Truckee/Tahoe December Newsletter

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Contents

Truckee Office & Condolences to Fire Victims Sales Statistic Reports

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The Dickson Realty Philosophy

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Guild Mortgage Corner

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Be Prepared for a Power Outage

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Strategies for Avoiding Cyber Crime

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Season’s Greetings Truckee Office

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6 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress

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Live Tree Cutting Permits Available

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Calendar and Events

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Ski Resort Schedule

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The Dickson Realty Truckee Team is always available to provide excellent and dedicated client service whether you are considering buying or selling a home. Our team of seasoned professionals, all Realtors®, possess the most current and comprehensive market information and, combined with their knowledge and experience, they are uniquely qualified to be expert guides in your real estate venture. Call, e-mail, visit our office, or access us on the web.

We are here for you 24/7.

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Everyone at Dickson Realty extends heartfelt condolences to any and all people affected by the wildfires in California. While there are no adequate words, we share with you the eloquent and wise words of “GB” in this time of great sorrow and extend our best wishes to everyone for the better days still to come. *************************************************************************************************************************************** A family in Carlsbad that lost their dream home in the San Diego area fires this week found something in the rubble that they never expected: a letter of hope left by a total stranger encouraging the family not to give up and to rise from the ashes. The piece of paper – 189 words signed only with the letters “GB” – was anonymously left behind, taped to a shovel standing in the charred front yard of a home reduced to rubble.

“ We cannot escape the tragedies that arise in our lives. We can search for a reason and ask – why? Maybe we could hold others at fault or imagine what life would be had this not happened, but perhaps what defines our character is not our struggles but how well we meet them and rise up after getting knocked down.

Faith will overcome fears, doubt and insecurities. Sometimes in life we don't recognize how strong we actually are until we are faced with a great tragedy in our life. This calamity we face today will help develop the strength and fortitude we need for tomorrow.

Losing everything we own is sad, but the things we own do not diminish who we are inside. Sometimes the worst situation brings out the best in us and others.

When you put together a jigsaw puzzle made of hundreds of pieces, you put it together one piece at a time.

No one can go back and change what has happened, but we can all start today and make a new tomorrow, one shovel at a time, one day at a time. ” GB The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

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The statistics presented this month are a 10 month overview of residential sales by price range and the percent (%) of sales they represent. The report also shows active listings, by price range, and the approximate months of inventory they represent.

(Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.)

The data source is the Tahoe Multiple Listing Service with data pulled on November 13, 2019

RESIDENTIAL SOLD TRUCKEE (Inclusive) January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 SOLD Residences PRICE RANGE Sold Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

74 201 173 86 70 78 34 716

Percent of Sales

Current Active Listings

10% 28% 24% 12% 9.8% 10.9% 5% 100.0%

Months of Inventory

24 50 35 36 43 49 36 273

3 2 2 4 6 6 11

TRUCKEE (Inclusive) January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 716

10.9

5%

Under $400,000

10%

$400,000-$599,999

9.8% 28% 12% 24%

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Truckee Inclusive shows total market activity which includes sub-markets of Tahoe Donner, the Golf Course Communities, Donner Summit, and Northstar California..

Specific details of those sub-markets are shown separately on the next pages

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GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES

Truckee Sub-Markets: Gray's Crossing, Lahontan, Old Greenwood, Shaffer's Mill, Martis Camp

January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 93

Truckee Sub-Markets: Gray's Crossing, Lahontan, Old Greenwood, Shaffer's Mill, Martis Camp

January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

1%

Residences Sold 1 0 3 6 11 41 31 93

Percent of Sales 1% 0% 3% 6.5% 12% 44% 33% 100.0%

Current Active Listings

3% 6.5%

Months of Inventory 0 0 0 38 12 4 8

TAHOE DONNER (Truckee Sub-Market) January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 268 Residences Sold 27 83 76 48 27 7 0 268

