Single-Story vs. Two-Story Homes in Nevada County: Which Should You Buy
Single-Story vs. Two-Story Homes in Nevada County: Which Should You Buy I get this question from nearly every buyer I work with sooner or later: should you look at single-story homes in Nevada County, or keep two-story houses on your list too? Right now there are close to 300 single-story homes for
Is Nevada County a Good Place to Retire? What the Data Shows
Is Nevada County a Good Place to Retire? What the Data Shows I get this question a lot from clients in their late fifties and sixties: is it actually smart to retire in Nevada County, or is that just a nice idea people have about small mountain towns? After 20+ years selling homes across Grass Valle
FSBO vs. Realtor in Nevada County: What the Data Shows
Every year I talk with a handful of Nevada County homeowners who are seriously weighing FSBO, selling their home without a realtor, to avoid paying a commission. I understand the appeal. On paper, skipping the agent fee looks like free money in your pocket. But when I look at the actual FSBO vs. rea
Renting vs. Buying in Nevada County: Which Makes Sense in 2026
Renting vs. Buying in Nevada County: Which Makes Sense in 2026 I get some version of this question almost every week: "Would I be better off just renting a while longer?" It's a fair question, especially with mortgage rates still sitting in the mid 6 percent range. Renting vs buying in Nevada County
Hot Summer Nights Show What Living in Nevada City Is Really Like
Hot Summer Nights Show What Living in Nevada City Is Really Like Last Wednesday I walked down Broad Street around 6:30 in the evening and could barely find a parking spot. Live music was drifting out of a storefront, food vendors had lines three deep, and half the crowd seemed to know each other by
Real Estate Negotiation Tips for Nevada County Buyers and Sellers
Real Estate Negotiation Tips for Nevada County Buyers and Sellers I get asked about negotiation more than almost anything else, whether it's a buyer wondering how low they can go on an offer or a seller wondering if they should budge on price. These real estate negotiation tips come from twenty pl
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
Selling an Inherited Home in Nevada County: What Heirs Should Know
Selling an Inherited Home in Nevada County: What Heirs Should Know If you've recently inherited a home in Grass Valley, Nevada City, or anywhere else in Nevada County, you're probably dealing with a lot more than paperwork. Selling an inherited home in Nevada County comes with its own set of steps,
The Summer Traditions That Make Nevada County Feel Like Home
If you want to understand what makes life in the Sierra Foothills different from anywhere else, don't just look at the listings. Come to a Thursday Night Market in downtown Grass Valley, or wander Nevada City's First Friday Artwalk, and you'll feel it immediately. Nevada County summer traditions are
