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SOLD! 4003 Lloyd Dr.

10/18/2020

 
​This wonderful North Napa home is SOLD!  I helped the sellers prepare their house for market and accept an over asking price over for $785,000!  This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1443 sq ft house.  Especially exciting since my clients, who grew up in Napa and  have been looking for a home for months now, get to make this house their first home!   Local Napa families are making some big moves and I love guiding them through the process. 
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I’m ready to help you get your house ready to accept an over asking price offer or guide you in purchasing your next home!

Apple Hill and Sacramento Overnight

10/18/2020

 
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Apple Hill is in Placerville and Camino about 1 hour towards S. Lake Tahoe from Sacramento.  A map of over 100 apple farms/bakeries/breweries/pumpkin patches can be found at 
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We recommend Boa Vista Farms early as the lines get LONG!  But, we found these were our favorite donuts, apple fritters and cider.  Hard cider for those of you up for starting your day out strong.
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You will want to check out High Hill Farms for their caramel apples and don't miss the apple shakes!
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Hidden Star is less crowded and a more relaxing place to hang out.  They have fancier pastries and are close to our lunch spot which was Jack Russell Brewery.  
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We headed back to Sacramento to hit up our favorite boutique, Identity and couldn't pass up Insomnia cookies at the Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA Kings.
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If you decide to make an overnight trip of it, I suggest the Embassy Suites which is walking distance to the Capitol, Golden 1 and Old Town.  

SOLD! 3076 Hermosa Dr.

10/11/2020

 
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​This house was snapped up by my buyer before it hit the market at asking price.  The local buyers put their best foot forward with offer terms the sellers were looking for using a trusted, local lender to see them through the process quickly.  The buyer’s new backyard backs up to her sister’s backyard so the cousins can grow up together! 
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0.40 of an acre in North Napa. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1614sq ft.  Sold for $799,000.
Outdoor space is a highlight with built-in BBQ and fire pit area, horse shoes, fruit trees and more.

 
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Did I forget to mention the newer garage/workshop with huge wine cellar? 

So much is being sold off market. Don’t let the inventory online scare you away from buying.  Let’s work together to find you your next home!

Halloween and This Week's House Hunting Favorites

10/4/2020

 
This weekend my family decorated for Halloween and were so happy to have a festive distraction.  We played Halloween music, decorated and made Halloween treats. Just like everyone else right now, we are making the best of 2020 and counting our blessings.
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This week, buyers had me off house hunting and two were highlights. 
 
The first is 3704 Monticello Rd. This is a two bedroom, 3 bathroom plus a guest tiny house with sweeping views of vineyards, oak trees and hills from every point in the house, even the bath tub and shower! The house was newly built and is custom in every way.  The house can also be sold furnished and the Schramsberg riddling rack dining room table took my breath away.  If this fits your needs, it is a must see!  Offered at $2,800,000.

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​The other property is located in Alta Heights at 1505 Meek Ave.   This ideal location has a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home built in 1940 on .16 of an acre.  The spacious backyard has so many possibilities.  The walking distance to downtown, wood floors and sitting area out front with a view of the eastern hills were my favorite elements.  This house is offered at $735,000.
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Happy to go house hunting with you!  There are no broker’s tours or open houses still so let’s get out there and do some house shopping together!

Community & JSHS Homecoming

9/27/2020

 
 Feeling blessed to be part of a community where we support our children, our teachers, our schools and each other! These freshmen are making their first homecoming happen!  Schedule of Justin Siena Homecoming Week events below.
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Thursday, October 1st, 6:30PM   Braves Bash 
​Friday, October 2nd  6:30PM        Reverse Parade 

My New Listing: 4003 Lloyd Dr.

9/20/2020

 

I am proud to introduce my latest listing. 
​                  4003 Lloyd Dr.                                 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms                       Offered at $780,000.  

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A single story home in an ideal North Napa location with a true community neighborhood awaits you. This home has been updated with attention to detail. New cabinets, farmhouse sink, concrete counter tops, hardwood floors, fresh paint with style accents throughout. The backyard offers raised vegetable beds, an outdoor kitchen with built in pizza oven and hot tub. Ready for entertaining and enjoying the Napa lifestyle.
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Contact me if you would like to see this house or another on the market.

Off Market Madness

9/13/2020

 
​This week I had to hustle! Low inventory has me using all my creativity to find houses for my buyers. Google Earth, tax records, Facebook, calls to connections in desired neighborhoods, fellow Realtors and even some door knocking resulted in me being able to show three clients three different off market properties this week.  It is quite rewarding to hunt down my client’s dream property and see their eyes light up with the possibilities once I get them inside.  A side benefit has been getting to know additional Napa residents, many who are willing to help. 
 
These are two properties never got to hit the market and my clients are beyond excited to purchase them!
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If you would like my help finding your dream off market property, let me know!  This is fun!

