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
Where to Live in Nevada County: Grass Valley, Nevada City, Alta Sierra and more
Not sure whether Grass Valley, Nevada City, Lake of the Pines, Lake Wildwood, Alta Sierra, Penn Valley, or a more rural part of Nevada County is right for you? In this video, I walk you through some of the most popular places to live in Nevada County and explain what makes each area different. I’l
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
Is a Manufactured Home a Smart Buy in Nevada County?
Is a Manufactured Home a Smart Buy in Nevada County? I get this question more often than you'd think: is a manufactured home a smart buy in Nevada County? With the average sale price across the county sitting at $712,141 last month, according to Metrolist MLS data, I understand why buyers are lookin
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
