
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

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

Should You Sell Your Nevada County Home As-Is or Fix It First?
If you're weighing whether to sell your home as-is or put money into repairs first, you're not alone. It's one of the questions I get asked most often, and the right answer depends less on what you'd like to do and more on what the current Nevada County market actually rewards. With homes here selli
Is a USDA Zero-Down Loan Realistic in Nevada County?
Photo credit: Jamie Hagan, Unsplash Is a USDA Zero-Down Loan Realistic in Nevada County? I get a version of this question almost every week from buyers who assume a big down payment is the only way into a home here: is there really a way to buy with nothing down? For a good number of buyers, the ans

Do You Have to Sign a Buyer's Agent Agreement in Nevada County?
Do You Have to Sign a Buyer's Agent Agreement in Nevada County? If you've started house hunting in Grass Valley or Nevada City lately, you may have run into something new. Before I can walk you through a single property, I now need you to sign a buyer's agent agreement. This isn't a Nevada County qu

Should You Get a Pre-Listing Inspection Before Selling in Nevada County?
Meta description: A pre-listing inspection can shave weeks off your Nevada County home sale and stop surprise renegotiations. 20+ years local experience: (530) 489-4892. Every few weeks a seller asks me the same question: should I pay for a pre-listing inspection before I put my Nevada County home o

Should You Rent Out Your Nevada County Home or Sell It?
If you're trying to decide whether to rent out your Nevada County home or sell it, you're not alone. I get this question a lot from clients who are moving for a job, inheriting a property, or simply outgrowing their current place but aren't sure if they're ready to let it go completely. The right an

What the Data Shows About First-Time Buyer Affordability in Nevada County
What the Data Shows About First-Time Buyer Affordability in Nevada County Meta description: Grass Valley averaged $536,807 in May, $180K below Nevada City. What it means for first-time buyers in Nevada County. 20+ years local. (530) 489-4892. I get some version of the same question almost every week
