Lahontan 2018 Year End Market Update
Lahontan experienced the most active trading in community history. A staggering 27 properties traded, a figure 70% higher than the previous year. As neighboring Martis Camp pricing continued its incredible growth in 2018, with the average home t… Read More
Mike Montalbano, January 18, 2019 in Lahontan, Market Update, Real Estate, TMR, Tahoe/Truckee
Summer Bucket List: Musical Ambitions
Living in Tahoe for any length of time – decades, years, or a week-long visit – can produce powerful memories. The Tahoe lifestyle, the scenery, the activities, the adventure, the skiing, the lake, all play a part. One of the most accessible yet overlo… Read More
Mike Montalbano, November 14, 2018 in Activities & Recreation, Music, Music in Tahoe, Summer Activities, Summer in Tahoe, Tahoe Favorites, Tahoe/Truckee
Lahontan Q3 2018 Market Update
An inside look into Lahontan Golf Club Over the past 5 years Martis Valley’s original private gated community has experienced 91 total property trades. With an average of 18 homes changing ownership per year, 2018 year-to-date has been a banner year. T… Read More
Mike Montalbano, October 23, 2018 in Market Update, Real Estate, TMR, Tahoe/Truckee
Autumn Food & Wine Festival 2018
For the 33rd consecutive year, the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival returns to the Northstar Village. This event is a celebration of North Tahoe’s most prestigious food, wine, spirit, and brew. Events include food, wine, seminars, cele… Read More
Mike Montalbano, September 7, 2018 in Activities & Recreation, Autumn Food & Wine 2018, Summer in Tahoe, TMR, Tahoe Favorites, Tahoe/Truckee
Fresh Beginnings
The end of any romantic relationship can be difficult. People find a myriad of coping mechanisms. Some play guitar, some travel the word, some contemplate the past, and some look to the future. During the historic 2010-11 ski season Tahoe receiv… Read More
Mike Montalbano, June 17, 2018 in Agent Feature
Memorial Day Signifies a Shift
Market dynamics are poised to change over the next 7-10 days Regardless of geographic region real estate trends are very relevant for prospective buyers and sellers. The North Lake Tahoe area, a blend of market segments including luxury and non-luxury… Read More
Mike Montalbano, May 25, 2018 in Market Trends, Memorial Day, Savvy Sellers, Shift
Spring in Tahoe Means Golf – 2018 Opening Dates
The majority of North Tahoe ski resorts are closed and the transition to spring/summer activities is underway. With 65+ degree weather this past week everyone flocked outdoors. Lower elevation trails melted out allowing for multi-use opportunities incl… Read More
Mike Montalbano, May 1, 2018 in Golf, Opening Dates, Spring, Tahoe
Q1 2018 Mountainside Market Analysis
Historically the first three months of the year are a period of familiarization and recreation. Traditionally consumers visit the area for recreational enjoyment and defer acquisitions to the latter half of the year. Until March the 2018 skiing… Read More
Mike Montalbano, April 13, 2018 in Market Update, Real Estate, TMR, Tahoe/Truckee
Q1 Review – From the Desk of Michael Montalbano & Colleen Loiseau
Q1 2017 presented many challenges including road closures, power outages, and other events created by prolific winter snowfall. Regardless, 2017 turned out to be an historic year for real estate activity. In contrast the 2018 landscape presented an ent… Read More
Mike Montalbano, April 3, 2018 in
Backcountry Skiing: A Day of Bottomless Pow
It was Saturday afternoon on St Patrick’s day. The view outside the Tahoe Mountain Realty Northstar office was of a snowy landscape. Our biggest snow event of the season had produced snow totals ranging from 6.5 – 8.75 feet. The 5 day storm was… Read More
Mike Montalbano, March 25, 2018 in Activities & Recreation, Tahoe Favorites, Tahoe/Truckee
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