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Olive trees and an award winning vineyard greet you as you enter the gates. Jaw dropping views over the Silverado Country Clubgolf course to the east and the vineyards of Napa Valley to the west. The house is a comfortable but spacious 6,400 square feetwith an additional 4,012 square feet in supporting area. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with name dropping appliances and hugeisland. Wine cellar with transferable license to sell. The master suite is a luxurious retreat with fireplace and amazing masterbath. Charming guest rooms, each with their own bath. Even an elevator to assist in moving from floor to floor. A huge lowerlevel great room complete with kitchen for all of the fun & games you can imagine. Four car oversized garage with 10 footceilings. Above is 1200 sq. ft. of custom office space, conference area and delightful guest room. Bocce ball court, sun drenchedpatio, and a sparkling infinity pool surrounded by amazing views. A very unique offering.

Offered at $3,988,000

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Yvonne RichDRE01045780

(707)968-98881338 Main Street, St. Helena, California

$ 4,995,000

The Hideaway Cottages is nestled in a private setting, a calming sanctuary for rest & relaxation and a place to experience a wine country getaway.Located within walking distance to historic downtown Calistoga with Hot Springs/Mineral & Mud baths, and just minutes from world class Napa Valleywineries & restaurants. The charming cottages are sited on 1.7+ acres comprised of three parcels - the main Victorian house built in 1879, 15+ sin-gle story units plus several outbuildings, pool/spa surrounded by lawn and park-like grounds with gracious mature landscaping. This property hasentitlement for 20 city water hook-ups, two water wells, geothermal well, and is being sold turnkey. 1- and 2-bedroom cottages have separate livingareas with kitchens and studios have kitchenettes with co�eemakers. Properties of this type and size rarely come available. Possibilities abound, anexcellent investment opportunity to develop into a luxurious resort in the Napa Valley and/or great income property for the individual buyer. “A uniquePlace to escape for Rest & Relaxation” in Napa Valley.

IDEAWAY COTTAGESH

$1,900,000

Sited on 2+ acres, this exquisite French country home is masterfully created with thoughtful architectural planning and striking European appoint-ments. This European-inspired home is beautifully designed with the extraordinary imported materials, irreplaceable hand carved antique door & gor-geous lighting �xtures, A dramatic great room with a magni�cent limestone wood burning �replace, French doors with transom windows throughout,formal dining room, intimate master suite, European country kitchen with a sizeable walk-in pantry and a wine cave that a true oenophile will appreci-ate. French doors open to a beautiful stone walled courtyard & multiple outdoor entertaining areas o�ering a feeling of symmetry as the interior meldswith the outdoors. Enjoy the privacy & serenity of country living surrounded by majestic trees and beautiful gardens. Having three separate structures- the main house, guest cottage, and garden studio - o�er exibility & convenience.

Impeccable, Gracious… La Belle Maison!

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OWELL MOUNTAIN AVAWINERY ESTATEHSeize the opportunity to acquire a highly-rated & established Howell Mountain AVA winery with a 20,000 gallon winery use permit. Sited on 41+acres with approx. 6.7 acres of Bordeaux varietal vineyard, a complete wine production facility including 5,000+/- sq. ft. of caves, a 6,600 sq. ft.crush/fermentation pad, and… high on a hilltop, above the fog, a beautiful Provencal estate with breathtaking panoramic views of Napa Valley.Undoubtedly the most scenic winery estate to come on the market in recent years. This winery estate appeals to every sense & satisfies every desireof an oenophile’s dream. The owner has developed a reputation and built a brand receiving accolades of 93 to 95 point wines. A chance to jump intothe Napa Valley wine industry at its top tier and produce world-class cult wines. The residence is designed by acclaimed local architect, Ray Rector,and this artfully created Provencal estate speaks fluently of charm and beauty with elegant European touches in every room.

$12,500,000

$9,800,000

H ISTORIC BOMMARITO VINEYARDA golden opportunity to acquire Napa Valley’s historic Bommarito Ranch in the Rutherford AVA. A prime Rutherford Bench winery site, easy on/offaccess to Galleron Road and Mee Lane, and neighboring Alpha Omega Winery, Franciscan Winery, Sullivan Vineyards & Fleury Estate Winery. Sitedon 23+ acres, approx. 21 acres of “Rutherford Dust” vineyard and six existing homes are under a grandfathered use clause. The Bommarito Ranchwith prime Rutherford AVA vineyard, historic Bommarito’s residence & five vintage homes offer endless possibilities. A magical setting to create amagnificent winery compound in one of the most sought-after appellations in the world. The vineyard was replanted in 2000 to four different grapevarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon, and 7.57 acres of Merlot & Cabernet budded to Sauvignon Blanc in 2012. Therootstocks in this vineyard were matched to various soil types, two different trellis systems were implemented, and grape clones were selected to yieldultimate fruit flavors.

