What Does Buying Acreage in Penn Valley Actually Cost?
I get some version of this question almost every month: "What does acreage in Penn Valley actually cost, once you add up the land and everything it takes to live on it?" It's a fair question, and it's one most listings don't answer honestly. The sticker price on a parcel is only part of the math. Pe
Why Nevada County Homes Are Selling Closer to Asking Price
If you've been watching Nevada County real estate from the sidelines, you might assume sellers are still slashing prices to get offers, or that buyers can lowball their way into a deal. The Metrolist MLS numbers I pull every month tell a different story. Nevada County homes are selling closer to ask
Does Your Nevada County Home Need Backup Power? What Buyers Should Ask
If you have toured homes in Grass Valley or Nevada City this summer, you have probably heard the term PSPS. Pacific Gas and Electric shut off power to thousands of Nevada County customers already this year to reduce wildfire risk, most recently during a high wind event that hit Nevada, Yuba, and But
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Realtor in Nevada County
I get asked some version of the same question almost every week: how do I know I am picking the right agent? It is a fair question, and honestly, more people should ask it before they sign anything. Choosing a realtor in Nevada County is not the same as choosing one in a big flat suburb where every
No-HOA Living in Nevada County: What Buyers Should Know Before They Search
I get some version of this question almost every week from buyers relocating from the Bay Area or Sacramento: "What's the HOA like?" It's a fair question where they're coming from, but it catches a lot of people off guard when I tell them most of Nevada County doesn't have one at all. Between our go
Downsizing in Nevada County: What to Weigh Before You Sell the Big House
Downsizing in Nevada County: What to Weigh Before You Sell the Big House Meta description: Thinking about downsizing in Nevada County? Here's what to consider on timing, single-story living, and where empty nesters are actually buying, before you list. (530) 489-4892. I get some version of the same
Home Insurance in Nevada County: What Buyers Need to Know About Wildfire Risk Before Making an Offer
Insurance has become its own contingency in Nevada County home sales. Here's what buyers should understand about the FAIR Plan, defensible space, and getting a quote before you write an offer. (530) 489-4892. A few years ago, insurance was something buyers handled the week before closing, almost an
Back-to-School in Nevada County: What New Families Notice First
Backpacks are showing up on porches again, and the parking lot at the grocery store is suddenly full of families stocking up on lunchboxes and folders. School is starting back up across Nevada County, and every year around this time I hear from a few clients who moved here over the summer and are ex
The Staging Choices That Actually Help Sell Your Nevada County Home
The Staging Choices That Actually Help Sell Your Nevada County Home Meta description: Staging done right can shave weeks off your time on market in Nevada County. Here's what actually moves buyers, room by room, versus what's just for show. (530) 489-4892. Sellers ask me some version of this questio
