Community News

March 6, 2019

NEW-HOME SALES UP SLIGHTLY

New-home sales in the U.S. rose 3.7 percent in December, marking the third month of growth, according to the latest residential sales report from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

But while single-family home sales have been rising since the fall, there ...

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March 2, 2019

ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON THESE TAX BREAKS?

Are you maximizing all the tax benefits available to you as a homeowner?

Staying up-to-date on the latest tax rules is a smart move if you're interested in keeping more money in your pocket, but with the recent changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you might be ...

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Feb. 5, 2019

NEVADA TAX ADVANTAGES

Relocating to Nevada

Individuals and businesses are motivated to relocate to Nevada due to the fact that there is no state-imposed income tax. In order to take advantage of the income tax savings, several factors come into play. Evaluate your personal and corporate tax climate and use the following information ...

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Jan. 25, 2019

BLINDSIDED ~ JANUARY 25, 2019

Blindsided ~ January 25, 2019

Existing home sales were approaching the end of the year on a promising note. Monthly data from the National Association of Realtors had shown sales slipping in May, June, July.... Then in October there was an unexpected rebound, not a big one, an increase of ...

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Jan. 21, 2019

A FULL WEEK OF WEATHER LEFT US WITH PHENOMENAL SKIING!

A Full Week of Weather Left Us with Phenomenal Skiing!

Sugar Bowl Resort 1.21.19

Skiers today were blessed with a true Sierra powder day with a fresh 20" of flulffy snow up high, making the 7-day storm total nearly 8 feet of snow. Needless to say, we have ...

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Jan. 14, 2019

NEW SHORELINE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

New Shoreline Applications Available

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has released a series of updated permit applications for shorezone projects and activities under the recently-adopted Shoreline Plan that is taking effect this year. Shorezone applications now available online at http://www.trpa.org/permitting/permit-applications/ include:

Express Check applications for ...

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Dec. 24, 2018

NEVADA BECOMES FASTEST GROWING STATE IN THE NATION

Nevada is now the nation’s fasting growing state, after the U.S. Census Bureau released their most recent data Wednesday, Dec. 19.

The Silver State is home to more than 3 million people, with over 450,000 of them living in Washoe County, according to the bureau.

Between July 2017 ...

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Nov. 14, 2018

SIERRA NEVADA INSIDER NOVEMBER 2018

WINTER IS IN THE AIR

With below freezing temps in the evenings, our Lake Tahoe resorts are blowing snow and gearing up for Thanksgiving weekend and a festive kick off to ski season in the Sierra.

FEATURED HAPPENINGS

November 16

Bud Fish Tree Lighting

Downtown Truckee

 

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Oct. 24, 2018

AMID HOUSING CRISIS, RENO'S MOTOR LODGES BECOME LAST RESORT

RENO, Nev. — They were the toast of Reno in the 1950s, when the growing casino industry sparked a boom that for a time turned northern Nevada into the West's top gambling destination.

Dozens of downtown motor lodges provided spare but comfortable retreats for motorists who took to the ...

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Oct. 1, 2018

SWEET DAYS OF AUTUMN IN THE SIERRA

The Sweet Days of Autumn in the Sierra

For many locals, autumn is a favorite time of the year in the Sierra. Enjoy warm days coupled with cools nights, colorful hikes, calm waters and dining specials at your favorite restaurants. 

October 6

Truckee Wine Walk & Shop

Downtown Truckee ...

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