The savvy downtown buyer will be thrilled with this corner lot in a central location. The exterior has been completely renovated with all new landscaping including concrete work, irrigation and drainage. Fences are new and the house has been painted inside and out. Once inside this idyllic home, you will be impressed with all the character it has to offer: hardwood floors, new windows & blinds, and granite countertops. A new ductless HVAC system makes enjoying this home comfortable any time of the year.
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I hope this finds you managing well and staying healthy. 
A big THANK YOU to those working in essential businesses.
 
Real Estate has been named an essential business although we are only able to show vacant properties at this time.  Buyers are finding less competition and getting offers accepted. 
 
We are still getting people to their next phase of life even during our shelter in place.    
 
One client even had their offer on a house accepted without ever walking inside the house until the county allowed vacant houses to be shown.  Happily, they saw the house during their inspection period and still love it!    
 
This escrow was still able to close thanks to the hard work of local lenders and Realtors.  4 Skycrest Way is a  4bedroom/3bathrooom, 2,458sq ft house.   We accepted an offer in 1 week and it sold for asking price of $950,000. www.4skycrestway.com
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​Right before we had to shelter in place, I won a little award naming me in the top 10% of Sales Associates Internationally! 
I wanted to share that good news on this rainy, pandemic day!
 
Also, yesterday it was announced that Residential Real Estate is now listed as an essential service in the March 28, 2020 Federal list of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.
Coldwell Banker is still looking into the details of this and at Napa County and Napa City standards again as the most restrictive standard regarding what qualifies as an essential service will still govern the activities of a Realtor. 
At this point we know:
1.   No open houses should be held.
2.  Showings should be done virtually, if at all possible.
I will share more information as it becomes available as I know many of you are still browsing homes as a few more have trickled onto the market.  I am still working so feel free to contact me with any questions.
 
Looking for some great recipes to cook while sheltering at home?  I’ve been cooking Ayesha Curry’s recipes and a few more.  I share them on Instagram so follow me @jgass0

Ayesha Curry’s Bacon Bread Pudding
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Stay healthy and let me know if you are in need of any resources!
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We had family in town this weekend which meant cousin time!  Lots of fun and smiles, especially since Allison just got her braces off!  She’s officially ready for 8th grade graduation! 
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I attended a unique four plex open house yesterday at 344 Brown St. offered for $899,000.  Let me know if you would like me to share information or a video with you of the property. 
 
3928 Pall Mall is another favorite opportunity of mine with a new price of $699,000 open 2-4PM today. 
All open houses are below for your enjoyment. 
I am here for your questions.
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Bright and open with lush greenery showing for every window.
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Saturday, March 7th Women InPower is hosting their 3rd annual International Women’s Day Celebration at Copia.  I have recently attended another event hosted by this group and was impressed by the desire the women participating have to support women in this community.  I met winery owners, business owners, winemakers, and other professionals who were eager to connect and utilize the services offered by women in Napa. 

I am sponsoring and attending this year’s event and thought you might be interested in attending as well.  The day at Copia starts with a Bubble Reception at 12:30 by the new bubble wine bar opening in downtown Napa, Be Bubbly.  There will be guest speaker and a panel of speakers.  These speaker sessions are separated by a networking hour with wineries pouring and sponsors set up in a marketplace setting.
See the entire program and get your ticket at 

Every week I am asked for a recommendation of a local professional or business.  I love connecting people! I am a big fan of supporting each other and using people I can trust to provide high quality service.  I want to patronize the businesses of those who are part of my village.  Two communities I am a part of in Napa have set up business directories so we can utilize trusted professionals within our organization.  Some of these people I see almost every day and didn’t realize what business they owned or service they provide to our community.    Here is the link to the business directory at St. John’s Lutheran.  This is my children’s school.  It is wonderful to be able to support the community helping me to raise my children.  So, if you are looking for a stump removal service, looking for a Dr. recommendation or always wondered who own’s Allison (In Wine Country) in St. Helena, take a look and support our local community.
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My family spent the end of the week at my daughter’s last Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament in Portland.  She and my son competed in a variety of events including piano, dance, swimming and singing.  We also celebrated my son’s 12th birthday and enjoyed all of what Portland has to offer. 

Some highlights worth checking out next time you are in Portland:

• Salt & Straw Ice Cream- I ate almond brittle with chocolate ganache ice cream..sooooo good!
• Pok Pok- you must have the whiskey sour and all of their steamed buns
• Glowing Greens- underground, glow in the dark mini golf course and escape room
• Slappy Cakes- a blast for the kids and the jalapeno bloody mary kept me company
• Bollywood Café- bring a group so you can try it all at 2 different locations; Division St. location has a Whiskey Soda Lounge down the street to stop by 1st
• Nike Employee Store- you need to know an employee to get access and then is 40% off all their latest items- we went a little bananas
• Culmination Brewery- perfect Portland vibe
• Voodoo Donuts or even better, Blue Star Donuts

 
Highly Recommended by our friends (we just didn’t have enough time):

• Por Que No? Taqueria
• Pine State Bisquits

 
All of today’s open houses are here for you.  Let me know if you have questions.