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It’s time to pack up those spooky Halloween decorations and transition your home for the next fall holiday. Whether you’ll be hosting a family get-together or celebrating with friends, now is the time to start planning now to ensure a stress- and disaster-free Turkey day. Here’s how to organize your party supplies and details for [...]
We’ve all heard the warnings against having white furniture, but for every argument against it, there’s a better reason to take the plunge. Don’t fear the dinge or the dirt: learn why white is the right way to open your home to endless design possibilities. Here are five reasons why you should embrace the white [...]
When you are selling your home, it can be easy to be in a bubble. You have a certain idea of what the market should pay for your home and what may or may not be an issue. You've talked with your agent about the comps, determined that the leaky faucet in the master suite [...]
The weather is getting colder, and it’s finally time to put away your summer clothes and pull out your comfy knits and favorite pair of jeans. As you begin to swap out your seasonal clothing, set aside some extra time to clean out your entire closet. After all, you might discover you just have too [...]
As city living often goes, people are paying more money for less space. Studio apartments are becoming the norm and many renters are losing the luxury of having a private bedroom or separate living room. In Nevada County, there are numerous cottages dotted around that are compact. This small spacing living phenomenon has grown beyond [...]
House settling occurs when your house is getting used to life in its new location. Typically, a new house settles during its first three years of existence. House settling shouldn’t cause major issues — just cosmetic ones, such as a thin crack where the wall meets the ceiling, which can be patched up with a [...]
Welcome, Kathy Irving, to Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty (CBGRR)! “We are so excited to be able to announce Kathy joining our company. Kathy’s friendly demeanor, positive attitude, good moral and working ethics are a true fit with the rest of our team at CBGRR,” says Broker/Owner, Diann Patton. Kathy is looking forward to her [...]
We'll admit it: some bedrooms in Nevada County are tiny. That may be because they are in miner's cottages from the 1800s or smaller Victorians that have lots of nooks and crannies. Not everyone is blessed with endless square footage and expansive master suites in their home. If you find yourself drowning in piles of [...]
REALTORs® across the nation agree: popcorn ceilings repulse buyers. They see it as a significantly outdated style that also gives them asbestos suspicions. Removal has the potential to raise your home value and keep buyers interested. You’re probably ready to take a stab at it with your putty knife, but it’s a good idea to have [...]
The following was written by Cary Sanders, Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty. Key Takeaways: Luxury homes in Western Nevada County are priced at or above $750,000. Numbers of new listings and pending sales are up, but closed units are down. Activity in the luxury market is divided roughly in half: homes priced [...]
