July 21, 2009
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Summer brings an incredible season of beautiful warm weather and a season locals all look forward to! Hiking, biking, boating and dining at a lakefront restaurant.
The ambiance of getting away from the city and embracing the mountain lifestyle is fulfilled at Lake Tahoe. A simpler, slower pace and being surrounded by mother nature, help release the stress of everyday life and getting back in touch with your priorities and taking stock of your life.
I hiked this weekend up to Marlette Lake and listening to the aspen trees blowing in the wind and a flowing stream along the trail, it always gets me grounded to hit the trails. I have increased my hiking this year and my mileage from 3 to 5 miles to 10 and up to 15 miles . I found inspiration on the trails Sunday, I passed runners who were taking a 100 mile run through the mountains. I felt humbled as I passed men and women who had been running all night and were reaching the last 10 mile mark. Wow, how the human body can be pushed to achieve a goal. I myself have zero desire to beat my body into the ground, I’ll stick with my meager 5 to 15 mile hikes and feel happy to be able to keep up the pace.
Summer sales…
What I am referring to are the homes which come onto the market over the summer months. This is the only time you can appreciate many of these homes without snow. Buyer’s can become enamored with a home which shows beautifully, lawns are manicured and the fence yard perfect for kids and dogs. But, your agent needs to explain what the higher elevation properties will look like in the winter months too. Six feet of snow creates a very different picture. When snow arrives so do many responsibilities with regard to maintenance. What is the roofing material, shake, metal, composition? Does the roof line shed snow over a walk way or off to the side? Will heat tape be a good addition? Will you need a snow removal company to clear the driveway or is a snow blower going to be enough? Where is the bus stop located and can the kids get there in the winter?
All simple questions and I have more, which need to be taken into consideration by buyers. Especially if the property may go on a rental program over the winter months.
The prices tend to get lower as the elevation goes higher unless there is a lake view in the equation. This will push prices up by $100,000+. There are beautiful homes with forested settings and privacy and price per square foot less expensive and show best in the summer. Buyer beware of all seasons and you will do fine.
