Is buying a house in Lake Tahoe a good investment?

North Lake Tahoe and Truckee are amazing locations for investment purposes, with a wealth of activities in both summer and winter, this is an area that's appealing for an active and relaxing get away, for beach lovers and skiers, for adventure and romantic vacations.



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Given the lack of affordable housing in our region coupled with the higher cost of living, wage increases have been the number one contributor to increased construction costs in Tahoe/Truckee.

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Lake Tahoe, with its massive 744,600-acre foot storage capacity, should come very close to filling. (The top 6.1 ft. of storage above the lake's rim is used to provide river flows and drought reserves). This is a remarkable rebound for the lake which, in early December, was almost six inches below its natural rim.

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(AP) — Lake Tahoe tourism officials were surprised, and a bit miffed, when a respected international travel guide put the iconic alpine lake straddling the California-Nevada line on its list of places to stay away from this year because of the harmful ecological effects of overtourism.

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And if you're looking for a budget stay for your Lake Tahoe vacation, you'll find more affordable accommodation options along the south shore compared to the north shore (although there are still plenty of fancy places to stay too).

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A must-do while at the lake! Emerald Bay Sunset Boat tour in the Grateful... Emerald Bay is the most enchanting part of Lake Tahoe. It is near the southern end of the lake and there are vista points along hwy 89 to look at the beautiful island in the middle of the bay.

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Bliss State Park. Many claim that D.L. Bliss boasts the clearest water in all of Lake Tahoe. On a calm day, you can see up to 75 feet in its deep, azure waters — and with the sun piercing through, snorkelers don't need to see much more to enjoy a day out on the lake near the park's Rubicon Point.

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Since 1950, development of homes, hotels, casinos, ski resorts and urban infrastructure has increased the amounts of sediment entering the lake, causing algae growth and reducing the lake's clarity.

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Some scientists and water experts say that if the dry spell continues, the lake could reach record low levels not seen since measurement of the lake started, more than 120 years ago. If that happens, Fannette Island, located in Emerald Bay, could become separate from the main lake.

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