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
Miracle March Madness
Miracle March Madness is upon us. For those unfortunate folks not currently visiting North Lake Tahoe, a word of advice: get up here as soon as possible. 18” of snow fell overnight and another 19” is predicted over the course of today. So far th… Read More
Mike Montalbano, March 17, 2018 in Market Update, New Northstar, Real Estate, TMR, Tahoe Favorites, Tahoe/Truckee
The Boulders: Project Update
As promised in the 2017 Year End Mountainside Market Update, here is more detailed information regarding the brand new Boulders Project. Continued activity in Northstar’s mid-mountain Mountainside community has lead to scarcity of brand new prop… Read More
Mike Montalbano, February 4, 2018 in
2017 Mountainside Year End Market Update
Northstar Resort remains one of the most enticing family resorts in Lake Tahoe. Year after year, the mountain calls to them, inviting families up to play on the slopes. Mountainside – at mid-mountain – offers a few families an opportunity to cal… Read More
Mike Montalbano, January 13, 2018 in Market Update, Real Estate, TMR, Tahoe Favorites, Tahoe/Truckee
2017 Tahoe-Truckee Market Update
All indicators point to 2017 real estate activity in North Lake Tahoe surpassing the historic banner year that was 2016. Despite a sluggish Q1 & Q2 – transactions hampered by historic snowfall, road closures, and property viewing impa… Read More
Mike Montalbano, January 6, 2018 in Market Update, Real Estate, Tahoe/Truckee. TMR
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