What $600,000 Actually Buys You in Nevada County Right Now
I get this question constantly: what can I actually buy in Nevada County homes under $600,000? It is one of the most useful questions a buyer can ask, because the answer changes a lot depending on which town you are looking at. Grass Valley, Nevada City, Alta Sierra, and Penn Valley all price very d
What Home Prices in Nevada County Actually Look Like by Area
What Home Prices in Nevada County Actually Look Like by Area One of the questions I get asked more than almost any other is some version of "what will my money actually buy here?" Home prices in Nevada County are not one number. They shift a lot depending on whether you are looking in Grass Valley,
Defensible Space Requirements Every Nevada County Home Seller Should Know
Defensible Space Requirements Every Nevada County Home Seller Should Know Every summer I get the same phone call from a seller mid escrow. Their buyer's lender or agent just flagged that the property needs a defensible space inspection, and now everyone is scrambling. If you own a home anywhere in N
Lake Wildwood Real Estate: A Complete Nevada County Community Guide
Lake Wildwood Real Estate: A Complete Nevada County Community Guide If you've driven Pleasant Valley Road near Penn Valley and caught a glimpse of a 300 acre lake tucked behind a guard gate, you've seen Lake Wildwood. I get calls every month from buyers asking about Lake Wildwood real estate in Neva
Nevada County Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell This Summer — Here's What the Data Shows
Photo credit: Unsplash Nevada County Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell This Summer — Here's What the Data Shows I've had a version of the same conversation with three different sellers in the last two weeks: "Homes were flying off the market last year — why is mine still sitting?" It's a fair question

Lake of the Pines Real Estate: What Buyers Should Know Before Making an Offer
Lake of the Pines Real Estate: What Buyers Should Know Before Making an Offer Of all the gated communities in Nevada County, Lake of the Pines gets asked about more than almost any other. It has its own private lake, a golf course, a beach, tennis and pickleball courts, and a genuine small-town feel
What Closing Costs Actually Look Like for Nevada County Buyers and Sellers
"Closing costs" is one of those phrases that gets thrown around constantly in real estate without much explanation of what it actually means in dollars. Buyers hear "budget 2 to 5 percent" and sellers hear "it comes out of your proceeds," and both walk away without a clear picture. So let's put real
Lake Life in Nevada County: Your Guide to Scotts Flat, Rollins, and Combie This Summer
Lake Life in Nevada County: Your Guide to Scotts Flat, Rollins, and Combie This Summer One of the questions I get most from people relocating here is some version of "wait, is there actually water to play in up here?" The answer is yes, and it's one of the most underrated perks of living in the Sier

Downsizing Your Home in Nevada County: A Practical Guide
Downsizing Your Home in Nevada County: A Practical Guide Photo by Gustavo Zambelli on Unsplash If you've been thinking about downsizing your home in Nevada County, you're not alone. I talk with empty nesters, retirees, and folks ready for a simpler pace of life every week, and the questions are almo
