7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Home in Nevada County

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Becoming a homeowner is an exciting, decision-packed time—especially if you’re exploring homes for sale in Nevada County, CA, including Grass Valley and Nevada City. While the process can feel overwhelming, the good news is that buying real estate in Nevada County can be a positive and rewarding experience when you’re well prepared. By prioritizing your [...]

RE Market Pulse – Week of January 5, 2026

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Each week, we analyze the evolving dynamics of the market, identifying emerging trends, shifts in momentum, and key considerations for real estate professionals. Last week, the National Association of Realtors® reported that pending home sales increased 3.3% month-over-month in November and 2.6% year-over-year, reflecting renewed buyer momentum. Mortgage rates also supported demand, as the 30-year [...]

RE Market Pulse – October 2025

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Each week, we monitor the changing dynamics of the real estate market across Nevada County, including Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines. Understanding local and national trends helps both homebuyers and sellers make confident decisions in a shifting housing landscape. The latest Q3 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report [...]

Job Growth Slows, Mortgage Rates Drop – What This Means for Nevada County Real Estate

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The U.S. economy showed signs of slowing in August, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting only 22,000 new non-farm payroll jobs. While July’s numbers were revised slightly upward, June was adjusted to reflect a net loss of 13,000 jobs — the first decline since late 2020. The unemployment rate now sits at 4.3%, the [...]

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 [...]

Mortgage Fraud and You – How To Tell You’re Probably Being Taken For A Ride As A Buyer

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A mortgage is the biggest, most important contract most of us will ever sign – and one with a certain sense of finality to it. We’re telling ourselves that this is it. This is where we’ve decided to put down roots, where we’re going to live for at least the next decade or more. Particularly [...]

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