Auburn, Grass Valley & Nevada City

Very nice communities that have benefited hugely from Bay Area retirement dollars. The baby boomers have purchased many houses in the area at prices less than what they sold their Bay Area homes. The communities have boomed in value and population, yet the retail is a significant missing factor. Diversity of restaurants and shopping tend to be sorely missed. New retail in these areas will do very well. Also upgrading shopping centers with nationally recognized tenants is a good move. I would rather invest there than the more open Central Valley.