Percent of Sales

Current Active Listings

10% 31% 28% 18% 10% 3% 0% 100.0%

3%

Months of Inventory

10%

1 2 2 4 5 3 0

18%

31%

$800,000-$999,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

NORTHSTAR (Truckee Sub-Market) January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 75 Residences Sold 6 25 10 8 8 17 1 75

Percent of Sales

Current Active Listings

8% 33% 13% 11% 11% 23% 1% 100.0%

1%

Months of Inventory

Under $400,000

8% 23%

8 4 3 10 8 19 9 61

0 0 0 13 10 11 90

$400,000-$599,999 33%

11% 11%

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999

13%

$3,000,000 +

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

DONNER SUMMIT (Truckee Sub-Market) January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 56

DONNER SUMMIT (Truckee Sub-Market) January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

$600,000-$799,000 $1,000,000-$1,499,999

28%

NORTHSTAR (Truckee Sub-Market)

SOLD PRICE RANGE

Under $400,000

10%

$400,000-$599,999 4 15 12 17 14 2 1 65

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019

January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE

$600,000-$799,000 $1,000,000-$1,499,999

44%

TAHOE DONNER (Truckee Sub-Market)

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

$400,000-$599,999 $800,000-$999,999

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

SOLD PRICE RANGE

12%

33%

0 0 0 23 13 18 25 79

Under $400,000

Residences Sold 15 15 12 5 2 6 1 56

Percent of Sales 27% 27% 21% 9% 4% 11% 2% 100.0%

Current Active Listings

2%

Months of Inventory 9 9 4 0 2 4 0 28

Under $400,000

11% 3.6%

6 6 3 0 0 7 0

27%

9%

$400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999

21%

$1,000,000-$1,499,999 27%

$1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Dickson Realty is dedicated to helping you keep a pulse on the local market and real estate related information by providing the latest news, trends, and issues affecting the area’s real estate market.

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ALPINE/SQUAW January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 96

January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Residences Sold 24 20 23 6 14 6 3 96

Percent of Sales

Current Active Listings

25% 21% 24% 6% 15% 6% 3% 100.0%

Months of Inventory 5 7 6 17 6 15 13

25%

6%

$600,000-$799,000 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 197 3%

Residences Sold 38 57 46 20 19 12 5 197

Percent of Sales

Current Active Listings

19% 29% 23% 10% 10% 6% 3% 100.0%

Months of Inventory 11 17 11 11 13 7 9 79

3 3 2 6 7 6 18

Under $400,000

6%

10%

19%

$400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000

10% 29% 23%

$800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 Total Sold 140

WEST SHORE LAKE TAHOE, CA January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

21%

24%

RESIDENTIAL SOLD

SOLD PRICE RANGE

$400,000-$599,999 $800,000-$999,999

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA.

Under $400,000 $400,000-$599,999 $600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999 $1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999 $3,000,000 +

Under $400,000

15%

13 14 14 10 8 9 4 72

RESIDENTIAL SOLD January 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2019 SOLD PRICE RANGE

3%

6%

Residences Sold 17 30 37 23 12 14 7 140

Percent of Sales 12% 21% 26% 16% 9% 10% 5% 100.0%

Current Active Listings

Months of Inventory 5 17 12 5 8 10 10 67

3 6 3 2 7 7 14

10%

5%

9%

Under $400,000

12%

$400,000-$599,999 22%

$600,000-$799,000 $800,000-$999,999

16%

$1,000,000-$1,499,999 $1,500,000-$2,999,999

26%

$3,000,000 +

Dickson Realty is dedicated to helping you keep a pulse on the local market and real estate related information by providing the latest news, trends, and issues affecting the area’s real estate market.

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About Dickson Realty The Dickson Philosophy Dickson Realty was founded in 1973 under the guiding premise that integrity, hard work, and creativity would yield success.

Today, those principles have made Dickson Realty the region’s largest and most successful real estate company. We believe our greatest asset and the key to our success is our team of agents, employees, and affiliates.

You come first. When everything we do centers on serving your unique needs - even to the exclusion of our own agenda - we can create an extraordinary experience for you, our client.

