5 Signs Fall Has Arrived in Nevada County for Buyers and Sellers
The mornings finally turned cool this week, and if you have lived here more than a season or two, you know exactly what that means. Fall in Nevada County does not arrive with a calendar date. It shows up in small, specific ways, and once you notice them, you cannot unsee them. If you are weighing a
Should You Use a 1031 Exchange When Selling a Nevada County Rental?
If you own a rental property in Nevada County and you're ready to sell, the capital gains tax bill can be a shock. A 1031 exchange lets you defer that tax by rolling your proceeds into another investment property instead of cashing out. I get asked about this often enough that it's worth laying out
Do You Have to Sell an Inherited House in Nevada County Right Away?
A few months ago I sat down with a client who had just inherited her mother's house in Grass Valley. Her first question was the one I hear most often: do I have to sell this right away? The honest answer is no. In a lot of cases, waiting even a few months can save you real money. If you are facing a
Should You Rent Before You Buy When Relocating to Nevada County?
When people call me about relocating to Nevada County, one of the first questions I hear is whether they should rent for a while before buying. It's a fair question, especially if you're coming from the Bay Area or Sacramento and you've never actually lived in Grass Valley, Nevada City, or Penn Vall
Is an FHA Loan Realistic for Buying a Home in Nevada County?
I get this question a lot from first-time buyers: is an FHA loan realistic for buying a home in Nevada County right now? The honest answer is that it depends on where you're shopping and what you're shopping for. FHA loans are one of the most useful tools a buyer has, but our local price points mean
What Actually Wins a Multiple Offer Situation in Nevada County
A few years ago, a multiple offer situation in Nevada County meant a dozen buyers waiving every contingency they had and hoping for the best. That market has cooled off. Inventory is up, days on market have stretched out across Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Alta Sierra, and most buyers today aren't
5 Hidden Gems Worth Knowing Before Moving to Nevada County
Almost every client I work with who is moving to Nevada County asks me the same question after their first visit: why didn't anyone tell them about this place sooner. They expected small town charm. What catches people off guard is how much there is to actually do once you get past Mill Street and t
5 Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal Before Selling in Grass Valley
If you're getting ready to list your home in Grass Valley, curb appeal is doing more work than most sellers realize. Buyers form an opinion before they ever walk through the front door, and most of them see your home online first, through a handful of exterior photos, before they decide whether to c
Should You Look for an Assumable Mortgage in Nevada County?
By Bob Sawyer, RE/MAX Gold | Serving Grass Valley, Nevada City, and the Sierra Foothills Photo by T M on Unsplash I've had more buyers ask me about assumable mortgages this year than in the previous ten combined. It makes sense. The 30-year fixed rate is sitting around 6.7% right now, and a lot of N
