Lake of the Pines vs. Auburn: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
I get this question a lot from people relocating to the Sierra Foothills: Lake of the Pines or Auburn? Both sit along Highway 49 between Grass Valley and the Sacramento Valley, and both draw buyers who want foothill living with an easy commute. But they are built for very different days, and picking
Penn Valley vs. Grass Valley: Which Sierra Foothills Lifestyle Fits You
If you're weighing Penn Valley vs. Grass Valley for your next move, you're really choosing between two different versions of Sierra Foothills life. Both towns sit in Nevada County, both are a reasonable drive from Auburn and Sacramento, and both have their own kind of charm. But the day to day is ge
5 Mistakes Transplants Make When Moving to Nevada County
I've helped a lot of Bay Area and Sacramento families over the years who are moving to Nevada County for more space, more trees, and a slower pace. Most of them land here and never look back. But every year I watch a handful of newcomers make the same avoidable mistakes, mistakes that have nothing t
What the Strawberry Music Festival Reveals About Living in Grass Valley
Every October, the Nevada County Fairgrounds fills back up for the Strawberry Music Festival, and I tell out of town friends the same thing every time: if you want to understand what living in Grass Valley actually feels like, skip the listing photos for a weekend and just come out to this. The fall
Nevada County Relocation Agent for Out-of-State & Out-of-Area Buyers
Bob Sawyer is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Gold who helps buyers relocate to Nevada County, California from out of state and out of the area — without requiring them to fly in every few weeks to do it. Bob has lived in Nevada County for more than 40 years. He knows Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley,
5 Hidden Gems That Show What Living in Penn Valley Is Like
Penn Valley doesn't try to sell itself. There's no downtown strip to walk, no historic storefronts lined up for photos. But if you spend a weekend out here, you start to understand what living in Penn Valley actually means, and it usually isn't what people picture before they visit. It's quieter, mo
5 Fall Events That Show What Living in Nevada County Feels Like
Every September, I watch the same thing happen. The heat breaks, the light turns gold in the pines, and the calendar fills up fast. Nevada County fall events are one of the best ways to understand what daily life here actually feels like, and I think that matters more than any listing photo if you'r
Why Bay Area Families Are Choosing Nevada City Over the Suburbs
I've had more Bay Area families reach out about Nevada City this year than any other point in my 20-plus years doing this. It's not a coincidence. Bay Area families choosing Nevada City over their current suburb has become a real, steady pattern, and once you put the numbers side by side, it's not h
What to Know About Insurance Before You Buy in Nevada County, CA
(Watch the video here) One thing to build into your plan when buying in Nevada County: get an insurance quote before you close escrow, not after. Some carriers have pulled back from writing new policies in high fire-risk areas, but that doesn't mean you can't get covered -- it means you shop for it
