Before summer officially comes to an end here are somethings you can still catch!
Wow what an amazing summer! So many exciting activities in town to catch. Between the out door movies, the Auburn Rodeo and the Fourth of July parade there is so much stuff to do. Auburn and surrounding areas of Placer County are notorious for their family filled events. For a fun time for the whole family at a low cost or free altogether check out what’s happening here in town. These events attract people from afar to come experience the charm of Auburn and all the festivities that Placer County hosts. For a full list of events visit www.visitauburnca.com/events-schedule/category/events/
With many locals leaving town on vacation early on in summer there are plenty of activities to catch before the kiddos head back to school. Most vacations have come to pass and now your looking for some local fun. The back to school list have been sent out, tryouts are underway, and classes are schedule. There is still time to get out there and grab some fun. For the weekdays to keep the kids busy while your at work there are many options set in place. The arts center hosts kids painting classes and various crafting projects. The movie theater has many kid friendly shows discounted for the matinee show. The pool at the Auburn Recreation District is open for kids to come cool down also.
Fun for the whole family. Before school hours, sports practices and PTA meetings kick our family fun time, get out there and spend some quality time. Some great options for some fun are Fast Fridays at the Fairgrounds in Auburn. They have had some big name riders competing in the local stadium. Cruise night is also a great night out check out the old cars and have some good old fashioned fun! There are still many events coming up such as the Auburn Fair, Auburn Museum tours, and art walks. Closer to the end of summer is the Home Show and as we come up on harvest time many food festivals will make their way through town. All the Auburn events are exciting so which ever activities you attend you are assured to have a great time!
It’s getting HOT in the neighborhood!…and we’re not talking about the weather!
The Real Estate Market is lighting up locally!
There is an extreme buzz happening throughout our local area in our neighborhoods. From the Alta Sierra community in Grass Valley Nevada County to the new north Auburn devlopements in Placer County there is a need for inventory. Witnessing the real estate market first hand from hosting open houses and chit chatting with friends more than half of everyone I know and meet are needing a home to purchase. As properties come up for sale there is a mass interest even before it hits the market. Then very shortly of going live on the market the property has gone pending with a handful of qualified motivated buyers still searching.
If you have recently been on the fence about listing your house let me shine a little light on what my Real Estate team is experiencing and seeing first hand. Many sellers are hesitant or reluctant to put their house on the market for various reasons, most of which can be resolved. There may be a large and expensive repair or upgrade that is daunting and could hinder the sale of their house. Pricing the house slightly below market value or have a credit value set can easily attract buyers and also let them know that you are willing to get the ball rolling and get the house sold.
We are working with many buyers looking to get into Placer County and Nevada County and when the properties are pending rather quickly, many are still left searching. Qualified and ready to buy, many eager to settle in before the summers end. If you’ve had thoughts or reservations about selling, call us today! All transactions are circumstancial as all of our lives are different in their own way. We look forward to hearing from you and can’t wait to serve you.
Now, back to reality…summer will be over before we know it..
As the 4th of July has come to pass, we are reminded that summer will be over before we know it. Immediately following schools end we celebrated graduations, birthdays, Father’s Day and lastly the big one Independence Day. With many local schools headed back to class earlier than last year many of our buyers are feeling the crunch. They have been out and about and looking for their future forever home, all the while enjoying summers festivites. Now that we have a slight hiatus in holidays, summer camps are coming to an end and the start of school is on a count down, the struggle to find that home is real. If you find yourself in this boat but not working with the SIERRA LIFE STYLE Team, call us to give you hand.
As a part of SIERRA LIFE STYLE Team we are detdicated to devote our serves to you the buyer. We will be aggressively hunting the market for your future home while you do your back to school shopping and BBQ’s. Our buyers are asked to define their wants and needs and their specific criteria of what makes a house a home to them. Then we go to work!! From researching the local market and trends to scoping out all oportunities around the corner. We are here to get you into the home you’ve always wanted, and just in time for the kids to be settled before school.
Nevada County Moms now have a place to relax and enjoy some adult time with their peers!
There is a great, little know resource available to Nevada County moms of young children called MOPS of Grass Valley.
