Sierra Lifestyle Blog

Nevada Residency Provides Relief for Taxpayers

Individuals and businesses are becoming more and more motivated to relocate to Nevada due to the fact that there is no state imposed income tax. In order to take advantage…

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It’s A Sellers’ Market, According to NAR

A recent report by National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reveals a sellers’ market is developing in real estate as home sales and prices continue to rise steadily across the nation when…

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2013 US National Alpine Championships Take Over Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley will be transformed into the ultimate ski racing mecca March 20-24, as the 2013 US National Alpine Championships settle into the west coast. The US Alpine Championships are a…

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The Collection of an Extraordinary Brand

More positive and innovative changes for Sotheby’s International Realty in 2013, reiterate why we are so proud to be a part of this brand. A heritage dating back 269 years,…

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Americans Upbeat About Housing Market

Fannie Mae’s February 2013 National Housing Survey indicates that Americans on average continue to housing as a bright spot in the economy. Attitudes toward housing remains positive while sentiments about…

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Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Wins ‘Best in Category’ for Sixth Consecutive Year in Franchise Business Review’s Franchisee Satisfaction Awards

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it won Franchise Business Review’s Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction award for the sixth year in a row. The Best in Category…

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Housing Recovery Continues To Gain Strength

According to a recent article from CNNMoney, the housing market recovery is seeing major increases in home prices and number of sales in new homes. The data comes from S&P…

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Tamara McKinney Named Legend of Honor at 2013 American Ski Classic

Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty agent, Tamara McKinney has been chosen by the Vail  posse as the “Legend of Honor” at the 2013 American Ski Classic. During the course of her 13-year…

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Sacramento Home Prices Rise Twice as Fast as National Average

According to a recent article released by the Sacramento Bee, housing prices are hitting boom levels, rising twice as fast as the national average, even faster than the last housing…

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February Open House Event

Saturday February 16, 2013 and Sunday February 17, 2013 Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) will host Tahoe Lifestyle – an open house weekend featuring exclusive properties in and around the Lake…

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Why You Need to Read Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2012 Micro-Market Reports

It is historically true that the greater San Francisco Bay Area housing market is a 6 to 12 month leading indicator for the Tahoe, Squaw Valley and Truckee housing market. “The…

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Sacramento Homes Selling In Less Than 30 Days

Fresh off the presses at the Sacramento Bee, reports indicate that three-fourths of homes sold the month of December 2012 in Sacramento County and West Sacramento were on the California…

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