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Design Trends | Paint Colors that will Dominate 2025

Painting your home in carefully chosen colors before listing it can be a cost-effective strategy to boost its marketability and value. As we dive into the new year, design leaders are setting the stage for the hottest paint trends. Think warm, earthy, and moody hues to brighten or refresh any space in your home for a stylish update.

The Biggest Paint Color Trends of 2025, According to Design Pros

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It’s that time of year when design industry leaders unveil their forecasts for the hottest upcoming trends — and that includes paint colors. With minimalism on its way out and joyful, personalized interiors taking over, designers are leaning toward warm, earthy and moody colors. That means shades like deep purple, cocoa brown and sunny yellow are showing up in interiors. The new year is a perfect time for a fresh coat of paint, so why not try one of these trendy hues? They’re perfect for the living room, the kitchen space, you name it.

We asked 14 interior designers to share their predictions for the biggest paint color trends of 2025. While certain timeless shades will never go out of style (think warm whites), designers say they are loving bold colors this year. (Indeed, we’ve been noticing so many shades of red!) We’re seeing a lot of inspiration pulled from 2025’s Colors of the Year, too, like Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate and Pantone’s Mocha Mousse.

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Coffee Talk | Seasonal Home Maintenance Tips

Winterizing Your Home for Comfort, Safety, and Value

We are well into the winter season here in Lake Tahoe, but it’s not too late to take steps to prepare your home for the colder months. Winterizing isn’t just about staying cozy—it’s also about protecting your property and adding value. Whether you’re planning to sell your home or have just purchased one, winterizing is a smart move that benefits both buyers and sellers.


What Does Winterizing Mean?

Winterizing involves preparing your home to handle the challenges of cold weather, such as freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. It includes tasks like sealing drafts, protecting pipes, and ensuring your heating system is in top shape.


Top Winterizing Tips for Every Homeowner

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or homeowner preparing for the season, here are essential tips to winterize your property:

  1. Protect Pipes from Freezing: Insulate exposed pipes and disconnect outdoor hoses.
  2. Inspect Heating Systems: Clean or replace furnace filters and schedule a professional inspection.
  3. Seal Gaps and Drafts: Use weatherstripping or caulking around windows and doors.
  4. Clean Gutters and Check Your Roof: Clear debris to prevent ice dams and repair damaged shingles.
  5. Prepare Outdoor Spaces: Cover patio furniture, drain irrigation systems, and stock up on de-icers.

Final Thoughts

For sellers, it’s a chance to showcase a well-maintained property that’s ready for its next owner. For buyers, it provides peace of mind and a head start on maintaining your new home.

If you’d like more tips or guidance on preparing your home for the winter market, feel free to reach out. I’m here to help you make the most of your property this season!

Contact Amie Quirarte with The Q Group

The Q Take | Record Market Growth in 2024

Real Estate Market and Trends

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The Lake Tahoe luxury market experienced significant growth in 2024, highlighted by record-breaking sales and strong demand. A landmark transaction set a new benchmark for the Tahoe Basin, reflecting the appeal of the region’s high-end properties. While some areas saw substantial increases in activity, others faced slight declines, all underscored by a persistent inventory shortage driving prices upward. Despite these challenges, property values remain stable, supported by sustained buyer interest.

For more information on Lake Tahoe properties or questions on the real estate market, contact Amie Quirarte with The Q Group.

JUST SOLD | 11260 Alder Drive, Truckee

JUST SOLD | REPRESENTED BUYER

11260 Alder Drive, Truckee, California

7 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | 3,492 SF

Sale Price $1,615,000

Courtesy photo: Elder Group Tahoe | Chase International

 

Historic downtown Truckee is one of Tahoe’s most livable and loved communities. With an adorable downtown, great shopping and delicious dining, you’ll love living here. Lake Tahoe is 20 minutes away or, just minutes from downtown, you’ll find Donner Lake with its public docks and beautiful mountain setting. Not only is Truckee just 30 minutes from Reno on I-80, but it’s also a hub of outdoor activities all year long with access to world-class ski resorts, hiking trails, mountain biking, mountain climbing and watersports just minutes from the heart of downtown. With luxurious enclaves in the Martis Valley, local resident communities like Glenshire Devonshire and Sierra Meadows, condominiums sprinkled throughout the area and homes along the Truckee River, Truckee has properties for everyone. Picture yourself walking to Truckee Thursdays, buying local produce at one of the Farmers Markets, rocking out at Music in the Park, or biking the Legacy Trail.

For more information on Truckee properties, contact Amie Quirarte with The Q Group.

JUST SOLD | 505 Old Mill Road, Tahoe City

JUST SOLD | REPRESENTED BUYER

505 Old Mill Road, Tahoe City, California

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2,736 SF

Sale Price $1,350,000

Courtesy photo: Mountain Luxury Properties

What could be more perfect than a town on the shores of Lake Tahoe? The majority of condos and homes here are either on the North Shore or the West Shore of Lake Tahoe separated by the “Y” intersection of Highways 28 and 89 in Tahoe City making it the hub many communities in both directions. Both areas have fantastic benefits – the West Shore tends to have a slower pace and miles of trails and the North Shore tends to be sunnier and has spectacular beaches. The areas around Tahoe City have offerings like classic old Tahoe condos and homes, new mountain modern single-family homes and luxury enclaves with unparalleled amenities and private beaches. So, whether you’re looking for a private beach and pier, a pool for the kiddos, a classic Tahoe cabin or a small condominium to use as a basecamp, Tahoe City has you covered.

For more information on Tahoe City properties, contact Amie Quirarte with The Q Group.