You deserve mastery. As a client, you deserve to work with a realtor who's at the top of his or her game. Mastery takes 10,000 hours of concentrated effort - or more than five years of working full-time. Every Dickson agent is committed to developing his or her mastery of real estate.

Your relationship matters to us. When Dickson realtors invest in strong relationships at the start, we will enjoy extraordinary relationships that last.

We under-promise and overdeliver for you. Everyone loves a happy ending, so we temper the temptation to hype the outcome.

Instead, Dickson agents concentrate our efforts on adding real value - for extraordinary results.

We share "hyper-local" knowledge with you. There's no substitute for knowing the territory, the customs, and the culture of the communities we serve.

Dickson agents walk the neighborhoods, join community and neighborhood advisory boards, and build powerful networks to better serve you.

We negotiate for you. In real estate, you don't get what you deserve - you get what you negotiate. That's why our clients hire us over our competitors: for our negotiation skills. We take advantage of every opportunity to learn or fine-tune them, at Dickson University or through close personal study.

We never stop learning for you. Dickson is a learning organization. We strive, we succeed, we sometimes come up short, but we always learn. That's why we have Dickson University and experienced experts to train, educate, and grow our realtors.

We build our reputation through you. A reputation takes years to develop, and it can be destroyed in seconds. That's why honesty, integrity, hard work, and collaboration are the cornerstones of Dickson's business - and we expect nothing less from each and every agent who works with us.

We listen to you. Most sales professionals hear one client need, and they're off to the races.

Dickson's agents know to bite their tongue and keep listening uncovering at least five more client needs they can find solutions for.

We create community to serve you. Since 1973, Dickson Realty has acted upon the responsibility to build a sense of community in the areas we serve, including active corporate philanthropy, volunteerism, and community involvement on the part of our agents, partners, and staff.

We are in business because of you. Anyone who's ever had an extraordinary experience will never forget the feeling - or the person who created it. That's why, at Dickson Realty, we harness our creativity, sense of fun, and concern for our fellow men and women to create extraordinary experiences for our clients.

Our goal, of course, is to become your realtor - for life.

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GUILD MORTGAGE CORNER How to get more buying power with a Jumbo loan Do you live in an area with high housing costs, or are you in the market for a luxury home? You may need a Jumbo loan. A Jumbo loan is considered to be non-conforming because the loan amount is higher than the county loan limits set by the FHFA. To understand what a Jumbo loan is and involves here are some key points to know:

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How can I find out the loan limits for my county?

In 2019, the maximum loan limit for most counties in the U.S. is $484,350. However, in states like Hawaii or Alaska, the conforming loan limit is much higher. Each county has its own loan limit. Please contact the Rice team to know your county’s specific limit.

What kind of credit score do I need to qualify?

Jumbo loans commonly require excellent credit scores, a score of 700 or higher is ideal. Borrowers typically also have a good credit history, meaning they make timely payments and maintain low or zero balance on credit cards.

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Do I have to put down a large down payment?

You don’t necessarily need a large down payment to qualify. With excellent credit, some lenders offer financing for as little as 5% down, depending on the property. If you put less than 20% down, whether or not you’ll need to pay mortgage insurance is up to the lender.

Are Jumbo loans only fixed-rate loans?

Jumbo loans are available in different fixed-rate loan terms and as adjustable-rate mortgages.

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Are loan rates for Jumbo mortgages higher than conforming loans?

Depending on the loan term and whether you get a fixed- or adjustable-rate mortgage, the interest rate and annual percentage rate will vary.

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Are these loans only available for single-family homes?

Jumbo loans are available for all types of homes, including single-family homes, 2-4 unit residences, condominiums and planned unit developments (PUDs). They are also available for purchase or refinance.

If you have any questions regarding loan limits, refinancing or purchasing a home, please feel free to reach out to The Rice Team.

