Cedric Watson and the Bijou Creole Band will be performing at the Truckee High School Theater courtesy of Arts for the Schools. Doors will open at 7 pm with adult tickets $15 and students $5. Cedric Watson is a talented young musician who has been nominated this year for a Grammy along with three other [...]
Thursday, January 27, 2011
With another year into the history books, what can we learn from the real estate sales that occurred in 2010? With a total of 858 single family homes reported sold, an increase of 8% over 2009, the median price of $465,000 unfortunately reflected a drop of 9% from 2009, bringing the total decrease in median [...]
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
With the incredible snowfall in the Truckee and North Tahoe areas recently we all seem to remember to dress warmly for our outdoor activities. Our family recently experienced a reminder to be sure that we pay the proper respects to our house as well. We have a forced air heater in our garage; the garage [...]
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Kind: adj. warmhearted, friendly; kindness n. In the 13th century “kind” was used to mean “wellborn” and “of good nature”; in other words “possessing all the (good) qualities usually attributed to those of good birth”. Today – the meaning is the same, yet the actions in today’s day and age may not… Or are they? [...]
Friday, December 31, 2010
If you’re already up here in Truckee/Lake Tahoe, how lucky are you???!!! With layer upon layer of fluffy new snow, a beautiful blue sky with very few white cloud formations, and a crisp temperature of 7 degrees (yes, that’s 25 degrees below freezing!), this is every snow lover’s dream of a day, and what a [...]
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Current snow pack as of December 29, 2010, is at 219 percent of the average for this date for all of the Lake Tahoe and Truckee ski resorts. Every major ski resort in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe area have reported nearly two feet of new snow over the past 24 hours. And all resorts [...]
Monday, December 6, 2010
Once you’ve winterized your home it’s time to curl up by the fire and enjoy the snow outside, right? Almost. There are still some important safety tips to follow to keep you and your home safe throughout the colder months. The Home Safety Council urges homeowners to protect themselves against house fires by using [...]
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Buying a home means more than finding the right house. It’s about finding the right area and community. It’s one of the reasons we’re so lucky to live where we also like to play. The Truckee Tahoe area not only boasts some of the ski resorts, but it’s also a community that embraces its identity [...]
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Kane Schaller, broker and co-owner of Dickson Realty Truckee, was named the 2009 Realtor of the Year by the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors. The selection is based on Schaller’s outstanding business achievements, his ability to provide trusted leadership by promoting professionalism and ethics and his local involvement designed to ensure a vibrant community. “Receiving [...]
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Spend an afternoon in Truckee exploring eight remarkable one-of-a-kind custom homes in Northstar and help raise money to benefit local schools during the first Excellence in Education Luxury Home Tour taking place Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 10am to 4pm. Excellence in Education has partnered with the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors for this unique [...]
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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