. . . but not the fun!
 
Is it just us, or does it seem like the start of school comes faster and faster each year?  Most kids are back in school and the number of visitors to our area is starting to slow down.  You aren't alone if you've considered retreateing to your homes and awaiting the beginning of ski season prior to your next trip up here.
 
For The Nicholls', and most of the full time residents up here, this is a wonderful time to get out and bike, hike, golf, fish, etc. without the crowds.  The weather is pretty predictable from now until the middle of October and there still is time to enjoy the beauty of Truckee/Tahoe before the first signs of winter appear.
 
It is times like this when you might take a hike, or a bike ride, and never see another soul.  It is also a great time to take advantage of late season golf specials that are offered by most golf courses.  And, after Labor Day, most of the area's fine restaurants offer discounts and no waiting.
 
You may need a wind breaker or a jacket, but if you have not enjoyed fall in the Sierra, it is time to come up and try it out.  You will not be disappointed.
 
What about real estate activity?
 
Actually we like to call the fall sales season "Prime Time."  During the months before winter, we find that sellers seem to ease up on their expectations, often reduce their prices to encourage offers, and are willing to deal more seriously. Many of them do not want to keep their properties on the market during the winter months. The cost of utilities to keep a home warm enough to show, and snow removal bills, are expenses that most Sellers do not want to face.  The alternative of "ski leasing" previously listed homes during the winter months has not been as lucrative the past couple of years as it used to be in the past.
 
For Buyers, it is a good time to take advantage of market conditions to secure a home in time for the holidays and the upcoming ski season. The inventory of available homes is still very good and interest rates remain below 6%.  Much of the push and incentives for real estate stimulus are scheduled to end on December 1 (including the temporary higher loan limits for "conforming" loan rates). As well, many experts predict that rates will be going up by the end of the year which could influence affordability.

 

The long and short of it is . . .whether you're coming up here to buy or coming up here to enjoy, we think it's a great time to come up here!!  Let us know when you'll be in town!