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$ 695,000

This amazing log home evokes a combination of modern mountain living & old world graciousness. Beautifully crafted classic chalet stylehome nestled in park-like setting backing to wooded acres. Two-story great room with dramatic ceilings & stone hearth fireplace, gorgeoushardwood floors, well-appointed kitchen, a large loft for family room/game room or office, spacious covered porch for outdoor entertaining& a separate guest/income unit.

PARCEL 1 $775,000 & PARCEL 2 $750,000

One acre building parcel within the city limits of Calistoga. An idyllic location with a unique blend of country & city. Each large one-acreparcel is level, usable & ensures privacy & seclusion. Beautiful country setting, a blank canvas to build a private oasis or family compoundwith room for a hobby vineyard, organic orchard & gardening beds for farm to table living. Paved road access, underground utilities, well &city water.

PRIME CALISTOGA BUILDING SITES

HOWELL MOUNTAIN CHALET

$695,000

This truly spectacular 55+ acre land above Oakville is surrounded by lush natural landscaping with plenty of sun and enjoys unusual solitude.Paved road to the property, developed well and situated in an exclusive area of fine Oakville Estates. Approx. 2 acres may be suitable forvineyard in Mount Veeder Appellation and AW zoning may allow guest house plus caretaker house. This is the Perfect chance for the sophis-ticated buyer desiring idyllic surroundings for a private lifestyle. Truly a distinctive place to consider building a home.

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$ 1,695,000

A Rutherford Dust gardener’s paradise on half acre surrounded by gorgeous gardens. This artfully designed cottage has a well-equipped kitchen with Wolf range & stainless appliances. Intimate formal dining room with vaulted wood ceiling, living room, laundrynook, hardwood & tile floors, and plantation shutters throughout. Majestic redwoods create a sense of privacy & bountiful fruit/nuttrees and gardening beds allow for farm to table living.

E NCHANTING RUTHERFORD COTTAGE

$1,250,000

Magnificent French Country estate nestled on 1+ acres offers classic European charm w/all the modern amenities & is only minutesto downtown St. Helena. Dramatic architecture, cathedral/beamed ceilings & banks of beautiful arched windows reveal the beautifuloutdoor surroundings. The grounds create a resort-like atmosphere, while adding to the sense of privacy and quiet country ambi-ence. This impeccable home reflects grace & style at every turn.

ELEGANT FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE

$2,850,000

Imagine a stunning Italian hillside villa perched in the hills above St. Helena with commanding panoramic views of the valley floor. The sleekItalian architecture has been designed to maximize the unobstructed views and impressive hillside location. Exceptional style and grace areclearly evident in every aspect of this sophisticated 6 br & 5.5 ba home. Enjoy entertaining by the pool with enormous patio, towering Palmtrees and outdoor pavilion with fireplace for alfresco dining. A tranquil setting and visual paradise. AMAZING VALUE!

STRIKING ITALIAN VILLA

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AMERICAN CANYON — Developers of the proposed Watson Ranch residential and commercial project have agreed to contribute toward the construction of a new middle school in American Canyon.

The school funding was among several important changes sur-rounding Watson Ranch that were discussed at a special City Council meeting one recent evening.

In addition to building 1,250 new homes, the project calls for cre-ating a town center called the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens, where the cement factory currently exists.

The developer had earlier pro-posed building a 100-room hotel as part of the town center.

Now, the plans calls for establish-ing a 200-room luxury hotel, similar to the Carneros Inn, whose average room rate would be $350 a night.

City Manager Dana Shigley said the expanded hotel is a good idea because it will generate more tax revenues for the city.

The new hotel proposal “makes it [the project] financially viable for the city,” said Shigley. “It will

improve the situation significantly,” particularly if it gets built during one of the earlier phases of the proj-ect, she added.

Developer Terry McGrath told the council and a packed audience of residents that the project would contribute $27 million to educa-tion, with $8 million going to the Napa Valley Unified School District to help construct a new middle school next to American Canyon High School.

Parents have been clamoring for a second middle school, noting that American Canyon Middle School is overcrowded with more than a thousand students.

“We’re excited about this plan for obvious reasons,” said Don Evans, NVUSD’s head of school construction.

Evans said the district has spent three years negotiating with Wat-son Ranch developers to gain their support for new schools in Ameri-can Canyon.

The developers had previously said they would help fund the con-struction of a new elementary school in the city to educate children living in Watson Ranch, slated for the east side of town near the ruins of the old cement factory.

McGrath said recently that the project would pay for two-thirds of the cost of building the proposed Watson Ranch Elementary, which will require more than $21 million, according to the school district.

