http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs Alpine Realty International Blog Feed: Posts and Comments en-us http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_luxury_home_sales_bounce_back_in_the_first_quarter New Post: Luxury home sales are bouncing back! After a devastating 2009, growing buyer confidence, improved financing conditions and more-realistic seller pricing, the luxury market seems to be making a comeback. Attractively priced homes in some of the nation ... Bonnie Mon, 26 July 2010 16:32:28 PST Bonnie Mon, 26 July 2010 16:32:28 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_economic_market_update New Post: Tuesday showed that the sliding of the stock markets has slowed to a halt and the indices began to rise again. Finishing at a 10, 216.7 was the Dow Jones Industrial Average. At the same time, the 10 year Treasury note yield rose very slightly to 3. ... Bonnie Fri, 16 July 2010 13:31:05 PST Bonnie Fri, 16 July 2010 13:31:05 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_new_homes_for_sale_in_incline_village New Post: Check out new this week: 599 Crest Lane $309,000 1362 Zurich Lane $849,0000 Click on "Lisings" tab above for pictures and information! ... Bonnie Sat, 10 July 2010 13:17:57 PST Bonnie Sat, 10 July 2010 13:17:57 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_new_homes_for_sale New Post: Incline Village Homes Fresh on the Market! 599 Crest Lane: Adorable Tahoe cabin that has come back on the market at a reduced price! $309,000 2 beds, 2 baths. This 1120 square foot cabin has a bonus loft area, large front deck ... Bonnie Sat, 10 July 2010 13:09:02 PST Bonnie Sat, 10 July 2010 13:09:02 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_open_houses New Post: Saturday July 2, 2010 Open Houses: 10 til 2 1410 Tirol Drive $1,295,000 1310 St Gallen Court $650,000 11 til 3 314 Winding Way $549,000 12 til 3 1127 Lakeshore Boulevard $2,795,000 ... Bonnie Fri, 02 July 2010 09:45:15 PST Bonnie Fri, 02 July 2010 09:45:15 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_4th_of_july_calendar_of_events New Post: Independence Day is unforgettable in Tahoe! Check out the calendar of events at the link below! http://www.redwhiteandtahoeblue.com/events.html ... Bonnie Mon, 28 June 2010 11:15:19 PST Bonnie Mon, 28 June 2010 11:15:19 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/4th_of_july_weekend_events New Post: Independence Day is truly unforgettable in Tahoe! Check out the calendar of events for this weekend! ... Bonnie Mon, 28 June 2010 10:53:09 PST Bonnie Mon, 28 June 2010 10:53:09 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_tax_credit_extension_approved New Post: June 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to give homebuyers another three months to settle on their contracts and take advantage of a popular tax credit that sparked a rush of activity in the housing market. The Senate, with a vote ... Bonnie Mon, 21 June 2010 12:32:35 PST Bonnie Mon, 21 June 2010 12:32:35 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_luxury_home_market_improving New Post: The luxury home market is acutally on the upswing after a challenging 2009. The first quarter showed a 32 percent increase from last year in sale of homes with asking prices of $2 million to $5 million. Realistic seller pricing, increased buyer confi ... Bonnie Mon, 31 May 2010 12:01:28 PST Bonnie Mon, 31 May 2010 12:01:28 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_nevada_ranks_5_for_best_state_for_business New Post: An annual survey by Chief Executive had more than 600 CEO rate states based on a wide range of criteria range from taxation to regulation to workforce quality and living environment. Texas was given top honors, followed by North Carolina, Tennesse ... Bonnie Fri, 28 May 2010 15:16:04 PST Bonnie Fri, 28 May 2010 15:16:04 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_owners_optimistic_about_home_values New Post: According to a survey by Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan, more than 16% of homeowners say their houses increased in value during the past year. About 75% of homeowners agreed that, with attractive prices and low mortgage rates, the market con ... Bonnie Mon, 24 May 2010 16:34:25 PST Bonnie Mon, 24 May 2010 16:34:25 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_mark_twain_s_lake_tahoe_experience New Post: "At last the lake burst upon us--a noble sheet of blue water lifted six thousand three hundred feet above the level of the sea, and walled in by a rim of snow-clad mountain peaks that towered aloft three thousand feet higher still! As it lay there ... Bonnie Sat, 15 May 2010 15:32:53 PST Bonnie Sat, 15 May 2010 15:32:53 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_10_ten_reasons_to_hire_a_buyer_s_agent New Post: If you are getting ready to sell your home you may be wondering if it is worth it to hire a real estate agent to help liquidate your home. Here's 10 reasons why you may want to consider a professional's assistance: 1. Experience and Education ... Bonnie Sun, 09 May 2010 14:45:11 PST Bonnie Sun, 09 May 2010 14:45:11 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_championship_golf_course_soon_to_open New Post: The award-winning, world-renowned Championship Golf Course in Incline Village will be opening on May 13, weather permitting. It was voted Best in State List by Gof Digest Magazine and Best Courses to Play in 2010 Golfweek Magazine. The course is kn ... Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:57:23 PST Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:57:23 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_championship_golf_course_soon_to_open New Post: The award-winning, world-renowned Championship Golf Course in Incline Village will be opening on May 13, weather permitting. It was voted Best in State List by Gof Digest Magazine and Best Courses to Play in 2010 Golfweek Magazine. The course is kn ... Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:56:40 PST Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:56:40 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_championship_golf_course_soon_to_open New Post: The award-winning, world-renowned Championship Golf Course in Incline Village will be opening on May 13, weather permitting. It was voted Best in State List by Gof Digest Magazine and Best Courses to Play in 2010 Golfweek Magazine. The course is kn ... Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:56:02 PST Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:56:02 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_championship_golf_course_soon_to_open New Post: The award-winning, world-renowned Championship Golf Course in Incline Village will be opening on May 13, weather permitting. It was voted Best in State List by Gof Digest Magazine and Best Courses to Play in 2010 Golfweek Magazine. The course is kn ... Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:56:01 PST Bonnie Fri, 30 April 2010 14:56:01 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_retire_in_lake_tahoe New Post: When retirement finally arrives, it is important to consider costs and quality of life. Think Tahoe, where you can cut housing costs by buying a condo and enjoying life by enjoying the beach. Downsizing to a condo is great idea because it saves you m ... Bonnie Tue, 20 April 2010 17:00:08 PST Bonnie Tue, 20 April 2010 17:00:08 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_office_space_lease_vs_buy New Post: Office Space: Lease vs. Buy Many businesses reach a point in which they are curious as to whether it would be beneficial for them to purchase office space rather than continue to lease office space. While every business is different ther ... Bonnie Sun, 11 April 2010 15:21:36 PST Bonnie Sun, 11 April 2010 15:21:36 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_business_owners_are_beginning_to_stir New Post: More loan applications are being sent out by northern Nevada business owners in recent weeks. For instance, Nevada State Bank received 93 applications for $6.1 million in small business loans in January and February. This is substantial compared to t ... Bonnie Mon, 29 March 2010 17:10:13 PST Bonnie Mon, 29 March 2010 17:10:13 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_nevada_ranks_1_for_foreclosures New Post: Nevada is ranked number one in the nation in foreclosures and all of the vacant homes are causings appraisals to fall to record lows. New home buyers can get some real deals, with over a quarter off of the values of hundreds of homes in Nevada. Poten ... Bonnie Sun, 28 March 2010 15:16:03 PST Bonnie Sun, 28 March 2010 15:16:03 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_deadline_for_homebuyer_tax_credit New Post: The deadline for the homebuyer tax credit incentive is April 30, 2010 so homebuyers have a little over a month still to take advantage of this. Both new and move-up buyers can benefit from the credit. First-time homebuyers can get up to $8,000 and ... Bonnie Sat, 27 March 2010 16:31:17 PST Bonnie Sat, 27 March 2010 16:31:17 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_2009_statistics_show_crystal_bay_incline_village_remain_highest_homes_in_demand New Post: 2009 proved to be successful for both single-family and condo home sales for zip code 89451, Incline Village. In total, Washoe County sold 652 condos, 201 were in this area out of 16 zip codes. The average price for the Incline zip was $206, 692, w ... Bonnie Fri, 26 March 2010 10:23:58 PST Bonnie Fri, 26 March 2010 10:23:58 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_a_successful_open_house_for_1410_tirol_drive New Post: Today's open house was a hit at 1410 Tirol Drive today. We had nice incentives like an awesome spread of treats from Steve Patterson, morgage broker, and a drawing for a bottle of wine for attendees. We appreciated the great turn-out of realtors, of ... Bonnie Tue, 23 March 2010 12:30:00 PST Bonnie Tue, 23 March 2010 12:30:00 PST http://www.alpinerealtyintl.com/blogs/view_post/lake_tahoe_real_estate_incline_village_crime_rate_down_for_past_3_years New Post: Since 2007, local crime rates have fallen accross the board according to the Wshoe County Sheriff's Office. Citations are down 53% and calls for service have decreased by 19% since the implementation of the county's area Crime Evaluations System ( ... Bonnie Sun, 21 March 2010 14:59:58 PST Bonnie Sun, 21 March 2010 14:59:58 PST