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May 22, 2014 • Volume 19 No. 10

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Offered exclusively by

Laura Berman

530.913.8789 BRE# 0934015

“Country Property Is A Speciality”

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Phone: 530.265.7940

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VERY SPECIAL AND IMMACULATE HOME on 2 private, level acres in very desirable neighborhood. Dramatic open beam ceilings with lots of windows in huge living room/kitchen combination, new master suite, exterior paint and circular driveway for lots of parking. Big back deck with filtered Sierra views.

MLS# 20141302 $419,000

GRANDE DAME VICTORIAN OF PROSPECT HILL overlooking Nevada City on a beautiful .42 acre corner parcel. This wonderful home offers huge living room with 10 foot ceilings & beautiful Antique cherry fireplace, formal dining room featuring built-in hutch, master on main level & large spacious kitchen for entertaining. 4 large bedrooms w/ loads of closets, plus 2 offices upstairs. Large basement w/loads of storage & additional attic space. Lots of natural light & period accents including stain glass windows, silver knobs, red fir flooring. Large det. 4 car gar. MLS #20140153 $699,000

ENCHANTING SETTING with lots of natural light & wonderful open floor plan. Nestled on a manicured low maintenance parcel with filtered Sierra views.

Dramatic great room w/south facing windows opens into the cook’s kitchen and formal dining room with circular window. Master wing on main level with amazing bathroom, opens onto a private deck, pond and waterfall with gazebo and hot tub.

Upstairs guest bedrooms and loft which opens to downstairs with natural light and airflow. Second mini master suite ideal for guests. Hardwood floors inside and South and East-facing Trex decks outdoors. MLS #20140724 $539,000

DELIGHTFUL NEVADA CITY CO-HOUSING two bedroom unit on quiet culde-sac. Sunny and bright with open floor plan, nice deck off kitchen and all the amenities this lovely development has to offer, including large meeting room with commercial kitchen, pool and spa, & community gardens. Easy walk to downtown historic Nevada City, and access to 5.86 acre greenbelt. This is a wonderful community lifestyle. MLS #20133558 $259,000

EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR THIS LOVELY FARMHOUSE on 1 acre just a minute to downtown Nevada City. Large open floor plan with wonderful family room opening into a great kitchen and dining area. Master on the main floor, with two more bedrooms and bath upstairs, as well as a large office that could be used as a 4th bedroom. Large grassy back yard is great for kids with fenced yard. Fruit trees, patio and covered porch. Oversized two car garage, gated entry.

MLS #20140022 $569,000

BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY HOME on a lovely knoll top setting with a huge front entertainment deck and private back swimming pool and patio. Vaulted ceilings with nice open floor plan, formal dining area and updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms including private master suite and large bath. Remodeled with taste and style and features new tile flooring, granite counters in kitchen and has a large oversized garage with RV parking. Lots of natural sunlight and energy efficient with new roof, ducting and insulation. MLS #20140353 $329,900

WONDERFUL LARGE HOME ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC in Alta Sierra within walking distance of the School. Light and bright open floor plan with spacious remodeled kitchen featuring center island, granite counter tops, wood floors and easy access to a large deck. Beautiful Master suite with walk in closet and custom master bath with stone tub and tiled shower. Rooms are spacious and inviting and have a great flow. Ideal for the happy family! Oversized 2 car garage and room for boats or small RV. MLS #20140198 $349,000

BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS HOME on a sunny knoll top 5 acre parcel in Alta Sierra Ranchos! Large picture windows bring the outside in. Wonderful open floor plan with huge living room, formal dining room and very large kitchen for entertaining. Master suite and second bedroom on main level as well. Large outdoor decking ideal for evening gatherings! Downstairs bedrooms, office and loads of storage! High Speed internet with Smarter Broad Band. Beautiful rose garden, RV parking and absolutely spotless! MLS #20140969 $599,000

WONDERFUL COUNTRY SETTING with remodeled, one story home on a pretty usable parcel. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops and light, bright open floor plan. Three spacious bedrooms plus and office, covered entry way and large wrap around porch. Room for RV, boat or organic gardens. Minutes to Brunswick Basin.

Home shows great and is priced to sell! MLS #20141265 $299,000

NEVADA CITY COUNTRY FARMHOUSE nestled on a beautiful 2.74 acre parcel located on a quiet cul-de-sac and just one mile to downtown Nevada City! Sunset views from almost every room in the house and excellent floor plan for a large family!

Formal living with turret & vaulted ceilings, formal dining and spacious family room and kitchen, opening out to a huge redwood deck. 4 Bedrooms plus office, 3 baths and attached two car garage, plus detached two car garage and 528 s.f. extra room above! Master suite separate from guest bedrooms and has private sitting room.

Sunset views from huge rear deck with built-in spa. MLS #20140403 $675,000

EXCEPTIONAL AND ELEGANT CEDARS HOME on level, beautifully landscaped parcel. Dramatic entry with 22’ ceilings, formal Living and Dining Rooms with 6’ crown moldings, fabulous gourmet kitchen with Quartz Countertops, hardwood floors and stainless appliances. Office, sitting parlor with fireplace and two staircases leading up to lofted open hallway. 3 car garage, circular exposed aggregate driveway, built in outdoor BBQ in a breathtaking back yard. This is one of the best priced homes in the Cedars and boasts all the quality the neighborhood offers! MLS #20141241 $849,000

BREATHTAKING, TOP QUALITY TAHOE Craftsman style home on sunny, south facing 7.3 ac on Banner Mtn. Incredible home features spacious rooms w/ 6 sliding glass doors.

Living room features open beams harvested from the property & Xtrodinair gas fireplace.

Quarter sawn Oak floors. Gourmet kitchen has quality Dacor appliances & custom cabinets.

Quality Milgard windows and Marvin doors. 3 bd, office, huge craft room & sky loft for evening star-gazing! Oversized 2 car garage has upstairs office and bath with 2 separate basements. 30 X 40 fences, south facing garden. NID & well! MLS #20140767 $999,999

4600 SF FASHIONED AFTER AN OLD GOLD MINE. Hand finished floors, antique wine barrel hand railings, open beams from old covered bridge, functioning ore cart brings firewood in! Remote controlled skylights, true chef’s kitchen w/ butler pantry, slate floors & limestone vounters, formal dining , huge great room w/rock fireplace.

