Developer equity on North Shore land has stalled, and the reason is arithmetic. Construction costs of $800 to $1,000 per square foot and mortgage rates above 7 percent have narrowed margins on many build-to-sell projects. Additional permit fees and development expenses put Continue Reading
A boundary survey is the single most cost-effective step a Tahoe vacant lot buyer can take. You can easily fit a survey into the inspection period, but buyers often skip it.While it might not seem urgent, encroachments on North Shore parcels show up more often than buyers Continue Reading
In North Lake Tahoe's second-home market, permit status has quietly become one of the most decisive price variables in a transaction. Factors like the view, square footage, and finish level are all taking a backseat. Whether a property qualifies for a short-term rental Continue Reading
Placer County's short-term rental permit system remains completely open today. For buyers who understand the process, this represents a strong income opportunity in an amazing second-home market.Placer County's short-term rental permit system remains open for properties Continue Reading
Special assessments represent a carrying cost rarely seen on spreadsheets. In North Shore and West Shore complexes built around 1970, these events are becoming increasingly predictable for property owners. They are now a key item condo buyers need to review before Continue Reading
California's rent control framework has changed how investors should underwrite income properties in the North Lake Tahoe market. For buyers and owners evaluating North Tahoe cap rates, the critical variable is not the asking price. It's the gap between current rents and Continue Reading
