In this episode, I sit down with Mark Salmon of Compass Real Estate to dive deep into what’s really happening in South Lake Tahoe—from real estate trends and community challenges to tourism, development, and the future of this iconic mountain town.

Mark is a Top producing Realtor® specializing in luxury & new construction all around Lake Tahoe. Mark has been living in South Lake Tahoe since 1996.

Whether you live in South Lake Tahoe, invest here, or simply love the area, Mark shares insights you won’t hear anywhere else. We talk about the shifts happening in the local market, how residents are being impacted, and what the next few years could look like for both homeowners and visitors.

In this interview, we cover:

- How Vacation Rental Laws have impacted South Lake Tahoe
- The biggest changes happening in South Lake Tahoe right now
- How the local housing and rental market is evolving
- Tourism’s impact on the community and economy
- What future development might mean for residents
- Mark predictions for the coming years

Why this matters:
South Lake Tahoe is at a turning point. Understanding these trends can help homeowners, buyers, and locals make better decisions about living, investing, and planning for the future.

Connect and Work with Mark Salmon:
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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