Christmas time is here – if you didn’t know by the cooler weather in Nevada County, you can’t miss the holiday lights and decorations up and down the streets of Nevada City. Broad Street is lit up with a festive look (**insert a million hearts here**). I got into the Continue Reading
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
Every year, Nevada City comes to life right around the end of September / beginning of October. It’s true, I never really fall out of love with my little town, but there’s something about autumn on Broad Street that makes me smile. There’s nothing quite as pretty as Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love Halloween? It’s our one chance each year to dress up and indulge in endless amounts of candy. The kids have a great time trick or treating, the adults head out to Halloween parties… Nevada City especially knows how to have a spooky time during Halloween. 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'm a little biased, I know. I can't help it - I think Nevada City is pretty much the greatest place to live, anywhere, ever. Close the book. End of story. The reason I say I'm just a little biased is because I'm finding that I'm not the only person who thinks this Continue Reading
I've always been big on promoting sustainability. It's not so much as a goal as a way of life for me, possibly because of where I live. As much as I like knowing that what I’m doing is making a difference, I also want to highlight those around me who are doing their Continue Reading
This summer has been one for the books. In Nevada City, we're somewhat lucky. We experience heat, but never quite as warm as the valley below us. And it never fails, summertime always brings beauty with so much wonderful daylight. Summer could be my favorite Continue Reading