June 12, 2014 • Volume 19 No. 11GRASS VALLEY • NEVADA CITY • PENN VALLEY • SOUTH COUNTY • SURROUNDING AREAStheunion.com/realestate

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SPOTLESS WOODBRIDGE TOWNHOME on quiet cul-de-sac walking distance to downtown Nevada City. Great room concept with kitchen, dining and living room with vaulted ceilings and !replace plus master on main "oor with double closets. Upstairs bedroom and o#ce with huge walk in closet could be 3rd bedroom. Two car garage, beautifully maintained and extremely desirable. $249,000 MLS #20141470

BEAUTIFUL ONE STORY HOME nestled on a private 22 rolling acres on a cul-de-sac of high end homes. Local views out every side of the house from the wrap around covered porch. Generous rooms and great "oor plan for large family. In-ground swimming pool, separate guest quarters for teens or crafts and 4 car garage. New roof, exterior paint and solar. Barn, circular driveway and very quiet and peaceful!!! $995,000 MLS #20141398

TOP QUALITY COUNTRY HOME nestled on 4.5 private acres with views out every window! Dramatic and bright open "oor plan with vaulted ceilings and windows! Beautiful Three Rivers "oor to ceiling !replace, true gourmet kitchen with two islands and knotty alder cabinets. French doors opening out to large deck and access to multiple decks of 2300 s.f. for outdoor entertaining. Master bath has separate granite sinks, walk in closet and walk in travertine glass shower and separate tub. Hardwood "oors throughout living area & delightful open loft upstairs and separate family room and guest suite for teens or relatives. Beautiful in-ground pool, fenced garden and vineyard. $799,000 MLS #20141542

REMARKABLE WOLF CREEK RIVER FRONTAGE in your back yard! Impeccable and top quality Red Cedar Log home with wrap around covered and uncovered porch to enjoy the year round river scene and end of the road privacy! 12 inch diameter logs with patented thru bolt system with geo thermal properties. Dramatic and bright open Great Room with open beam ceilings, large !replace and gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Master on main "oor, plus o#ce/guest room & large loft upstairs has sleeping bunks, loads of closet space and great for the kids or crafting! Life time metal roof, over sized 2 car garage w/overhead storage, RV parking and stand-up mechanics pit for car enthusiast. $599,000 MLS #20141404

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! Light and bright one story home on a level, manicured parcel in desirable Peardale area. Formal living and family rooms, formal dining room and lovely kitchen with granite counters and lots of windows. Live in main home and enjoy income from two cabins located on the property! Multiple gardening areas, loads of parking and sizable garage makes this property a complete country mini-ranch! Historic Robert’s Peardale Fruit Ranch! $379,000 MLS #20141543

HUGE WONDERFUL HOME in highly desirable Forest Knolls III just minutes to downtown Nevada City! Main level has lovely formal living and dining rooms, tiled sun room and a huge cook’s kitchen! Downstairs has massive family or game room, bedroom and bath and opens into a year-round indoor swimming pool with new roof and in perfect condition! All bedrooms have bathrooms, and the 1.5 acre parcel o$ers outdoor gardening and Southerly views. Anderson Windows, tiled roof and all inspections completed and cleared! Big sunny deck, circular driveway and a quiet street makes this house ideal for every lifestyle! $649,000 MLS #20140596

DRAMATIC LIGHTING IN EVERY ROOM of this one story home on Banner Mountain! Vaulted ceilings with bullnose corners, large open "oor plan with for-mal living and dining rooms. Light and bright open kitchen and family room. 3 bedrooms including a lovely sitting room o$ the huge master suite and two walk in closets. Private 4.5 level acreage with pretty tree cover. Two HVAC systems, big well plus 60 pound roof load. The wonderful home does not look or feel like a manufactured home! $350,000 MLS #20141516

DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY FARMHOUSE on private cul-de-sac and just minutes to town! Day to day living on main "oor with big country kitchen, formal dining room and living room, plus lovely master on main "oor. Upstairs has light and bright family room with two bedrooms and bathroom; downstairs game room with access out to lower deck, plus o#ce and 3rd bath. Bring the family, grandkids and pets! Listen to Wolf Creek and enjoy !ltered sunset views. Crown molding, knotty pine "oors and your choice of Bear River or Nevada Union High Schools! Big well, fruit trees, a very serene setting! $549,000 MLS #20141393

RARE AND UNUSUAL! Very unique contemporary home nestled on a private and lush 0.80 acre parcel in City limits of Historic Nevada City. Bright open "oor plan with dra-matic vaulted ceilings and lots of windows. Large master suite is accessed by a cantile-vered bridge and opens onto a private deck and swimming pool. Tiled kitchen looks out onto lower living room and has more wonderful windows and natural light. Attached guest quarters is ideal for home o#ce or teens. Iron wood decking, towering pines and small pond makes this charming property most desirable! $699,000 MLS#20141514

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED VICTORIAN CHARMER with detached guest quarters plus oversized !nished and heated garage on level, fenced lot in Grass Valley. Newly re!nished hardwood "oors, delightful country kitchen, den and bedroom all on main "oor; living room is spacious with local mine rock !replace & lots of windows. 2 bedrooms and bath upstairs with loads of storage. Stamped concrete patio, walkways and driveway with towering pines. Covered front porch, private back porch and landscaped back yard. Guest quarters has full bath and is ideal for weekend guests. Freshly painted, beautifully maintained! $479,000 MLS #2014820

DRAMATIC AND IMPECCABLE COLONIAL HOME with-in desirable Greenwood Estates close to Sierra College. 2 story pillared entry leads into this light, spacious "oor plan with soaring cathedral ceilings in family room and kitchen; formal dining room and huge living room or game room. In ground swimming pool and spa, all backing up to 5 acre BLM land for total privacy! 3 spacious bedrooms plus o#ce including second master suite. Loads of built ins, including cherry wood entertainment center, 3 !replaces and dual heating system. $829,000 MLS #20140977

HUGE LAKE VIEWS from this wonderful fun home used lovingly as a vacation property for the last 20 years. Over 2800 s.f. with main level living inside home, wheelchair friendly; opening out to a massive deck with powder coated railings and Carlisle coating for low maintenance. Upstairs loft sleeps 10 and downstairs family room, bedroom bath and another room for guests. 50 year Elk Prestique Roof, new appliances and privacy with fencing and security gate. Piped treated water, septic and loads of parking for all your guests and family! Lots of built in cabinets, and loads of storage inside and out, including a 10X10 shed. $399,999 MLS #20140826

SUNNY HOUSE ON A SUNNY LOT in an ideal location between Nevada City and Grass Valley. Hearty plank siding, fenced yard, stamped concrete patio and garden area. Cozy living room and formal dining room, tiled kitchen and loads of storage under home. Master bedroom and remodeled bathroom. Two car carport, room for RV. This is a great starter home or low maintenance Baby-Boomer home! $279,000 MLS #20140821

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Beautifully remodeled bungalow in city limits of Grass Valley with granite counters, wood "oors and open "oor plan, PLUS second unit that is currently a shell and can be !nished into what you want! Zoned duplex, this great location is walking distance to Empire Mine State Park. Garage under main home is oversized and lots o$ possibilities besides a car. Fenced back yard has covered patio for BBQ’s. New front deck, gardening possibilities, ideal for a young family, retiree looking for a project or investor! $289,000 MLS #20140868

ENCHANTING LOG HOME on a "at sunny parcel one mile to downtown Nevada City. Knotty pine kitchen, wood windows and a delightful redwood deck overlooking this beautiful 1.25 fenced acres. Work in the vegetable fenced garden, take walks on the bordering NID ditch from the property, or enjoy a beverage while taking in the views from the covered porch! Bedrooms have lots of storage and windows, indoor laundry, detached oversized 2 car garage and beautiful towering trees at back end of property. This is a magical little scene and has been lovingly cared for! Woodstove, dormers & privacy fencing. $299,800 MLS #20140965

WONDERFUL CLASSIC HOME on level acre ideal for large family or extended family! Formal living and dining rooms, sunny kitchen and huge family room with skylights. Extended wing on main level could be second master suite, guest quarters or home o#ce. Breathtaking back yard for summer parties, circular driveway with loads of parking. Hardwood and tile "oors, large deck and just a spectacular setting! $610,000 MLS #20140408

