7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Home in Nevada County

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Becoming a homeowner is an exciting, decision-packed time—especially if you’re exploring homes for sale in Nevada County, CA, including Grass Valley and Nevada City. While the process can feel overwhelming, the good news is that buying real estate in Nevada County can be a positive and rewarding experience when you’re well prepared. By prioritizing your [...]

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 [...]

Lake of the Pines, CA: Where Gated Community Living Meets Everyday Convenience

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Lake of the Pines, CA: Where Gated Community Living Meets Everyday Convenience Tucked in the scenic Sierra Foothills of Nevada County, Lake of the Pines is one of Northern California’s hidden gems. This private, gated community offers residents a unique lifestyle—combining the serenity of lakeside living with the convenience of being just a short [...]

What Is An HOA?

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Nevada County is a beautiful place to live. There are so many different housing communities, you have your pick of where you want to live. One thing some of the communities up here have is an HOA. It’s important to learn more about the neighborhood HOA, such as annual dues, community amenities, and restrictions when looking [...]

Nevada County Communities-Lake of the Pines

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Welcome back to the Nevada County Communities series! Last time we told you about Alta Sierra and what it had to offer. This time, we'll be discussing another community called Lake of the Pines (LOP). Located close to the Nevada County and Placer County line, Lake of the Pines is a gated community approximately 10 [...]

Why You Should Listen to Your Agent

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Let’s face it: Grass Valley real estate is trending towards a seller’s market. Inventory is low and most homes are off the market in days. In the Grass Valley area especially, buyers are looking for a 3 bed 2 bath home with land for less than $350,000. Homes that fit that criteria are gone in [...]

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2015…AGAIN!

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We want to thank The Union's readers once again for naming Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty as Nevada County's "Best Real Estate Company"- and for the 9th time in the last 12 years! We also want to thank all for naming our own Greg Sharp, "Best Real Estate Agent," and Coldwell Banker Grass Roots [...]

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