11050 Pioneer Trail Suite 201 Truckee, CA 96161 Phone: (530) 582-9991 Fax: (530) 582-9995.

Web:wwwTheRiceTeam.com

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14 Simple Strategies For Consumers To Avoid Cybercrime

In the past, many consumers considered that only businesses would be at risk of cybercrime. However, today's cybercriminals target both businesses and individuals without restraint. Each time you log on to the internet or use some form of connected banking, you are exposing yourself to potential cybercrime.

So how can an individual defend against the ever-present threat of cybercrime? What dos and don’ts should consumers follow every time they go online? To help answer these questions, we consulted with 14 members of Forbes Technology Council for a few simple strategies to help consumers protect themselves from the exploits of cybercriminals.

1. Always Check The Source I would recommend to check sources of the information -- sites, email senders, those small green or red buttons browsers and email clients are showing to users. If your relative John writes you he needs some money, just check the "From" field of the email. If you find a good website with a weight-loss super recipe, just check the website URL. You might find a lot of interesting and alarming info there.

2. Don't Share Everything While it's fun to share, it's a good idea to minimize where you put information related to your address, birth date and other personal data. Also, don't share pictures of certain things that might lead criminals to think you have money that they can steal.

3. Be A Skeptical Consumer Anything related to money needs extra focus from you. Make sure you’re properly protected, and the place you’re investing your money and time into will not end up hurting you later on.

4. Use A Password Manager Using a password manager that can generate unique passwords for each website that requires one will greatly reduce an individual's attack surface.

Password reuse on multiple sites makes it easier for attackers to compromise more consumer services using just one password.

5. Use Long-Tail, Random Phrase Passwords Consumers need to be educated on best practices for creating secure passwords, as well as how hackers attempt to access password data. Brute-force attacks are considered the most effective and quickest way for hackers to guess passwords. Longtail, random phrases with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols are the best way to prevent password vulnerability.

6. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Since everyone carries a smartphone with them, two-factor authentication should be standard practice for all the important accounts you have. If login information gets stolen from the source, no password will be strong enough to prevent someone logging in. Two-factor authentication (2FA) could save you, since it will ask for a second step of verification that an attacker shouldn't have.

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7. Lock Down Social Media Profiles Many users may not realize it, but cybercriminals are using social media profiles to get sensitive information. For instance, they could look at your family members and discover your mother's maiden name and that photo you posted of your pet that includes their name to get your answers for common security questions. Go through your settings and lock down your social media profiles.

8. Never Use Public Wi-Fi Without A VPN Research has shown most of us connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots in hotels, coffee shops, airports and more, without stopping to consider the security ramifications. Keep your data and identity safe by always using a virtual private network (VPN) when connecting outside your home or office. A VPN is easy to use, even for non-techies, and not overly expensive. The protection it offers is invaluable.

9. Be Aware Of Your Surroundings I’m sure as a child you were taught to look both ways when crossing the street. Having situational awareness is as important when you’re on the superhighway of the internet as it is when crossing the street in the real world. Real-world lessons transfer to the digital world. Don’t share your passwords and don’t click links from strangers. You won’t get rewarded if you give out your bank account.

10. Think Before You Do Anything Digital The one tip that I would suggest to every consumer is to think before you act, for everything digital. Before doing anything -think about whether it makes sense. When you're not sure, ask (or search the web)! In the same way that we educate our children about physical safety, we have to educate them and ourselves about digital safety, and then apply that knowledge to think critically.

11. Set Up Account Alerts The threat of cybercrime is all too tangible these days. Everyone is at risk. One simple way to protect yourself and your finances is to turn on fraud protection notifications for

all of your credit cards and financial accounts. When you set up account alerts that flag suspicious transactions, it’s easier for you to act early and stop potential cybercrime before it balloons into a bigger problem.

12. Remove Your Info From Major Data Brokers If you Google your name right now, chances are you'll find websites exposing your home address, phone number, email and even relatives' names. They're listed by data brokers, which collect your data without your consent, and are prime targets for identity thieves and hackers. Luckily you can opt out and request they remove your info.

