Grass Valley vs. Lake of the Pines: Which Lifestyle Fits You
Grass Valley vs Lake of the Pines: What the May Numbers Show I get this question almost every week from buyers weighing Grass Valley vs Lake of the Pines: do I want to be in the middle of town, or behind a gate on the water? Both are wonderful places to live, but they attract very different buyers,
What It Actually Costs to Sell a Home in Nevada County
If you're thinking about listing your home, the question I get asked most isn't "what's my house worth." It's "what am I actually going to walk away with." The cost to sell a home in Nevada County adds up faster than most homeowners expect, and I'd rather walk you through the real numbers now than h
Why Lake of the Pines Home Prices Jumped 59% This Year
If you have been watching Lake of the Pines home prices lately, you have probably noticed something that does not quite add up. The average sale price in this gated Nevada County community hit $1,258,000 in May, up 59 percent from a year earlier, even though the number of homes for sale barely budge
Why People Moving to Nevada City Notice the Stars First
Why People Moving to Nevada City Notice the Stars First I get some version of the same phone call every few months from clients who just closed on a home here. They call not about the closing, but about the night before, when they stepped outside after dark and actually saw the Milky Way. For people
Grass Valley vs. Nevada City: Which Market Fits Your Budget
Grass Valley vs. Nevada City: Which Market Fits Your Budget I get asked some version of this question almost every week: should I look in Grass Valley or Nevada City? It is one of the most common decisions buyers face when comparing Grass Valley vs Nevada City real estate, and the honest answer is t
Can You Transfer Your Property Taxes When You Sell in Nevada County?
Can You Transfer Your Property Taxes When You Sell in Nevada County? If you've owned your Nevada County home for a decade or more, you already know the trap. Your property taxes have stayed low thanks to Prop 13, but that same protection can feel like it locks you in place. Sell your home and buy a
Penn Valley vs. Lake Wildwood: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
Penn Valley vs. Lake Wildwood: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You I get some version of this question almost every week from buyers looking at Penn Valley vs Lake Wildwood: "Aren't those the same place?" Not quite. Lake Wildwood is actually a gated community inside Penn Valley, which means th
Nevada County vs. Auburn, CA: Which Sierra Foothills Market Fits Your Budget?
If you are weighing Nevada County vs Auburn CA for your next home, you are not alone. I get this question all the time from buyers who work in the Sacramento area or the Bay Area and are trying to figure out which Sierra Foothills community gives them the most for their money. Both markets sit along
Do Solar Panels Actually Add Value to Your Nevada County Home?
I get this question from both buyers and sellers, usually in the same week. A seller wants to know if the panels on their roof are worth mentioning in the listing. A buyer touring a home with solar wants to know if they are actually getting something valuable or just inheriting someone else's equipm
