Ever notice how spring cleaning never seems to end with spring? 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 DIYs (do it yourself). When it comes to prioritizing your Continue Reading
One of the biggest concerns that I hear when I sit down with clients in my Nevada City office is the worry about the down payment that is required when financing a home. Down payments can range from 3% to 20% of a home loan depending on several variables. Continue Reading
We all know that buying a home is a big deal. It can be scary yet exciting... it can also take a big chunk of change. I see it all the time - with so much to think about just to purchase property, some forget to think about the actual cost of owning a home. Homeowners know, 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
There’s no denying that spring is the busy season in real estate. On a national level, home sales increased by 1.7% from the last quarter of 2015 to the first quarter of this year. On a local level, pending sales increased by 7% in Nevada City from March to April. Continue Reading