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
What $700,000 Actually Buys You in Nevada County Right Now
I get a version of this question almost every week: what does $700,000 actually buy in Nevada County right now? It is a smart question to ask before you start touring homes, because $700,000 lands you in a completely different spot depending on which town you are shopping in. After 20+ years selling
Why Sacramento Families Are Choosing Lake of the Pines Over the Suburbs
 A lot of the families I meet from Sacramento are tired of the same thing: a 45 minute commute that gets them nowhere, a tract home three feet from the neighbor's fence, and a summer that feels like it never cools down after dark. That's usually the moment Lake of the Pines comes up in conversation
ARM vs. Fixed Rate: Which Mortgage Wins in Nevada County Right Now
If you're getting ready to buy in Nevada County, you've probably run into the ARM vs. fixed rate mortgage question at least once in a lender conversation. It used to be an easy call. Fixed rates were the safe, boring choice, and ARMs only made sense if you were saving real money up front. That gap h
