When you live in the mountains in homes surrounded by the forest, you are always aware of fire danger. In Tahoe we have had our share of fires in the past. Some have been devastating, like the Angora fire that destroyed 242 residences in 2007. Others stayed small and basically…
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Houses located in the forest in Tahoe When people think of Lake Tahoe, they picture the crystal clear deep blue water of the lake, the surrounding snow capped mountains, and of course the smell of the pine trees. This natural beauty draws new vacationers and residents each year. Many who…
The City of South Lake Tahoe, CA and the area outside the City limits in El Dorado County have some of the most strict rules for VHRs in Lake Tahoe. But there are still opportunities for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe. You just have to know what the rules…
California State Parks and the Sierra State Parks Foundation Debut California’s First Maritime Heritage Underwater Trail at Emerald Bay Starting October 1, 2018 the public will be able to experience California’s first maritime heritage underwater trail devoted to showcasing Lake Tahoe’s historic recreational watercraft and barges, that now rest below…
Beware When Booking Vacation Rental Reservations in Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe vacationers beware of vacation rental scams in Lake Tahoe. When booking a vacation home it is best to go through a reputable company. There have been recent cases of poor unsuspecting families “booking” vacation homes in Tahoe through websites such as Craigslist…
Lake Tahoe Long-Term Rental Shortage: South Lake Tahoe housing shortage is causing a lot of attention which is good for investors. However, for renters this is causing a problem. Approximately 25% of the population are locals who live in South Lake Tahoe year round. Many of the residents do not own their own home…
Lake Tahoe is continuously growing and progressing with more opportunities for our guests. The lake and mountains alone bring in so many tourists and lifelong residents, it is hard to believe that there could be more to this town than just views! Yet, South Lake Tahoe is doing it again. This year…
Many potential buyer’s that are thinking about purchasing a home in the City of South Lake Tahoe have heard about the new VHR (Vacation Home Rental) Ordinance that was put in place on October 1, 2015. There were changes to the Permit Process as well as specific Guidelines that are required to…
Live concerts and bands will be playing all summer in Lake Tahoe. Top name bands like Aerosmith, Elton John and Dave Matthews Band will be playing at the Harvey’s outdoor concert arena this summer. In addition to the Harvey’s outdoor series, Heavenly Village, home of Paradise Real Estate will have live music…
Renting a vacation home is a very popular option for visitors to cities across the globe due to the popularity of websites such as VRBO.com, homeaway.com and airbnb.com. Vacationers enjoy feeling at home while on vacation and Lake Tahoe is not immune to this trend with over 1,500 vacation rentals…
South Lake Tahoe is experiencing a financial boom now (2018) and as reported in this blog in 2015. Read this article written in 2015 and compare to today in 2018: Both private and public entities are now investing in South Lake Tahoe which is a great sign of things to…