Lake Tahoe draws all types of personalities, but there does seem to be several common threads that bond those inhabiting the area—whether permanently or temporarily—together to create the strong sense of community that exists here. Perhaps the most prevailing commonality would be the dare-devil, fear-facing, get-after-it mentality that is so palpable amongst the members of this […]

A Winter Storm Warning is defined as: a winter weather event carrying precipitation in the form of snow, ice, or sleet with at least one of these precipitation elements meeting or exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria. According to the National Weather Service, this next storm is expected to hit the Greater […]

When you wake up in the morning, are you thankful for your surroundings? I know I am. Having now lived in Truckee for over five years, with stints in other west coast cities to draw upon for comparison, I can confidently attest to the extraordinarily high quality of life to be lived in Truckee, California. […]

If you are not familiar with Northstar and some of its more coveted streets, you need look no further than Skidder Trail. With sweeping views out across the the Martis Valley to the North and tranquil forested space immediately to the South, Skidder Trail has always been the most sought after locale in Northstar. This […]

Nothing paints a clearer picture of the dramatic changes to our real estate market than a quick look at the inventory situation in our favorite communities. Carr Long Real Estate has long been at the epicenter of this marketplace with a stable of highly experienced agents. Our success comes from years of specialization in our […]

It is widely known today that Italian culture was forged in the passions.  Italy has produced some of the world’s most renowned artists, including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sandro Botticelli. Italian classical music, composed by the likes of Giuseppe Verdi, Antonio Vivaldi, and Giacomo Puccini, has been reproduced and performed countless times, while Italian […]

This gorgeous homesite is one of the most desirable golf course homesites in Tahoe. Fronting the peaceful 13th fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, it has a very deep setback from the road, where your home can privately take in the south facing views over the broad fairway and to the distant slopes […]