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Hillary is a strong agent bringing past experience working with builders, investors, and second home owners to better help her clients needs. She is responsible for running the Lux Realty Group, creating innovative marketing strategies for sellers, being a tough negotiator no matter the side she is representing, and keeping all systems inline to offer her clients a smooth transaction. Lux Realty G

roup provides a very hands on experience whether you're working with Hillary directly, a buyers specialist, assitant or transaction coordinator. No matter the reason for your sale or purchase, whether it be upsizing, retirement, marriage, divorce or a death in the family, she can help educate you about the best route to take for your specific situation and make it a smooth transition. Hillary holds a seat on the Tahoe Sierra Board of Directors for 2020/2021 and is proudly affiliated with Allison James Estates & Homes in Truckee, which has been awarded Best Of Truckee Tahoe 5 years running.

Photo shoot day for this cute Golf Course condo in 📍 🏡 0 Bed, 1 Bath, 454 Sqft, 1 Car Garage💰 $345kPhotos coming tomorro...
10/04/2023

Photo shoot day for this cute Golf Course condo in 📍
🏡 0 Bed, 1 Bath, 454 Sqft, 1 Car Garage
💰 $345k

Photos coming tomorrow! 📸

Under Contract | Tahoe Donner 📍3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1828 Sqft, 2 CarI’m so excited to have helped me clients get into contra...
05/19/2023

Under Contract | Tahoe Donner 📍
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1828 Sqft, 2 Car

I’m so excited to have helped me clients get into contract on this gorgeous townhouse in Tahoe Donner. It’s such a great fit for what they were looking for, plus it has amazing access to the Tahoe Donner golf course, amenities and trail system.

If you or someone you know is in the market to buy or sell in the Truckee Tahoe area, I’m happy to assist. I see some big changes coming in the market. Let’s talk about how I can help you navigate it!
Call or text ☎️ 530-386-8396

05/11/2022

On Tuesday April 12, 2022, the Town Council accepted amendments to the Town of Truckee Municipal Code regarding regulation of Short-Term Rentals (STR) Ordinance.

On Tuesday April 26, 2022, the Town Council approved updates and additions to the Short-Term Rental Fee Schedule.

The STR Ordinance modifications include:

👉 Registration Certificate Cap of 1,255.

👉 Phase out STRs in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Multi-Family Dwelling Units.
NOTE: Units with an existing registration certificate will be permitted to renew their registration certificates, if not renewed then the homeowner will be unable to reapply. No new registration certificates will be issued for these property types.

👉 365-Day Waiting Period after a home sale before the new owner may register as an STR.

👉 Increase Penalties for Violation of the ordinance up to:
$1,500 per day for the first violation
$3,000 per day for the second violation
$5,000 per day for each additional violation

👉 Inspections Fees at a minimum hourly rate of $175 may be charged for an STR.

👉 December 31st Deadline for Registration Renewal

👉 A two-part Waitlist Application Process:
(1) Waitlist Application - Including a $100 non-refundable deposit.
(2) When the waitlist applicant is able to formally register, they will pay the remaining registration fee balance of $245 and the annual fire fee $136; totaling $381.
NOTE: The Waitlist has NOT been created yet and is not available for potential registration.

👉 Create an STR Registration Certificate-based Workforce Housing Advancement Program

These changes go into effect thirty days from the adoption date, which is tomorrow, May 12, 2022.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: May 15, 2022, is the final deadline for 2021 certificate holders to renew their certificate for 2022.

02/22/2022

On February 8, 2022, the Truckee Town Council deliberated over updates to the Town of Truckee Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance. The review of the current ordinance was in response to the regional shortage of housing available to the local workforce. The goal was to determine if the management of STRs would have an impact on the housing challenges that Truckee is facing and if so, which tools would be effective.

