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If you’ve thought about revamping your child’s room, you know that there are many different directions you can go. Take a look at the [Read More...]
15 Local Adventures To Scratch Off Your Bucket List
Do you need an adventure? Or how about going to the place you’ve always wanted to visit? Bucket lists are great to use, even as a tracking tool [Read More...]
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I know that moving into a new home is stressful enough. When you start thinking about how to transport all of your endless stuff, it’s no [Read More...]
Grilled Skirt Steak with Charred Corn Salad
Sweet corn takes on maximum flavor when charred on the grill, and its flavors contrast beautifully with a rich, perfectly cooked steak. [Read More...]
Curb Appeal? What’s The Deal?
With summer around the corner it is the absolute best time to think about doing remodels and upgrades around your home. Whether it’s a new [Read More...]
DIY Your Way to Designer Summer Decor
Want to spruce up your living space to reflect the summer season? These DIY decor tips based on top designer trends will help to bring your home to [Read More...]
13 Things You Really Have To Do In Nevada This Summer
It seems like we always start the summer with big plans to see and do many of the great activities that Nevada has to offer, but too often time slips [Read More...]
10 Must-Do Summer Hikes in Tahoe
With its strong Sierra sun, enticing shoreline, and stunning natural beauty, Lake Tahoe just may embody the perfect locale for [Read More...]
Upgrade Your Lifestyle
As the housing market experiences its busiest season of sales since 2006, some say now is the time to list your existing home and upgrade. According [Read More...]
Mexican BLT with Guacamole
Prep time – 10 mins Cook time – 10 mins Total time – 20 mins Serves: 2 – 4 servings Ingredients: For Guacamole 1 avocado 1 [Read More...]
11 Festivals In Northern California That Food Lovers Should NOT Miss
Northern Californians are a fun bunch. We grow some of the best produce and make some of the best wine in the entire world, so it makes sense that we [Read More...]
8 Ways to Potentially Bump Your Home’s Sale Price
1: Make Floor Plans Work Harder | Potential bump: 4% to 6% Bigger isn’t necessarily better in today’s market, but strategically increasing the [Read More...]
11 Nevada Festivals That Food Lovers Should NOT Miss
Don’t you just love it when your local festival comes to town? Sure, musical entertainment and handmade crafts are huge highlights of any festival, [Read More...]
10 Unique Date Ideas in California and Nevada
Gone are the days of plain dinner and a movie dates. We long for strolls on the beach and picnics in the woods, but our busy schedules do not always [Read More...]
Spring skiing tips!
During spring skiing, every skier needs to take a few extra steps to have a pleasant, safe ski trip. You need to consider the stronger sunshine, [Read More...]
Celebrate Earth Day at Squaw Valley
April 16, 2016 – 11am to 5pm “On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate on behalf of a [Read More...]
Lemony Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon
Serves: 4 Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, stalks and tips cut into 1-inch segments Kosher salt 1/4 pound [Read More...]
Spring Into Homeownership
This spring could be the best time to buy your own home. If you’ve been waiting and struggling with rising rent and dreaming of a place of your [Read More...]
How To “Spring Clean” Your House in 6 Days
Spring cleaning seems to go either one of two ways: you kill yourself trying to get it all done in one day or you drag it out for so long that, by [Read More...]
6 Seller Secrets For This Spring’s Real Estate Market
Each year, it seems the housing market takes on a different tone – and whether it’s going to be a sellers’ market with inflated prices and [Read More...]
Cast Iron Skillet Brussels Sprouts Bacon Pizza
Prep Time: 1.5 hours Cook Time: 3 minutes Ingredients: crust (NOTE: this recipe makes TWO doughs for skillet pizza) 1 1/8 cups warm water 3 [Read More...]
The Biggest Real Estate Blunders I Avoid
If you have ever purchased, or sold a home, you may have a few things you wish you did differently. Mistakes are easy to make, but we definitely [Read More...]
6 Tax Facts Every Home Seller Should Know
1. If you’ve owned and lived in your home for two of the five years prior to selling it, you can generally exclude up to $250,000 of the gain [Read More...]
DIY Travel Hacks That Will Change How You Pack Forever
Whether you’re concerned about saving space in your bag or the size restrictions on the liquid toiletries, organizing all of your belongings [Read More...]
50 Genius Valentine’s Day Ideas From Pinterest
Forget cliché chocolate and tawdry underthings, here are 50 seriously smart Valentine’s Day ideas for everyone you love, straight from our [Read More...]
The Best Place for Families to Play and Stay in the Snow: Truckee
Erin Feher | Redtri.com If you are struggling to decide between the top Tahoe ski resorts for your next family snow day, we would love to suggest a [Read More...]
Fudgy Brownie Hearts with Fresh Raspberry Buttercream
Ingredients for the brownies: nonstick vegetable oil spray 1/2 c. unsalted butter, diced 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1-1/2 c. sugar 3 [Read More...]
8 Easy Ways To Save for A Down Payment
Many people often debate whether they should renew the lease on their apartment or sign a contract to purchase their first home. Saving money [Read More...]
Expect Last Year’s Robust Housing Market to Flatten Out in 2016
With its best year since the recession in the bag, the housing market will likely slow down in 2016 due to ongoing inventory shortages and rising [Read More...]
