Moving a Closet: Pack and Unpack in Three Stages

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We all know your closet is miraculous because it holds everything you ever bought. But, that miracle is turning into a horror story. You’re about to move. Do you really want to move everything in that closet? Think go-go boots, prom dress and sequin leggings. Items you haven't worn (or used) in years. This is [...]

Do You Have This Common Household Product in Your Cleaning Arsenal?

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Did you know Hydrogen Peroxide has magical cleaning powers? Well, OK, maybe not magic but it is a pretty awesome green product to have handy around the house. Here are some great ways to use it to get your home nice and clean. Be sure you are using the  3% solution. Whiten Grout Cleaning grout [...]

Nevada County Market Update August 2018

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Written by Cary Sanders, Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty. Key Takeaways The Luxury Home Market (priced at or above $750,000) showed the biggest gain in units sold, with an increase of 59.2% year over year (last twelve months vs. previous twelve months). The last three months (May - July 2018) showed an [...]

Cats for Adoption September 2018

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At Coldwell Banker, we strongly believe that pets help make a house a home. As demonstrated by our latest campaign, we also believe in adopting your next best friend from a local shelter. You may not know this, but Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty works with local animal shelters to promote pets that are available for [...]

Smart Upgrades That Will Help You Sell Your House

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It’s official: smart home upgrades are HOT. A 2016 survey cited in the Washington Post says that 65 percent of buyers, especially millennials, are willing to spend more on homes that are equipped with smart devices. Moreover, today’s definition of a move-in ready home has shifted. It’s not just about fresh paint and refinished hardwood floors anymore. [...]

A Guide to Fertilizing and Mulching

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With all of the available products and techniques available, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to fertilizing and mulching. Fertilizing infuses vital nutrients to the lawn while mulching adds essential natural elements back to the soil. Check out the following guide to fertilizing and mulching, and learn the important [...]

How to Write the Perfect Dear Seller Letter

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A dear seller letter is one thing that can give the buyer a distinctive edge in a seller’s market. In Nevada County, like many other parts of the country, listing inventory is low and buyers find themselves competing for a limited number of available properties for sale. When competing for a home, there are many [...]

How to Prevent Mold in Your Home

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People generate moisture through everyday living, especially in the summer when people try to beat the heat with air conditioning. The resulting moisture in turn generates mold. One of the most common places where mold forms is in the bathroom. Bathroom mold left untreated can be dangerous. The warm moisture from showers and baths is [...]

How to Captivate Home Buyers By Capturing a Hotel Vibe

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When it comes time to sell your home, you need to keep one thing in mind: buyers don’t want to see or feel you in the house. What we mean is that buyers are looking for a blank slate that they can envision making their very own. They don’t want your family pictures, unique style, [...]

Home Library Ideas To Help You Display Your Books in Style

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A great book collection enriches your life in a few ways. First, reading those books feeds your mind. Second, having a fantastic collection can make your house feel like a home. If you love books and have a collection of them, you want to figure out how to store them and display them. These home [...]

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