Council directed staff to develop an ordinance update including the following components:

-A cap on STR registration certificates town-wide at the current number. Those that do not have a current certificate will be put on a waitlist that is yet to be established.
-Phasing out STRs in both multi-family units and Accessory Dwelling Units. This means that no NEW registration certificates will be issued for these types of units; CURRENT certificate holders will be permitted to renew.
-A one-year waiting period after a property sells before it is eligible to register as an STR.
-An increase in penalties for violations and the addition of a fee for inspections following a citation.
-The establishment of a December 31 deadline for annual permit renewal to facilitate the management of the waitlist.
-The incorporation of a review of the STR program in summer 2023 and bi-annually after that.

Council discussed the following options and chose NOT to move forward with any of these at this time. These may be re-visited during the future bi-annual reviews:

-Creating a minimum number of nights rented to be eligible for registration certificate renewal.
-A lottery system instead of a waitlist to administer the registration cap.
-The consideration of exemptions to the cap and ability to grant certificates to those with specific circumstances (e.g. properties registered prior to 2020 who stopped renting due to Covid, construction, or other circumstances; financial hardship).
-The exemption of primary residents from the cap.

These directives have not yet been adopted. Staff have begun drafting the ordinance updates from the directives and will take them for Council approval and adoption this spring.

For more information see the link below:
https://www.townoftruckee.com/Home/Components/News/News/6526/21 #!/

There is a lot to think about when selling your home, but I like to be the person to help simplify that process for my s...
02/22/2022

There is a lot to think about when selling your home, but I like to be the person to help simplify that process for my sellers and take away the uncertainty and questions.

Here’s a quick overview of how to prepare to sell your home. If you’d like a copy of my Seller’s Guide that gives detail on every step through the process, let me know! If you’d rather do a quick Q&A over Zoom or coffee ☕️ , I’m happy to make that happen as well.

Thinking of selling this year but aren’t sure about the numbers? Let me break them down for you and help determine if th...
02/18/2022

Thinking of selling this year but aren’t sure about the numbers? Let me break them down for you and help determine if the numbers make sense right now for you to sell.

Some costs to consider when selling:
1. Home repairs
2. Cleaning & staging
3. Fees such as Title & Escrow, Transfer Fees, HOA fees, County Taxes
4. Moving expenses
5. Commissions
6. Loan payoff amount
7. Seller concessions (if any)
8. Closing costs

Keep in mind, not all of these apply, but I can help you figure out which do and roughly what costs to expect.

If you’re considering selling but are unsure of these numbers, send me your address and first I will do a home valuation go determine the potential sales price of your home and then we can put together a seller net sheet to breakdown your net proceeds and determine if that number works for you.

In this market, you will likely exceed your expectations as supply and demand are in your favor!

Just Listed in Loyalton ✨3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2,389 Sqft, 2 Car Garage$485,500In the heart of Sierra Brooks, on a quiet street...
02/17/2022

Just Listed in Loyalton ✨
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2,389 Sqft, 2 Car Garage
$485,500

In the heart of Sierra Brooks, on a quiet street, this 3 bedroom/2 bathroom/2 car garage home offers many upgrades and added craftmanship features including new tile in master bedroom, custom lighting, a new roof, fenced yard and basketball court in the expansive backyard. There is also a storage structure and hot tub (not currently in operation) in the gazebo in the spacious area behind the home. The house is spacious and offers plenty of room for parking extra toys including boats, RV or other.

For additional information or to schedule a showing, call or text 📲 530.386.8396

Listing courtesy of Chase International

✨Just Listed | Tahoe DonnerBear Meadows Condo $769,0003 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,340 Sqft, 1 Car GarageFully Renovated with fantas...
02/09/2022

✨Just Listed | Tahoe Donner
Bear Meadows Condo $769,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,340 Sqft, 1 Car Garage

Fully Renovated with fantastic views! Enjoy this 3 bedroom and two bath get-away. Walk to the Nordic Center in the winter and access the trails in the summer. Soak in the panoramic mountain views from your living room and spacious private deck. Professionally decorated with gorgeous mountain modern décor. The third bedroom is perfect as a game room/office and could also make for a
fabulous third bedroom. Full of extras including heated bathroom floors and a detached garage for storage.

