Community Profiles

When it comes to preserving the natural landscape of the area, the development at Alta Sierra was built with this in mind. So much so that the community has the distinction of being one of only 531  ... Details

The history of the Wild West still lives on in Auburn, CA. The city is a wonder to look at both because of the natural surroundings and because of the "old west" layout of the city, which makes it one  ... Details

In the beginning, there were some dark days for the original Darkhorse developers. The development at Darkhorse began construction in 2002. It was only five years later, right before the housing  ... Details

It's not quite the city and not quite rural. It’s close to everything city life offers but still far enough away to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. That is what is so attractive about living in  ... Details

One of the original “boom towns” of the Old West, Grass Valley is where trekkers seeking wealth in the gold rush took a respite from their grueling travels. It is named for the flat green pasture that  ... Details

Location, location, location - only a two hour drive from San Francisco, less than two hours from Lake Tahoe, and all of the fine dining and entertainment you could ask for awaits you at Lakes of the  ... Details

Lake Tahoe is number one in a lot of rankings: “America’s Best Lake” - USA Today, # 1 ski destination - Rand McNally and Orbitz, # 1 travel destination - TripAdvisor. Yes, it’s gorgeous, luxurious,  ... Details

Excellent year round temperatures, breathtaking scenery, and vibrant communities that cater to active adults and seniors; welcome to Meadow Vista. This is an area rich with prime real estate at  ... Details

Of all of the gold rush boomtowns in California, many believe that Nevada City beats them all for their preservation of the history of the town. Since 1849 when the first speck of gold dust was  ... Details

A group of Italian immigrants who first settled in Chicago took their fortunes out west to establish a new life and a pear farm. Little did they know that soon, the town now known as Peardale -  ... Details

Penn Valley is a tiny community with a population of just over 1,300 people, and is just the sort of close-knit community that many urban dwellers are seeking these days. If you are itching to escape  ... Details

Located in the south western portion of Nevada County and a bit lower in elevation, South County is a great place to find a home.  Here, the forests give way to gently rolling, grassy hillsides with  ... Details