[courtesy of Reno Gazette-Journal] There's no doubt Truckee, Calif., is among the most scenic towns in America. It's just too bad cyclists can't always enjoy it. That's because throughout much of the town automobile traffic whizzes within inches of Continue Reading
[courtesy of Tahoe Daily Tribune / Margaret Moran] TRUCKEE, Calif. — Locals are voicing environmental concerns over a project that developers and conservation groups say will be responsible for protecting thousands of acres of land in the heart of the Sierra. As part Continue Reading
[courtesy of Moonshine Inc / Melissa Siig} Alpine Meadows could see its first major residential development since the early 1980s if the proposed Alpine Sierra Subdivision is approved. The project, which is located at the top of the valley near the ski resort, proposes 47 Continue Reading
[courtesy DallasNews / Steve Brown] With Toyota Motor Corp.’s just-announced headquarters move to North Texas still making headlines, local real estate execs are already talking about another large potential move from California. Financial services giant Charles Schwab Continue Reading
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Landscaping projects are being driven by two main reasons: To create entertainment spaces and fix yard problems, according to the Spring Houzz Landscaping Survey of more than 4,500 users on the remodeling website. Fifty-six Continue Reading
(courtesy: diynetwork.com) There are dozens of small, inexpensive home improvements that you can do to your house to add instant curb appeal. Adding curb appeal to your house not only makes it easier to sell, but it also gives your house that nice and finished look in Continue Reading
(Courtesy: moonshineinc.com) Although local development and construction took a hit from the economic downturn, new life is being breathed into projects that have been on the back burner for a few years. Several projects are now back on the horizon, and the community Continue Reading
Alpine Meadows, as well as the rest of the Tahoe and Truckee markets, currently has uncharacteristically low inventory of properties for sale. This bodes well for property owners. Alpine Meadows Sales Trends for improved properties 2011 – Alpine Meadows had 31 sales. The Continue Reading
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Borrowers with bad credit were shut out of the mortgage market after the housing bubble burst, but now a handful of small lenders are starting to offer subprime loans again. Once synonymous with toxic, adjustable-rate mortgages -- like the Continue Reading
