Why Sacramento Families Are Choosing Lake Wildwood Over the Suburbs
I keep having the same conversation with clients driving up from Sacramento. They walk into a home in Lake Wildwood, catch a glimpse of the lake through the pines, and start doing quiet math on their current mortgage versus what a similar budget buys out here. Lake Wildwood real estate has become on
Why Nevada County's Real Estate Market Looks Nothing Like the National Headlines
If you've read a real estate headline lately, you've probably seen some version of the same story: home sales cooling off, mortgage rates stuck near 6.5 percent, buyers sitting on the sidelines waiting for something to change. That's a fair description of the national picture right now. It is not wh
How Much Income You Need to Afford a Home in Nevada City
If you're wondering what it actually takes to afford a home in Nevada City right now, I get some version of this question almost every week. Buyers fall for the Gold Rush architecture and the hillside views, then they see the price tag and start doing math in their head. So let's do the real math to
What $900,000 Actually Buys You in Nevada County Right Now
I get some version of this question almost every week: "What does $900,000 actually get me in Nevada County?" It's a fair question, and the honest answer depends a lot on which town you're looking at. At $900,000, you're not just buying a house, you're crossing into a different tier of the market in
Draft Horse Classic: A Good Time to House Hunt in Grass Valley
The Draft Horse Classic returns to the Nevada County Fairgrounds September 17 through 20, and if you've never seen a team of Belgian or Percheron draft horses pull a full load through an arena, it's worth the trip on its own. But I hear from a fair number of out-of-town buyers who use the weekend as
New Construction vs. Resale in Grass Valley: Which Fits Your Budget
Every few weeks a buyer asks me the same question: should I look at new construction, or stick with a resale home in Grass Valley? It's a fair question, and right now it has a real answer. New construction vs. resale in Nevada County isn't just about finishes and floor plans. Once you look at what's
What $800,000 Actually Buys You in Nevada County Right Now
I have been fielding this question a lot lately: what does $800,000 actually buy in Nevada County right now? It is worth asking before you start touring, because California's statewide median home price just hit $904,640, which means $800,000 is actually below where the rest of the state sits. After
Why Sacramento Families Are Choosing Nevada City Over the Suburbs
Sacramento is the most popular relocation destination in the country right now, according to recent Redfin migration data, and the San Francisco Bay Area is losing more residents to other places than almost anywhere else in the nation. But I keep meeting families who did not stop in Sacramento. They
Do You Owe Capital Gains Tax When You Sell in Nevada County?
If you're thinking about selling your home in Nevada County this year, there's a good chance capital gains tax has crossed your mind. With average sale prices sitting around $610,000 in Grass Valley and even higher in Nevada City, a lot of longtime owners are sitting on more equity than they realize
