Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter
The chart on the next page says it all. Storms throughout the winter have dumped extraordinary amounts of snow, placing snowfall in the Tahoe-Truckee region through the month of February at the highest levels in over 45 years. The impact of the snow/storms has made it difficult, at times, for visitors to come to the area and has resulted in fewer sales during this tumultuous season. However, with the “drought” seemingly behind us, Buyers are actively and anxiously looking for properties, anticipating stellar conditions for future enjoyment of all that our area has to offer. A GREAT TIME FOR SELLERS IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING THAT!
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter
Spring is just around the corner and it’s the time for sprucing up your home after a long, hard winter. Here are some stats regarding the Return on Investment (ROI) of some common home upgrades.
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter As Rates Go Up, Affordability Goes Down Interest rates remain historically low at this time, however this will not always be the case. After raising its benchmark interest rate on March 15th, the Federal Reserve is expected to increase interest rates twice more this calendar year. As a result, when rates go up, affordability goes down. This is because higher interest rates ultimately mean higher costs. Higher costs make the process of getting pre-qualified more difficult, due to the fact that borrowers will have to come in with more money. While rates remain low, now is an excellent time to consider making a purchase or refinancing your home. The process of getting pre-qualified is seamless and easy and can give you a better idea of your buying power. Additionally, refinancing at this time can save you money by locking in at lower rate before rates go up. Call The Rice Team today to discuss your financing options at either TeamRice@GuildMortgage.net or (530) 582-9991.
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter
Shoulder season in the mountains means less folks are up to spend time in their home in this period between snow and summer activities. If that’s the case for you, make sure your home is as protected as possible in your absence. Here are some great tips, even if you are a full time resident and are just off on vacation.
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter April EVENTS March 30 – April 2 – WinterWonderGrass Squaw Valley USA 1:45 – 10pm; Prices vary WinterWonderGrass Tahoe returns for 3 days of world-class Bluegrass/Acoustic Roots music on four stages, California and Nevada craft breweries and beer tasting all under the snow covered peaks at Squaw Valley. It's going to be another epic weekend bringing together those who love music, mountains and a good time. Information: http://www.winterwondergrasstahoe.com/
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter 6 – Recovering the Endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frog in the Sierra Nevada Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Dro., Incline Village, NV 5:30-7pm; $5 suggested donation Imagine a world with no frogs. No longer would you hear frog melodies in the evening, algae would flourish, and entire ecosystems could change dramatically. This is a possibility in the Sierra Nevada because 90 percent of the Mountain yellow-legged frogs have been disappearing due to an amphibian pathogen and loss of habitat from fish introductions in our lakes. An ambitious and promising effort is underway to recover these frogs, and this approach may be applied to conserving other threatened amphibians globally. No-host happy hour at 5:30 and public presentation at 6 p.m Information: http://terc.ucdavis.edu/events/upcoming-events/frogs.pdf 7- Arts for the Schools presents Gaelynn Lea Bar One inside Olympic House, 1990 Squaw Valley Rd., Olympic Valley 6:30 – 9pm; Prices vary Gaelynn is the winner of the 2016 NPR Tiny Desk Concert competition. Out-performing over 6,100 other entries, Gaelynn’s beautiful lyrics and violin captured the hearts and ears of all of her judges. Gaelynn combines popular folk and rock sounds with traditional Celtic and American fiddle to produce a sound all her own. As a sufferer of Brittle Bones Disease, Gaelynn uses her music and its success as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. Come out to see this Star-on-the-Rise and support not just her haunting music, but also her cause. Information: www.artsfortheschools.com The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter 9 – Downhill Dummy Contest Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee 1-3pm; Free Teams build unique dummies to send sliding down the hill and off a massive jump. This year’s theme is “Cartoons Characters.” Prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. You can also get full-day lift tickets at half-day rates. Enjoy food and beverage specials, bounce house, live music as well. Information: www.tahoedonner.com 10 – Tahoe Silicon Mountain: Growing Tahoe-Truckee's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Pizza on the Hill, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee 6-8pm; $5 for pizza and salad A monthly networking group for people that live, work or vacation in the Truckee/Tahoe/Reno area. Most of our members are involved in the tech industry or are small business owners. Information: www.tahoesiliconmountain.com 11- Song Group - weekly Tahoe Truckee School of Music, 10038 Meadow Way, Suite E, Truckee 5:30-6:30; Free Song group for everyone! Any instrument, any experience level, any age. Led by Ben Martin. Information: www.tahoemusic.net
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter 13 – Town of Truckee Cannabis Workshop Truckee Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee 5-8pm; Free In order to address the changes brought with the legalization of marijuana, the Town of Truckee Town Council will be holding a series of workshops to discuss the Town's approach to marijuana regulations. The focus of these workshops will includes discussions on indoor and outdoor cultivation, manufacturing and processing, taxation, retail and commercial uses and delivery services. These workshops are open to the public and opportunities to submit public comment will be made available. Information: www.townoftruckee.com 15 – Spring Eggstravaganza Commons Beach, Tahoe City 8Commons Beach will be blanketed with eggs once again for the Golden Egg Hunt. There will also be family friendly games and activities for kids of all ages along with opportunities to pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny. This event will happen rain or shine! Information: www.tahoecitypud.com/parksrec/3d_spring_eggstravaganza.shtml
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter 15 – Spring Egg Hunt Truckee River Regional Park, 10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee 11am; Free A safe and fun environment for the whole family as your young ones are able to pick up tons of Easter Eggs spread around the 2 ballfields. The event starts at 11:00 a.m. when the Easter Bunny arrives, and then the Egg Hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. sharp. The children are divided into multiple age groups to ensure a fair and safe area for each child. There is also face painting, candy and other great prizes for the kids. Bring your own basket for the hunt, and come out to the park for a great day of family fun! Information: www.tdrpd.org/100-events/281-easter-egg-hunt.html 21 - Creation and Darwin’s Galapagos Sierra College, 11001 College Trail, Truckee 6:30 – 8:15pm; Free Science Professor Derek Larson presents "Creation and Darwin’s Galapagos" for Sierra College Insights, an interactive community program offered at no cost. Through a personal travelogue on his own trip to the Galapagos, Professor Derek Larson will review the specifics of evolutionary theory and explore examples of how evolution is researched today. Information: https://sierracollege.ticketleap.com/ 21 – Open Mic Night at Art Truckee - monthly 10072 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 7-10pm; Free All levels welcome for open mic night at Art Truckee - singers, actors, poets, and more! Every third Friday of the month. Sign up early for your time slot or just show up! Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1849790555256785/ The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s April 2017 Newsletter 22 - Tahoe-Truckee Earth Day Celebration Village at Squaw Valley 11am -5pm; Free Celebrate the Earth and join us for the largest eco-event in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. The event gives participants the opportunity to learn about earth-friendly practices including recycling, composting, alternative energy and sustainability. A diverse array of agency representatives and earth friendly vendors will be present to help participants learn more about how they can reduce their ecological footprint. Information: http://squawalpine.com/events-things-do/tahoe-truckee-earth-day-celebration
The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440