Spring cleaning never seems to end with spring, am I right? Maybe the reason is that really, home upgrades are at the heart of spring cleaning, and there never seems to be an end when it comes to home DIY projects. It can be tricky to know how to prioritize Continue Reading
While my heart is in Nevada City, I still love downtown Grass Valley. If you've never been, you're missing out. Downtown Grass Valley is charming. Each shop on Mill and Main Street is unique - from Yuba Blue with their eclectic selection of home decor and clothes, to Continue Reading
We're over the hurdle of winter and headed into a favorite season of mine: Spring. Spring in Nevada County is a beautiful thing. The wildlife are out with their young, the rivers are swollen and the hillsides are bright green. Clearly, I love this area anytime of Continue Reading
I get asked all the time, "What should I do if I want to buy a home?" There are several things but probably most importantly, you should be asking, "What should I NOT do if I want to buy a home?" The escrow process requires a good amount of coordination and Continue Reading
For the housing market in Nevada County, 2016 was a good year. While inventory was relatively tight all around, home values at the end of the year were higher by almost 4% compared to the 4th quarter of 2015. Here’s a look at where we ended for 2016, and what we Continue Reading
I’ve been asking myself this question for the past week now. How can we be less than a week away from the Nevada City Wild & Scenic Film Festival? It’s like the event snuck up on me while I was sleeping (or selling real estate). But lo and behold, here it is, Continue Reading
As much as I brag on them, Nevada City isn't just about Broad Street and the breathtaking scenery of the Sierra Foothills. It's a hub for the arts, and as such the nightlife and holidays in Nevada City offer an array of events. For all of the street fairs that take Continue Reading
I'm not sure if you heard, but recently Nevada City - our beautiful, charming Nevada City - was ranked by Top Value Reviews as one of the 30 Most Romantic Small Towns for the Holidays. I'm not surprised. I know how much I love this quaint community but it makes my heart Continue Reading
It's here! Thanksgiving was delicious, but how exciting is it to know that Christmas is right around the corner? I couldn't be happier - Nevada County comes to life during the holidays. I'm talking, of course, about Cornish Christmas and Victoria Christmas. Since Continue Reading