If you have an extra day off this weekend, enjoy!  I’m taking some extra time to reflect on how I serve others.  Hoping each time I some into someone else’s life I add value. 
This is one of the reasons I enjoy hosting open houses so much.  I get to meet strangers and aim to brighten their day and share knowledge that will help them meet their real estate goals.  ​

Find me today from 1-3PM at 30 Gordon Ct. in North Napa.  This 4 bedroom , 3 bath home is 2287sq ft and offered at $829,000. 

Sunday, January 19, 2020 Open Houses

Today you will find me at 1236 Yajome St. from 1-3PM.  This is currently a 2 bedroom, 1 bath updated house including a basement with laundry and a decent sized yard.  Located downtown 2 blocks from Pizza Azurro and the new restaurant,  Hal Yamashita www.halnapa.com,   The house overlooks the hills in the East, The Westin Hotel and Oxbow. 
Offered at only $489,000 this house is move in ready.  Hope to see you today!
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All open houses for today are below. While touring the open houses of 2020 some tips to keep in mind:

• Tell the hosting realtor that you are working with me right away so they don’t bother you with the hard sell.
• Ask if there are inspections on file such as pest, roof or home.  What are the major findings?
• For country properties, where is the well or septic located?
• Where is the laundry facilities?  Is the washer and dryer included?
• Notice updated windows
• Always pay attention to neighbors.  You can change anything about the house but the neighbors and how they care for their house effect your property value.
• Make note of things you would want to include in the purchase such as window coverings, wine refrigerator, hot tub, furniture

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Rachel Stults consulted with designers nationwide and came up with these design trends from the last decade that are going out of style. 
Some of you have heard me predicting number 10.

1. Accent wall color. Try using a bold color throughout and don’t forget about wallpaper, it has made a big comeback.
2. Minimalist design. Out with the modern mid-century sleek looking décor and on to bigger and bolder roaring 20’s style.
3. Faux natural wood materials.  You just can’t fake the good stuff, we are on to you!
4. Rose gold and millennial pink. Mixed metals are still on the scene but colors are bolder.
5. Farmhouse style. What?!  Experts say you can still mix in some pieces but the look should not be so mass produced.  More one of a kind pieces must be included.
6. Cool and light neutrals.  Look to navy and emerald green.  Also warm earth tones are sneaking back.
7. Fast furniture.  Good for our budgets but bad for the Earth.  Again, more one of a kind, unique and real pieces are trending.
8. Neon word signs.  Honestly, I didn’t ever think these were in style.  Maybe it skipped Napa.
9. Bedding in a kit.  So easy but looks like you put in zero effort. Add layers and mix patterns or textures for the place you spend almost half of each day.
10. Open floor plans.  I knew it was coming!  Millenials, who make up the largest group of buyers, do not want to eat where they work, live and cook.  No one wants to look at your mess and it is nice to have some separation with some purposeful spaces.

The theme here is authenticity, personal style and boldness. Keep this in mind while improving your spaces in 2020! Read the entire article for yourself here.

There are many, many houses for sale that are not on the market quite yet.  I can give you access to those first!  Update me on what you are looking for!
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You have to click here to see me in action!  If you can’t beat the 13 year olds, you have to join them!

2019 was a year of adulting!  I finally got a financial planner, our trust complete, house painted and kitchen updated.  Business and personal health goals were met.  I am definitely counting my blessings! 

None of this would have been possible without the guidance of my friends and family. 

• My financial planner is a friend of a close, trusted friend. 
• Our trust was completed by a fellow parent from our children’s school who served on the PTA with me. 
• The house painter was hired as he has painted the home of many of our local firefighters. 
• The kitchen was updated by my doctor’s contractor. 

These referrals were key to my success in 2019. 

But that’s not all, the referrals of my friends and family were also almost half of my real estate sales in 2019 and my first 2 listings scheduled for 2020 were recommended to me by friends.  Thank you!  I appreciate the confidence and support and rely on my referral partners, friends and family to keep sending me people you know I can help with their real estate goals. 

I’m here for you too!  Let me know what recommendations you are looking for to meet all of your 2020 goals.  Send me anyone you know who may need assistance with real estate in 2020.  I look forward to the opportunity to help a few good people this year.

Happy New Year!
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Last week I also helped an investor complete his purchase of a rental property on S Franklin St.  This move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a large back yard and 2 car garage is ready for it’s next tenants for $2,500/month.  Let me know if you know someone who may be interested.
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Looking for some Christmas spirit?  Enjoy this Napa tour of some of the very best Christmas lights in town.  I’ve mapped it all out for you here https://www.jennygass.com/blog/napa-holiday-light-tour-for-you-featured-open-house
 
I wish you a peaceful Christmas with those you love!
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​Open today 10:00-12:30.
Come visit me Sunday 1:00-3:00PM at my listing at 2494 Trower Ave. 
Can’t make it during these times?  Just let me know and I would be happy to show it to you anytime.
A block from Alston Park's dog park and hiking trails in north Napa, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is move-in ready. Don't miss this spacious 2,050-+ sq. ft. home with open living space. Natural light floods through 12 windows in the formal living room and is enhanced by an impressive raked ceiling. Two sets of glass doors open onto the patio, which is ideal for enjoying the large, private yard with room for a pool. Upstairs, a beautiful master suite overlooks the backyard with a walk-in closet, large master bath including double sinks, and separate shower. With a nod to privacy, down the hallway and around the corner are 3 additional bedrooms that share a bathroom with double sinks and a tub/shower. The top of the stairs reveals a sweeping view of the formal living room with angled window tops and a red brick fireplace. Sit by the fireplace in the great room or enjoy time with the family while cooking in the open kitchen with sit up breakfast bar. RV/boat storage as well.

