Size Matters: Finding the Perfect Size Home for You

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If you’re house shopping in Nevada County, there’s probably one question that’s been on your mind often: “What size home should I buy?” At a glance, the answer seems obvious: as big as you can afford! But that’s only a small piece of the puzzle. Home size matters on many levels from personal preference to [...]

Hoops, Home and the Love of People

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Homes are about people, and that’s what Coldwell Banker is all about. There’s a recurring theme in real estate from the media and our competitors about how easily replaceable real estate agents are, so it is with great pride that we want to introduce to you our newest advertising campaign. This is an ad [...]

Smart Marketing for Smart Homes

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We know by definition that a smart home is a home equipped with network-connected products for controlling functions such as temperature, lighting, security, safety, and entertainment either remotely or with a separate system within the home itself. Now we want to know, what’s the best way to market yourself as a smart home resource? At [...]

What Every Real Estate Pro Must Know About Smart Home

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Real estate is constantly changing.  And if you want to stay competitive in this profession, you need to stay on top of current trends. The trend right now? Smart home technology. Everyday consumers are becoming more interested in smart home technology because it can save time, increase safety, and be fun! Buyers are looking for [...]

Does Anyone Buy a Home This Time of Year?

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Actually, yes! You might be surprised how active the real estate market in western Nevada County is during the Fall and Winter months. When Do the Majority of Sales Occur? The bulk of new escrows for residential homes in western Nevada County typically occurs between March and July with roughly half of the year's pending [...]

What Is An HOA?

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Nevada County is a beautiful place to live. There are so many different housing communities, you have your pick of where you want to live. One thing some of the communities up here have is an HOA. It’s important to learn more about the neighborhood HOA, such as annual dues, community amenities, and restrictions when looking [...]

Moved in? Now What? A Post Move In Check List

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Congratulations on purchasing your home in Nevada County! So, it’s been a month since you moved into your new home. The empty boxes are stacked in corners, you finally found the blender, and you're missing some key pieces of mail. The moving checklist guided you day by day, but now that the move is finally [...]

Seven Things to do Before Moving into Your New Home

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Congratulations! You’re a new homeowner. You have just purchased a home that you have worked hard to get. While you may not be able to wait to move in, there are a few things you should consider tackling before hanging those family photos on the walls. Some of these things are pre-cautionary tasks and others [...]

Which Areas of Western Nevada County Show the Highest Rate of Appreciation for Home Prices?

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by Cary Sanders Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty The gated communities of Lake Wildwood and Lake of the Pines lead the pack, and all areas have experienced substantial home price appreciation. Last month, I reported in this article that the average sold price for single family homes in Western Nevada County was [...]

Five Things to Think About When Choosing a Buyer’s Agent

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You may not know it, but there is a lot more to being a buyer's agent than simply finding a home and showing you were to sign. Buyer's agents specialize in searching, evaluation, and negotiating the purchase of a home on behalf of a buyer. As a buyer, they will be the person in your [...]

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