Interest Rates and Home Prices – What’s Happening?

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Paying 7% Interest at $30k Under List Price is Better Than 3% Interest at $100k Over List Price Coldwell Banker sat down with one of our agents, Larry Harley to talk about how interest rates and home prices are effecting today's real estate. Here is what Larry said: Well, of course someone was bound to [...]

Most Recent Price Reductions of Homes For Sale in Nevada County

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Nevada County real estate may be seeing some price reductions on homes for sale. With the increase of interest rates, some sellers are adjusting their home prices to attract buyers. That gives buyers the opportunity to get a home for less than the original list price. Also, some trends may indicate that sellers are contributing [...]

How Much Home Can You Afford?

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One of the most important things first-time homebuyers should explore – how much home can they afford? You’ve been dreaming day and night about it: Buying your first home. It’s a thrilling prospect for everyone, especially first-time homeowners. With countless properties available online at your fingertips, it’s easy to begin house hunting as soon [...]

Millennials Show Overwhelming Interest in 3D Printed Homes

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By Jesse Williams What would you say if someone offered you the chance to live in a home that was not traditionally built, but printed? If you answered, “possibly,” you would be among two-thirds of American consumers who are open to the relatively new technology of 3D printing—something that builders claim will allow cheaper, faster-built [...]

4 Investments Worth Making in Your First Home

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In today’s post, we’re offering some advice for first-time homeowners on areas where spending a little bit more is likely to pay off in the long-run. From valuable aesthetic updates in key areas such as the kitchen, bathroom and living room to installing smart heating systems and insulation to prioritize energy efficiency, our tips will [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Homeowners Insurance

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While buying your first home in Nevada County is exciting, buying your first homeowners insurance policy isn’t nearly as much fun. New homeowners have all kinds of questions about what homeowners insurance covers and what it doesn’t, and understandably so. When shopping around for a policy to protect the biggest financial investment of your life, [...]

5 New Homeowner Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid (And How to Avoid Them)

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Becoming a first-time homeowner in Nevada County is one of the most exciting and stressful times of your life, even after the closing papers have been signed and key is in hand. Suddenly, you’re faced with a whole new set of challenges: how to manage a home that’s yours, not your landlord’s. There are a [...]

Five Easy Upgrades for New Homeowners

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Congratulations! You’re now the owner of a new Nevada County home. Whether it’s your first place or the newest in a series of homes you’ve bought over the years, it’s important that you take maintenance steps immediately following the purchase. While the seller probably did some work before putting it on the market, you want to [...]

Five Often Ignored Things to Look at Before Buying a Home

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Although the aesthetics of a new home is a vitally important element to consider, there are a few more things that should be examined when viewing your prospective home. While size of a home matters to many people, you should ensure that there are no underlying potential problems that can cost you a grave amount of [...]

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 [...]

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