Greetings Fellow Life Travelers:

Last Saturday was amazing!  I spent a good part of the day at Thunderbird Lodge, starting with a cruise on Thunderbird Yacht with several clients and Bill Watson, Executive Director and Curator, who filled us in with the fabulous history of the property, the boat and Captain Whittell.  The Lake didn’t disappoint with a blue bird day for our Tahoe friends who had never been to the property let alone on the beautiful boat.  Following we had a delicious lunch barbequed on Lone Eagle grill – the grill rescued from the wrecking ball when Lone Eagle restaurant was demolished earlier this year.   For updates on the history of this significant home on Lake Tahoe, sign up on Facebook where Captain Whittell posts notes – Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht.  Now for car update.  It got totaled – drat – but I found a twin in Jackson, MI with way fewer miles than mine that is on its way.  Lots of pets, thank yous and a tear for the one I’ve had for 11 years with 223,000 miles. 

Another fun event this week started Thursday night with the arrival of 10 colleagues from across the country to visit Lake Tahoe for the first time!  Great walk on the beautiful shore from Incline to Sand Harbor Friday, then a fabulous tour with Bill Watson at Thunderbird Lodge, complete with huge history and tunnel tour to viewing of the yacht, drinks and fabulous hors d’oeuvres.  Saturday included a property tour of three beautiful Chase listings, casual lunch in Incline then a finale of cocktail sail with Tahoe Sailing Charters that evening. First time in years entertaining those who have never been to Tahoe!  Now back to biz and what took place in real estate this last week.

Residential Real Estate – week 7/19 – 7/25

• Tahoe Sierra MLS – North/West Shores & Truckee.  New Listings – 32; Escrows – 30; Solds – 26
• Incline Village/Crystal Bay MLS.  New Listings – 9; Escrows – 9; Solds – 3
• East Shore, NV MLS.  New Listings – 4; Escrows – 0; Solds – 4
• Reno/Sparks MLS.  New Listings – 114; Escrows – 119; Solds – 89

One lakefront listed at $7.95m on the West Shore sold for $7.45m. Lakefronts are being shown, but no new escrows this last week.  

Local/Real Estate/Luxe

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• Nvidia’s stock price soaring has generated home buyers, not just in Silicon Valley but also in our beautiful Tahoe area.  Not a flood, but a presence for some of our nice properties.
• Oysters in construction: Years ago, in New York when oyster beds were plentiful, the shells were ground into mortar paste and used in building Trinity Church and other buildings. They were also used to pave roads. 
• Christie’s International is forming a Crypto Division for real estate. More than $1 billion of inventory is being offered in the portfolio.  This will probably spread to other companies before long.

Entertainment

• Flying Houdini – Oldie and fun – Steve Martin:  https://tinyurl.com/bddvnvk9

TidBits

• 1) Yes, I am retired.  I do nothing all morning so I can keep my afternoons free. 2) The people you meet are either reflections of a repeated cycle or guides to a new start.  Recognize the difference.  3)  Tomorrow – that mythical land where I get everything done.  4) The course of conflict is not determined by the person who initiates it but by the person who responds.  5) The only part of your reflection you can lick is your tongue.  6) The worst part about parallel parking is the witnesses.  Mother of Heathens
• As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind: every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.  John Glen
• Test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you’re alive, it isn’t.  Richard Bach
• Bad decisions make good stories.  Ellis Vidler
• Even a stopped clock is right twice every day.  After some years, it can boast of a long series of successes.” Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
• In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience.  Take the experience first, the cash will come later.  Harold Geneen
• Do or do not.  There is no try.  Yoda
• When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water. 
• Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition. Marilyn Monroe
• We look for reasons to say yes and only say no when we have to.  James Clear
• It amazes me how much exercise and extra fries sound alike.
• Wife: You’ll be so proud of me.  I saved $9 at Costco. Husb: How much did you spend?  Wife: $600
• Sign at Mr.C’s AA center: Meet people the old-fashioned way through alcohol and poor judgement.
• Don’t compare your life to others.  There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon.  They shine when it’s their time.
• Have faith in the Pfizer vaccine. Don’t forget, they make Viagra. If they can raise the dead, they can save the living. 
• A college class was told they had to write a short story in as few words as possible.  The instructions were: The short story had to contain the following three things: 1) Religion 2) Sexuality 3) Mystery.  Here is the only A+ short story in the entire class: “Good God, I’m pregnant; I wonder who did it.”

Would that I could write so well.  Have a great week and see you next time!

Best wishes, 

Trinkie