18762 Joseph Dr., Grass Valley MLS #20141271 ................................................ $19,950 362 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #1043559 ..................................................... $59,000 402 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #20130431 ................................................. $59,000406 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #20130432 ................................................. $59,000410 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #20130433 ................................................. $59,000

14640 Marysville Rd., Camptonville MLS #20132137 ....................................... $65,00012729 Valley View, Nevada City MLS #20141316 .......................................... $139,00012300 Deer Park Dr., Nevada City MLS #1042936 ......................................... $139,000 13906 Gemini Ct., Nevada City MLS #1039461 .............................................. $169,00013030 Redwood Pl., Nevada City MLS #20141251 ........................................ $218,000

Chamberlin Ct., Nevada City MLS #20132830 ................................................. $220,000 13518 Quaker Hill Cross Rd., Nevada City MLS #1042139 ......................... $279,00020950 Banner Quaker Hill, Nevada City MLS #20140658 ............................ $289,000 11958 Sunshine Valley Rd., Grass Valley MLS #20132901 .......................... $299,000

Get shipwrecked at the Caribbeancastaway fundraiserSubmitted by theNevada County Association of REALTORS® A community fundraising event

to be held July 12, 2014 at Rincon Del Rio River Estate is coming soon and reservations are limited. !e fundraising event, developed by the Charitable Foundation committee of the Nevada County Association of RE-ALTORS®, will bene"t local charities and scholarships in order to improve the health and welfare of people in need in our community.

!is event promises to be the event of the year with live steel drum music from Shebang, succulent Caribbean food, island beverages, silent and live auction items, boat races, and a special “#oat a boat” event.

Special sponsorship recognitions for our valued sponsors are selling out quickly. Anyone interested in helping sponsor this community-worthy event should contact Diane Helms at 530-

477-1878 or Debbie Krogman at 530-268-8199 for information regarding varying levels of sponsorships.

!is event is "lling up quickly and reservations must be made prior to July

7, by contacting !e Nevada County Association of REALTORS® at 530-272-2627. !e cost for this fun-"lled event is $50 per person and includes 1 drink ticket.

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Charitable Foundation Committee members, from left to right: Erma Jewett, Michael Straight, Diane Helms, Lorra McCririe, Bob Sawyer, Cheryl Davenport and Debbie Krogman.

Hassle-free homebuying takes teamworkSubmitted by Cheryl Berg, Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc.Perhaps you’d

like to take advantage of today’s great buyer’s market in housing, but feel

a little intimidated by everything that’s involved. You know the routine: !nding the right locale and the right house; ne-gotiating an agreement; putting together a down payment; and selecting the best mortgage available.

"ere are two things you can do to make every step run smoothly. First, select a professional agent who knows the real estate business, knows your local market, has both a solid reputation for integrity and a solid record of success, and clearly is eager to respond to your needs. Consider using a salesperson who is a REALTOR®, meaning they are a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and have pledged to subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice.

Second, make your agent your team-mate in the literal sense of the word,

using teamwork to be sure that the house you ultimately buy is the home you’ve always wanted.

Making your agent your teammate requires choosing an agent you feel able to trust both as a person and as a profes-sional. And that’s no small matter. In real estate as in all areas of business – as in all aspects of life, actually – trust can make all the di#erence in the world.

True teamwork is nearly impossible to achieve unless you stick with one agent throughout the buying process. By all means you should shop around – and shop around carefully – when you’re still deciding which agent to work with. Once you’ve made that decision, howev-er, don’t reverse it unless (and this rarely happens to people who are careful in the !rst place) something speci!c happens to make it clear that your choice was unwise.

Teammate status is all the motivation a !rst-rate agent needs to go all-out in !nding houses that suit your needs. And if you’re concerned about what it is you’re looking for and how much house you

think you can a#ord, your agent can save you huge amounts of time and e#ort. If you’re not sure how much you can a#ord, be candid with your agent. He or she can provide you with some helpful prelimi-nary guidelines and can put you in touch with mortgage lenders who know how to get you focused on an appropriate price range.

It’s always a good idea, as you look at listed homes, to give your agent a lot of feedback on what you’ve seen. Good feedback will re!ne and sharpen the agent’s understanding of your likes and dislikes, which in turn will make it easier to !nd the home of your dreams. "e ultimate payo#, once again, is that you get to your goal more quickly, ex-pending less time and less e#ort along the way.

Cheryl Berg, “Your Loyal Companion in Real Estate”, is a REALTOR® with Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc. in Grass Valley and can be reached at (530) 277-7992 or cheryl@cherylsellshomes.com.Visit Cheryl’s website at www.homeowner411.com.

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Local Real Estate professionals are welcome to submit articles pertinent to this publication. !e Union’s Real Estate Showcase reserves the right to edit, or choose not to print submissions. Articles cannot be returned and if printed, become the exclusive property of Nevada County Publishing Company. Readers are invited to submit letters pertaining to articles in this publication. !e Union’s Real Estate Showcase reserves the right not to print any ad that does not conform to its policies or to remove any material with incorrect or misleading information. All property prices are subject to change without notice. Neither !e Union’s Real Estate Showcase nor its advertisers are responsible for any errors in the ad copy. All real estate advertising in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

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Diane Helms • ERA Cornerstone Realty Group 530-271-1669

A Magical Place!Incredible David Wright designed architecture throughout. Rebuilt in 2005. Private and serene 2.54 acres w/awesome mountain views! Doug Fir wood "oors, wood cased Loewen windows & high ceilings, Spacious gourmet kitchen with custom cherry wood cabinetry & dental crown molding trim. Other special features include trapezoid & round windows, meditation/observatory room, custom wood hand-carved front door. Ironwood deck with copper railings. Huge walk-in travertine tile shower & soaking tub in master bath. Slate #replace, large walk-in closet with organizers. Detached o$ce with own entrance. Private, yet less than 5 minute drive to downtown Nevada City. A special home for that special buyer who embraces distinctive homes.

O!ered at $625,000

RE/MAX Performance welcomes Jacqueline Lucero, REAL!

TOR® to the Grass Valley o"ce. Jac-queline was born and raised in Nevada County and as a result she has a huge passion for the area. She has traveled to many countries around the world and still knows that her heart and her home belong here.

In 2012, Jacqueline and her husband bought their #rst home in Nevada County. $e experience was pleasant and exciting, not at all what she expected the home buying experience to be. Jacqueline thought it would be great to give others the same experience, so she got licensed and came to work with the RE/MAX Performance team, whom she felt had similar objectives when it came to customer service and satisfaction. She is currently working on furthering her real estate education by taking the Green designation courses through the National Association of REALTORS®. $e courses include topics such as Real Estate for a sustainable Future and the Science of Building Green. With these skills and others, she hopes to provide a well-rounded and unique experience for her clients.

Come by and visit Jacqueline Lucero at the RE/MAX Perfor-mance o!ce located at 776 B Freeman Lane in Grass Valley (near JCPenney). Jacqueline will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs. She can be reached at 530-913-8600 or email jlucero@remax-performance.com.

Jacqueline Lucero joins RE/MAX PerformanceSubmitted by RE/MAX Performance

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Cash is indeed KING in today’s housing market as more and

more buyers take advantage of this buying power. With the ability to close quicker, negotiate a better price, and re-quire fewer demands on the seller, cash sales are very common these days. For those who paid cash for a new home, there’s now a golden opportunity to give the KING even more power.

!ere are new loans programs that make it possible to immediately get cash out of cash-bought homes. Cash homeowners today can take out a new loan right after closing of up to 70% loan to value (LTV). You could be eli-gible to take out a loan within the "rst six months of homeownership if the Delayed Financing exceptions are met:

1. !e original purchase transaction was an arms-length transaction.

2. !e original purchase transaction is documented by a HUD-1 Settle-ment Statement, which con"rms that no mortgage "nancing was used to obtain the subject property. (A recorded trustee's deed [or similar alternative] con"rming the amount paid by the grantee to trustee may be substituted for a HUD-1 if a HUD-1 was not pro-vided to the purchaser at time of sale.) !e preliminary title search or report must con"rm that there are no existing liens on the subject property.

