When the pandemic hit back in March, Nic Owens’ job at a renewable infrastructure company in San Francisco, like so many others, transitioned to work-from-home. Though his company could be flexible at times with remote working in pre-COVID times, it wasn’t the norm, nor was it something that Owens was entirely excited about. “Personally, I didn’t think I would thrive working from home,” said Meet Our Team
Buyers Are Finding More Space in the Luxury Home Market
A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters are becoming more popular, and some families are finding the space they need for these upgrades in the luxury market. The Institute Meet Our Team
7 Places to Picnic in Truckee (And Leave No Trace!)
Forget TV dinners, when you’re in Truckee you should enjoy your takeout with a view! Our rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and colorful meadows offer the perfect backdrop for any meal and what better way to get a taste of Truckee’s food scene than with a scenic picnic? There are plenty of unique, off the beaten path spots that rival any restaurant patio for dinnertime ambiance. This list Meet Our Team
Why Selling this Fall May Be Your Best Move
If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that may make your decision to sell this fall an easy one. 1. Buyers Are Actively in the Market ShowingTime, a leading real estate showing software and market stat service provider, just reported that buyer traffic jumped 60.7% compared to this time last Meet Our Team
COVID-19 cases rise to 533
UPDATE on Sept. 25, 2020 The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County climbed by two on Friday, reaching 533. Western county had 330 cases, and eastern county had 203. There were 38 active cases on Friday, a drop of nine from the prior day. There have been 488 people released from isolation, and seven deaths. Cases continue to climb in the county. There were 424 cases on Aug. 25. They Meet Our Team
Housing Market on Track to Beat Last Year’s Success
Back in March, as the nation’s economy was shut down because of the coronavirus, many were predicting the real estate market would face a major collapse. Some forecasts called for a 15-20% decline in transactions. However, six months later, it seems as though the housing market has fully recovered. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, announced last week: “Since hitting a low point Meet Our Team
