RE Market Pulse – October 2025

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Each week, we monitor the changing dynamics of the real estate market across Nevada County, including Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and Lake of the Pines. Understanding local and national trends helps both homebuyers and sellers make confident decisions in a shifting housing landscape. The latest Q3 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report [...]

Window Treatments That Transform Homes in Grass Valley, Nevada City & Penn Valley

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Stylish Solutions with Modern Function and Timeless Appeal When you're preparing a home for sale—or simply refreshing your living space—window treatments are one of the most effective ways to elevate your home's interior. Whether you're staging a home in Grass Valley, redesigning a room in Nevada City, or updating a cozy retreat in Penn Valley, [...]

Refresh Your Home in Nevada County: Spring Cleaning Tips

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Spring is the perfect time to rejuvenate your home, whether you’re preparing to sell or simply want to enjoy a fresh, vibrant space. A little sprucing up can go a long way—whether it’s adding seasonal décor, deep cleaning, or enhancing curb appeal. If you own a home in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, or [...]

Green Living: Easy Ways to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly

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Nevada County homes are subject to four seasons. There are a few things you can do to make your home green. Going green is easier than you think! Small changes around your home can make a big impact on the environment, your health and your bank account. Try implementing these affordable ways to improve the [...]

Making Your Home Stand Out: Strategies for a Successful Sale

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In today’s Nevada County real estate market, ensuring your home outshines the competition is crucial to cinching a quick and profitable sale. These home selling strategies, along with the guidance of a trusted real estate agent, can make all the difference in a competitive landscape. Enhance Your Curb Appeal First impressions are not just lasting [...]

What determines the cost of a local move?

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Moving across town? Moving across a state? Which move is considered a “local move?” This is a common topic of confusion. For most states, local moves are considered moves within the same state. However, there are some states, such as California, where only moves that are less than 100 miles are considered local moves. [...]

5 Home Improvement Projects That Will Pay Off in 2024

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2024 is here and many homeowners are seeking ways to enhance their property and increase its value. Whether you plan to sell your home in the new year or simply want to update its style and livability for yourself, strategic home improvement projects can make a significant impact. Spruce Up the Exterior First impressions matter [...]

5 Simple Ideas for Fall Home Makeovers

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Whether your fall interior design aesthetic is spooky, sophisticated or somewhere in between, it’s the ideal moment to implement some fresh ideas to spectacularly enjoy the season. If you’re ready to deck out your home for fall, here are five easy, creative ways to infuse fall colors and textures into your décor: Add Seasonal Wreaths [...]

The Best and Worst Home Improvement Projects To DIY

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The popularity of Do-It-Yourself home improvement projects has gone through the roof in recent years. Blame the abundance of “how-to” advice on TV and the Internet. Googling “DIY” will bring up a galaxy of websites promising to teach you everything from replacing a doorknob to adding a bathroom. You can find step-by-step instructions on YouTube [...]

The Home Identity Crisis: The Dining Room Office

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Remember life pre-pandemic lock down before your dining room morphed into your Zoom room, office, workstation and study hall? Thanks to your new work-at-home lifestyle, files and papers found a permanent home on your dining room table. You probably haven’t had a meal on that table, besides a quick sandwich and many coffees, since the [...]

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