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
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
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