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
3 Easy DIY Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value
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 wish list, Continue Reading
5 Creative (And Easy) Ways To Save Up A Down Payment
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. While there Continue Reading
What’s The “Real” Cost Of Home Ownership?
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
3 DIY Ways To Upgrade Your Home
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 projects. I Continue Reading
Don’t Make These Mistakes Before Buying A Home!
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
It’s A Victorian Christmas!
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