I Came Home to Nevada County to Raise My Kids. Now I Help Other Families Do the Same.
Grass Valley. Nevada City. Alta Sierra. Lake Wildwood. Penn Valley. A Nevada County native and 15-year Air Force veteran, representing buyers and sellers across the foothills he calls home.
By the Numbers
Master Sergeant (E‑7)
since the 1970s
for military families
Neighborhood Alliance (ASNA)
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Grass Valley
Historic downtown, easy commuting, and a strong sense of community.
View Homes →Nevada City
Victorian charm, arts and culture, tucked into the Sierra foothills.
View Homes →Alta Sierra
My own neighborhood — golf course living and a true community feel.
View Homes →Lake Wildwood
A gated lake community built around the outdoor lifestyle.
View Homes →Penn Valley
Acreage, privacy, and small-town living just outside Grass Valley.
View Homes →Lake of the Pines
A private lake and golf community in the Sierra foothills.
View Homes →Beale AFB / PCS Moves
Relocation guidance for military families PCSing in or out of the area.
View Homes →All of Nevada County
A countywide look at the market I've called home my whole life.
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A Nevada County Native, Back Home to Serve It
My family's roots run deep here — my parents moved to Nevada County in the 1970s. After serving 15 years in the U.S. Air Force, separating as a Master Sergeant (E‑7), my wife and I chose to come home and raise our kids in the community I grew up in.
As your REALTOR®, I bring local knowledge and the discipline I learned in the Air Force to every transaction — and a particular focus on helping veterans and military families navigate VA purchases and sales.
Read My Story →What Clients Say
Reviews posted publicly on Google, quoted in full and unedited.
Mike helped us sell a property in Grass Valley, that we had been trying to move for years. His thoroughness, market knowledge, and perseverance were truly unprecedented. Throughout the entire process, Mike was fantastic at keeping us informed and at ease. If you’re looking for a realtor who actually delivers results, look no further. Next time I need a pro, I know exactly who I’m calling!Sandy Knight · Seller, Grass Valley
Just had the pleasure of working alongside Mike on a home purchase in Grass Valley. Not only did he negotiate an amazing deal, but he was friendly, available, and extremely reliable. If you’re looking for a Realtor in Nevada or Placer county, that really understands the nuances of country property, Mike is your man!Carl Lewis · Buyer, Grass Valley
We had an awesome experience working with Mike. From start to finish, he was super responsive, helpful, and really took the time to understand what we were looking for. He found us the perfect home and made the whole process as smooth as possible. As a veteran himself, he knows all the ins and outs of VA loans and was a huge asset in helping us navigate that side of things. What we appreciated most was how honest and straightforward he was—no sales pitch, just real advice. On top of that, he’s a great guy with deep roots in the Grass Valley area, and he shared a ton of local knowledge and resources that came in handy. Highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to buy in the area.River · VA Buyer
Questions People Actually Ask Me
Straight answers to the things that come up most often, written for this county rather than for anywhere in America.
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