3. !e sources of funds for the purchase transaction are documented (such as bank statements, personal loan

documents, or a HELOC on another property).

4. If the source of funds used to acquire the property was an unsecured loan or a loan secured by an asset other than the subject property (such as a HELOC secured by another property), the HUD-1 for the re"nance transac-tion must re#ect that all cash-out pro-ceeds be used to pay down, if applicable, the loan (unsecured or secured by an asset other than the subject property) used to purchase the property. Any pay-ments on the balance remaining from the original loan must be included in the debt-to-income ratio calculation for the re"nance transaction. Note: Funds received as gifts and used to purchase the property may not be reimbursed with proceeds of the new mortgage loan.

5. !e new loan amount can be no more than the actual documented amount of the borrower's initial invest-ment in purchasing the property plus the "nancing of closing costs, prepaid fees, and points on the new mortgage loan (subject to the maximum LTV/CLTV/HCLTV ratios for the transac-tion).

6. All other cash-out re"nance eligi-bility requirements are met and cash-out pricing is applied.

!ere are many bene"ts to taking your cash back out including:

• Make added-value improvements to the house.

Maximize your cash purchaseby Suzanne Voter, Delta Home Loans at Comstock Mortgage

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CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN4bd, 3ba, 2,532 sq. ft. on 3.5 acres. Cook’s kitchen w/granite. Great room, vaulted ceilings, covered deck. Landscaped. Built in 2003. Shows new. MLS 20140312

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LOVELY VICTORIAN HOME3bd, 4ba, 2,900 sq. ft., 5 acres, gorgeous kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances. MLS 20140607

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BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 15TH TEE4bd, 3ba 2,900 sq. ft., custom gour-met kitchen w/granite counters. Huge home theater. Downstairs bdrm w/ bath, wet bar, & sep. entrance. 2-car gar + sep. workshop. MLS 20141058

$449,000

THE LADY IN BLUE3bd, 3ba, 1,036 sq. ft., .09 acre. Victorian beauty built in 1880, close to downtown Grass Valley. MLS 20140916

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CONTEMPORARYMEDITERRANEAN3bd, 3ba, 2,500 sq. ft., 4 acres. Beautiful, large kitchen with great room concept. Very High-producing well. MLS 20133624

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READY TO MOVE INTO! 2 bdrm/2ba condo with 1200 sq. ft. and updated kitchen and bathrooms. New floors, carpet. Cozy fireplace. Great location to enjoy the Alta Sierra Golf Course for a round of golf or dinner at the beautiful Club House. Take a short ride up the hill and go skiing or river rafting or just site seeing. Endless possibilities .....................$135,000

Century 21 Davis Realty o!ers scholarship awardsSubmitted By Robin Hamilton, Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc.

Century 21 Davis Realty is very please to announce a scholarship award has been

earned by Anya Steuer of Bear River High School. Anya is a sophomore and was chosen to represent her school and our community as a member of the National Youth Leadership Forum of Medicine taking place this summer at UC Berkeley. !e National Youth Leadership Forum nominates exceptional students from around the country to attend an experiential educational program.

Agents at Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc. pledge a portion of their sales commissions to the Schol-arship Fund. !eir donations are matched by Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc. More scholarship recipients for this school year will be announced shortly.

Scholarships are awarded yearly to local high school students to help them achieve their college and educational goals. Past recipients may be eligible for scholarship renewals as long as they remain in college and keep our Scholarship Com-mittee updated with their progress.

!e scholarship program is just one of the many ways that the agents and the management of Cen-tury 21 Davis Realty, Inc. support the community.

For more information, contact Robin Hamilton, REALTOR with Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc., at (530) 632-3838 or robinsells2u@gmail.com

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Robin Hamilton of Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc. presents Anya Steuer of Bear River High School with a scholarship award.

Where is your luxury dream home?Submitted by Network Real Estate

If you had a million dollars to buy a dream home, where would it be? On a pristine golf course, among pictur-

esque vineyards, or on a sandy beach with ocean views? It turns out, according to a California Association of REAL-TORS® (C.A.R.) survey, luxury home buyers in California preferred hilltop homes over oceanfront by a margin of four to one.

C.A.R.’s Luxury Real Estate Consumer Survey revealed that 41% of buyers who purchased homes priced over $1 million bought one with a hilltop view in 2013. Only 10 percent bought an ocean-front home. Moreover, a hill-top home was the preferred choice over ocean-front and ocean-view homes combined. Sixteen percent of luxury buyers purchased near a golf course and 12% purchased in a mountain area.

In a state renowned for its dramatic and desirable shore-line, the "ndings of C.A.R.’s survey might come as a sur-prise. After all, from the sunny Mexican border to the state’s rugged northern coast, who wouldn’t want a slice of paradise? While it seems hard to imagine, residents of idyllic Nevada County can fully understand and appreciate the allure of mountainous living.

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Friendly, competent, and detailed oriented, Bonnie is determined to give you the highest level of service avail-able. Current with the most recent and available properties and trends in the marketplace, she attends training sem-inars on a regular basis and stays on

top of the latest computer technology. Listening to your needs, she o#ers clients sound advice along with skillful negotiation techniques. In addition, she keeps her clients informed of all important aspects of their transaction from start to !nish so that your real estate experience is a positive one.

Guided by principles of trust, respect and integrity, Bonnie will help you achieve your real estate dream. A top-producing Nevada County agent and member of the Nevada County Board of Realtors, she is never too busy to answer your questions and always welcomes the opportunity to serve you...

Please feel free to give Bonnie a call at (530) 210-9558 or contact her by email at Bonnie@BonnieBrabbs.com. You can also visit her website BonnieBrabbs.com for more information.

Introducing... Bonnie Brabbs ofRE/MAX performanceSubmitted by RE/MAX Performance

Ideally situated in the Sierra Nevada and bordering the Tahoe National For-est, Nevada County has become one of the state’s most desirable areas to live. Spanning from 100 feet on the county’s western edges to Truckee at 5,900 feet on the eastern side, Nevada County o!ers magni"cent views, four seasons, fresh air, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a rustic setting that buyers of all budgets seek. #ere is a quality mountain lifestyle plus plenty of hilltop views at virtually every turn.

With its proximity to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and the Bay Area, this Gold Rush region is a destination where many to come to play and then soon make it their home. From lifestyle to vistas, luxury abounds in Nevada County – where your dream home awaits!

To connect with one of Network’s pro-fessionals, call any one of their four branch o!ces. In Grass Valley at 272-8885 and 274-5000, in Penn Valley at 432-8885, in Nevada City at 265-2551 and in Lake of the Pines area at 268-8800.

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Featured Homes CLOSE TO ROLLINS LAKE2750 sq. ft., gorgeous granite kitchen, wood floors, vaulted ceilings. 3BD, den and private of-fice. 6 car attached garage and detached 3 car garage with room above. Close to Rollins Lake.

$615,000

PERFECT FOR MULTI-FAMILYGorgeous land w/spectacular view. Lush land-scaping, covered porch. High quality features such as stucco exterior, concrete tile roof, solid ash flooring. Additional 1480 sq. ft. storage space below. 1,200 sq. ft. 3 car det. gar, 900 sq. ft. stu-dio/hobby room above w/ full bath.

$575,000PENN VALLEY RANCH

Gorgeous, level land, turnkey for horses or 4H. Pond, 4 stall barn, hay & tack storage. Immaculate, remodeled, 4BD home, extra large newer deck. Plans for guest studio above workshop.

$449,000

SPECTACULAR 180° SNOWCAP VIEWS Beautiful 4300 sq. ft. home on 5+ acres, all day-to-day living on main floor. In-law quarters, expansive covered decking. Garage space for 5 cars.

$899,000CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME & GUEST HOME

On 3+ acres, all usable. Main home is 4000 sq. ft., detached 800 sq. ft. guest quarters. 1000 sq. ft. shop plus two, 2-car garages.

$850,000

INCREDIBLE EQUESTRIAN ESTATEClear heart redwood custom home, 2750 sq. ft. Built-in pool, 2100 sq. ft. barn, 4 stalls, 40’ diameter arena, non-climb fencing. 5 level acres.

$775,000

SNOWCAP VIEWSPrivate, end of road, room to park RV. Surrounded by pines, woodsy feel. Lots of charm.