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. It is a group for moms to meet who have children from pregnancy through kindergarten and just recently added, first grade through high school. They meet at Abundant Life Church, though anyone from any background or religion is welcome.
Childcare is available! The moms get to meet with other moms in our community. They get to have uninterrupted conversations and eat a hot breakfast (which is a luxury if you have small children). There is a speaker that will come in to talk about relevant topics regarding relationships, raising kids, services available to us as Nevada County residences and many other topics.
I have been a member of MOPS for over 8 years now. There have been times when I’ve felt it was critical to my sanity. Just to be able to share with another woman who was just as sleep deprived and in need of an adult to have a conversation with that I was, was key to me getting through the many stages of motherhood.
I feel honored and understood when I meet with these other ladies. It is so nice to be able to recharge and “catch my breath” in this busy time of my life. I can take my mind off my To Do List as we finish our meeting with a fun craft like making jewelry, making a sugar scrub or make ahead dinner we can take home giving us back some valuable time to spend with our families.
As I drive through the Raleys Parking lot in Grass Valley I notice signs of new businesses hanging. Then as I get closer I see the banner “Famous Footwear Coming Soon”. And then I notice right next to it a “Maurice’s Coming Soon” also. Nevada County is growing! Living in the Grass Valley area for over 35 years, having more shopping options in our area is exciting.
Nevada County seems to be trending towards having more options for all the residents when it comes to shopping for everyday items. Grass Valley and Nevada City are known for our small town feel with historic downtown store fronts. Our downtown shops offer a wide variety from gifts, to clothes, candy stores, restaurants and more. Great for shopping, tourists and festivals, these stores are one of kind.
With stores like Famous Footwear and Maurice’s, the full time residents in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley and Rough & Ready will have more options for clothes and shoes. Nevada County is growing in a positive way with new businesses opening and new families moving into our area. This is an exciting time! Change is good and seeing new businesses open shows positive growth for our community.
We still retain our small town feel, and our “Main Streets” are remaining historic. There are a lot more options in the outlying areas of the Brunswick Basin, the E. McKnight area and more. We have plenty of shopping opportunities for things from Vintage clothes, to crafts of all kinds, to office supplies. We even have a new gaming store in down town Grass Valley that gives the kids and adults a like to go and get the latest board games and comics.
Be sure to visit the Chamber’s websites for more info:
There are many stages to prepping your house in order to put it on the market but none are more important than pricing. This is the most crucial step in selling your property and you need to know the best strategy to use in your current market. Whether you have time on your side, looking to make a profitable move, or are unfortunately underwater and are just trying to make it out alive the right price will get you where you need to go.
There are many strategies to go about in listing your house. You can start high, slightly over priced to hopefully snag a top dollar buyer. If the house doesn’t sell right away you can always lower the price over time. This can result in not only getting low offers but also could sell for lower than your bottom line now that buyers have seen that you are willing to drop the price. You can always go lower but never the other way around right? Not always the case. Pricing your home closest to what it’s worth could be beneficial for many reasons. For one, your house is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Two, if it’s an on target list price, competitive in your local market you could very well attract multiple buyers with similar yet varying price ranges. This could create the sellers dream of a multiple offer situation, more or less a bidding war. Now the price of your house has been bumped up above list price and likely to sell at an increased price.
There is a set pattern in which buyers view homes and the traffic over time that your house will see, which is why pricing is so crucial. Within the first two weeks of your house being active on the market is when the most traffic will view your house. If you’ve decided to start high you might not get any initial calls, and a qualified buyer may over look the property when the price has been lowered because they’ve already checked off your property as not suitable for them. If your priced too low you could be bombarded with offers non of which are suitable to you the seller. Finding the happy medium, the most aggressive price for your house in your local market can be difficult but none the less important. To find out what your house is worth and to get a brief overview of what’s happening in your local Real Estate market call The SIERRA Lifestlye Team. Experts in your local housing market looking to help you make your best move!
“Maurice’s Coming Soon” also. Nevada County is growing! Living in the Grass Valley area for over 35 years, having more shopping options in our area is exciting.