Open House: 1728 Dream Maker, Nakoma
Open House this weekend! Spectacular views, fantastic spaces, this Nakoma home MUST be seen, and here's your chance! Open House at 1728 Dream Maker, Nakoma, July 24, 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Use the Red Sky gate. Call Carol Yeater at Sierra Destination Realty, 530-592-9606 for more information. CADRE#01270222 Continue Reading
How to Fire-Harden Your Home
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November Home Sales Report
California Association of Realtors® has released the stats for Plumas County in November, reporting 24 homes sold at a median price of $275,000, giving a county-wide list-to-sale ratio of 95.4%. Homes stayed on market a median of 86 days. Eleven of the homes sold were in eastern Plumas County with a median sold price of $305,000 and a list-to-sale ratio of 98%. Days on market were lower, Continue Reading
One of Our Favorite Places: Graeagle Mill Works
One of our favorite places in eastern Plumas is Graeagle Mill Works. A local favorite for three generations, Graeagle Mill Works is the ideal place for great coffee, sandwiches, soups and more. For more than 30 years, the Mill Works has been a favorite hangout for locals and visitors alike. Informal meetings, gathering with friends, or just some quiet time and a sweet treat, Mill Works is the Continue Reading
How Clio Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how Clio got its name? No, it’s not named for the muse of history, but it has a fun little history nevertheless. According to an article from the Feather River Bulleting dated July 7, 1943, some of the local settlers were gathered together one day in the home of Frank King. Several suggestions for a name were offered, but none clicked. Finally, Frank was asked what he Continue Reading
Snow Removal Tips
Winter in Plumas County is exceptionally beautiful. But before you can go out and enjoy winter recreation, you may need to move a bit of snow. Here are some of our favorite tips and hacks for making the job easier and safer. When you head out to shovel, keep your phone on you just in case you fall and need help. Put stakes around the edges of your walkways and driveway that you or Continue Reading
Closing Vents to Conserve Heat? Don’t Do It!
Originally published Washington Post in 2003, this Q&A from House Detective, Barry Stone is essential knowledge for every home owner. DEAR BARRY: We have a split-level house and have had problems heating the downstairs family room. It just doesn't get as warm as the rest of the house. This room is side by side with the walk-in sub-area, and we're wondering if we should close the sub-area Continue Reading
Sweet and secluded, but close to everything
Make your Sierra escape a real escape. This wondrous mountain home is less than an hour from Truckee, but it's worlds apart. Getting away to the Sierra isn't so much of a getaway when you're standing in line at the grocery store with everyone else who wants to get away. Break loose from the pack and make 1393 Highway 89 your mountain hideaway. This beautiful offers seclusion and serenity Continue Reading