$299,000

EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOM CAPE COD4bd/4.5ba, 6300 sq. ft. Historic Nevada City. Grand entrance, 10’ ceilings. Dream kitchen soapstone & granite counters, Subzero, Dacor & Chef’s range. Spacious master suite w/private view deck. Wraparound covered porch + 800 sq. ft. rec rm over

garage. 1,460,000

ALL USEABLE 10 ACRESFenced, NID & pond. Spectacular sunset views from charming country home. High wood ceilings, granite countertops, Enclosed breezeway and sep. guest quarters. Covered shelter for RV, tractor and all your toys.

$425,000

IN TOWN NEVADA CITYComing soon, heirs getting home ready formarket. Sweet 1500 sq. ft., 3 br, 3 ba. All on one level. Oversized det. 2 car garage.

$363,950

LIVE WHERE YOU PLAY!Beautiful 3000 sq. ft., 4br home. 2 ac. Large pond w/fish, pool, firepit,volleyball court, & horsehoe area. Plus social membership to AS Country Club, golf course only 1.5 miles away.

$558,000

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PRIVATE YET ONLY 1 MI. FROM NEVADA CITY. Spec-tacular mountain views. Currently on spring water. Well cared for, remodeled & oozes w/ charm. Lovely sunroom w/ wood cased windows. This floor offers small bedroom plus bath. Downstairs consists of large bonus room w/cozy gas fireplace 2 bedrooms, bath and large laundry room. Huge remodeled 2 car gar with bonus room. Room for the RV with full hook ups. $299,000 20133485

BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED HOME. Potential for two separate units. Recently upgraded. Close to park and walking distance to downtown Grass Valley. $399,000 20140613

COMPLETELY REMODELED, renovated, and updated with permits. 4bd/3ba plus an office, single story living with elegant kitchen. Big open floor plan, two master suites, new paint and carpets, 30 year roof, low E windows, high efficiency central heat and air. New decks and railings, new interior and exterior doors, new cement stairs. Plenty of parking, flat driveway, back up to open space. Room to garden, new irrigation. $399,000 20140509

LIVING AT ITS BEST . . . Only rarely does a home as well maintained appear on the market. Driveway winds to the side of home, overlooking the golf course with a treed view. Lovely 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home includes office and mirrored exercise room, could also be 4th bedroom. Office with built in bookcase. All living space on the main level. Plenty of storage room with inside access. Approved dog run to the north of garage. $430,000 20133669

HOME FELL OUT OF ESCROW due to buyer loan denied. Inspections complete, this home is move in ready. Detached shop, over sized two car garage, carport, fenced sunny backyard with irrigation. Re-cent improvements include a tankless water heater, custom window covers, as well as fixture, appli-ance, & plumbing upgrades. $265,000 20140036

YOUR LAKEFRONT ESCAPE...within the gated community of Lake Wildwood. Gentle sloping lot. Master bedroom and den on upper level. Guest bedroom on the main level. Third bedroom with private bathroom, outside entry $625,000 20132942

WOW...THIS LOVELY HOME and majestically treed property will please even the fussiest buyers. Colonial inspired 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath beauty with separate 3 car garage which could easily be converted to a granny unit or whatever your heart desires. Great party home with large pool and deck area. 7 total garages and two extra rooms in basement which is permitted as storage. Must see to appreciate. $800,000 20141138

SPOTLESS HOME IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. Master has office area attached. Kitchen is large w/numerous cabinets. Roll-outs are everywhere. Garden window in kitchen allows for herb garden. Second bedroom king bed size. 3 skylights make the home airy and bright. Central vac. Front and rear decks. Rear deck done in gorgeous iron wood. Garage is set up for easy golf cart charging. All gutters have toppers. $435,000 20141512

ESTATE QUALITY HOME, formal living room w/gas fire-place,gourmet kitchen with granite counters Hardwood floors and coffered ceilings, huge master suite with sitting area. Completely private lush back yard with koi pond and waterfall. 3 guest bedrooms each with private bath. Finished 20X30 room off garage. Second private patio off breakfast area. Family room has wet bar. Oversized finished 3 car ga-rage w/built in cabinets. $975,000 20132195

LOOKING FOR PARADISE? Absolutely stunning metic-ulously maintained in & out. NID irrig, 2.74 acres of lush landscaping, completely fenced. Great horse potential. Charming & spacious rooms lots of windows. Large kitchen open to living and dining. 200 sf bonus room w/solid wood floors. Convenient access off of Hwy 20 west, close to Englebright Lake. $319,000 20140930

LARGE, PRIVATE, UPDATED ALTA SIERRA HOME situated on 2 park like parcels (over an acre), on cul-de-sac, outbuild-ing with 3 bays for cars, garden shed, 2 car and an additional 1 car garage. Covered decks, screened-in porch, circular drive, fruit trees, raised bed garden area, whole house vac, whole house fan, propane & wood burning fireplaces. Low maintenance yard w/drip system, hardwood floors, new car-pet, gutter guards, dog pen and plenty of storage under the house. Backyard is completely fenced. $499,000 20141580

CUTE LITTLE RANCHER with end of the road privacy, circular driveway, two nice, useable acres, lots of decking for entertaining, updated kitchen counters, floors, and bathrooms. 3 bedrooms/ 2 baths on main level, large room downstairs with laundry, bath and lots of room for teens, office space, or man cave. All this just minutes to downtown Grass Valley. $299,900 20141257

RELAX ON THE WONDERFUL REDWOOD DECK and listen to Squirrel Creek babble year round. Custom home with lots of natural light. 3 bedroom septic system. Large master suite with jetted spa tub. Close in location but totally private and serene, only 4/10 of a mile of gravel road. Can be devel-oped for shop or horses. $359,900 20141293

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ESKATON VILLAGE 55+ senior development. Pop-ular Manzanita model with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den on corner lot. Gas log fireplace. Exterior of home and landscaping maintained by HOA. Fitness center w/indoor pool and spa. Dining available in lodge. Emergency response system in home, and many more amenities. $320,000 20141558

WONDERFUL HOME in one of Alta Sierra’s most desir-able cul-de-sac neighborhoods! Remodeled by Westrum Construction & impeccably maintained, this great home offers open floor plan with wood floors and vaulted ceil-ings bringing in lots of natural light, separate family room and 4bdrms including main level living. Beautiful front Trex decks with filtered golf course views, fenced and landscaped back yard w/hot tub. $385,000 20140595

BEAUTIFUL ONE STORY HOME on level 1.50 ac. Great com-mute location between Grass Valley and Colfax. High vaulted ce-dar ceilings. Blomberg windows. Huge kitchen with abundance of cabinets, breakfast bar & eat in kitchen plus formal dining. Large den or office with private entrance. Spacious master suite. Covered front porch, Trex deck. Att 4 car gar. Det 3 car work-shop/garage. Storage above. Additional 2 car gar under home, plus another office w/outside entrance. $615,000 20133634

GREAT NEVADA CITY HOME on 6 private acres! This home has almost been completely remodeled and up-dated. New windows and custom tile work throughout. Great single story floor plan and an almost flat 6 acres. The house cannot be seen from the road and is located in a nice neighborhood of exceptional homes. There is a small barn, property great for horses. $690,000 20141594

LIKE A NEW HOME, new sheet rock, flooring, cabinets, countertops, appliances and roof all done with permits. Open great room with two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs in main living area. Less than 3 miles to town. Easy expansion downstairs with rooms already framed, may need to enlarge leach fields. Very private and quiet. Only one parcel beyond this one. $265,000 20141434

A TASTE OF COUNTRY LIVING! Impeccable 3277 sf home on 5 oak studded acres with filtered views of the Sierra! Large spacious rooms with day to day living on the main floor, plus downstairs bedrooms and family room. Wrap around porch, oversized 2-car garage and workshop, RV parking and fenced garden area. Kitchen is huge and a chef’s dream! Lots of natural light with views out every window. $409,000 20140354

GREAT PROPERTY AND A GREAT PRICE. Seller just replaced roof and carpeting. Kitchen has been remodeled. Show and sell! $278,777 20141044

