How Much Income You Need to Afford a Home in Grass Valley
I get some version of this question almost every week: "How much do I need to make to afford a home in Grass Valley?" People usually have a number in their head from a mortgage calculator they found online, and it is almost always lower than what our market actually requires. So I ran the real numbe
Lake of the Pines vs. Alta Sierra: Which Community Fits You
I get the Lake of the Pines vs. Alta Sierra question all the time. Both are golf communities in Nevada County, both draw retirees and families who want more than a standard subdivision, and both come up whenever someone asks me for the best places to live in Nevada County. But they are not the same
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
Why Sacramento Families Are Choosing Penn Valley Over the Suburbs
I have been fielding more calls lately from Sacramento families asking the same question: is Penn Valley CA real estate actually within reach, or is it just a nice idea? The honest answer is that it is more reachable than most people expect, and once they see the acreage, the quiet, and the drive ti
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
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
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
Back-to-School in Nevada County: What New Families Notice First
Backpacks are showing up on porches again, and the parking lot at the grocery store is suddenly full of families stocking up on lunchboxes and folders. School is starting back up across Nevada County, and every year around this time I hear from a few clients who moved here over the summer and are ex
