Sierra Lifestyle Blog

SSIR Third Quarter Micro Market Report Released

Third quarter Micro-Market report data indicates not only have sales numbers increased Lake Tahoe, but buyers are opting for premium properties. Incline Village and Crystal Bay lakefront home sales are…

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Mortgage Rates on the Rise

Experts say it would be advantageous for homebuyers to take advantage of the current interest rates before they get any higher. Mortgage rates are currently near 5 percent, and forecasts…

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Nevada Makes Top Ten List for Best Business Climate

Six of the top ten states with the best business climate are western states, Nevada included. The top-ranked states attribute their positive business climate to favorable income tax or sales…

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Andy Warhol: Athletes

The Nevada Museum of Art exhibit Andy Warhol: Athletes will be on display through January 4, 2014. Andy Warhol: Athletes features some of the most celebrated sports stars of the…

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Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Presence in Switzerland

Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Immobiliare Fontana SA, a firm in Lugano, Switzerland to the Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates family. SIRA announced that Immobiliare Fontana SA has joined its network as Fontana Sotheby’s…

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Housing Market Update

When considering LakeTahoe and surrounding areas, evidence indicates positive changes and new options for homebuyers. The market has presented a fantastic window of opportunity to make that next home purchase.…

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Top Ten Reasons To Hire A Sierra Sotheby’s Agent

Buying and selling a home is the single most important financial decision you will ever make. We took a page from Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty, and were compelled to share this…

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Financing Alternatives for Home Buyers with Less than 20 Percent Down

When a borrower puts down less than 20 percent on the purchase of a home, the borrower typically must have Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). PMI pays the lender if the…

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