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EXTENSIVE REMODEL3bdrm/3ba 2,800 sq.ft. on 5 private acres with incredible creek scene and

swimming hole. Day to day living on main level. Guest quarters with separate entrance downstairs. One of a kind setting. MLS #20141170 $595,000

LAKEFRONT!3bdrm/2.5ba 3,002 sq.ft. home in secluded setting on private Lost Lake. Enjoy the views of the water from the indoors of this lovely home, or step outside for fun on the lake. Two

separate guest quarters. MLS # 20141243 $595,900

HOME SWEET HOMENicely updated , well maintained 3bdrm/2ba 1,716 sq.ft. that is close to town. Single level,

open and light floor plan with nice local views off front deck. MLS #20141453 $329,000

CARRIAGE HOUSE ESTATESElegant custom 4bd/3.5 ba 2,700 sq.ft. home in outstanding location. Recently updat-ed kitchen. Additional large family room, 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath downstairs. Low

maintenance landscape. A great place to call home! MLS#20141216 $575,000

IMMACULATECustom Nevada City home in private setting. Light & bright 4bd/4ba 3,226 sq. ft. on 8.54

acres. Great-room concept, updated kitchen, beautiful KOA floors, lovely master suite, 2-car garage is extra deep for workshop/storage. MLS #20141219 $625,000

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LONG DISTANCE VIEWSWell cared for 2bdrm/3ba 1,740 sq.ft. home in excellent condition on 2 peaceful acres.

Gated and fenced with beautiful gardens. Feel the serenity here. MLS #20141396 $440,900

DESIRABLE PEARDALE LOCATIONFabulous retreat-like setting for this lovely 3bd/2ba 2,177 sq.ft. home on 1.5 acres. The wood-clad ceilings and two-story stone fireplace offer a dramatic and inviting

ambiance. The beautiful kitchen and lovely master suite round this home out for a must see! 20141615 $399,000

CLOSE TO TOWN2bdrm/1ba 881 sq.ft. single level in desireable neighborhood. Nice and clean, could be a

doll house with a little TLC. Union Hill School District MLS #20141436 $179,000

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ARTISTIC SINGLE LEVELThis 3bd/2ba 2,052 sq. ft. stunning home shows like brand new. Cook’s kitchen with granite counters, Cherry wood cabinets and pantry. Hardwood floors, views of the property from all

rooms. Beautiful landscaped acreage that is fully fenced and gated. Plenty of parking and a 6 car garage. A special property not far from town. MLS # 20140404 $765,000

DELIGHTFUL MINI-FARMGated entrance leads to this 3bdrm., 2ba., 1,952 sq.ft. home on 5 perfectly maintained useable acres. Fruit trees, grapes and a fenced garden are included in this picturesque

setting. A very special property. MLS #20133115 $369,000

LONG RANGE VIEWSCustom French country home on all useable 2 acres. Separate private driveway leads to a 2/1, second residence, which rents for $950. Main home has 3 large bedrooms with walk in closets, formal dining,

office, 2 living areas. Entry courtyard features koi pond, waterfall and stone walkways. Attached garage, full daylight basement, high ceilings. MLS #20133122 $549,900

ELEGANT CRAFTSMAN STYLEOn the 7th fairway this Brent Daggett designed home has impressive attention to detail. Subtle old-world finishes. 3,272 sq.ft. 3bd/4.5ba. Deck with full kitchen, views, an NID pond

and lovely stonework. 4 car garage and a golf cart garage. MLS # 20140215 $950,000

What you need to know about who is buying homesSubmitted by Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty

There’s always a lot of news around housing numbers.

Whether home sales are up or down, hot or cold, when they’re released, hous-ing numbers grab headlines. According to the most recent numbers from the National Association of Realtors, nearly 5 million homes will be sold in 2014. !at’s a lot of homes!

One thing that gets lost in the mix is who these home buyers are. Are they young? Retirees? Buying their "rst home, moving up or downsizing? !at’s where the Pro"le of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) comes in. !e report is released each year and includes an analysis of the characteristics of home buyers from the year previous.

So who exactly has been buying homes? According to the most recent Pro"le of Home Buyers and Sellers, the typical home buyer was 42 years old with a household income of $83,300.

First-time home buyers made up 38 percent of the market. !e average "rst-time buyer was 31 years old and had an income of $64,400. Geographi-cally, most of the "rst-time buyers were in Northeast, where 44 percent of home buyers bought their "rst home. !e South and West had the smallest share of "rst-time buyers at 35 percent each. !ese numbers were a little less than

previous years, when "rst-time home buyers comprised 40 percent of the total buyer pool.

Overall, the largest share of home buyers (30 percent) was between the ages of 25 and 34. Two out of every three (66 percent) home buyers were married, but single home buyers made up a quarter (25 percent) of the market. Single females made up the majori-ty of the single home buyer market, accounting for 16 percent of all home buyers, while single males made up nine percent of the overall market.

And why were all these people in the market? !e primary reason was a desire to own a home. Repeat buyers of course had a di#erent motivation. Most repeat buyers bought a home because they wanted more space or needed to relocate for a job.

So where do you "t in if you’re con-sidering buying a home? Are you one of the single females looking to own your own place, or are you married and looking for a move-up home to start a family? Whichever you are, there’s no better time to buy a home than now.

To learn more about how Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty can help, please call one of our four o!ces in Grass Valley 273-7293, Nevada City 265-3282, Penn Valley 432-1131, South County/LOP 268-1575, or online NevadaCounty4Sale.com.

A new Home Equity Con-version Mortgage loan, the

HECM CAP5, which joins the adjustable rate reverse mortgages now available that include a monthly adjusting rate and a lifetime cap.

!e HECM CAP5 features a lifetime cap of 5% and adjusts on a monthly basis.

!ose opting for the new, open-ended product will have access to the same amount of proceeds and payment plans as o"ered by other products, but at a reduced lifetime interest rate cap, AAG said in an-nouncing the new product.

“We are excited to o"er a new monthly adjustable-rate HECM

solution, featuring a lower lifetime interest rate cap, to our growing suite of products and look forward to launching proprietary products in the coming weeks and months,” said Kim Smith, AAG senior vice president, Wholesale Lending. “!e HECM CAP5 provides AAG Wholesale partners more options to meet their clients’ speci#c needs.”

!e HECM CAP5 joins compet-ing products o"ered by other lenders that also feature monthly adjustable rates and lifetime caps.

Michelle Belmonte of American Financial Network, can be reached at 530-272-7508, online at www.cahomeloanoption.com

New Home Equity Conversion Mortgage now availableMichelle Belmonte, Mortgage Loan SpecialistAmerican Financial Network, Inc.

• Interest rates on mortgages can be used as a tax deduction (consult with a !nancial expert for details).

• If the value of your home goes down, you’ve lost the cash.

• Replenish savings accounts.• You have cash on hand for emer-

gencies.• Interest rates today are at all-time

lows. Tomorrow’s rates are uncertain.• Use the cash as a down payment for

another purchase.• Invest in other opportunities or pay

o" expenses.• Taking cash out of your home

o"ers a peace of mind in that you have control of it.

If cash is KING, then why not maxi-mize yours further? Delta Homes Loans @ Comstock Mortgage can help you deter-mine if a cash-out loan program is right for you and if you meet all the eligibility requirements (Disclaimer: certain condi-tions must be met, not all borrowers are eligible and certain restrictions apply. !is is not a commitment to lend). !ere is no charge to learn about the program and the requirements, which means you can keep even more money in your pocket! Give us a call at 530-478-8383, www.deltahl.com.

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As you prepare to sell your home, you may want to devote some

time to thinking about your potential buyers. With new homes listed everyday, home buyers have plenty of options. But the better you market your home, the more likely prospective buyers are to !nd it - and the faster you may have an o"er on the table.

If you have already found an agent that understands your needs as a seller, you can utilize their knowledge and resources to make your home as attrac-tive as possible. While you may choose to work very closely with your agent during the marketing process, below are a number of marketing tactics that you can try out on your own.