The development would pro-vide $8 million of the $37 million needed for the new middle school.

McGrath explained the project would contribute less toward the middle school than the new elemen-tary because Watson Ranch homes are expected to produce more kin-dergarten-fifth-grade students.

About 400 students from Wat-son Ranch will attend the new elementary school, according to McGrath, while about 160 students are expected to come out of the new development and attend the new middle school, whose population will range from 600-800 students, according to Evans.

Evans said the developers agreed to provide a 10-acre site for the ele-mentary school. “We hung in there and got that,” he said.

The school district already owns land adjacent to ACHS to build the new middle school.

“We believe the developer has stepped up and worked with us,” said Evans, who said the two sides

still must agree on the formal lan-guage of a funding agreement.

School funding was just one of numerous aspects of the Watson Ranch project discussed during the nearly four-hour meeting at City Hall.

Watson Ranch will also involve building or extending certain roads in the city.

John Wilbanks, a city planner working on the project, informed council members that the devel-opers have proposed extending Rio Del Mar, which currently terminates along the west side of Highway 29, eastward so it would connect with a proposed northern extension of Newell Drive into Watson Ranch.

The project had previously discussed extending South Napa Junction Road into Watson Ranch to facilitate transportation into and out of the project.

Developers and city staff also examined the alternative of extend-ing Eucalyptus Drive across High-way 29 and eastward into the devel-opment.

But both sides decided that extending Rio Del Mar was a bet-ter option than either South Napa Junction Road or Eucalyptus Drive.

Noel Brinkerhoff/Eagle The former cement factory, known locally as “the ruins,” will be a key part of the new town center under the Watson Ranch project.

Developer to help fund new AmCan schools

Luxury hotel is now part of Watson Ranch project

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Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, Broker

EstatEs • VinEyards • Vacation HomEs • LandrEsidEntiaL and commErciaL

www.calistoga-realty.com1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515

707-942-9422Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.

EXQUISITE CUSTOM HOMEMain level master suite with French doors to the private patio, travertine floors, limestone gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen w/walk in pantry, Wolf range, Sub Zero

refrigerator, granite counter tops, 3 large bedrooms upstairs, beautifully landscaped yard, in ground pool and spa in a lovely private backyard.$1,325,000

BELLA VISTA VINEYARDSAn incredible opportunity to own a one of a kind Estate property situated on over 200 acres in Napa and Sonoma County. The custom built Mediterranean

Style residence was designed by Adrian Martinez AIA and there are three additional buildable parcels included in this sale and each one provides panoramicviews. 37+/- acre premium vineyard, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Chardonnay, benefits from excellent Aiken loam soils and is located in boththe Calistoga and Knights Valley appellations. This profitable grape growing program produced over 483 tons of fruit over the last 3 harvests and generated

revenues of over 1.2 Million. The ranch features spectacular views of Mt. St. Helena and enjoys an abundant supply of water from its substantial irrigation pondand private well. This property presents a unique opportunity to build a vineyard estate compound or winery with attractive current cash flow and access to both

Napa and Sonoma Counties. $10,495,000

2+ ACRE BUILDING SITEGreat 2+ acre building site on the western side of Calistoga with some

partial views of Mt. St. Helena and the Palisades. Paved road is in. Sharedwater for landscaping is also in. Need to develop septic and hook to City

water. Owner has soils and engineering plans.$495,000

GREAT BUILDING SITEGreat building site located on Diamond Mountain Road in an area of

exclusive properties. Located close to the bottom of Diamond Mountain, yetgreat views of Mt. St. Helena and the Valley floor. This is an estate but not

subject to court confirmation or over bids.$995,000

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Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, BrokerIzzy Gutierrez, Realtor • Scott Sofie, Realtor

EstatEs • VinEyards • Vacation HomEs • LandrEsidEntiaL and commErciaL

www.calistoga-realty.com1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515

707-942-9422Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.

THREE HOMES ON 2.2 ACRESPerfect as a family compound or enjoy one house and rent the others. Lovely creekside setting creates the perfect summer hideaway for these 3 uniquelydifferent homes with views looking out across vineyards to the Palisades. Private patios, picnic areas, water features, creek, vineyard and garden areas

combine to make this a potential Napa Valley haven.$1,395,000

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYLocated just blocks from downtown. Zoned R-3 allowing Multi-Family

Residential/Office use. Amazing location with potential of even greater use.This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers easy access to downtown, with lots of

backyard space for entertaining.$495,000

STYLE AND SOPHISTICATIONThis 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a large lot and close to downtown and the golfcourse. Living room with vaulted ceiling and a fireplace, updated kitchen and a family room.

