House Settling: Should You Worry?

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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 [...]

Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty Welcomes Kathy Irving!

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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 [...]

Eight Space Savers for a Small Bedroom

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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 [...]

The Luxury Market Conundrum

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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 [...]

Five Things To Do Now If You’re Selling Your Home in 2018

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If you plan on selling your home next year and want to get the highest price possible, you should put it on the market at the beginning of the spring selling season. There tends to be less competition at that time, so homes listed in early spring will typically sell faster and closer to their [...]

How to Keep Your Dog Safe at Home

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You’ve heard of baby-proofing your home, but what about puppy-proofing? We know from experience how mischievous a new puppy can be in your home. Aside from chewing up shoes and ripping up newspaper, failure to take proper precautions could result in your dog getting hurt. Here are some helpful tips to remember when considering your [...]

Bathroom Organization Ideas for Small Spaces

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Let's face it, some spaces in our Nevada County homes are tight. When you live in a small space, it’s important that every area be organized, functional, and attractive. Any space that is even just a teensy bit overcrowded makes the space feel claustrophobic. The bathroom is no exception! Here are some bathroom organization ideas [...]

Closet Organization Ideas That Are Borderline Genius

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If your closet is a clutter, it could be that you just need some closet organization ideas. Closets, no matter the size, tend to be a catchall. We often toss in our shoes, handbags, and hang up our garments without any consideration to organization. But, fret not. It’s easy to clean up those closets and [...]

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 [...]

12th Annual Bridge of Giving

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Discover the beauty in your own backyard and help contribute to the Nevada County community by building a bridge of donated food across the space of the old South Yuba Bridge. All donations will be given to the Food Bank of Nevada County. The event will take place Sunday November 5th from 10 am to [...]

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