Market Update & Hot Listings

9/7/2020

 
​This weekend was a busy one is real estate.  Labor Day celebrations and trip are not what they used to be so buyers were out looking at property. The fires gave pause to our housing market recovery since the pandemic began.  Not many houses were coming on the market or closing while our community waited for full fire containment.  However, in the last week or so we have seen more properties coming on the market which is great news for my list of buyers. 
Many houses are being sold as coming soon or off market transactions.  1056 Woodside Dr. was due to come onto the market tomorrow, I was able to show it before and the sellers have already accepted an offer before going to market.
Buyers are looking for larger spaces and are well qualified, taking advantage of still very low interest rates.  Buyers are most certainly coming from out of the area but the bulk of my buyers are from right here in Napa, needing a change for a variety of reasons. 
Despite the plentitude of buyers, data shows that fewer sales are occurring but sellers are getting their asking prices.  Pandemic deals are not the norm.
 
California Association of Realtors reports:
  • Market Data: Market data  improved last week and suggests the uptick in sales that California enjoyed in June will likely persist into July and August. Closed sales increased 3.1% last week to an average of 913/day. This is perhaps unsurprising given that buyer demand, particularly here in California, remains very robust. Mortgage applications nationwide remained more than 20% above 2019 levels and requests for showings in California are more than 90% higher than they were at this time last year.
  • Even as the housing market remains a relative bright spot, several key economic indicators show that the effects of the recession continue to weigh heavily on the pace of the recovery.
  • And yet, even as California’s housing market and economy see signs of life, the challenges we face remain very much ongoing. Recently released data on the second quarter shows that the economy contracted by 32.9% -- the largest quarterly decline in recorded history. In contrast, the U.S. economy shrank by less than 18% during the Great Recession of 2009.
  • Inventory: And inventory will remain an obstacle for California’s recovery—especially amidst such robust demand. New listings were down 6.8% last week to an average of 916/day and were essentially flat for the preceding 3 weeks. And, with the number of COVID-related deaths in California still rising and the real estate market facing ongoing restrictions that make it challenging to list and sell homes, inventory is likely to remain depressed for the near term.
  • Thus, even as California continues to make progress, it is critical that we temper our optimism with realism. Many Californians want to buy: their home is more important now than ever before given that people are spending so much time there; they have more flexibility with their housing decision because they can now work from home; rates are low and have provided a significant boost to affordability. Yet for sellers there remain cautions—even as the data suggest that inventory is near record lows, homes are selling very quickly, and there is minimal evidence of discounting on the typical home. This mismatch is likely to result in a recovery that is much slower than we would have hoped for and one where not as many buyers will be able to get their foot on the property ladder as there should be.
  • See more and follow this weekly at https://www.carcovidupdates.org/market-update
 
These new listing are a few of the hot properties that I showed this week:
 
1126 Pennyroyal St. 5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, 3563 sq ft,  built in 2019,  .3246 acre             Offered at $1,599,000.
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2286 Culpepper St., 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1425 sq ft, .1121 acre, across the street from Las Flores park, community center and tennis courts                Offered at $690,000.  
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​105 Karen Dr., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1303 sq ft, .1544acre, Brown’s Valley School             Offered at $605,000
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​1536 Juanita St. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2487 sq ft, .3959 acre, oak tree and vineyard views                        Offered at $1,200,000
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Let me know if you would like to see any of these properties or in search of something specific off market.
Allow me to help you with any real estate needs.

Tourist for a Day

8/30/2020

 
It is Harvest time in the Napa Valley.  Whether you live in Napa or are looking for a day trip, it is time to take advantage of all Napa has to offer!  There are still safe ways to enjoy a day in the Napa Valley. 
 
Start by hiring a driver committed to clean and safe transportation. 

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Napa Company: Beyond the Bay Wine Tours https://beyondthebaywinetours.com/# (310) 850-7593
 
 
Be sure to have reservations ahead of time (which your driver can make for you).  I recommend a day that begins with Fontanella Family Winery, https://www.fontanellawinery.com/#
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​Then spend some time at  Del Dotto, https://www.deldottovineyards.com/visit/piazza  I highly recommend the barrel tasting.  They accompany the tasting with some delicious bites.
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Finish on the stunning deck at Round Pond.  I recommend the Portfolio or Artisan tasting. https://www.roundpond.com/visit/winery-experiences/
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The day is not complete without a Napa Valley dining experience.  Dinner recommendations can range from casual Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, classic Napa cuisine or fabulous pub food.  Check out Support Napa Valley Restaurants https://www.facebook.com/groups/248116986228540 Or ask me for a specific recommendation. 
 
Bringing visitors who would like to make the move to Napa?  I would love to help them find their place in my hometown!

SOLD: 1901 Spencer St.

8/23/2020

 
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It was my pleasure to sell this 1886 vintage home that has been extensively remodeled and offers a flexible floorplan.  The quality and style of this home which has an upstairs with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, living/dining room with fireplace and large eat-in kitchen brought multiple offers immediately.  
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Only the downstairs could be shown until an offer was written and that 1 bedroom, 1 bath plus additional office/bedroom option, living/dining area and full kitchen showed beautifully. The conscientious seller and I worked together to protect the tenants and were able to accept the offer of another investor so the tenants could stay in place during the current global pandemic.
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Escrows during this time can be tricky for many reasons that are out of our control but I worked closely with the buyer’s Realtor to make sure everyone came out of this transaction a winner!
This property sold for over asking price at $936,000.

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Without open houses every weekend, I am more reliant on your referrals than ever.  If you know someone who is thinking of selling, please connect us!
 
Thank you and stay well!
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