4bd + large area for theatre/game room! Main level master suite + 2nd master suite upstairs. Att. oversized 3 car garage + det. 2500 +/- sf shop w/ large loft & attached RV carport! Separate 780 sf 1/1 + office guest house. Covered outdoor kitchen.

Beautifully landscaped sunny lot. MLS #20132946 $1,499,000

ADORABLE CABIN IN THE WOODS! Charming log cabin on a nearly 1 acre wooded lot. Piped treated water, natural gas and just minutes to downtown Nevada City. Cozy wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings and large deck for outdoor entertaining. This cabin is a must see! MLS #20140968 $279,000

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REMARKABLE STREET OF DREAMS HOME on breathtaking, manicured parcel located in the Cedars subdivision. Elegant living room and dining room with cathedral ceiling and floor to ceiling windows. Gourmet kitchen opens into dramatic family room with solid beam and vaulted ceiling. Incredible master wing boasts gas fireplace and French doors, Guest bedrooms on main floor have jack n’ jill bathrooms, upstairs huge family room with built ins, 2 bedrooms and bath. Finished four car garage with separate craft room. MLS #20133037 $1,249,000

IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED ONE STORY HOME on street of upper end homes in desirable Lake Wildwood. Bamboo floors throughout this gorgeous home, professionally decorated with lots of natural light and fun, creative paint colors.

Private deck, formal dining area and breakfast nook. Huge master suite with 2 closets, crown moulding throughout. Massive storage area under home could be converted to multiple uses. This home shows beautifully! MLS #20131110 $279,000

LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND 18762 Joseph Dr., Grass Valley MLS #20141271 ................................................

362 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #1043559 .....................................................

402 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #20130431.................................................

406 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #20130432.................................................

410 Marshall St., Grass Valley MLS #20130433.................................................

$19,950 $59,000 $59,000 $59,000 $59,000

14640 Marysville Rd., Camptonville MLS #20132137 ....................................... $65,000 12300 Deer Park Dr., Nevada City MLS #1042936 ......................................... $139,000 13906 Gemini Ct., Nevada City MLS #1039461 .............................................. $169,000 13030 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 ......................... $279,000 20950 Banner Quaker Hill, Nevada City MLS #20140658............................ $289,000 11958 Sunshine Valley Rd., Grass Valley MLS #20132901 .......................... $299,000

REALTOR leaders address issues at the Federal level Submitted by Nevada County Association of REALTORS® EALTOR® association leaders met in Washington D.C. this week with representatives to address critical issues that impact property ownership and rights. The key legislative and regulatory priorities addressed are as follows: 1) Preserve the Mission and Purpose of the FHA Program – oppose the H.R. 2767 Path Act which alters and reduces the role of FHA curtailing opportunities for homeownership for millions of qualified American families – support S 1376, the FHA Solvency Act that provides additional tools to FHA to better manage risk to taxpayers.

2) Preserve Real Estate Related Tax ing a provision that waives paying tax on phantom income by distressed property Policies owners.

Mortgage Interest Deduction - OpLike Kind Exchanges – If repealed, pose efforts to eliminate or weaken the mortgage interest deduction for primary fewer redevelopment projects will go forward. and second homes.

3) Reform Secondary Mortgage Property Tax Deduction – Oppose Market – Ensure that there is governeliminating property tax deductions Mortgage Debt Forgiveness – allow- ment participation in the secondary

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Submitted by RCI Real Estate

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CI Real Estate is very pleased to announce that Marla Estrada has recently joined its team of professionals.

Marla has resided in Nevada County for 37 years. Marla moved here with her family from the Bay Area and she feels that move was the best she ever made. Her husband had been working as a Real Estate Broker so she thought she would give it a try. Marla says she absolutely loved real estate and became very successful at it. She says,“If it is for sale, I will sell it.” She has helped

clients buy and sell many different types of properties but she mostly enjoys residential sales.

Marla thoroughly enjoys meeting and working with new people. Her success in real estate is obvious when you consider the number of repeat clients she has had. She is caring and very concerned about meeting the needs of her client. Her motto is, “Your priorities become mine when it comes to real estate.”

Please do not hesitate to contact Marla and chat about the current market or any of your real estate needs. You can contact Marla at the RCI Office (10831 Combie Road, Auburn, CA; located by Lake of the Pines) or you can call her at (530) 277-9412 or email at marlaanne@sbcglobal.net

LOIS M. ROBINSON (530) 272-6804

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er Memb b u l C y t f o n r s u o r o v e e C r 30 years! Charter Mast evada ing N Serv

On Squirrel Creek, 3bd, 2.5ba, 2180 SF on 1.15 ac. $475,000 “Lois is so personable and easy to work with. She was patient in our dealings and always available and willing to go the extra mile. Lois cares about her clients beyond the sale and is a real joy to know. She provides excellent customer service and referrals along with great advice.You can’t go wrong with Lois.”

— Michael & Marlene Cotton Call Lois!

email: lois@loisrobinson.com • www.loisrobinson.com BRE #00381190

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Marla Estrada joins RCI Real Estate’s team of professionals

market; safeguard the availability of long-term fixed rate mortgage products for credit-worthy customers and encourage private capital to return and provide consumers with access to affordable credit.

NAR President Steve Brown is promoting The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) strategic effort

to engage 85 million existing and prospective homeowners in a consumer call to action campaign that began in late April and will extend through mid-July.

Brown states, “It is part of a concerted homeownership awareness, education and action campaign by NAR to demonstrate to homeowners that REALTORS® share concerns with consumers on issues relating to homeownership; and that REALTORS® can be counted on to articulate those concerns and stand up for consumers at the federal, state and local level.”

At the local level, REALTORS® are asking you, as citizens, to act as well as encourage your associates, clients, family members and friends to get out, register and vote – your individual vote can make a difference in this upcoming election.

