Before Winter, Where Is the Negotiating Room?
National price reductions have become more common, but that doesn’t mean every Tahoe seller is giving ground. Here are the signals I’d actually watch.
The Fed Doesn’t Set Your Mortgage Rate
The Fed held rates on October 28, and Freddie Mac’s 30-year average eased to 7.24%. Here’s what actually drives mortgage quotes and why the monthly payment matters more than the headline.
The $2.61 Million Truckee Number Worth Questioning
September’s Truckee single-family sales averaged $2.61 million, but the median was $1.1 million. That gap is an excellent reminder to look past the headline number.
Tahoe’s Inventory Took a Different Turn This Fall
While U.S. housing inventory grew, comparable California Tahoe Sierra MLS markets reported fewer listings. Here’s what September’s numbers actually say about the choices buyers have heading into winter.
Tahoe's Market Is Moving in Two Speeds
The July 31 MLS export shows 100 sales, a 13-day sold median, and 39.6 percent of active listings reduced. Tahoe's market is moving, just not at one speed.
A June recap on what’s moving, what’s sitting, and why Tahoe buyers are sharpening their pencils before making a move.
The Tahoe market is moving. Just not for everything. A late-June read on what's selling fast, what's sitting longer, and why buyers are doing the full math.