13. Protect Your Children Cybercriminals view children as soft targets to gain access to personal networks.

Protect and educate your children on how to avoid being attacked. Protect by locking down devices, using kid-friendly browsers and, if possible, having dedicated devices.

Educate on avoiding downloading apps, direct messaging and linking on unknown sources.

14. Focus On Risk Mitigation, Not Just Prevention It’s important for consumers to assume that their credentials, credit card information and other personal details have already been compromised and focus on mitigating the effects. A key part of this mindset calls for monitoring online accounts and banking accounts for signs of malicious activity so that damage can be stopped as soon as possible.

Forbes Technology Council

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Dickson Realty, and the agents of the Truckee and Northstar offices, extend their best wishes to you, your family, your extended families and friends, for a joyous and peaceful holiday season. May your New Year’s dreams become reality and all your efforts become great achievements.

Photo courtesy of Barb Wilkerson/Dickson Realty

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Holiday stress is tough for many people, but often for many different reasons. The festive season may be made even worse for people that suffer from higher levels of anxiety and stress on a daily basis.

According to WebMD: Experts say that the holidays can make people feel out of control.

We feel at the mercy of our relatives or steamrolled by the sheer force of family tradition.

THERE IS PLENTY THAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO HELP EASE YOUR FUTURE HOLIDAY STRESS. LISTED BELOW ARE 6 OF THE BEST TIPS TO EASE HOLIDAY STRESS:

off to another family member to appease everyone.

4. The less we do, the more there is to enjoy.

Often we go nuts trying to please everyone during the holiday season. Instead of trying to do everything perfectly, take care of yourself by saying “no” to a party or two.

5. Remember that it is okay to feel down during the holidays! Things like family pressure or financial strain can put a damper on your season. Don’t force yourself to be “on” all the time.

1. Get plenty of rest and relaxation before the big event and after. Trying to do too much in a short amount of time can only cause more holiday stress.

6. Take a night or two out of the busy season to spend a quiet night at home. Try watching a holiday movie with some hot coco or popcorn while cuddled on the couch. This will get you in the festive spirit without any of the stress.

2. Practice your listening skills before a big party and be prepared to have an exit strategy if a conversation ever gets uncomfortable.

Feeling prepared will ease your worries significantly.

Don’t let the “most wonderful time of the year” become something you fear. Use some of the tips above to help calm anxiety this holiday and keep in mind that the more you minimize your stress, the more you will enjoy your holiday!

3. Try something new. If the things that cause you the most stress are traditions, such as hosting Christmas Eve dinner, don’t feel like it has to be that way every year. It is never too late to start a new tradition! Try passing dinner

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Christmas Tree Permits Lake Tahoe Christmas tree permits go on sale

For the latest updates, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LakeTahoeUSFS/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/LakeTahoeUSFS.

Every Kid Outdoors In support of the Every Kid Outdoors program, the LTBMU will offer one free Christmas tree permit to fourth-grade students who present a valid paper voucher or durable Every Kid Outdoors pass. The student must be present to get a tag and when cutting a tree. Visit everykidoutdoors.org for information about the program and to obtain the student voucher. Then visit any participating Forest Service office present the printed voucher in person along with a parent or guardian to obtain a Christmas tree permit.

South Lake Tahoe •Forest Supervisor’s office, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., 530-543-2600. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

Basic Information •Permit holders may choose from varieties of pine, fir or cedar, in designated cutting areas, and must abide by specific permit conditions for proper and responsible collection.

•Individuals purchasing permits will receive information to help them make the best selection, as well as maps designating the tree cutting areas.

•Permit holders are reminded to respect private property by not trespassing when entering or leaving designated National Forest cutting areas.

•Permit holders should keep vehicles on National Forest System roads and are reminded to park safely off the roadway in legal areas. No off-road travel is allowed.

•In addition to the traditional experience, the permitted collection of smaller diameter trees, with a trunk of six inches in diameter or less, from selected areas contributes to the reduction of over-growth, particularly among firs, which are also the most sought after varieties for the holidays.