Nevada County Association of REALTORS® is located at 336 Crown Point Circle in Grass Valley. They can be contacted at 530-272-2627 or by visiting www. nevadacountyaor.com

ON THE COVER

Mary Ulinski joins Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty

17± Acres

The perfect set up for you and your horses in beautiful Chicago Park area. Large bedrooms, one with 2 walk-in closets. Jetted tub and separate shower in main bathroom. Separate office room next to the house. Dog yard, dog wash tub, chicken pen, goat pen, total of 8 horse stalls with mats. Barn w/5 stalls plus tack room and paddocks, round pen, carriage house with hospital stall, multiple loafing sheds and paddocks, hot water wash racks, gravity irrigation to property. Circular drive, RV hookup. Close to the Tevis and Pioneer Trails. Fruit trees, great area for a vineyard, year round pond and creek. High speed internet. Lots of room for a second dwelling with separate entrance MLS#20140576

Offered at $719,900

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Laura Berman • Core Real Estate Brokerage 530-913-8789 THE UNION’S

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

The Real Estate Showcase is a consumer-oriented publication focusing on real estate and real estate related services. It is distributed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday in racks, and published with The Union’s Prospector on the preceeding Thursday, by Nevada County Publishing Company.

Circulation is 19,800 in Foothill Area Newsstand issues are free. Available by mail with subscription to The Union. In Nevada County, 24 weeks for $36, 52 weeks for $78. Outside Nevada County, 24 weeks for $42, 52 weeks for $91. Contact The Union Circulation Dept., 464 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945, (530) 273-9565, Circulation@theunion.com.

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oldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty (CBGRR) very proudly welcomes Mary Ulinski, or as her friends more commonly refer to her; Mary U. to our Grass Valley office. Mary obtained her real estate license last year and has recently begun her real estate career after 28 years as a Dental Hygienist. In addition to Mary’s long career in the dental field, she is actively a Volunteer Lay Counselor at ANewDay, here in Grass Valley.

Mary and her family are long time residents of Nevada County and all three of her children were students in the local schools. As an active sports parent, Mary has had the privilege of meeting many students, athletes, teachers, coaches and parents in her nearly 20 years living in this community. Mary’s hobbies include skiing, camping, dirt biking, and simply hanging out at home. She is tremendously involved with her family and claims “Anything we do together ends up a silly story.”

Mary is passionate about not only her family and career, but her volunteerism as well. “I have the privilege and opportunity to volunteer for several non profits in our community as well as church involvement. I suppose you could say that ‘serving well’ is my passion,” states Mary.

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EMELIA MARINI (530) 477-4242

To submit editorial, email emarini@theunion.com or call (530) 477-4242 Local Real Estate professionals are welcome to submit articles pertinent to this publication. The 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.

The 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 The 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.”

IMMACULATE HOME LOCATED IN DESIRABLE CYPRESS HILL AREA

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Single level, no steps and level drive. New roof, HVAC, freshly painted in and out, newer flooring and newer vinyl windows. Open floor plan. Nice local view from large deck in back. Master bedroom opens onto deck and has walk-in closet and walk-in shower. Front yard recently redone with flag stone patio and low MLS#20141135 maintenance landscaping. $307,000

susan@susan4homes.com

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Call me to find out what your home is worth.

Bob Sawyer

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Rebates for energy savings

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by Ray Darby, President of Sustainable Energy Group Inc.

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apply to space heating, pool or spa systems. And while the rebates for solar power ran out of money a little over a year ago for existing homes, there’s still a program for new homes with substantial rebates; this is called the New Solar Homes Partnership program. As of last month they had $57 million left for rebates but, because there’s a waiting list involved, it’s important to submit an application and have it approved soon.

PG&E also has rebates available for home energy upgrades through a program names “Energy Upgrade California”. The rebates range from up to $2,500 for a basic home upgrade to up to $4,500 for their “Advanced Home Upgrade”.

If you would like more information on these topics please visit www. pge.com.

Ray Darby is President of Sustainable Energy Group Inc., a Grass Valley company offering energy efficiency and solar services for residential and commercial buildings, from comparing the alternatives through installation and servicing of energy systems of all types. You can reach him at 530-273-4422, via email RayDarby@SustainableEnergyGroup.com, or SustainableEnergyGroup.com.

June 28

10am-5pm Holiday Inn Express, Grass Valley This event will focus on healthy, active, and happy living for the 50+ age group.

Come learn about health and fitness, travel, financial, nutrition, outdoor fun, fashion & more! Free door prizes!

Admission: $2.00 or a non-perishable food item for Nevada County Food Bank.

For more information, or vendor information, contact:

Event Manager Mary Anne Davis at The Union, 530-477-4241 or email mdavis@theunion.com.

Or Director of Creative Marketing Julia Stidham at The Union, 530-477-4243 or email jstidham@theunion.com.

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Gene & Joan Lehman (530) 277-2975

in Nevada County Real Estate.

Since 1984

1 CALL TO GET THEM ALL! 80 HOMES under $250K

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LAND 150 under $100K Joan & Gene LEHMAN

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272-1995 GRACE & STYLE & TWO HOMES

Spectacular custom home where ambiance abounds with two homes. Main home 3BD/ 5BA, 4000+sq. ft. plus large rec room & bath downstairs. Gourmet kitchen, awesome master suite w/ his & hers baths, outdoor decks w/full kitchen and 2 fireplaces plus 2 story barn with workshop. Granny home 1168 sq. ft. w/garage & covered deck. All on 10.45 private & usable acres in 6B Ranch Estates. $1,275,000 MLS #20140457

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All the training and care tips a dog lover needs.

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very once in a while I like to update my readers with the latest information on the rebates available for home energy savings. The focus today will be rebates from PG&E but, that said, I don’t want readers to forget about the 30% Federal Tax Credit. The tax credit can be used for solar electric and hot water heating systems and a variety of other energy measures!

You can access the “Motherload” of all energy-related financial incentives from this web site - http://www. dsireusa.org PG&E currently has appliance rebates for energy efficient clothes washers, refrigerators, natural gas tank-type water heaters, electric heat pump water heaters, and variable speed pool filtration pumps. Recycle your old fridge through PG&E and they’ll pay you $50. Why take it to Waste Management when PG&E will pay you to come get it for you?

