Saving for a Home: How Much Is Enough?

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It's easy to get caught up in credit scores when considering a home purchase. But as lenders continue to loosen requirements, the need to have money in the bank doesn't get any less acute. Getting prescriptive about how much you need in savings to satisfy a mortgage lender is tough business. The answer can [...]

Why We Fall in Love—With Houses

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Falling in love can be wonderful—and finding the perfect house can make a house-hunter weak in the knees. As Valentine’s Day approaches, a survey by Realtor.com shows that falling head-over-heels for a house is fairly common—69% of respondents reported that they have had a home crush. House-hunters with a “home crush,” as defined in [...]

A Garage Addition Can Solve Your Storage Problems

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For many Nevada County residents, the garage is far more than a spot to park the car — it’s become more of a catchall for every outdoor item the family owns. Many residents spend a ton of time outside, so they often have to store their surfboards and windsurfers in addition to the normal gardening and lawn [...]

With Home Buying, Planning Ahead Will Make the Multiple-Step Process Easier

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If you’re planning in the spring to buy your first house, you already may be feeling a bit overwhelmed about what can often be a complicated and convoluted process. The good news is that you have plenty of time to learn the myriad steps to buying a home and getting prepared for the endeavor. [...]

Tips on How to Pick the Right Real Estate Agent For You

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A trusted real estate agent provides experienced counsel, guidance and unparalleled local expertise – all essential ingredients for anyone on the hunt for a home.  But for first-time home buyers, the first step can be one of the most intimidating. To help first-time home buyers, the professionals at Coldwell Banker Real Estate have provided [...]

Home Negotiation Strategies

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On either side of a transaction, the home buyers or sellers may find themselves facing a more experienced or knowledgeable negotiator. While buyers and sellers can turn to their real estate agent for help, understanding how real estate negotiations work can make it easier to understand and accept advice that may run counter to their own instincts. Ultimately, the [...]

Take a Calm But Confident Approach When Purchasing a Home

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It's natural that home buyers are excited and eager to find the house of their dreams during the home buying process. Real estate agents typically tell sellers not to be overly emotional during the process, because it may jeopardize their sale. However, some buyers may be unaware that approaching the buying process with too [...]

Making the Choice Between Two Homes

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Some individuals who are buying a home worry that they won't find their dream house. However, many may not know how to proceed when they have fallen in love with two properties. Making the decision between two houses can be difficult when they both feature affordability, space and great features. To avoid feeling buyer's [...]

It’s Time to Get Moving Again… Into a New Home

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International events and the state of the national economy have frozen many peoples desire to make progress. We at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty say progress has never been more attainable — especially if you want to own your own home. • It’s a buyer’s market, and that’s good for you if you’re looking [...]

Our Success Is Valuable To You!

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Last year Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty did significantly more business than any other single real estate company in Nevada County. Not coincidentally, we were also awarded “Best Real Estate Company In Nevada County” by Union readers for the year. And that’s good for you! We’re not just bragging about how well we’re doing. [...]

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