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DECEMBER 2019 SUN Tahoe Nat’l Forest Tree Cutting 01 Permits Available

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Christmas Eve

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Christmas Day

26

20 21 Festive Dive-In Fridays Movie Series Noel Nights The Christmas Express (Play)

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The Christmas Express (Play)

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Disco Snow Tubing

Breakfast & Ski with Santa Tahoe Donner

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Kids Zone Holiday Steam Camp

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Kids Zone Holiday Steam Camp

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01

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Day

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Tahoe Donner Light Parade & Fireworks

02 Alpenglow Film Festival

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10

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Disco Snow Tubing

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Disco Snow Tubing

December is the twelfth (and final) month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and is the seventh and last of seven months to have a length of 31 days.

December got its name from the Latin word decem (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the calendar of Romulus c. 750 bc which began in March.

The winter days following December were not included as part of any month. Later, the months of January and February were created out of the monthless period and added to the beginning of the calendar, but December retained its name.

“Remember this December, That love weighs more than gold!” ~Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon~

The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

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Where Held

Time

Contact or Other Information

Details

December 5 and January 2, 23 February 20 ALPENGLOW WINTER FILM SERIES

OLYMPIC VILLAGE LODGE

7:00 pm 10:00 pm

ccalvert@squaw. com

Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series at Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley is an eagerly anticipated winter tradition for North Tahoe’s adventure community. With over 4,000 attendees annually, the 14-yearold Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series (WSS) has become the premier North American forum for adventure storytelling.

Five times per winter, a premier outdoor athlete presents an inspirational tale of adventure, creating a forum for motivation and inspiration. Every show is free.

Raffle and bar proceeds in conjunction with anonymous donations, currently raises more than $25-40,000 per show for local non-profit organizations. To date, WSS has raised over $300,000, making a tangible difference in North Lake Tahoe and beyond.

December 6, 13,& 20 FESTIVE FRIDAYS

Truckee Historic Downtown

4:00 pm 7:00 pm

info@historic truckee.com

Celebrate the season and get your holiday gift shopping done the first three Fridays in December. Businesses stay open until 7pm and many provide refreshments. Enjoy the beautiful holiday atmosphere downtown and enjoy activities, holiday music and specials.

On Fridays, Dec. 6 & 13, there will be a Scavenger Hunt (kids love it, but it's for everyone). You'll receive a list of participating businesses where you will search for a hidden object in the store. Once you find the object, your passport is stamped and you move on to the next one. Turn in your stamped Scavenger Sheet for a drawing - 3 winners will receive a prize! On Friday December 20, participate in Sip n Shop and turn in your Passport for a chance to win prizes.

December 6, 13,& 20 NOEL NIGHTS

The Village at Northstar

5:00 pm 8:00 pm

DECEMBER 14 SANTA’S ANNUAL FLY-IN

Truckee Tahoe Airport 10356 Truckee Airport Road

10:00 am 1:00 pm

northstarweb@vailr esorts.com

The Village at Northstar becomes a Winter Wonderland featuring live music, ice skating, face painting, activities and Santa Claus himself.

Bring your kids to the airport at 10 a.m. to watch Santa fly in on a special plane. Then they can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This is a great holiday photo op!

Enjoy hot chocolate, yummy holiday treats, and more at this annual event.

Kids get to visit with Santa and receive special gifts. Don't miss Santa's fly-in - he arrives right on time at 10:00!

The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

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TAHOE DONNER Events December 15 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Where Held

Tahoe Donner Downhill Area 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee

Time

Various

Contact or Other Information Info@tahoedonner. com (530) 587-9444

SKI WITH SANTA 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Let's ring in the New Year in mountain fashion. This free fun event is for intermediate skiers and riders ages 10 or older who can ski or ride unassisted in the dark on the Snowbird run. Come early to secure a spot in the parade. If you are wanting to spectate the event, join us at the bar for a warm drink. The New Year’s Fireworks show will follow the Light Parade. This is a free event.

