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Digital transformation has permanently shifted how consumers make purchasing decisions and interact with the business world at large. In order to adapt to those changes and stay relevant to their consumer base, many industries have embraced new technology—and real estate is no exception. What was once a market driven by local agents and homebuyers has [...]
Are you working with a Realtor® or a real estate agent? Often, people use the words interchangeably to refer to any individual who handles real estate transactions, but that’s not correct. A real estate professional can be classified as a real estate agent, Realtor®, and/or broker. The difference between these titles are the levels of [...]
Most people try to avoid getting into debt; it’s a much wiser financial decision. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible. On big-ticket items such as higher education, purchasing a car, and buying a house, loans are a common occurrence. If you had the option, would you buy these big ticket items for cash? If you can [...]
Let's be real: real estate has a lot of abbreviations. We'll frequently have agents in our office ask, "What’s the CMA of your home and does the buyer have a plan for paying the closing costs?" To anyone outside of real estate, that all sounds like a lot of mumbo-jumbo. Never fear we're here to [...]
Congratulations! You’re embarking on an exciting, new adventure — owning your first home! As you get ready to sign the papers and start living in your new abode, it’s crucial that you don’t ignore some major missteps first-time homebuyers have made in the past. By taking prep steps ahead of time to avoid these common [...]
When buying a home, the last thing you want is a surprise. Most people worry about leaky roofs or rusty boilers. But there may be property issues that can come to light and cost you a lot of money if you’re not careful. One way to avoid getting in over your head is to get [...]
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 11th time in the last 14 years! We also want to thank you for voting: Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty Commercial Division for "Best Commercial Real Estate Company”Charlie Brock for [...]
We know by definition that a smart home is a home equipped with network-connected products for controlling functions such as temperature, lighting, security, safety, and entertainment either remotely or with a separate system within the home itself. Now we want to know, what’s the best way to market yourself as a smart home resource? At [...]
Buying a home can be a daunting task because there are is so much that goes into it. Buying a home is not a simple see a house, sign a document, pay for it, and then move in. There are all sorts of twists, turns, and potential heartbreaks along the way that you need [...]
It can be a challenge to find the right real estate agent. In areas like Nevada County, there are so many different companies and agents to choose from. How do you know if you’ve found the right one? What qualities should you look for when selecting an agent? We’ve put together the ultimate list of 7 [...]