One Photo for Every Room: Inside the home, you should take at least one photograph of every room. #ough you may choose not to display every room in your listing, you may !nd some great images where you least expect. As you prepare to photograph the interior of your home, you should open all of the blinds or curtains and turn on lights

in each room. You may also want to remove certain items – such as personal photos and undesirables like garbage cans – before taking photos. In the kitchen and dining room, consider placing $oral arrangements on the table to add a peaceful atmosphere to the space. As you move room to room,

focus on the most interesting aspects of each room – be it a large closet in a guest bedroom or a !replace in the living room. When you are !nished, the photos you have taken should represent all the best elements of your home.

A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words: One of the most important steps in

marketing your home may be taking photographs. As many home buyers and real estate agents conduct their initial research online, a $attering collection of photos is helpful to include with your listing. Begin your photo shoot outside the home and try to snap pictures that highlight your home's best features. As you want your home to be focus of all the photos, remove cars from the drive-way and try to clear plants that block a view of your front door. Begin with photos of the entire property – cropping out the sidewalk and street – and move in to take close-up pictures of exterior features.

Say It With Signage: After you have placed your listing with photos, try to work with your agent to place adequate signage on the property. A useful sign should list the agent's name and contact information and, if necessary, additional contact information for the nearest real estate o%ce. If you reside on a quiet residential street, you may want to ask the neighbor residing on the corner of

Tips for marketing your home to potential buyersSubmitted Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty

THINKSTOCK

After you have placed your listing with photos, try to work with your agent to place adequate signage on the property.

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VICTORIAN IN GREAT LOCATIONBeautiful legal duplex in downtown Nevada City, 3bd/2.5ba home is between East & West Broad Street! Walk everywhere. Lovingly updated and in keeping with the era. Separate 1 bed/1 bath

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Country Cottage on 58 AcresLarge, !at parcel in South County. Fenced! Bring all your animals. County shows property as two parcels. Cottage is permitted for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $475,000 MLS #20140852 Property courtesy of John Renwick • RE/MAX Performance 530-682-3000

Fabulous English TudorOn Lower Banner Mountain in Nevada City, 8000 sf of quality construction on private 2.1 ac

fenced & gated with "ltered views. Main level o#ers beautiful gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, grand living room w/dramatic windows! Built in dining and turreted breakfast room, huge master

suite. Lower level is family room, 2bds, wine cellar and 400 s.f sports court. $1,120,000 Property courtesy of Mimi Simmons • ERA Cornerstone Realty Group 530-265-7940

Classic Country Farmhouse4bd, 3 full, 2 half baths. 8.71 ac, custom country kitchen, library/den w/wood burning "replace. Large master suite w/o$ce/sitting room upstairs, second master suite w/separate outside entry on main level. Covered porches, large back deck w/hot tub, overlooking in-ground pool & patio. All in a glorious private setting in one of Grass Valley's best locations. Guest house built over det. 2-car garage. $790,000 MLS #20140463Property courtesy of Charlie Brock • Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty 530-273-6982

Extraordinary Custom Cape Cod CraftsmanshipSuperb location in historic Nevada City. Grand entrance, 10' ceilings. Wood !ooring, Anderson windows. Dream kitchen soapstone & granite counters, top of the line appliances, subzero, Dacor and chef 's range.

Spacious master suite w/private view deck. Marble bath w/ jacuzzi tub. Wrap around covered porch. 800 sf rec room over garage. Private setting, architecturally designed, lush landscaping. $1,460,000 MLS #20141601

Property courtesy of Diane Helms• ERA Cornerstone Realty Group 530-271-1669

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Quality CraftsmanshipBeautiful newer 5bd/3ba, 3,500 sf home. Very small subdivision of upscale homes with large 1.5 ac lots. End of a quiet little cul-de-sac, beautiful & peaceful setting complete with a long 75’ water feature, including multiple falls & crossing bridge directly o! the back deck, encompassing a perfect outside entertainment patio. $789,500 MLS# 20141035Property courtesy of Jim Myers • Century 21 Davis Realty 530-277-9141

Secluded & PrivateMinutes to downtown Nevada City, 91 acre estate property. Views, trees, well and everything you need to get started on your dream home. Creative "nancing possible. $379,000Property courtesy of Gene & Joan Lehman • Century 21 Davis Realty 530-277-2975

Ideal Family Compound or Corporate RetreatVery special estate in the foothills w/private lake, 3 guest houses plus main house and 17 car garages!! #is is 30+ prime acres that make an ideal family compound or corporate retreat. Main house is 3770

sq. ft, 8 beds, 8 1/2 baths, all remodeled kitchen and views galore! $2,000,000 MLS # 20141018Property courtesy of Intero Real Estate • 530-615-0111

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Incredible Lakefront250 feet of sandy beach along this beautiful lakefront property. Large two-story barn, beautiful tree cover, and good well on this absolutely beautiful, cleared and groomed

one-of-a-kind 54.34 acres. $925,000 MLS 20141581Property courtesy of Cheryl Rellstab • Keller Williams Realty 530-274-2727

Meticulous Lake Wildwood Home2085+/- sq. ft. with a view over the lake! Approach the home through the peaceful entry gardens featuring Japanese maples, stone walkways and the sound of soothing fountains. Wonderful light and bright single story home. Many beautiful features, updated, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath with open $oor plan. Nicely landscaped featuring an upper and lower back deck to enjoy those wonderful evenings.Property courtesy of Kathy Papola • Network Real Estate 530-271-3815

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High Low Average Median Total Price Listing CountList Price: $798,000 $19,950 $308,093 $299,000 Sold Price: $708,560 $16,057 $300,673 $285,000 $34,577,432 DOM: 654 0 53

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GV 1566 Mulberry Dr 2/2 1440 $16,057 DBLW 43 5/22/2014GV 10157 Timberland Dr 2/2 1168 $67,500 DBLW 9 5/22/2014GV 143 Empire St 3/2 1300 $108,979 1HSE 0 5/13/2014GV 13859 Mirage Ct 2/1 816 $132,000 1HSE 2 5/7/2014GV 11835 Nancy Ln 2/1 870 $160,000 1HSE 19 5/28/2014HCNTY 15422 Washington Rd 1/1 742 $162,000 1HSE 654 5/20/2014NC 10663 Red Dog Rd 2/1 925 $165,409 1HSE 8 5/6/2014GV 312 Bennett St 3/1 1274 $169,925 1HSE 327 5/20/2014GV 815 Main St 3/2 1449 $170,000 1HSE 90 5/27/2014NC 16875 Banner Quaker Hill 2/1 944 $173,000 1HSE 3 5/13/2014AS 18547 FAY Ridge Ct 2/1 1200 $175,000 1HSE 87 5/5/2014LWW 17836 Oriole Ct 2/2 1264 $187,000 1HSE 26 5/22/2014LWW 14877 Sun Forest Dr 3/2 1560 $187,250 1HSE 29 5/21/2014GV 10539 Walker Dr 3/1 1995 $188,000 1HSE 143 5/16/2014NC 11787 Buckeye Rd 3/2 2321 $189,000 1HSE 179 5/22/2014NC 12930 Gaston Dr 3/3 1232 $190,000 1HSE 55 5/8/2014LWW 17603 Candlewood 3/2 1704 $190,000 1HSE 1 5/10/2014NC 100 Perseverance Mine 2/1 884 $190,000 1HSE 23 5/28/2014LWW 11952 Marble Ct 4/2 2422 $190,700 1HSE 13 5/16/2014NC 11112 John Muir 2/1 852 $192,000 1HSE 22 5/19/2014GV 123 Florence Ave 3/1 1150 $199,000 1HSE 128 5/2/2014GV 13304 Toad Ln 1/1 720 $199,000 1HSE 94 5/1/2014NC 16894 Old Downieville 3/2 1530 $199,000 1HSE 78 5/2/2014GV 12645 La Barr Mdws 2/1 799 $199,500 1HSE 6 5/2/2014LWW 1778 Lake ForestDr 3/2 1284 $200,000 1HSE 66 5/9/2014GV 10967 Glen Meadow Dr 1/1 648 $200,000 1HSE 45 5/21/2014GV 900 Forest Glade Cir 3/2 1140 $205,000 1HSE 129 5/23/2014LWW 19293 Bald Eagle Loop 2/2 1453 $207,500 1HSE 9 5/5/2014GV 10616 Sierra Dr 2/1 1100 $215,000 1HSE 0 5/22/2014LWW 17478 Incense Ct 4/3 1980 $216,100 1HSE 27 5/23/2014LOP 11985 Torrey Pines Dr 2/2 1650 $220,000 1HSE 132 5/2/2014AS 11073 Ball Rd 2/2 1274 $225,000 1HSE 25 5/23/2014AS 15573 Dog Bar Rd 2/2 1232 $225,000 1HSE 3 5/23/2014GV 221 Quartz St 2/2 1000 $226,000 1HSE 67 5/23/2014AS 17027 Lawrence Way 3/2 1584 $227,000 1HSE 14 5/16/2014LWW 11434 Sandpiper Way 3/3 1866 $233,000 1HSE 172 5/20/2014LWW 18180 Jayhawk Dr 3/ 2 1916 $235,000 1HSE 230 5/2/2014NC 11693 Bourbon Hill Rd 3/ 2 1092 $235,000 1HSE 10 5/7/2014PV 10365 Broken Oak Ct 3/2 1064 $235,000 1HSE 6 5/9/2014GV 428 French Ave 3/2 1214 $235,000 1HSE 4 5/14/2014LWW 12628 Lake Wildwood 4/3 2472 $235,000 1HSE 31 5/27/2014GV 10648 Bartlett Dr 1/1 882 $238,000 1HSE 6 5/1/2014GV 678 Auburn St 2/2 1182 $239,000 1HSE 5 5/6/2014LWW 20558 Chaparral Cir 3/3 1815 $240,000 1HSE 203 5/22/2014LWW 14925 Woodland Loop 2/3 1448 $240,000 1HSE 39 5/29/2014LOP 14219 Torrey Pines Dr 3/2 1404 $249,000 1HSE 6 5/2/2014GV 310 Henderson St 3/2 1881 $249,000 1HSE 0 5/7/2014AS 11635 Tammy Way 3/2 1518 $250,000 1HSE 42 5/5/2014GV 805 Main 3/2 1300 $260,000 1HSE 11 5/29/2014LWW 17862 Sunfish 3/2 2019 $265,000 1HSE 1 5/23/2014GV 432 Pine St 3/2 1721 $269,000 1HSE 6 5/16/2014GV 355 Horizon Cir 3/3 1550 $269,000 1HSE 3 5/30/2014NC 18702 Purdon Rd 3/3 1800 $272,000 1HSE 14 5/21/2014LWW 20085 Echo Blue Dr 3/3 2879 $274,000 1HSE 71 5/9/2014NSJ 13492 Preston 2/2 1466 $278,000 1HSE 26 5/8/2014LOP 23604Saint Andrews Ct 4/2 1872 $279,000 1HSE 41 5/30/2014AS 15810 Brewer Rd 2/2 1270 $280,000 1HSE 3 5/20/2014GV 13935 Glenn Pines Rd 2/2 1448 $285,000 OTHR 9 5/22/2014

