Is Lake Tahoe real estate headed for a crash… or is this one of the biggest buying opportunities in years?

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Salmon of Compass Real Estate, a 20+ year Lake Tahoe real estate veteran, to break through the media hype and talk about what’s actually happening on the ground in the Tahoe housing market.

We cover everything from buyer vs. seller dynamics, pricing mistakes, and interest rates — to Airbnb regulations, creative financing strategies, and why Tahoe remains a lifestyle-driven, long-term investment market.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Lake Tahoe (or just trying to make sense of the nonstop negative headlines), this conversation is a must-watch.

What we cover in this episode:

- Is the Lake Tahoe housing market crashing — or stabilizing?
- Why Tahoe is a micro-market (and why national headlines don’t apply)
- Buyer’s market vs. seller’s market in 2026
- Who’s actually selling in Tahoe right now (and why)
- Common pricing mistakes sellers are making
- How long homes should take to sell when priced correctly
- Creative financing strategies for buyers at all price points
- How first-time buyers can use seller credits to get in with less cash
- How luxury buyers leverage portfolios, margin loans, and crypto
- Airbnb & short-term rental regulations — impact on the local economy
- Are short-term rentals still profitable in Tahoe?
- Why lifestyle still matters more than timing the market
- How to block out clickbait fear and make smarter real estate decisions


Who this episode is for:

- Buyers waiting on the sidelines because of rates or headlines
- Sellers unsure how to price in today’s market
- Investors curious about Airbnb, STR regulations, and tax strategies
- Anyone considering Lake Tahoe as a second home or lifestyle move


Want to connect with Mark?

Website: www.tahoesalmon.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tahoesalmon/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tahoesalmon
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tahoesalmon/

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Shay Phillips is a top-rated Mortgage Advisor based in Reno-Tahoe.

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