PG&E also has rebates for solar hot water heating systems for homes with natural gas. These are for domestic water heating only, and don’t

50+ HEALTHY LIVING EXPO

City of Grass Valley’s first time homebuyer program

Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty welcomes REALTOR® Monique Riofrio Submitted by Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty

Submitted by The Nevada County Association of REALTORS®

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he City of Grass Valley is proud to announce a new program that provides funding for down payment assistance to qualified low-income potential homebuyers.

The City’s First Time Homebuyer Program, funded through the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development HOME Investment Partnerships Program, can provide gap assistance to qualifying individuals and families. Gap assistance enables these potential homeowners to borrow part of their down payment and/or closing costs from the City of Grass Valley through the HOME Loan Program. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements: • Be a first-time homebuyer, which is defined as an individual who has not owned a home during the three-year period before the purchase of a home with subsidy assistance.

• The home being purchased cannot exceed a purchase price of $246,000.

• The home being purchased must be located inside the city limits of Grass Valley.

• Meet the program income eligibility, based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development standards, developed for Nevada County/Grass Valley by size and income as follows:

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oldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty (CBGRR) would like to welcome our newest Nevada City REALTOR ®, Monique Riofrio!

Monique comes to us with years of experience in the customer service industry. She studied at CCAC and majored in painting and drawing. In addition to these studies, Monique attended Body Being Massage School and obtained her certification as a Massage Therapist.

She then ran her own massage business in the mountain community of Truckee.

FAMILY SIZE/MAX INCOME 1 – $38,650 • 2 – $44,200 3 – $49,700 • 4 – $55,200 5 – $59,650 • 6 – $64,050

Please have interested applicants contact Beth Owens, City of Grass Valley Housing Technician, at (530) 274-4344 or beth@cityofgrassvalley.com for more information regarding the application process.

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“In her short time here at CBGRR, Monique has already had a great deal of success. Within her first week in business, she opened her first escrow and has had two additional sales since,” says Rick Dejesus, Co-Owner of CBGRR. “We are very proud of her work ethic and the time she is spending learning this business,” says Dejesus.

Monique has a keen sense of land values and the details involved in purchasing raw land. Large acreage, farm land, and residential properties

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a lakefront home.

Prestigious location. Fronts a quiet cove.3546 sf, 4 beds, 3 ½baths. Remodeled kitchen, lots of upgrades.

Good parking. A must see! MLS #20140796 $1,150,000

VICTORIAN IN GREAT LOCATION

Edie Miller

SPECTACULAR 1.25 ACRE PRIVATE LAKE FRONT ESTATE!

Beautiful 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 apartment. MLS# 20140357

$525,000

Rick Randall

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Exceptional and one of a kind. How does one describe a lakefront property on its own peninsula, over 360 feet of private beach and lake frontage? An incredible sense of invitation of carriage house, boat lift and waterfall. 4 beds, 4 baths, 2595 sf. MLS# 20140106 $1,550,000

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Things to consider before downsizing your home Metro Creative

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he decision to downsize a home is often bittersweet.

Many couples who downsize their homes do so after raising a family.

A home might be filled with memories, but downsizing a home helps couples save more money, and that financial flexibility often allows men and women to more fully enjoy their retirement.

But in spite of the financial impact of downsizing a home, there's more than just money at stake for homeowners thinking of downsizing their homes. The following are a handful of factors homeowners should consider before downsizing to a smaller home.

homes. If you plan on moving into a condominium but the market is not flush with properties, you might end up paying more than you want to for your new home, which might negate the savings you can expect from downsizing.

Furniture When downsizing to a smaller home, many couples realize their current furniture is unlikely to fit into a smaller home. That means couples will have to sell or donate their current furniture and then buy

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Proximity to family When downsizing to a smaller home, many couples move out of the suburbs and into cities or towns with more ready access to culture and restaurants. While that accessibility is great, grandparents may find that it comes at the cost of less time with their grandchildren. That's a steep price to pay for doting grandparents, and it may also impact your children

if they frequently rely on grandma and grandpa for babysitting. Before downsizing, consider if you're willing to move further away from your family. If not, you likely can still find a smaller home in close proximity to your current home and any nearby family members.

Medical care Many older men and women must also consider the effect that moving may have on their medical care. Downsizing to a home in the country may make it harder to maintain contact with your current physician, and rural areas typically have less medical practitioners than more densely populated towns and cities. In addition, if you have been visiting the same physician for years, you may not want to move and have to start all over again with a physician who is unfamiliar with your medical history. Consider how much maintaining your existing relationship with your physician means to you, and if your next home will provide the kind of access to medical care you're likely to need.

Downsizing a home is not just about moving into a smaller property. To ensure you're making the right decision, many factors must be considered before downsizing.

Exceeding Your Expectations!!

Teresa Prock REALTOR®, BRE 01754059

TERRA ALTA High Land

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 .....................$140,000

Located in the Historic National Hotel

530 913-2019 teresaprock@hotmail.com Top Producer, Grass Valley

What Teresa's clients are saying ~

Susan Sotelo REALTOR®

CalBRE #01241270

215 Broad Street,Nevada City

Located in the historic National Hotel

Bus (530) 265-9800 • Cell (530) 913-2535

Email: susan@susansotelo.com

“Teresa Prock is an extraordinary Realtor! She is diligent, available beyond belief, and able to keep her clients informed. One of the things that really impressed us was her skill at negotiation. I did not know it could be so easy to make a real estate purchase without having to do a lot leg work and information gathering on our own. I f you are looking for a truly excellent Realtor; Teresa Prock is the one for you.

Teresa, thank you again and again!” – Jay & Micki Malone

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Real estate market The real estate market can be a seller's friend or foe. Many sellers have a sale price in mind when they decide to sell their home, but the real estate market can be fickle, so homeowners should do their research before putting their home up for sale. Will the current market make it easier for you to get the most for your home, or will you have to settle for less than you prefer?

How fast are similar homes in your area selling? When studying the real estate market, it's also a good idea to study the market for smaller

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Older couples must consider a host of factors before deciding to downsize their homes.

all new items for their new home. If it's been a while since you purchased new furniture, you might be in for some sticker shock on your first visit to the furniture store.

