Shannon Witt

Were getting very close to the holidays so I wanted to post a few things that everyone can do to be a little more eco-conscious this year.

1- Replace all your old christmas lights with the new LED lights. They come in a varity of colors and and use half the energy of normal lights

2- Make homemade garland- this si a great activity that everyone in the family can do- just string popcorn or cherrios on a string and wrap around the tree!

3- Make homemade gift tags by using old wrapping paper and other paper scraps

4- Buy a living christmas tree. Not only will you have a beautiful tree for the holidays, it will continue to be a decoration in your front or back yard.

5- Instead of going out and buying all your christmas presents this year, think of some homemade ones you could do instead- hand knitted scarves, recycled reading books, home made ornaments. These will bring a smile to everyone's faces.

6- If you want to buy someone something but know they already have everything, check out Heifer International. You can make a donation that represents a heifer and training in its care, made in honor of your special someone, that brings health and hope to people in need. Its also a + on your carbon footprint.

If you have any other ideas, please put them in action and the world will be a happier place this year, literally :0)

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Single Family Residences per STAOR

Active 287 135,539,722 472,264

Active Pending 52 16,841,290 323,871

Sold Before Distrib. 68 34,511,000 507,515

Act Pnd Short Sale 26 10,220,788 393,107

Pending - DoNot Show 4 999,800 249,950

Sold 3150 1,215,233,952 385,789

Total:

Hello Everyone,

Sorry i missed Mays green tip- i was on vacation. Our tip this month is brought to us by Harvard University:

There's a simple path to greener laundry: pick the cold water wash! Around 90% of the energy used by washing machines goes to simply heating the water.*

*ENERGY STAR® clothes washer fact sheet

Setting the Record Straight

Many people assume that they're getting extra cleaning power by washing in hot water, but in most cases washing clothes in cold water is just as effective as washing clothes in hot water.

Hot water is sometimes beneficial when you're trying to remove oily stains or sanitize heavily soiled items, but otherwise wears out clothes quickly, causing them to fade, stretch, and wrinkle.

Tips for Even Greener Laundry

Always wait to wash until you have a full load; combine partial loads with those of fellow residents.

• Choose detergents and other laundry products that are ecologically friendly. Check labels for products that are biodegradeable, plant-derived, free of phosphates, and concentrated (so you'll use less each load).
• Spin clothes at high speeds-- this will reduce the time needed to dry your clothes in an electric dryer.
• Use a drying rack or clothesline rather than an electric dryer whenever possible.
• If purchasing a clothes washer, choose one certified by ENERGY STAR®; you may cut energy use by a third and water use by half. You may also be eligible for a rebate.

Resources

• ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washer Best Practices for energy conservation
• ENERGY STAR® Clothes Washer Buying Guide
• US Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Benefits of Water Efficiency

Hello Everyone,

Here are our April stats for the City and County areas of South Lake Tahoe:

REO's

14 active

11 active pending

5 sold

Short Sale's

41 active

10 active pending

2 sold

If you have any more questions or comments please email me at shannon@realtordeb.com. Make sure to check my daily updates by subscribing to my daily blog www.calnevarealestate.com

Hello Everyone,

We just had our Friday meeting and heres the lastest stats from the South Tahoe Association on Realtors:

Active Single Family Residences- 409

Active Median price $515,000.00

Days on Market- 151

Average square foot- 1900

Pening Singel Family Residences- 49

Pending Median price $410,000.00

Days on Market 130

Average square foot- 1600

Closed Escrows to date- 340

Closed Median price- $405,000.00

Were approximately 8% down from last year at this date, but we charging ahead- taking these 6 foot waves straight on in our dingy boats!!!!

Stop by the office if you have any more questions :)

Shannon Witt

CA/NV Realtor, ABR

shannon@realtordeb.com

866-542-2912 ext 223