NC 11371 Marjon Dr 2/2 1300 $288,000 1HSE 3 5/22/2014SCNTY 19954 Bear Ridge Rd 3/2 1776 $290,000 1HSE 40 5/14/2014LOP 24578 Camelia Way 3/2 1428 $295,000 1HSE 7 5/30/2014NC 14500 Nimbus Dam Rd 2/3 1548 $299,000 1HSE 4 5/2/2014LWW 14162 Sun Forest Dr 3/2 2006 $299,900 1HSE 31 5/29/2014NC 13253 Red Dog Rd 3/2 1660 $300,000 1HSE 15 5/29/2014GV 139 Saint Johns Dr 3/2 1510 $305,000 1HSE 7 5/9/2014GV 10415 Smith Rd 3/2 1533 $310,000 1HSE 32 5/30/2014LOP 11064 Lakeshore South 4/3 2052 $315,000 1HSE 36 5/29/2014GV 116 Egret Pl 2/2 1279 $320,000 1HSE 5 5/16/2014NSJ 13650 Murphy Rd 2/2 784 $320,000 1HSE 0 5/21/2014LOP 23100 Broadmoor Ct 3/3 1952 $324,500 1HSE 6 5/1/2014LOP 12886 Lakeshore North 4/3 1908 $325,000 1HSE 34 5/14/2014LOP 23139 Sunset Rdge Dr 4/3 2340 $329,000 1HSE 30 5/23/2014NC 14204 Owl Creek Rd 3/1 1100 $329,000 OTHR 5 5/29/2014GV 15397 Flying Cloud Dr 2/1 1318 $330,000 2HSE 46 5/27/2014LOP 12280 Poplar Rd 3/2 1963 $333,500 1HSE 4 5/2/2014GV 108 Bridger Ct 2/ 2 1545 $335,000 1HSE 28 5/6/2014NC 436 Clay St 3/3 1996 $339,000 1HSE 94 5/2/2014GV 12426 Rainbow Rd 3/2 1906 $340,000 1HSE 300 5/7/2014NC 11313 Via Vista 3/2 1718 $340,000 1HSE 0 5/8/2014PV 20100 John Born Rd 3/2 1596 $340,000 1HSE 7 5/9/2014LOP 23578 Saint Andrews Ct 4/2 1959 $341,000 1HSE 226 5/1/2014AS 17289 Ruth Ct 3/2 2109 $347,000 1HSE 11 5/8/2014NC 10417 Boulder St 3/2 1520 $350,000 1HSE 288 5/9/2014LOP 23565 Shadow Dr 3/3 2400 $355,000 1HSE 63 5/20/2014AS 16385 Brewer Rd 3/2 1766 $355,000 1HSE 70 5/23/2014SCNTY 10442 Kenebec Ct 4/ 3 2449 $362,039 1HSE 0 5/6/2014LWW 11561 Lake Wildwood Dr 3/4 2532 $367,500 1HSE 164 5/2/2014GV 16806 Greenhorn Rd 3/2 1926 $372,500 1HSE 83 5/20/2014LWW 18171 Jayhawk Dr 3/2 1758 $380,000 1HSE 11 5/14/2014LWW 12055 Warbler Way 3/2 2306 $380,000 1HSE 0 5/9/2014PCP 13679 Thorne Ln 3/3 2515 $385,000 1HSE 8 5/14/2014GV 13305 Woodlake 3/3 2984 $385,000 2HSE 1 5/7/2014GV 10351 Kenwood Dr 3/3 2783 $395,000 1HSE 72 5/23/2014AS 11276 Edward Dr 3/4 2544 $400,000 1HSE 169 5/23/2014PV 11129 Horton St 3/3 1963 $400,000 1HSE 29 5/1/2014GV 13212 Rattlesnake Rd 3/2 1344 $406,000 2HSE 1 5/23/2014AS 15870 Carrie Dr 3/2 2185 $419,900 1HSE 0 5/12/2014NC 15785 Bitney Springs Rd 3/3 2900 $425,000 1HSE 17 5/16/2014GV 13473 Saffron Dr 3/3 2274 $432,000 1HSE 7 5/2/2014SCNTY 10494 Kenebec Ct 4/4 2735 $434,044 1HSE 0 5/7/2014GV 115 Bridger Ct 3/2 1900 $435,000 1HSE 11 5/9/2014GV 234 Cornwall Ave 3/3 2895 $445,000 1HSE 158 5/23/2014GV 16088 Running Springs 3/2 1712 $449,000 1HSE 56 5/22/2014SCNTY 10501 Kenebec Ct 5/4 2928 $454,069 1HSE 5 5/8/2014NC 12071 Crystal Wells Rd 4/4 3240 $460,000 1HSE 34 5/15/2014NC 447 Searls Ave 3/4 2076 $462,000 1HSE 50 5/12/2014GV 15586 Frolic Meadow 2 2 1121 $475,000 1HSE 0 5/30/2014NC 12645 Summit Ridge Dr 4/3 2121 $495,000 1HSE 28 5/6/2014SCNTY 19467 Brewer Rd 3/2 2788 $505,000 1HSE 0 5/24/2014NC 12826 Newtown 4/4 2395 $515,000 1HSE 5 5/6/2014PCP 19456 Last Mile Dr 4/2 2782 $530,000 1HSE 29 5/20/2014GV 16153 Colfax Hwy 3/2 2311 $560,000 1HSE 6 5/30/2014PV 12603 Long Valley Rd 3/ 3 2750 $574,000 1HSE 173 5/16/2014NC 16100 Countrywood Ln 2/3 2567 $600,000 1HSE 6 5/13/2014SCNTY 21289 Salt Creek Rd 5/ 4 3095 $708,560 2HSE 44 5/16/2014

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the nearest busy street if you can place a small, directional sign in their lawn.