Another thing to consider regarding your furniture is which items you simply can't live without. An antique dinner table might have been the centerpiece for your family holidays over the last several decades, but there's no guarantee it will fit into your smaller home. You may want to pass this down to your son or daughter, but that's only possible if he or she has the room for it. Before deciding to downsize, consider your attachment to certain items that you may or may not be able to take with you to your new home and the emotional toll that selling such items might take if you're left with no other options.

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NEW PRICE

BUY THE LAKEVIEW HOME AND GET A LAKEVIEW LOT FOR FREE! Great views off the deck of Scotts Flat. 1.01 acre lot for the home and adjacent 1.24 acre lot included for a total of 2.25 acres of privacy! Quoizel lights, Gutter-glove gutters, whole house fan, Earth stove in living room. Landscaped front with sprinklers. Huge dog run,. New garage door. Paid $35,000 for adjacent lot in 2005. Lot has potential for a perfect lake view. $347,777 20141184

GREAT ROUGH AND READY HOME! This home is very private and is a gardener’s paradise. Irrigation water with storage tank and separate water storage for the home well.

The property also features an amazing outdoor jetted tub and outdoor shower. Also there is a great artist studio. Included with the home is Bosch washer and dryer and all the gardening planters. Great sun and irrigated gardens. $360,000 20141380

YOU’LL FEEL AT HOME in this beautiful, custom, home with great natural light and spacious rooms.

Home sits above street and is very quiet. Master on main floor with 2 bedrooms downstairs and a large utility room for many uses. Large deck overlooks fenced garden area and waterfall. Three car garage, one used as a shop. $349,950 20140231

CONTRACTOR’S SPECIAL in million dollar neighborhood on 12.52 acres plus 2nd legal 2.19 ac. adjacent parcel! The home overlooks gentle sloping acreage with much potential. A great room design with open beam ceilings & main living on one level with 2nd bedroom and loft on 2nd level. Additional bonus room with hot tub included is separated by a breezeway from the house creating expansion possibilities, plus a workshop room next to the garage. $325,000 20140962

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. $319,500 20141257

EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE HOME overlooking 11th tee.

Golf cart garage. Waterfall in back yard. Almost Level lot with all living area on one level. Downstairs guest unit is very private. Views of golf course. Master suite and Guest room. 9 foot and vaulted ceilings. Owner will consider installing Granite on the counters in the Kitchen.

Great, open floor plan. 2 whole house fans in house and one in the Garage. $474,777 20141047

BEAUTIFUL CEDAR HOME on BREATHTAKING park-like parcel.Wonderful home has been impeccably maintained and remodeled: updated w/wood windows, birch & granite kitchen counters and Quarter-sawn oak floors. Property manicured and completely fenced with electric entry gate.

Huge master suite with walk-in closet and lovely master bath. Beautiful open decking. Huge downstairs family room, two story barn, delightful gazebo. $479,000 20141311

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 developed for shop or horses. $379,900 20141293

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. $419,000 20140509

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. Recent improvements include a tankless water heater, custom window covers, as well as fixture, appliance, & plumbing upgrades. $265,000 20140036

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ABSOLUTELY CHARMING VICTORIAN HERITAGE HOME! A true cottage feel! Beautiful wood flooring, high ceilings, classic Vintage molding trim work. Large eat in kitchen. Bay windows, some newer. Detached garage and off street parking for 2 cars. Gorgeous mature landscaping with many bulbs, flowers, trees and shrubs. Yard completely fenced in. Walking distance to all of downtown. $225,000 20141291

500,000 +

JUST FELL OUT OF ESCROW! Lovely Penn Valley ranch perfect for the horse enthusiast. Remodeled bright and sunny home in prestigious Indian Springs area! Oversized newer deck. Pristine all usable 5.22 acres. Multiple paddocks & pastures, large barn w/4 oversized stalls. 2 Tuff shed storage bldgs, detached Dutch Gambriel garage/ workshop with 2 roll up garage doors. $449,000 20141207

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

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

GREAT PRIVACY - Neighbors have large lots and are spread far apart. Master bedroom suite on main level & lots of windows.

Covered rear deck. 1 year old 12’x 20’ metal building for third car parking or for your toys. Wood stove in central area of home cuts down on on heating bills. Well-built wood shed. Circular driveway which was just graded and graveled last year. Great southern exposure at backyard with perfect garden area. Beautiful rock retaining walls. $324,000 20141197

REMARKABLE WOLF CREEK RIVER FRONTAGE! Impeccable & top quality Red Cedar log home w/wrap around covered & uncovered porch. Dramatic & bright open great room w/open beam ceilings, large fireplace & gourmet kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances. Master on main floor, + office/ guest rm & large loft upstairs. Oversized 2 car gar w/overhead storage, RV parking & stand-up mechanics pit. Add’l contiguous 2.5 ac parcel sold with property. $599,000 20141404

VACATION WHERE YOU LIVE! Great property for entertaining.

Charming Cape Cod style home,with covered porch. Pool, volleyball court, horseshoe & fire pit. Large NID filled pond. Lots of parking circular driveway. Beautifully landscaped. Room for boat and RV. Spacious rooms throughout with master and day to day on the main floor. High coffered ceilings, crown molding granite counter tops. One br. used for office on main floor.

Large game room. $575,000 20140621

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

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

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BREATHTAKING & STATELY TUDOR STYLE HOME on remarkable 5.7 ac fenced & gated estate parcel! Amazing 5bd hm, 1200 sf det. guest house w/4 car garage & Olympic size pool, rose gardens & total privacy! Lovely kitchen has granite & marble counters, Thermador double ovens, lots of counter space & cabinets. Stunning curved wood staircase leads to large master bd w/private veranda overlooking landscaped yard. $1,299,000 20140950

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ChaRming Single level 2bd/2ba 1358 sf.ft. rancher with office/den. Lovely wood floors & granite tile in kitchen, oversized formal living room. Dining area opens to a covered deck and private yard. Room for RV. MLS#20141217 $315,000

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Single level 4bd/2ba 2,621 sq.ft. home on the 16th fairway. Masterfully constructed with attention to every detail. Numerous amenities throughout. Gated and fully fenced, a true gardener’s delight. Great home for outdoor entertaining. MLS#20141242 $725,000

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Desirable lower Banner Mountain. 2bd/2ba 1,753 sq.ft. on fenced large corner lot.