My Newly Designed Website
I believe an agent’s website should be a reflection of not only their professional brand, but more importantly, a resource that you can come back [Read More...]
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A fun twist on a Mexican favorite! Summer zucchini hollowed out and stuffed with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese and scallions. Chicken [Read More...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
Every year when January rolls around you vow to lose weight, save money or spend more time with family and friends. But what goals do you set for [Read More...]
Why You Should Stop Renting & Buy Today!
There are many young people debating whether they should renew the lease on their apartment or sign a contract to purchase their first home. Housing [Read More...]
6 Hacks for Saving Money This Ski Season in Lake Tahoe
Equipment, gear, lodging, lift tickets. The costs can add up. But do not despair! There are still simple ways to ski on a budget. Ladies and [Read More...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
Every year when January rolls around you vow to lose weight, save money or spend more time with family and friends. But what goals do you set for [Read More...]
Eggnog-Chocolate Cake Roll
Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the pan 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons [Read More...]
35 Clever Christmas Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier
Use shiny green tinsel to make your Christmas tree look fuller. buzzfeed.com Be sure to layer the tinsel on the inner branches to fill out the tree. [Read More...]
30 Things you should do in Lake Tahoe this Winter
North Shore Go sledding at Tahoe Meadows and get there early or later in the afternoon for good parking. Also check out one of the many SNO-PARKS if [Read More...]
21 simple household tips that could save you thousands of dollars every year
With all of the things we have to have, it’s no wonder that there are many ways of “cutting back” that will not hurt our quality of [Read More...]
Historically Low Mortgage Rates Coming to a Close!
We have been experiencing historically low interest rates, however, the market is changing. If you have been considering purchasing or refinancing a [Read More...]
Eggnog-Chocolate Cake Roll
Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the pan 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated [Read More...]
“She Sheds” Are The New “Man Caves”
Men have their man caves, but how about a space just for females? Welcome, the “she shed.” These backyard retreats are becoming the latest [Read More...]
15 Life-Saving Thanksgiving Tips
We all know the holidays to be a stressful, yet rewarding experience. Here are 15 tips to help you get the most out of your Thanksgiving holiday. Yes [Read More...]
Top Tips for Winterizing a Vacant Home
For a home to remain in good shape throughout the winter it needs regular care and attention. When a home is occupied, many of the things that are [Read More...]
Get the Decor of Luxury Homes for Less
Your home is your pride and joy — who wouldn’t want their house to look like one of the luxury homes seen on television? But luxury definitely [Read More...]
#1 Reason to List Your House Today
If you are debating listing your house for sale this year or even early next year, here is the #1 reason not to wait! Buyer Demand Continues to [Read More...]
Pecan Pie Bars
When your family and friends want something delicious and easy to grab there’s… Pecan Pie Bars! Total Time: 65 min. (Prep: 20 [Read More...]
Lower rates juice mortgage applications
New regulations recently implemented in the mortgage market have put loan applications on a roller-coaster ride that just keeps going. Total [Read More...]
30 Clever Ways To Decorate For Thanksgiving
1. Make an ice cream cone cornucopia. squidoo.com A cone-icopia, if you will. They’re incredibly easy and (bonus!) totally edible. 2. [Read More...]
Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake
Test Kitchen Professional Pam Lolley combined the flavors of three holiday favorites–pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake– to create [Read More...]
Creative Holiday Marketing Ideas
By the Select Group Marketing Director, Chantell Cordova The holiday season is one of the best times of year to nurture those relationships with your [Read More...]
87 Powerful Words That Convert: Get Your Customers Attention Every Time
Can one word change the way a client views an email, presses a button or looks at a home? In our experience, yes. A word can change the meaning, the [Read More...]
Unprecedented Developments Emerge
Everyone can agree Lake Tahoe is beautiful. Drawing in around three million people annually, it’s no wonder that the area is a highly desirable [Read More...]
What You Can Do if The House is Out of Your Price Range
Finding your dream home is one of the most exciting decisions in a home buyer’s life. But what can you do if you find it and the price is just a [Read More...]
15 Minute Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Ingredients Spaghetti – 9oz Olive Oil 1 + 1 tablespoons Mushrooms, cleaned and cut in half – 7oz Garlic, finely chopped 4-5 Cloves Chilli [Read More...]
20 iPhone & Android Tricks That Will Make You a Master
Smart phones have taken over our lives. Whether you’re into fitness, gaming, connecting with your friends, or just need a quick flashlight, our [Read More...]
5 Reasons Why Fall is a Great Buying Season
While spring may notoriously be the best time to buy real estate, fall may be the new ideal season to buy a home. Here are five reasons why fall [Read More...]
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Prep: 15 mins Bake: 14 mins to 15 mins 425°F Cook: 40 mins to 47 mins Ingredients 12 ounces dried rigatoni 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, [Read More...]
8 Game Day Gadgets for Your Next Tailgate
One of the greatest seasons is upon us – Football is back. It’s the ultimate excuse to get together with friends, enjoy adult beverages and BBQ, [Read More...]
Ricotta Berry French Toast Casserole
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