For more info or a property tour, Call/Text 📲 530.386.8396

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Global Living

Just a quick “Hello!” to my long-time followers and a big “Welcome!” to all my new followers! You’ve made it to my tiny ...
02/08/2022

Just a quick “Hello!” to my long-time followers and a big “Welcome!” to all my new followers! You’ve made it to my tiny home on the internet. I really think you’re going to love it here.

So you know, here’s what you can expect up ahead:
◦ Links to the most recent listings in your zip code
◦ Advice for seller who want to dollar
◦ Guidance for first-time and veteran buyers
◦ Market trends, stats, and insights
◦ Home design and organizational tips that actually work
◦ Local happenings not to miss, and more!

Consider this your one-stop shop for all your real estate FAQs. I hope you’ll stay a while! Real quick, while you’re settling in, let me introduce myself:
◦ I’ve been in real estate for 7 years (I can’t believe that time has flown by so fast!) I’ve been in the Truckee area since 2010 and grew up in many of the surrounding towns. It will always be home!
◦ My favorite thing about what I do is meeting new people, helping families achieve their dreams, negotiating killer deals, searching for a solution when a problem pops up (and there’s always a solution), seeing the look on a buyer’s face when they have found “the one”, the list goes on and on!
◦ I will soon be licensed in Nevada & able to help clients in Incline Village and Reno!
◦ A few places I find myself going to again and again in our town is Drunken Monkey, Casa Baeza, and Morgan’s. These places are right in town, have delicious food and drinks and wonderful staff and atmosphere.
◦ One thing most people don’t know about me is I have so many interests outside of real estate, but not the traditional activities like skiing that you see so commonly in the area. I love the outdoors, so hiking and taking our two pups out is always a must, preferably by the river. I also own a candle making business (just getting off the ground), I’m writing my first mystery novel, and I’m constantly consuming books and podcast content — mostly true crime!
◦ And last but not least, we are expecting our first little boy, Ethan, here in just a couple of weeks, so motherhood will soon be added to the list of my favorite things ☺️

Now I’d love to meet you! Introduce yourself in the comments and share your one top tip for newcomers to our area.

This month I’m breaking down our market stats a little further. Not only am I covering Truckee as a whole, but Tahoe Don...
02/06/2022

This month I’m breaking down our market stats a little further. Not only am I covering Truckee as a whole, but Tahoe Donner as well as the Sierra Valley. The Sierra Valley update covers Sierraville, Loyalton and Portola.

Take a look at not just the average sales prices, but also the Average List to Sold Ratio. This is a very important number because it tells you of what percentage of the asking price a home sold for. If that number is 100% than it means homes are on average selling for what the homeowner is asking. If it’s 110% that means homes are selling 10% over the asking price and the same goes for a lower percentage. 90% of asking, that means sellers are only get 90% of what they’re asking for a home. This is more typical of a level of buyers market. This can also be an indication that homes are being over priced.

Have additional questions a out these stats, feel free to reach out.

If you or someone you know needs real estate assistance with buying or selling in any of these markets, you can contact me by phone or text at 530.386.8396 or email me at [email protected]

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Lux Realty Group brings a fresh perspective to buying and selling real estate in the Truckee Tahoe area. By placing a strong emphasis on relationships, they consistently surpass all client expectations. They share a passion for what she does and the people they help.

It’s all hands on deck when working on your behalf. The team pays close attention and listens to your wants and needs, advises you on every step, and insures that you are being properly represented in the transaction. When selling your home, their job is really three fold — marketing, negotiation, and seamless transaction management.

You can always count on them to be honest, available, and relentlessly working in your best interest.

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