Schedule: 4:30-5:30PM Sign-ups 6:15PM Chairs load 6:45PM Fireworks

December 31

LIGHT PARADE 4:30 pm - on

Truckee Community Arts Center 10046 Church St.

7:00 pm 9:00 pm

info@truckee Community theater.com Adults $20 Seniors, Students, Military $15 Children under 12 $10

December 21 DIVE IN MOVIE SERIES

Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area appreciates loyal customers who continue to come year after year, so all day long everyone may ski for just $15. Bring the whole family for a day packed full of fun Who wouldn’t want to dine with Santa himself? Breakfast starts at 10 a.m. at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort followed by a half day of skiing and riding with Santa. The lifts will open at 11:30 a.m. for this special day.

December 25

December 19-21 THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS

Details

Truckee Community Swimming Pool 10981 Truckee Way

4:00 pm 6:00 pm

TRPD info@tdrpd.org

December 23/24, 26/27, 30/Jan 3 KID ZONE HOLIDAY STEAM CAMP

Kid Zone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Road, Truckee

9:00 am 1:00 pm

(530) 587-5437 Call for Cost

December 26-31 DISCO SNOW TUBING STARTS

SnoVentures Squaw Valley

5:00 pm 8:00 pm

Go to website for full details www.squawalpine. com

FEES: Regular Pool Admission

"This is the most hopeless place in the world!" Hilda intones as she and Satch, her assistant, argue over what time it is. She dreams of faraway places and only finds tedium in running the Holly Railway Station. That is, until Leo Tannenbaum drops in out of nowhere the day before Christmas Eve. Suddenly, an old radio that hasn't worked in years springs to life, the local group of carolers (which usually yowls like a gang of wet cats) begins to sound like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the whole town gets the Christmas spirit. Coincidence - Or is Leo doing all this? Even Satch changes his tune when it turns out that Leo might be on the run. This nostalgic theatrical greeting card is full of eccentric small town characters, wise-cracking their way to finding the true wonder of Christmas. And on the way, they make us all wish we could take a ride on The Christmas Express. Directed by Stewart Ayers, Assistant Director Carrie Haines Join us at the Truckee Community Swimming Pool (10981 Truckee Way) for our Dive-In Movie Series on the third Saturday of each month.

BRING YOUR OWN FLOATY! Movies will be played on the digital board of the lap pool.

Series Schedule December 21: The Grinch January 18: Jaws February 15: Aqua Man March 21: Space Jam Enroll your child now in our hands-on Holiday Break STEAM Camp!

Ages 5-6 Dates: Dec. 23-24 & Dec. 26-27 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: KidZone Museum Cost: $116 members | $144 nonmembers ** No camp on Wednesday, Dec. 25 We're bringing SnoVentures to life with colorful LED lights, lasers and live DJs from 5-8pm. Disco tubing is the family-friendly party where you spin down the tubing lanes to music and lights!

The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440

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DECEMBER 2019 MARKET NEWSLETTER Truckee, Golf Course Communities, Tahoe Donner, Northstar, Donner Summit, Alpine/Squaw, North & West Shore Lake Tahoe, CA.

2019/2020 SKI RESORT SCHEDULE RESORT

ESTIMATED OPENING 2019*

ESTIMATED CLOSING 2020*

HEAVENLY TAHOE South Lake Tahoe, CA

11/22

4/19

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA Truckee, CA

11/22

4/19

SQUAW/ALPINE Squaw Valley, CA

11/15

TBD

SUGAR BOWL Norden, CA

11/30

4/19

KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT South Lake Tahoe, CA

11/23

TBD

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT Tahoe Pines, CA

12/14

3/29

TAHOE DONNER Truckee, CA

12/7

TBD

Boreal MOUNTAIN RESORT Truckee, CA

11/13

4/19

DIAMOND PEAK Incline Village, NV

12/12

TBD

MOUNT ROSE Reno, NV

10/19

5/3

*Opening and Closing Dates are still estimated. This chart will be updated periodically as the season unfolds.

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