Is a Home Warranty Worth It When Selling in Nevada County?
Every seller I work with in Nevada County eventually asks me the same question: is a home warranty worth it when selling my house? It's a fair question here, where a lot of our inventory sits on wells and septic systems, has an HVAC unit installed a decade or two ago, or comes with a water heater no
Penn Valley vs. Lake of the Pines: Which One Fits You
If you are weighing Penn Valley vs. Lake of the Pines, you are really choosing between two different ways of living in Nevada County. I get this question a lot from buyers who know they want the Sierra Foothills but are not sure which community matches their day to day life. Both are wonderful place
Nevada County Fair 2026: What Fair Week Shows Newcomers About Grass Valley
The Nevada County Fair 2026 runs August 12 through 16 at the fairgrounds right here in Grass Valley, and if you have never been, I always tell people it is the single best week to understand what small town life in the Sierra Foothills actually feels like. I have lived and sold real estate here for
Is a Pre-Listing Inspection Worth It Before You Sell in Nevada County?
Every seller I work with eventually asks me the same question: should I pay for my own inspection before I even list the house? A pre-listing home inspection in Nevada County typically costs $250 to $700, and in a market where homes are selling close to full price and fairly fast, I think it is one
Nevada City vs. Lake Wildwood: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
I get this question a lot from buyers relocating to the Sierra Foothills: should I look in Nevada City or Lake Wildwood? They're only about fifteen minutes apart, but they offer two completely different ways of living. One is a walkable historic town full of Victorian houses and live music. The othe
Grass Valley vs. Lake Wildwood: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
I get some version of this question almost every week: should I look at homes in downtown Grass Valley, or out at Lake Wildwood? It is one of the most common comparisons I walk buyers through, and honestly, there is no wrong answer. It just depends on what kind of day you want to have when you pull
Why Nevada City Home Prices Jumped 28% This Year
I've had a lot of buyers ask me some version of the same question lately: why do Nevada City home prices keep climbing when the news says the market is cooling off? It's a fair question, and the answer is in the numbers. According to the most recent Metrolist MLS data, Nevada City homes sold for an
Alta Sierra vs. Nevada City: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
Alta Sierra vs. Nevada City: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You If you're weighing Alta Sierra vs Nevada City for your next home, you're really choosing between two very different versions of Sierra Foothills life. I get this question often from buyers relocating from the Bay Area and Sacrame
Is a VA Loan Realistic for Buying a Home in Nevada County?
Photo credit: Joseph Royer, Unsplash Is a VA Loan Realistic for Buying a Home in Nevada County? I hear a version of this question from veterans and active-duty families more than almost any other: can I really buy a home here with nothing down? With a VA loan, the answer for most buyers is yes. Neva