In addition to the woodstove in the bonus room, there is a natural stone fireplace in the kitchen/family room area. MLS#20141179 $295,000

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Custom 3bd/2ba 2,200 sq.ft. on desirable lower Banner Mountain. Light & bright throughout, beautifully landscaped 1 acre. Deck off the well designed kitchen with granite counters, wood floors and walk-in pantry is perfect for entertaining. Fenced garden area, 4-car garage, bonus room w/separate entrance. MLS #20141046 $475,900

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Peaceful, private custom home perfect for family or corporate retreat. Flowing floor plan includes dramatic wall of windows in Tahoe style great room. Well appointed kitchen w/island & granite counters. Det. guest suite, large barn/shop, covered RV parking w/full hook-ups, additional storage area, fenced garden area, 3-car gar, seasonal stream, on 5.8 ac. MLS # 20141108 $895,000

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3bdrm/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

Custom 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 $649,000

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Stunning lake & long distance views from this custom, single level Spanish Hacienda style home.

High-end amenities throughout. This amazing 4bdrm/2.5ba 4,676 sq.ft. home wraps around the courtyard with in-ground pool. Feel on top of the world from this gated 10 breathtaking acres. With complete horse set-up, irrigated pasture, Pergola, fountain, spa room. MLS #20141111 $995,000

How to acclimate to your new community Metro Creative

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oving is seldom easy. But even after all of the boxes have been unpacked and the furniture moved in, some of the difficulty of moving remains. Much of that remaining struggle can be traced to adjusting to your new environment.

Though many people settle into a new residence after a short period of time, acclimating yourself to a new community is a taller order, especially for those without friends or family already entrenched in the community.

The following are a handful of ways men and women who recently relocated to a new community can acclimate themselves to their new surroundings.

• Join a local community organization. Local community organizations provide great opportunities to meet new people and learn about a town or neighborhood. Parents may find such organizations more accessible, as associations that focus on local youngsters are quite common. Adults can join parental organizations sponsored by their children's school or volunteer with an extracurricular organization, such as a local youth sports program. These are great ways for moms and dads to meet fellow parents and begin forming new friendships.

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Inviting neighbors over for a casual backyard barbecue is a great way for men and women who are new to a community to meet people and form new friendships.

Singles or married couples without children also can take advantage of community organizations. Volunteer with an environmental cleanup group or sign up to play in a recreational sports league with neighbors in your age group. Opportunities to assimilate into your new community abound, it just takes a little effort on your part to get involved.

• Make an effort to meet your neighbors. The days of yore when everyone

knew their neighbors are largely a thing of the past, but that doesn't mean you can't make an effort to meet the people who live next door. Once you have settled in, knock on your next door neighbors' doors and introduce yourself.

If you really want to go the extra mile, host a casual backyard barbecue and invite your neighbors and their families.

Such an affair can be a great way to break the ice and you might just find your neighbors share similar interests.

• Don't be a shut-in. Communities are often home to numerous traditions, and many such traditions are aimed at increasing the sense of community within a given town. Summer carnivals or winter holiday balls can make for a fun way to assimilate into a community and meet your neighbors. Leave the couch and your television behind to take advantage of such opportunities when they present themselves.

• Join a professional organization.

Many professionals find the demands of their careers are simply too great to give them the amount of time they need to fully assimilate into their new communities. In such instances, men and women might want to join their local professional organization, which can help them meet professional peers and make contacts that can pay both professional and personal dividends.

If no such organization exists in your community, consider starting one.

The difficulty of moving is often considered a burden on children. But adults may struggle to acclimate to a new community as well. Making that adjustment and learning to thrive in your new community may require some creativity and a little extra effort on your part, but it can be done.

Poll finds homeownership trumps gold, stocks, and savings accounts

By Dona DeZube, Associated Press

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lthough the real estate crisis might have broken some homeowners’ hearts, many folks are ready to start dating again, according to two Gallup polls.

One poll shows Americans again believe real estate is the best long-term investment, better even than gold, stocks, bonds, and savings accounts.

High-income consumers are the biggest believers in homeownership as an investment — 38% of people who make $75,000 or more

think real estate is the best longterm investment.

Lower-income consumers, those households earning less than $30,000 per year, believe gold is a better investment than homeownership.

It’s a Good Time to Buy A second Gallup poll found that nearly three in four Americans say now’s the time to buy, an attitude that could increase homebuying activity and home values over the next year.

And the expectation that home

prices will rise is further fueling the buy-now belief. Back in 2011, only 21% of Americans expected home prices to rise. Today, 56% of those Gallup polled expect local home prices to increase.

Looking back with 20-20 hindsight, it’s clear that the scant 21% of people in 2011 who thought prices would rise were right. The median U.S. home price rose from $166,100 in 2011 to $197,000 by 2013.

The take-home from the Gallup poll? Most people can’t predict the

future of the housing market any more than they can predict where the stock market and the gold market are headed.

Fortunately, most of us buy our home because we want to put down roots. But we also see buying as an investment. We know once we pay off the mortgage we’ll have a free-andclear home to live in during retirement and wealth to pass along to our heirs. Rising and falling home prices over a few years don’t matter so much if you’re investing for the long run.

First new reverse mortgage product in 5 years introduced

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by Shawna McDonald, Sierra Foothills Reverse Mortgage

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be at the time of home sale. Some of my clients are unconcerned about rate fluctuations: there are no heirs who are waiting to inherit house equity; some clients are less concerned because they are already in their 80’s, and some younger clients express concern.

The introduction of the new and already popular “Hybrid” reverse mortgage credit line addresses the rate concerns. The KEY feature of this product: the interest rate on spent funds can NEVER rise more than 5% over the start rate during the entire life of the loan. Thus, with the current start interest rates in the 2% range, the rate on what has been spent from the reverse mortgage credit line will never go above the 7% range. The starting loan rate is expressed in your loan application and locked during the loan process. As space is limited here, for any questions please feel free to give me a call.

