New Construction vs. Resale in Nevada County: Which Should You Buy
New Construction vs. Resale in Nevada County: Which Should You Buy Meta description: New construction in Nevada County takes 9 to 11 months to build and often costs more per square foot than resale. See the full tradeoffs. Call (530) 489-4892. I get this question a lot from buyers touring Grass Vall
Do Nevada County School Ratings Really Affect Home Values?
I get this question more than almost any other from buyers with kids: how much do Nevada County school ratings really matter to home values here? It's a fair question. National studies show homes near highly rated schools can sell for a real premium, so it makes sense that buyers want to know how ou
What the Fed's Rate Hold Means for Nevada County Mortgage Rates
I've had three conversations this week with buyers asking the same question: should I wait for rates to drop, or should I move now? The Federal Reserve just held its benchmark rate steady at the end of July, and that decision is already rippling through Nevada County mortgage rates. If you're trying
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
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
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
Alta Sierra vs. Penn Valley: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
I get some version of this question almost every week: should I look at Alta Sierra or Penn Valley? Both sit just outside Grass Valley, both offer that pine-covered, small-town feel people move to Nevada County for, and both draw buyers who want space without giving up a short drive to town. But the