Tis the Season to spread some Christmas cheer...through service & love!
I participate in a local Non Profit called The GIGG.  They organized the "12 Days of Christmas" Service Project which offers an opportunity for all of us to reflect on what the true meaning of Christmas is.  My family is participating in these upcoming events and we’d love to have you join us!
Here are ways that you can volunteer over the next month!

1.) Holiday Party at Rainbow House (12/23)

 
We are hosting a Holiday Party at the Rainbow House, a home for families experiencing homelessness. The party will take place on December 23rd at 3pm!
We will be providing gifts, a meal, decorations, and a Christmas Tree!! There are 4 families that will be part of the party!!
Here's the link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094DA5AA2AA0FD0-holiday

2.) Salvation Army Bell Ringing

We will be doing a little bell ringing this year for the Salvation Army
If you want to sign up for some bell ringing, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/santatrain
 
This is great for a group of friends or for a family to do together!! Super EASY!

3.) Operation: With Love From Home (12/8)

Here's what is needed the most right now:
1. Beef jerky
2. Coffee/tea singles
3. AA and AAA batteries
4. Drink mix singles
5. Hand warmers
6. Handiwipe travel packs
7. Hand sanitizer
8. Ramen
9. 6 inch candy canes
10.Monetary donations for shipping costs
To Assemble Care Packages, please join us on December 8th from 10am-2pm at the Napa College Gymnasium.

4.) Holiday Assistance Program (12/7-12/21)

The Napa County Holiday Assistance Program has been in existence for over twenty years providing needy families with food and toys for Christmas. The program is operated by a coalition consisting of Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, Queen of the Valley, Toys for Tots, Napa Food Bank, Volunteer Napa and County Family Service organizations.
1300 families with approximately 3000 children have been registered.
This year operations will be conducted at the Airport Toy Distribution Warehouse at 2000 Airport Rd, Napa, CA 94558
12/7...anytime between 9:30am-3pm: Tape & Pack Food Boxes
There are lots of options to help over the next few weeks, so check out the link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/christmas2019
We will not organize a time to do this together, but I encourage any of you who can to consider volunteering!
12/21...this is my favorite day and where they need LOTS of HELP!! I plan to be there most of that day. Come out and help distribute the toys and food to the families picking up!! Great day for lots of help!!


 
All of the open houses for Saturday and Sunday are below.  I will be hosting 755 La Homa open Sunday 1-3PM.  Come say hi!

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In my family, we celebrate Advent, which begins today.  We are part of the Advent Conspiracy. Advent Conspiracy was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously.  We challenge all of you to join us in avoiding being overscheduled and take more time to really be present with those you care about most.  Spend less,  give more of yourself and remember why you celebrate this time of year.  https://adventconspiracy.org/
 
Perhaps you are snug at home avoiding the rain or making preparations for your week.  Either way, there are open houses to enjoy.  All are below for you.
 
Make the most of the next 25 days- Happy Advent!

I am blessed to work  with amazing inspectors, contractors and real estate service professionals who share my same ethical, thorough dedication to serving our clients.  Every step of every real estate transaction, I am partnered with trustworthy, skilled individuals and we work together for the best interest of the buyer or seller we represent. 
 
Tiffany Diede at Old Republic Title www.oldrepublictitle.com/california/napa takes the time to explain all title concerns.  Local lenders Scott Whitlock and Thomas Coakley at Fairway Mortgage www.fairwayindependentmc.com/Scott-Whitlock make sure our loans are executed in a timely manner and often help offers get accepted in the first place due to their impeccable reputation.  Every listing gets the royal treatment with Dalia Staging, Lori Bitter www.daliastaging.com.  She makes each house look its best with the clients furniture, by bringing in her own décor and even changing out light fixtures and mirrors if needed.  Every house earns top dollar with the expert photography of Darren Loveland at Aerial Photography www.aerialphotomedia.com.  Every transaction is carefully completed with attention to detail and accuracy with the assistance of transaction coordinator, Katie Tharp.  We are always ahead of the game when it comes to being ready to close with all paperwork double checked for accuracy.
 
I learn something new from these experts every time I work with them.  They are wiling to take the extra time to explain everything thoroughly to our clients.  Each goes the extra mile to address any concerns and investigate possible issues.  They have squeezed my clients in to make sure important projects are completed in a timely manner.  They are fair, trust worthy and easy to work with.
​RCM Home Inspection, Bob McPhee
Plumbing Pro, Bernie Bishop
Adams Electric, Mike Adams
Pintail Roofing, Dean Bledsoe
Napa Valley Chimney Sweep, Philip Stith

 
Today I take time to be thankful for all of these professionals. Thank you for caring about each client and serving them well.  I am so grateful to have you on my team.
 
Something else to be thankful for…all of today’s open houses on a beautiful, sunny day.  Enjoy!  They are all below for your reference.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you are thankful for!
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