Shawna McDonald, Loan Officer has completed hundreds of reverse mortgages. She is approved with 8 of the largest reverse mortgage lenders in the nation allowing the consumer 1 stop fee shopping.

Her local office, Sierra Foothills Reverse Mortgage, is located at 412 E. Main Street Suite N, Grass Valley, (530) 4973010. The website is www.SierraFoothillsReverse.com.

enjoys snowboarding, massage, crafting, artwork, yoga, and hiking.

You might just find her in the backwoods of Nevada County finding a great trail to walk, river to swim, or meadow to relax and enjoy.

To reach Monique, stop by our Nevada City office at 108 Union Street, or give her a call at 530-263-5612, or you can email her at riofriorealestate@gmail.com

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SPECTACULAR VIEWS 3bd, 3ba, large open living room and kitchen area. Whole house fan and central vac. Large finished room downstairs with laundry and storage. MLS 20141045 $479,000

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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH 4bd, 4ba, 3,400 sq. ft., 1.7 acres.

GREAT VALUE. Must see, great location in Brunswick Basin close to stores, schools and hospital.

MLS 20141063 $375,000 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM SOUTHERN BELLE 3bd, 2ba, 1,644 sq. ft.,1/3 acre. Fabulous front porch, large kitchen with lots of light. Formal dining room with coved ceilings and crown molding.

Lovely deck overlooking beautifully landscaped yard. MLS 20141033 $339,900 BEAUTIFUL HOME ON THE 15TH TEE 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2,900 sq. ft. custom gourmet kitchen with granite counters.

Huge home Theater. Downstairs bedroom with bath, wet bar, and separate entrance. Two car garage plus separate workshop. MLS 20141058

$449,000

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are her favorite transactions to work with so far.

“The details involved in selling land such as wells, perk and mantles, property boundaries, and often seller financing are very interesting. I love all the different facets of this business,” says Monique.

While not out showing properties, in her spare time Monique

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FRENCH COUNTRY HOME 4bd, 3ba, 3,000 sf on ½ acre, exquisite craftsmanship throughout. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters. Custom designed theater w/wet bar. Separate det. workshop. Private access to 8th fairway Alta Sierra Golf Course. MLS 20140982 $599,000 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HOME 3/2 on 4 acres. 2,500 sq. ft.

Extremely energy efficient custom home. Very high producing well!

Many wonderful upgrades.

It’s worth a look! MLS 20133624 REDUCED $489,000

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or a long time we industry specialists have been asking for this product: the Hybrid Reverse Mortgage.

Before getting into the details of this new HUD approved and FHA insured reverse mortgage product, let’s remember existing products: the fixed rate reverse mortgage, typically used to pay off an existing mortgage and the adjustable rate, typically used to establish a reverse mortgage credit line.

A concern expressed by some clients, regarding the current reverse mortgage credit line product, depending on their age, is that while the interest rate on what is spent is currently in the 2% start range, the rate could increase over the life of the loan to the cap of 10 % over the start rate. The interest rate adjusts up/down monthly and is tied to a stable index, the Libor. Over the last 15 years the Libor index has gone to a high of approximately 9% and hovered in the 3-7% range predominately.

Reverse mortgage clients NEVER accrue interest charges on their unspent credit line funds, and they are NOT making monthly payments on money they have spent, thus there is no possibility of a fluctuating house payment, however, interest is accruing on spent funds, and the higher the rate, the higher the loan balance will

WELCOME Bonnie Brabbs to the

• Showcase of Homes • Custom Lodge-Style Home On 1.5 Acres

Desirable Capitol Drive location in Peardale. Private setting – lovely custom-built cedar home in the trees; elegant lodge-retreat w/ beamed and wood-clad ceilings; home has been completely revived with a designer’s touch from granite countertops, mahogany cabinetry, stainless appliances to Italian tumbled marble master bath with Bain® AirTub; large loft master suite. Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace w/gas insert, office loft space with multi-file storage units; whole house generator; Storage abounds in this 3 bd, 2ba home of 2,177 sf. 2-car garage + tandem with workshop space $409,000 + $5,000 seller incentive; will cooperate with Buyer’s Agent.

Property courtesy of Owner/Agent (retired) • 530-477-8110

Solitude Awaits You

Beautiful 7.45 acre with local views. Vaulted wood ceilings and open floor plan. Master bedroom/bathroom has large walk in closet, separate jetted tub and shower. Land has three sides that are road frontage for easy access.

Large deer fenced garden with 5,000 of water storage just for the garden. $378,000 MLS#20131910

Property courtesy of Laura Berman • Core Real Estate Brokerage 530-913-8789

Ranch Living at Its Finest

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English style country home with French doors that lead to the pond and floating gazebo which is fed by an Artesian well. Ideal horse property with barns, cross fencing, irrigation and much more.

Two additional guest houses with a huge workshop plus separate artists studio. $687,000 MLS#20133292 Property courtesy of ERA Cornerstone Realty Group • 530-265-5885

Live In Touch with Nature!

Custom designed, light and bright home set on a private sunny knoll top with incredible views of Deer Creek canyon. Natural form pool with waterfalls, fabulous master suite + second full guest suite. Central great room with high ceilings & raised hearth, opens to custom kitchen. Metal roof, 12 solar panels tied to grid. Spacious covered deck and beautiful landscaped grounds. 1500 sq. ft. attached structure. $749,000

Property courtesy of Charlie Brock • Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty 273-6982

Beautiful Cedar Home

Located on BREATHTAKING park-like parcel, this wonderful home has been impeccably maintained and remodeled: updated with wood windows, birch and granite kitchen counters and Quarter-sawn oak floors. Property is manicured & completely fenced with electric entry gate. Huge downstairs family room has kitchenette and sliders leading out to second deck. 16x12 two story barn, delightful gazebo. $479,000

Property courtesy of Mimi Simmons • ERA Cornerstone Realty Group 530-265-7940

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• Showcase of Homes • Views Of Nevada City

3 lovely acres in prestigious Northview Estates. Located at end of cul-de-sac for privacy. Next to the NID canal and all utilities are up to property.

