Why Lake of the Pines Home Prices Swung $540,000 in Two Months
If you have been watching Lake of the Pines home prices this year, you have probably noticed something that does not add up. In May 2026, the average sale price in this gated Nevada County lake community hit $1,258,000. Two months later, in July, it had dropped to $717,414. That is a swing of more t
What Nevada City's Constitution Day Parade Says About Living Here
This Sunday, September 20, Nevada City closes down Broad Street for its 60th annual Constitution Day Parade, the oldest and largest Constitution observance in the western United States. If you have ever wondered what living in Nevada City actually feels like day to day, this weekend is about as good
3 Things I'd Do Before Making an Offer in Grass Valley
If you are getting ready to make an offer on a house in Grass Valley, the numbers right now tell an interesting story. Active listings are down about 22 percent from a year ago, but the homes that are selling are going for over 15 percent more than they did last summer. That is not a market where yo
Why Alta Sierra Home Prices Jumped Nearly 18% This Year
I pulled the latest MLS numbers for Alta Sierra this week, and one line jumped out at me: the average sale price is up 17.7% from a year ago. That is not a typo, and it is not a fluke month. If you own a home in Alta Sierra, or you have been circling this golf course community south of Grass Valley
Buying a Home in Nevada County? Here's What the Days-on-Market Data Shows
If you're buying a home in Nevada County right now, you've probably noticed something has changed since last year. Homes aren't sitting on the market nearly as long as they were. I pulled the latest MLS numbers for Grass Valley, Nevada City, Alta Sierra, and Lake of the Pines, and the pattern shows
What Happens If There's a Boundary Dispute on Your Nevada County Property?
I get a call almost every year from someone who assumed their fence, their driveway, or their shed sat exactly where their deed said it did, and then found out during a sale that it didn't. A boundary dispute in Nevada County can stall a closing, spook a buyer, or turn two friendly neighbors into tw
Lake of the Pines vs. Sun City Lincoln Hills for Retirement
I get some version of this question every few weeks from Sacramento area buyers planning retirement: should they buy in Lake of the Pines here in Nevada County, or drive up to Sun City Lincoln Hills in Lincoln instead? Both are gated golf course communities, both draw the same kind of buyer, and bot
5 Curb Appeal Fixes to Sell Your Penn Valley Home Faster
If you're getting ready to list a home in Penn Valley, curb appeal is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to get buyers excited before they even step through the front door. Homes out here often sit on larger, more rural parcels than you'll find in town, which means the first impression star
Do You Need Earthquake Insurance in Nevada County, CA?
If you've never thought twice about earthquake insurance in Nevada County, you're not alone. Most of my buyers in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, and the rest of the Sierra Foothills assume earthquakes are a Bay Area or Southern California problem. The truth is a little more nuanced than tha
