Chase International’s Captain of Industry Shari Chase

January 3, 2011

 Happy New Year….There are real estate companies and then there are REAL ESTATE companies with hi energy and vision…..Shari Chase,our owner and leader make the difference in  having the ability  to innovate and succeed in our changing world economy…www.rgj.com/…/Captains-of-Industry-Chase-s-vision-leads-to-…

Incline Village, Nevada, contiguous lakefront parcels offered

October 6, 2010

What “Was” in Incline Village ,Nevada real estate in 2009

December 31, 2009

After today we are moving forward into a New Year,yeah.For all of us it’s time to refocus and recharge whether it’s business or pleasure.
Let’s look at the brass tacks in the Incline Village real estate market in 2009:

89 homes sold in 2009 vs 85 in 2008 (per our mls)There might be secret listings which sold and are not disclosed .
Of those 89::
5 above $4 million vs 2 in 2008
20 $2million-$4m vs 9 in 2008
21 $1m-$2m vs 34 in 2008
14 $999k-$700k vs.27 in 2008
15 $500-$699k vs.9 in 2008
10 under $500k and 0 in 2008

What about condo’s and townhomes?

69 condo’s sold in 2009 vs 64 in 2008
The most significant change in 2009,was 50 condo’s sold for under $500kand 11 condos for under or at $200k.Some severe pricing roll backs and opportunities!
24 townhomes(freestanding condos)vs.49 in 2008,20 below $1m,Some excellent locations and pricing for quality living with out the maintenance.

Make your own conclusions,but there was a definite shift in who spent money in 2009.Loans were tough to get and jumbo’s near impossible.Appraisals,good luck.There is no more of getting the number you need.The comps including bank owned properties and short sale are included in comps. 

Short sales were a reality along with bank owned properties at almost all price points.There are some great opportuniies here,even in the luxury segment,check out: www.996wedge.com New construction,fine finishes including 22′ ceilings in the great room,perfectly designed with a picturesque  views from every window.

The Seller and  bank are ready to move this property,call us for details.

 Our forecast for 2010 is that inventory will remain conisistant with 2009,and buyer’s that are tired of waiting for the bottom,will realize that life is short,and if you want the lifestyle,and pristine beauty of Lake Tahoe in your life’s plan,,why wait?
Interest rates are still low, combined with a healthy real estate inventory at all price points.
What are you waiting for? Review year-end  Lake Tahoe statistics below.

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Incline Village snapshot on market activity

July 10, 2009

As of today 39 homes have sold in Incline Village and Crystal Bay,Nevada, and there are 260 active listings in the Incline MLS for single family homes.5-6 homes are selling per month in Incline Village and Crystal Bay which is really on par with 2008 units sold .Units for single family homes and free standing condos combined are only down 2% from 2008.
What’s different in 2009 are the two distinct price point segments that are moving :the over $2m mark, primarily the cash buyer ,and the Buyer’s who are snapping up some significant discounts .
20 sales to date under $1million
8 sales to date $1-2m
9 sales to date $2-4m
2 sales to date over $4m ,including 1 lakefront in Incline at $7,350,000.If you would like a copy of the year to date stats,or a copy of the Bank owned property list ,please give us a call.

Summer Best Buys in Incline Village

May 28, 2009

23 Homes have closed since the beginning of January 2009,8 homes below 1 million,and 12 over $2 million……interesting mix.What we are seeing are the value buyers that are snapping up the short sales and foreclosures,or the new construction mega homes,at a considerable discount.

Views and value,are the main theme we emphasize with our client buyers.Purchasing a great location or a superior view will always be a best bet for resale,and demand.Purchasing an inferior location at a great price, may offer short term rewards even with short sales and bank owned,but the better location or view will always prevail in the long term.

The short sale,if you are not in a hurry,and work with with an experienced  educated short sale agent .(and experienced does not necessarily mean senior )Debbie Hansen on our team has put together several transactions recently for our client buyers  successfully on both short sales and bank owned properties. Below is a link on shortsales: http://rsar.net/uploaded/documents/shortsaleworkflowSpring2009.pdf

The condo market continues to lag with an inventory that has moves little since the first of the year.There are many great locations and values,even on the Incline lakefront.Prices are not steals,but fabulous locations with water amenities.

Home inventory is still steady with about 223 homes on the market,and approximately 6 homes closing per month.

There are some amazing opportunities for location for several homes that have not been on the market in recent years:

An older home on Lakeshore ,across from Burnt Cedar Beach at $1,699,000.needs some interior updating,but what a great spot.

Condo across from the Hyatt,over 2700′,really large bedrooms and bathrooms and nice open floor plan, www.villageatincline56.com

Several major price reductions on new construction homes:

www.405tracy.com   Just reduced over $700,000, 4800′ newly complete remodel,on a large lot ,almost 2/3 an acre.Lakeviews and on a cul de sac

www.580ponderosa.com  Just reduced $300,000 ,4500′,beautiful low elevation home with exquisite  finishwork.

585 Ponderosa is another new build is around 3400′ and was just reduce $300k,newly built,great room floor plan and Tahoe lodge finishes.

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