September Might Be Tahoe’s Most Underrated Month

Why is September such a great time to be in Tahoe?
September is what we call “locals’ summer.” The days are still warm, most of our favorite summer activities are still available, but the crowds have thinned. The lake is quieter, the trails are less traveled, and Tahoe seems to slow down after a busy summer.

July and August are what I think of as the power weeks of summer in Tahoe. There is always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone to see.

There is free music playing somewhere multiple nights of the week, festivals and sporting events fill the weekends, and the lake, trails, restaurants, and bike paths are all buzzing. Of course, many of those summer visitors are our own family and…

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Olympic Valley Real Estate: The Market Shifts Toward Winter

When does Olympic Valley real estate activity pick up?
Historically, more Olympic Valley properties sell during the second half of the year as buyers begin looking ahead and the excitement for ski season builds. The pattern is emerging again in 2026, but historically low house inventory is creating an interesting shift toward the condo market.

As summer winds down and school schedules kick back in, attention in Tahoe begins to shift. Most of us are still enjoying warm days, hiking, biking, and time at the lake, but winter no longer feels quite so far away.

The real estate market tends to feel that shift, too.

The usual pattern is shaping up, spurred by a pick up in activity over the…

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