5 Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle Before Listing in Nevada County
I'm seeing more sellers ask me the same question lately: is it still worth doing repairs before I list, or should I just price it and see what happens? With Grass Valley and Nevada City homes averaging 74 to 76 days on market right now, my answer hasn't changed. A little Nevada County home maintenan
5 Things Transplants Wish They Knew Before Moving to Nevada County
I talk to a lot of people moving to Nevada County from the Bay Area and Sacramento, and almost every one of them says some version of the same thing a few months in: it's better than they expected, but different in ways nobody mentioned before they signed. That's not a complaint. It's just what happ
What the Data Shows About Days on Market in Nevada County
Photo credit: Unsplash Every few weeks a client asks me some version of the same question: is the market speeding up or slowing down? The honest answer is that days on market Nevada County buyers and sellers are dealing with right now looks completely different depending on which month, and which to
5 Hidden Gems in Nevada County Most Newcomers Never Find
After 20 years selling real estate in Nevada County, I still find hidden gems in Nevada County I did not know about the year before. That is one of my favorite things about this place. It rewards curiosity, and it keeps surprising even people who grew up here, myself included. If you are weighing a
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
Draft Horse Classic Weekend: A Real Look at Living in Grass Valley
Every September, the Nevada County Fairgrounds fill back up for the Draft Horse Classic, and it's one of my favorite windows into what living in Grass Valley is actually like. This year's event runs September 17 through 20, 2026, and if you're weighing a move here, it's worth putting on your calenda
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
