Betz & Briggs Real Estate Team

06/02/2026

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight.

But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a smart play in today’s market – and the upside can be bigger than you’d think. Let’s break down two places to look where smaller won’t necessarily feel like a compromise. | KCM

05/29/2026

The end of May marks the beginning of moving season as many families start planning their next move before a new school year begins. Whether you're searching for more space, a better commute, or a fresh start, getting ahead of the market early can make the process feel less stressful and more manageable. If a move has been on your mind, now is a great time to start preparing and exploring your options.

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05/29/2026

𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤 5.75 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

The Martis Valley Trail provides access to commercial centers, rivers, parks, and lakes while reinforcing North Lake Tahoe’s commitment to sustainable recreation, mobility and environmental stewardship.

Construction of Martis Valley Trail has been an inter-agency collaboration between Placer County, NCSD as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Washoe Tribe, Truckee Donner Land Trust and the Northstar California Resort.

The Martis Valley Trail is a key component of the Resort Triangle Trail, an ambitious regional system that will ultimately include 62 miles of paved trails connecting Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a continuous loop.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

See how pros added barrier-free showers to bathrooms of between 55 and 72 square feet

05/01/2026

🔥🔥 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 🔥🔥

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8:00am, Friday, May 1, 2026, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.

Burn permits must be obtained online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/. To acquire a permit, visit the website, watch a short educational video, and apply. The process provides the necessary information needed to conduct the burn safely, while minimizing the chance for fire escape. Permits must be in possession either by printed copy or digitally. Permits are valid beginning May 1 of each year and require annual renewal. This date is established in accordance with California Public Resources Code 4423, which requires burn permits for residential debris burning during fire season.

Permits are issued free of charge and allow for the burning of dry landscape vegetation (NOT household trash) that originates from the landowner's property. Hazard reduction guidelines are listed on the permit and must be followed at all times. Property owners conducting residential debris burns must contact their local Air Quality Management District to determine what permit requirements or burning restrictions apply in their area and must ALWAYS call to ensure burn day status.

• Nevada & Sierra Counties – Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District.

530-274-7928. Northern Sierra's burn day website: https://myairdistrict.com/

• Yuba County – Feather River Air Quality Management District: (530) 741-6299

Agricultural Burn number is 530-701-7462. http://www.fraqmd.org/burnday

• Placer County – Placer County Air Pollution Control District Auburn area (including all cellphone users): 530-889-6868. Outside Auburn, toll-free: 800-998-BURN (2876). Placer's burn day website: http://www.placerair.org/burnday

As a reminder, all burn piles must have a minimum 10-foot clearance to bare mineral soil in every direction. Piles should be no larger than 4 feet in diameter, and you must have a shovel and an adequate water source on hand. An adult must always be present during burning. Failure to follow these basic safety precautions may result in a citation and fines. For tips and information on residential landscape debris burning safety, visit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/debris-burning.

https://www.placer.ca.gov/1671/Burn-Days

Burn day information is usually updated daily in the afternoon.

04/18/2026

In this spring issue, you can read up on new forest health standards, the historic F***y Bridge replacement project in Tahoe City, the comeback of gray wolves in the Sierra Nevada, plus everything you need to know about pedal-assisted e-bikes on Forest Service trails this year.

Spring Issue of Tahoe In Depth is Here! Apr 16, 2026 Presenting the 32nd issue of TRPA’s award-winning environmental newspaper, Tahoe In Depth! In this spring issue, you can read up on new forest health standards, the historic F***y Bridge replacement project in Tahoe City, the comeback of gray wo...

04/15/2026

🚧 Exciting progress for Placer County!

Our Board of Supervisors has approved a $61.6 million construction contract for Phase 1 of the long-anticipated Placer Parkway project—a major regional expressway designed to reduce congestion and improve connectivity across West Placer.

Construction is set to begin this summer and will include:
• Upgrades to the SR-65/Whitney Ranch Parkway interchange
• A new four-lane roadway connecting SR-65 to Foothills Boulevard
• A railroad overcrossing
• Widening Whitney Ranch Parkway to six lanes

Once complete, Placer Parkway will span approximately 15 miles, connecting SR-65 to highways 70/99 in Sutter County—improving access to I-5, downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport.

More: https://www.placer.ca.gov/10791/Placer-Parkway-approved

04/13/2026

Support local business. We’ve watched Haven and his folks bring this business to life. Congratulations

04/06/2026

💙💙 Keep Tahoe Blue 💙💙