Provide a Takeaway: One or more of the photos used in your listing should also be included on the fact sheet avail-able outside your home. !is takeaway brochure will typically list the details of your home – number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage and lot size – and can also be used during open houses as a reminder to prospective buyers.

Consider Your Advertising Options: Depending on how you want to mar-ket your home, there are a number of advertising options available to you and your agent. Many homeowners choose to list their properties in local newspapers, typically in special weekend real estate sections. You may also want to look at local real estate publications and check printing dates to see if your home is a good "t. However, even more than print advertisements, the Internet features a world of opportunity for home sellers. !ere are numerous classi"ed sites and databases that prospective homebuyers check daily, many of which o#er free list-ings. You and your agent can also use the Internet to publicize your open house and o#er additional details that may not have been featured in your print ads.

Plan An Open House: After you have completed your "rst round of marketing, you and your agent may want to schedule an open house. Granting prospective buy-ers an opportunity to view your home in person is often one of the most import-ant steps in selling a home. Prior to the open house, your agent can actively seek for prospective buyers. If an interested buyer or agent is unable to visit your open house, your agent can also arrange private tours to make sure all prospective buyers have a chance to see your home.

While there is certainly no guarantee that any speci"c marketing tactics will sell your home, utilizing some of the above mentioned tactics will help increase the odds of prospective buyers "nding your home – and getting them to your front door is the "rst step in making the sale.

To learn more about how Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty can help, please call one of our four o!ces in Grass Valley at 273-7293, Nevada City at 265-3282, Penn Valley at 432-1131, South County/LOP at 268-1575, or online at NevadaCounty4Sale.com

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4.25 ac ............. 3bd/3ba ............... 1875sf$395,000....... Grass Valley ..... (20140114)

7.9 ac ............... 3bd/2ba ............... 1936sf$275,000... High Co/Washington . (20132984)

0.68 ac ............. 2bd/2ba ............... 1036sf$265,000..........Nevada CIty ....... (20141159)

0.89 ac ............. 5bd/3ba ............... 2119sf$329,000......Lake of the Pines ... (20140948)

0.52 ac ............. 3bd/3ba ............... 2052sf$349,000...........Alta Sierra ........ (20140949)

0.27 ac ............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1874sf$260,000..... Lake Wildwood .... (20132462)

0.14 ac ............. 2bd/1ba ............... 1000sf$299,000........Nevada City ...... (20140655)

0.96 ac ............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1556sf$269,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20133021)

6.38 ac ............. 4bd/3ba ............... 2784sf$398,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20140474)

0.5 ac ............... 2bd/2ba ............... 1050sf$187,000 Peardale/Chicago PK (20140326)

0.54 ac ............. 3bd/3ba ............... 2248sf$339,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20133123)

3.3 ac ............... 3bd/3ba ............... 2041sf$300,000....... Grass Valley ..... (20141610)

0.33 ac ............. 3bd/3ba ............... 2406sf$309,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20140878)

0.4 ac ............... 2bd/2ba ............... 1568sf$265,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20140849)

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0.75 ac ............. 2bd/2ba ............... 1500sf$335,000..........Grass Valley ....... (20141387)

3.88 ac ............. 3bd/3ba ............... 1546sf$335,000........Nevada City ..... (20141472)

0.3 ac ............... 3bd/2ba ............... 1496sf$274,900..... Lake Wildwood ... (20140659)

0.22 ac ............. 3bd/1ba ............... 1166sf$215,500....... Grass Valley ..... (20141117)

0.65 ac ............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1505sf$215,000..... Lake Wildwood ... (20133152)

6 ac .................. 2bd/2ba ............... 1250sf$325,000..........Nevada City ....... (20140592)

0.43 ac ............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1272sf$250,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20141158)

0.02 ac ............. 2bd/2ba ............... 1420sf$215,000..... Lake Wildwood ... (20133452)

1.93ac .............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1250sf$309,000... Rough and Ready .. (20141586)

0.5 ac .............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1682sf$275,000..........Grass Valley ...... (20141338)

5 ac .................. 2bd/3ba ............... 1772sf$385,000....... Grass Valley ..... (20141315)

0.32 ac ............. 3bd/2ba ............... 2100sf$292,500........Nevada City ..... (20141518)

0.24 ac ............. 2bd/1ba ............... 1013sf$285,000........Nevada City ...... (20140249)

1.7 ac ............... 5bd/4ba ............... 3306sf$309,000..... Lake Wildwood ... (20140286)

0.4 ac ............... 3bd/4ba ............... 2263sf$375,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20141603)

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$495,000Custom built home with over-sized 3 bdrms and 2 1/2 ba. Wet bar in living room. Formal Dining room. Deck. Beam vacuum. Views. 20141551

$229,000Easy commute and close to every-thing! This bungalow is on an acre and features RV hookups and5 outbuildings. Garden area with mature landscaping, fruit trees and fenced. 20141240

$324,9004 br, 2 1/2 ba, updated home. Red-wood decks, new carpet, new stone "ooring in bathroom, HE windows and ceiling fans and new garage door. 20141322

$398,500Victorian duplex built 1890. Remod-eled in 2006. Possible rental. 3/2 on top and 1/1 unit below. 20141370

$469,000 3bd/2ba ranchette with private spring-fed, year round pond. Gorgeous white oak hardwood "ooring. Fully automated sprinklers and irrigation system. Excellent horse property. 20140543

$395,000 3bd/2ba home on large corner lot. Open "oor plan w/ low maintenance landscaping, !replace, skylights, whole house fan. Easy access to 49, 20, and I80. 20133578

$425,000Perfect for the Organic gardener. Views of the National Forest. Features 3bdrm/3ba, 2885 sq ft on 20 acres. Fenced garden, pond and 13x20 subterranean greenhouse. Beautiful wooded surroundings. 20141274

$100,000 4+ acres, knoll top setting in Chicago Park. Sunset Views. ................................................................... 20140757$111,000 WAS $120,000 10+ acres, lots of trees. Well in and perc done ..............................................................1041994$129,000 5 ac w/end of road. Creek. BVID at property. ........................................................................................ 20140811$149,000 15.08 acres with 2 wells and 2 perc & mantles. Southern exposure. Possible split. ...............................20141310$219,000 4.51 ac private vacant land just o# HWY 174. Septic & Water. Power & fenced. NID canal & pond. ...... 20141447

$474,900 Stunning Chicago Park home features 3 bdrm, 2 baths on over 5 acs with putting green. Sunset views o# of front Brazilian wood deck. 20141176

$436,500 Newer home !nished in 2007 features 3bdrm/2ba, 1800+ sq.ft on 10+ acres perfect for horses or livestock. Large Barn w/ apartment and attached/detached garages. 20141215

$325,000 Clean and bright cabin style home on over 4 private acres just 10 minutes from downtown Nevada City. Solar panels w/ battery & generator back up and 10x16 shed. 20140731

$15,000 A#ordable 1.3 acres in Alta Sierra .............................................................................................................20133154$62,000 6 acres w/ mature trees. P&M/PG&E. Pad and driveway. ........................................................................20131943$75,000 Rare 4.7 acre Nevada City parcel. Paved road. ..........................................................................................20140160$79,000 2.5 ac parvel, all usable land. Mountain views. ........................................................................................20140608$88,000 WAS $129,000 5+ acres. Snowcap views. All usable ............................................................................20132068

$257,000 Alta Sierra home features 3 bdrm/2ba situ-ated on over an acre. Home is completely updated with beautiful hardwood floors & french doors. 20141061

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$385,000 3 bdrm/2 ba home 4 miles from Nevada City on 2.5 usable acres. Screened in back porch. 2 car over-sized attached garage. Nearby land also for sale. 20141222

$249,000 Well maintained 3bd/2ba home on 2.5 acres w/ 24x24 metal shop and nice views. Open "oor plan w/ large bedrooms and spacious kitchen. Close to schools, bus stop, and shopping. Easy commute location. 20133377

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