JUST SOLD | 160 Cherry Street, Homewood

JUST SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER

160 Cherry Street, Homewood, California

6 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | 5,670 SF

Sale Price $6,700,000

Tahoe Swiss Village is a family-friendly community built as “an Alpine community in the Swiss tradition” and is located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The 80-property community offers a variety of property types and includes access to their private lakefront beach area. The developer’s Swiss vision included streets named after famous mountain passes in the Swiss Alps like Simplon, Furka and Grimsel. Both Homewood and Sunnyside are nearby for dining and services. In the summer, be sure to catch a sunset from Sunnyside’s gorgeous outdoor seating or, better yet, from Tahoe Swiss Village’s private beach.

For more information on West Shore properties, contact Amie Quirarte.

Q3 2024 Market Report from The Q Group

Market Spurs Buyer Opportunities Ahead

In the first three quarters of 2024, all micro-regions saw an increase in the number of single-family homes sold year over year. However, while the slight uptick of homes sold is promising, the overall sales volume sits at around half the number of homes sold in the 2020 peak, and well below the average number of homes sold in the past decade. Lower sales volume is partially driven by overall inventory being down from the peak sales volume years.

In the Tahoe Sierra MLS, supply is down 33% from 2019. Median price remains robust, with Truckee reaching an all-time high ($1.3M) and both Incline Village & Crystal Bay, and the Tahoe Sierra MLS matching their 2022 record highs ($2.5M and $1.25M respectively). Lakefront activity has been notable, with sales volume increasing 67% year over year. Median price of lakefront sales stands at $8.2M. The high lakefront sale was 859 Lakeshore in Incline Village, NV for $47.5M.

Now, as we head into the fourth quarter, where the season change typically slows down Lake Tahoe real estate, sellers become more motivated and buyers who have waited may find their opportunity to pounce. As we transition into 2025, the uncertainty surrounding the election will be behind us, and the anticipated decline in interest rates is expected to boost sales activity, driving prices even higher. If you are a buyer and have a property in your sights, make a move now for the best deal.

The Q Take

The year-over-year rise in home sales is positive, but overall volume remains well below peak levels, largely due to reduced inventory. Strong median prices in Truckee, Incline Village, and lakefront areas show market resilience. As we approach the slower fourth quarter, motivated sellers could offer good opportunities. With potential rate cuts and post-election clarity expected in 2025, buyers should act now to secure the best deals before prices rise further.


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For more information on the Lake Tahoe real estate market, contact Amie Quirarte.

JUST SOLD | 645 High Street, Carnelian Bay

JUST SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER

645 High Street, Carnelian Bay, California

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3,126 SF

Sale Price $1,800,000

Home to the Tahoe institution, Gar Woods, Carnelian Bay has both single-family residences and one condominium complex called Carnelian Woods. Carnelian Bay’s history stretches back to 1889 when it was listed as one of Lake Tahoe’s permanent settlements and was finally accessible by both land and water. Over the years it has been a popular place to race boats, became home to the Sierra Boat Company and, in 1988, the lakefront Gar Woods was opened with its unbeatable views of Lake Tahoe.

With the Sierra Boat Company located right in Carnelian Bay, boating is obviously easily accessible for residents. Patton Beach is a great spot for your 4-legged friend to get some lake time. Or maybe you want to launch your kayak or paddleboard for a day of paddling? Watermans Coffee house offers breakfast and lunch items and coffee if you’re hungry after your time on the water. For some family fun, Carnelian Bay is home to Magic Carpet Golf with 66 mini golf holes.

Carnelian Bay is about 6 miles east of Tahoe City on Highway 28 and 5 miles west of the California/Nevada state line.

For more information on real estate in Carnelian Bay, contact Amie Quirarte.

JUST SOLD | 7642 North Avenue, Tahoe Vista

JUST SOLD | REPRESENTED BUYER & SELLER

7642 North Avenue, Tahoe Vista, California

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,003 SF

Sale Price $1,800,000

Located on the North Shore in between Carnelian Bay and Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista is the home to some of Lake Tahoe’s most picturesque and family-friendly public beaches including Moon Dunes Beach and Sandy Beach. The area is surrounded by hiking and biking trails and is in a great location to enjoy all of North Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts in the winter time. One of the best outdoor amenities in this area is the Tahoe Regional Park with winter and summer trails, a dog park, a disc golf course, athletic fields and picnic areas. Tahoe Vista, including Tahoe Estates and Tahoe Marina Estates, offers many quiet forested single family and condo properties to get away from it all as well as some lakeside properties.

For more information on real estate in the Tahoe Vista neighborhood, contact Amie Quirarte.

JUST SOLD | 1126 Regency Way, Tahoe Vista

JUST SOLD | REPRESENTED SELLER

1126 Regency Way, Tahoe Vista, California

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,848 SF

3 OFFERS WITHIN 4 DAYS

SOLD $100K OVER THE ASKING PRICE

Sale Price $1,080,000

Located on the North Shore in between Carnelian Bay and Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista is the home to some of Lake Tahoe’s most picturesque and family-friendly public beaches including Moon Dunes Beach and Sandy Beach. The area is surrounded by hiking and biking trails and is in a great location to enjoy all of North Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts in the winter time. One of the best outdoor amenities in this area is the Tahoe Regional Park with winter and summer trails, a dog park, a disc golf course, athletic fields and picnic areas. Tahoe Vista, including Tahoe Estates and Tahoe Marina Estates, offers many quiet forested single family and condo properties to get away from it all as well as some lakeside properties.

For more information on real estate in the Tahoe Vista neighborhood, contact Amie Quirarte.