A rare find! MLS 20140851 $249,000 Property courtesy of Cheryl Rellstab • Keller Williams Realty 530-274-2727

Quiet Serenity In Ridge View Woodlands

Customized attention to all the details. Cook's kitchen includes pantry, granite and stainless appliances, and breakfast nook. Master suite enjoys a jetted tub and glass block shower. Covered deck with a remote controlled screened wall for added privacy; a great place to sit in the spa and watch the sunset. Spacious area under the house is easily accessible. Professional landscaping enhances the view. MLS# 20140312 $547,000

Property courtesy of Jeanette Royal • RE/MAX Performance 530-755-9500

Secluded & Private

Minutes to downtown Nevada City, 91 acre estate property.

Views, trees, well and everything you need to get started on your dream home.

Property courtesy of Gene & Joan Lehman • Century 21 Davis Realty 530-277-2975

Beautiful newer 5bd/3ba, 3,500 sf home. Very small subdivision of upscale homes with large 1.5 acre lots. End of a quiet little cul-de-sac, beautiful and peaceful setting complete with a long 75’ water feature, including multiple falls & crossing bridge, directly off the back deck, encompassing a perfect outside entertainment patio. $789,500 MLS# 20141035

Property courtesy of Jim Myers • Century 21 Davis Realty 530-277-9141

Ideal Family Compound or Corporate Retreat

Very special estate in the foothills w/private lake, 3 guest houses plus main house and 17 car garages!!

This 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 # 20141018 Property courtesy of Intero Real Estate • 530-615-0111

Elegant, Yet Comfortable

15.90+/-acres with lots of level land. Magnificent single story home with clear view of the stunning High Sierras. 2510+/-sq.ft., 3 Bd/ 2.5 Ba., large generous rooms featuring some crown molding, arched stain glass windows and huge views. Large garden with raised beds. MLS20141233 $679,000

Property courtesy of Kathy Papola • Network Real Estate 530-271-3815

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Quality Craftsmanship

Real Estate Transactions 04/01/14 - 04/30/14

MARY ULINSKI

continued from page 4

Recent transactions as reported by the Nevada County Multiple Listing Service, neither the Nevada County Association of REALTORS® nor its MLS guarantees or is any way responsible for its accuracy.

List Price:

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49 23 36 61 170 117 67 45 0 40 23 53 35 10 4 67 193 32 93 7 4 138 76 0 149 25 72 29 5 5 6 0 76 12 0 35 5 47 61

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18288 WILDFLOWER 750 Lindley Ave 17912 Vintage Dr 17802 Hitch Ct 14143 Torrey Pines Dr 12591 Dobbins Dr 16344 Patricia Way 17476 Lawrence Way 145 Holbrooke Way 12422 Francis Dr 12052 Waxwing Ct 12121 Robust Way 14998 Lake Ln 13231 Lee Ln 18775 Jayhawk Dr 11113 Houghton Ranch 13924 Day Rd 207 Scotia Pines Cir 236 Bennett St 13186 Omega Ct 18986 Chickadee Ct 151 Northridge Dr 12951 Mink Ct 15252 Lorie Dr 15632 Fay Rd 15274 Carrie Dr 18453 Bald Hill Rd 14105 Collier Rd 12808 Francis Dr 17322 Norlene Way 421 Broad St 21914 Cottage Hill Dr 14840 Sisson Rd 16019 Clover Valley Rd 25672 Harvey Rd 10587 Mountain View Ct 24410 Restive Way 10631 Jasper Agate Ct

3/2 3/2 3/3 3/2 4/3 4/3 3/3 3/3 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/2 3/3 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/2 3/2 4/3 4/4 3/2 3/2 4/2 3/2 3/4 2/2 3/3 3/3 4/3 1/2 5/3 3/3 3/3 3/4 4/5 5/4 3/4

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126 1 8 86 35 67 15 14 2 105 109 125 28 136 22 130 269 5 25 0 164 59 4 12 3 10 5 182 0 8 0 36 63 6 12 222 96 11

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2.00 ac ............. 3bd/3ba ............... 2004sf $319,900...........Alta Sierra ........ (20132174)

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

162 ac .............. 4bd/4ba ............... 4352sf $1,625,000....... Penn Valley.......... (1039471)

40 ac ................ 3bd/3ba ............... 3268sf $1,200,000... South County ...... (1042363)

0.36 ac ............. 4bd/5ba ............... 3855sf $899,000....... Grass Valley ...... (20132400)

5 ac .................. 3bd/3ba ............... 2120sf $599,000... Rough and Ready . (20140727)

PENDING

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

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

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

1.78 ac ............. 4bd/3ba ............... 4512sf $799,000..........Nevada CIty ....... (20131173)

10.03 ac ........... 2bd/2ba ............... 3050sf $624,000........Nevada City ...... (20132832)

0.3 ac ............... 3bd/2ba ............... 1496sf $279,500..... Lake Wildwood ... (20140659)

0.44 ac ............. 3bd/1ba ............... 1057sf $229,900....... Grass Valley ..... (20133629)

0.35 ac ............. 1bd/1ba ................. 750sf $150,000..........Grass Valley ....... (20140443)

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

20 ac ................ 3bd/4ba ............... 3963sf $750,000........ Penn Valley ...... (20132556)

9.05 ac ............. 3bd/5ba ............... 3050sf $825,000........Nevada City ..... (20132947)

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

20 ac ................ 4bd/4ba ............... 4800sf $850,000........ Penn Valley ...... (20140437)

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

0.3 ac ............... 3bd/2ba ............... 1682sf $287,500... Lake of the Pines .. (20140440)

0.61 ac ............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1687sf $315,000....... Grass Valley ..... (20140743)

5 ac .................. 4bd/5ba ............... 3978sf $725,000...... South County .... (20133430)

0.28 ac ............. 3bd/2ba ............... 1400sf $239,000.........Alta Sierra ...... (20141163)

1.64 ac ............. 2bd/1ba ............... 1360sf $239,000....... Grass Valley ..... (20141282)

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

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

Not intended to solicit property already listed. Information obtained from various sources. Broker has not verified the accuracy of information concerning properties. Buyers & Sellers are advised to verify the accuracy of the information through expert inspection with the appropriate professionals.

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

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

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