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
Nevada City vs. Penn Valley: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
Nevada City vs. Penn Valley is one of the most common questions I hear from buyers looking at Nevada County. Both towns sit within a short drive of each other, but they offer almost opposite versions of Sierra Foothills life. Nevada City is a walkable, historic downtown with restored Victorians and
Nevada City vs. Lake of the Pines: Which Community Fits You
I get asked some version of this question almost every week: should I look in Nevada City or out at Lake of the Pines? Both are wonderful parts of Nevada County, but they offer two very different ways of life, and two very different price points and inventory levels right now. If you are weighing Ne
Selling With an Unpermitted Addition in Nevada County? Know This First
If you're getting ready to sell and you know there's an unpermitted addition somewhere on the property, a converted garage, a bonus room built over the old workshop, a pool put in without an inspection, you might be tempted to just leave it off the paperwork. I get asked about this more than you'd e
