How to Partially Finish Your Basement on a Budget

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We’re always looking for more space in our homes, it seems, whether for extra storage, an additional living zone or a new spot to decorate. Often, valuable space can be found in the basement, but fully developing this square footage can be expensive. Add up the costs of framing, flooring, drywall, electrical and finishes,and your [...]

Five Ways to Sell Your House Stress Free

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You’ve made the decision to sell your house. You may have been mulling it over for years, or perhaps a sudden life change has prompted you to make the leap. Whether you’re relocating for a job, empty-nest downsizing, or just need a change, you’ve made it past the first hurdle of reaching the decision! But the many [...]

Are You Attracting a Burglar?

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Our homes are our castles, safe havens from the boisterous world “out there.” Too often, without realizing it, we set ourselves up to attract a burglar and destroy the feeling of safety we have worked so hard to establish. It’s not so much what we don’t do, as what we do that may actually attract [...]

Bathroom Design Trends for 2017

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The bathroom design trends of 2017 have arrived! While we don't intend for you to redo your entire bathroom based on these trends, you can do some smaller projects that will last. Here’s a look at the latest in bathroom amenities and décor for your consideration. Heated flooring and built-in appliances Heated bathroom flooring is a [...]

House Hunting on a Rainy Day

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Most people shy away from house hunting on a rainy day, especially in the middle of a Nevada County winter. Many homebuyers in the Nevada County area tend to stay inside when it rains. We say don’t stay inside just because of a little rain, go and check out the inventory! We've got four things that are better [...]

Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty Welcomes Kelly Hellinger

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Kelly comes to Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty (CBGRR) with many years of banking and home lending experience.  She soon realized that she wanted to get into the real estate profession.  She was advised by a real estate professional to “go with the company with the best training” and she is so happy she chose [...]

Three Things First-Time Homebuyers Should Know

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Buying a home can be a daunting process, especially for first-time homebuyers. For many, this will be the biggest purchase of their lives. Many first time homebuyers start to weigh all the pros and cons of the purchase. The anxiety starts with the pre-qualification process and doesn't seem to end until the last documents are signed. But [...]

Have You Visited Grass Valley or Nevada City Yet?

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Have you checked out the latest article about the Nevada County area? We've been written about numerous times, with the most recent being in Via Magazine. The author wrote about how Grass Valley has historic buildings that are used to house modern businesses like Lazy Dog Chocolateria or The Book Seller. The author also wrote about [...]

Which Weekend Projects Have the Biggest Return on Investment?

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As we have mentioned time and time again, Nevada County homeowners love to DIY projects. Homeowners are always looking for ideas to improve their home's value. Maybe it's building a bench that overlooks the edge of the property. Or maybe it's redoing the backyard landscaping. There are lots of things that people do to increase [...]

When Was the Last Time You Cleaned These 20 Items in Your Home?

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Take a look around your home right now. Is it clean? No, I don't mean are the floors swept, carpets vacuumed, and counters wiped down. I mean those little things that you touch or use all the time but don't really clean. Like your kitchen sponge or your pillow. Did you know there are 10 MILLION [...]

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