. At Guild we monitor your loans and if there is an opportunity to save you money in the future we will certainly do so, however if they continue to go up, you could be too late and home ownership or lowering payments may not happen for you. Please contact The Rice Team at Team@thericeteam for more information. 530-582-9991
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter December EVENTS 1 – Truckee Round House Ribbon Cutting and Open House Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee 5-7pm; Free Come see the much anticipated Roundhouse makerspace will to cut the ribbon between 5 PM and 7 PM. Watch demonstrations on a wide variety of tools, buy your membership. Information: www.truckeeroundhouse.org 1 – Northstar Noel Nights (weekly) Village at Northstar 5-8pm; Free Enjoy s'mores by the fire, free ice skating, hot cocoa, shopping specials, holiday carolers, photos with Santa, and more. Information: www.northstarcalifornia.com 2 – The Truckee HS Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde Truckee HS Auditorium, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 7pm (Doors open at 6pm); Adults $15 / Students $10 / Seniors 65+ $5 Also: Saturday, December 3rd, 7 PM Sunday, December 4th, 2 PM (Matinee) Friday, December 9th, 7 PM Saturday, December 10, 7pm This delightful English comedy is truly Oscar Wilde's best work. Information: www.facebook.com/events/1723502131306491/ The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter 2 - First Fridays Historic Downtown Truckee, 5:30 - 8 pm Most of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios, and eateries will keep their doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages, music, and more! Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags so the public will know where the fun is. Information: www.historictruckee.com 3 - STEAM Exploration Saturdays (weekly) KidZone Museum, 11711 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 9am– 12noon; $35 per child – ages 4-7 Prices vary – see website STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be. Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits. Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs. Information: www.kidzonemuseum.org 3 & 4 – Breakfast with Santa (weekly – Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 25) 8 – 11am Cascades Restaurant, Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley Enjoy the breakfast buffet in Squaw Creek’s Cascades restaurant and make sure Santa knows what’s on your list. The Dickson Truckee Team Information: www.squawcreek.com/events/breakfast-with-santa 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter 3 – Breakfast with Santa Glenshire Elementary School, Truckee 8-11am; $7 per person or $25 for four at the door Visit Santa and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast, Choral Performance, Crafts, Games, Face Painting and much more at this annual community event and school fundraiser. Information: www.Facebook/GESBreakfastWithSanta 4 - Pancake Breakfast Sierra Senior Center, 10040 Estates Drive, Truckee 8 to 11am, $7adults/$3 kids A fundraiser for Sierra Senior Services Information: www.sierraseniors.org 7 - Old Streets of Truckee Dinner/Show 5-8pm; $45 Reservation required Cottonwood Restaurant, 10142 Rue Hilltop Rd., Truckee A dinner + show performance about Truckee's early history in the late 1800's. The songs are old stories about Truckee, arranged with folk-roots/Americana melodies. Information: www.truckeeblair.com/new-events 9 &10 - Santa Train (and 16 & 17) Western Pacific Railroad Museum, Portola 5 - 8 pm; $5 + 3 cans of food per carload Santa and refreshments for the whole family. Information: (530) 832-4131 The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
10 - Northstar Northern Lights Festival Village at Northstar A day and evening of light-filled revelry and activities, glow-in-the-dark face painting, balloon twisting, and games along with DJ's and live music on the Village Stage and of course, a fireworks spectacular to finish the evening! Information: www.northstarcalifornia.com 10 – Far West Nordic Auction/Raffle Party 6-9pm; $40: admission for ages 14 and up includes one raffle ticket. $20: admission Juniors age 13 and under (does not include raffle) Truckee Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee Information: www.farwestnordic.org/calendar-2/auction-raffle-party 10 & 11 - Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus Holiday Concert Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley 7:00 pm on the 10th; 2:00 pm on the 11th; $15 for adults, $5 for children under 18 The chorus is made up of some fifty members from the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe areas, with members representing a cross-section of highly gifted students, and townspeople of various occupations and professions. Information: www.truckeechorus.org
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
14 – Beacons and Beers 6-8pm; Free Tahoe Mountain Sports - 11200 Donner Pass Rd E5, Truckee Practice basic and advanced techniques of avalanche rescue. Experienced mountain will lead a discussion on the history and technologies behind avalanche transceivers, and you will be able to go outside for some real life beacon practice with multiple burial scenarios! Information: www.tahoemountainsports.com/events/beacons-beers 17 - Community Caroling Community Arts Center, Downtown Truckee 1-3pm; Free Please join our community for a holiday sing-a-long and enjoy some of your favorite holiday songs and stroll down main street for some traditional caroling. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and holiday treats. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater or festive outfit and win a prize!
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s December 2016 Newsletter
31 – Resort at Squaw Creek’s New Year’s Eve Bashes 6pm – 1am; prices vary Resort at Squaw Creek Resort, Squaw Valley Separate bashes for kids, teens and adults with age appropriate activities at each party. Information: www.squawcreek.com/events/new-years-eve-grand-celebration-and-dinner 31 – Northstar’s New Years Eve Fire & Ice Celebration All day – fireworks at 9pm; Free Enjoy live music, ice skating, roasting s'mores by the fire, and an amazing fireworks show at 9:00 PM. Information: www.northstarcalifornia.com
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440