Plantation shutters throughout most of the windows. Beautifully landscaped front and rear yards,some fruit trees and a well to irrigate with. 2 car garage with storage loft and several outbuildings.

$749,000

EARLY 1900 STYLE BUNGALOW3 Spacious bedrooms, two baths, an office, wine room, large living room and diningroom and spacious kitchen. The inviting front porch is the perfect place to watch

4th of July fireworks. Beautifully landscaped back yard includes a covered patio andviews of the mountains. Two car garage, bonus room, and covered two car carport.

$685,000

ADORABLE 1950’s ERA HOMEWith beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace, newer appliances, freshly painted, overheadfans, Pella doors with security locks, landscaped front and back with sprinkler system

and just a few blocks from downtown. Perfect weekend home.$565,000

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Teresa Keller used to joke that she was pantry-challenged. She often relied on a flashlight to search the deep, dark cupboard that held her canned goods and other food items.

When she and her husband, Dave, decided to build a home in Sunbury, Ohio, a proper pantry was a priority.

“ I brought i t up to the builder,” said Teresa Keller, who moved into the new house in October. “I told them I’ve got to have this.”

The Kellers’ new “super pan-try” is a walk-in, with plenty of quality shelving to store drinks, trash bags and other household goods bought in bulk. One shelf is dedicated to snacks for the grandchildren. A small door con-nects it to the garage, so groceries can be unloaded easily.

“At a certain price point, it’s what people are expecting — more storage,” said Ed Snodgrass, vice president of P&D Builders in Delaware, Ohio, which built the Kellers’ house.

Many new homeowners are asking for larger pantries, said Ker-mit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C. In a recent survey by the group, 43 percent of residential architects reported that customers placed an increased emphasis on pantry space.

Besides storing food, some of the newer, bigger pantries offer storage for china and serving pieces that are used just a few times a year. Some include spaces for toasting bread, brewing coffee and chilling wine. Others have spots for laptops, or sinks for prepping food and washing pets.

Open floor plans, building costs and big-box stores, where

people buy cases of water and months’ worth of paper towels, are driving the trend, industry experts said.

“The ‘super’ pantry is a back-lash to the open floor plan,” said Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo, an inte-rior designer who works in New York City and Litchfield County, Connecticut. “People have been living in the open concept house long enough now to know that if the kitchen is messy, the whole place feels messy.”

Pantries allow them to stow kitchen items out of sight.

Homeowners no longer feel the need to leave their high-end mixers and coffee makers on the counter, added Bob Vila, the longtime home-improvement TV show host who now dispenses

advice at www.bobvila.com .“There was a generat ion

for whom all of these things were brand new luxuries and they wanted to show them off,” he said.

Now the emphas i s i s on decluttering.

Builder Michael Menghini gets more and more requests for elec-trical outlets in pantries. “People want to leave their appliances out, they just don’t want to leave them on their counters,” said Menghini, president of Covenant Custom Homes in Overland Park, Kansas.

Storing appliances, large pots and serving pieces in a walk-in pantry also saves money, Vila said. It’s cheaper to install open shelving in a pantry than to

build more kitchen cabinets, which require counter tops and hardware.

“I have been a booster of the concept of pantries for as long as I can remember,” he said. “It minimizes the amount of money spent on kitchen cabinets.”

In older homes, finding space for pantries can be difficult. Many layouts will not accommo-date them.

One idea is to create space by installing kitchen cabinets that stretch all the way to the ceiling, Vila said. Even if they are hard to reach, they can hold things you don’t use regularly. Another option: Add cupboards in the garage for appliances and non-food items.

‘Super pantries’ frequent many kitchen wish lists

The new ‘super pantry’ like this one designed by California Closets often features shelving, cabinetry and counter space for food preparation.

Ample counter space and open shelving with decorative brackets create a functional corner pantry with a place for everything.

Associated Press photos More and more new homeowners are carving out space in the kitchen for walk-in pantries like this one that features a wine refrigerator and high-end shelving and storage created by California Closets.

“At a certain price point, it’s what

people are expecting — more storage.”

Ed Snodgrass, vice president of P&D Builders in Delaware, Ohio

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With an eye for design, a head for business and a heart for his-tory, Napan Joe Brasil has turned a rundown 137-year-old Main Street home into a showpiece – and one that will hopefully last another 137 years.

“I am a huge history buff,” said Brasil, who also works as a Realtor. “For me, it’s important for me to

maintain a little bit of our history. I just love it.”

That’s one of the reasons he bought a n a g i n g h o m e at 1964 Main St. and spent the past eight months and

six figures fixing it up from top to bottom. To Brasil, “it’s tragic when you see an old building just fall apart.”

Brasil has bought and fixed up seven other such homes – almost all in downtown Napa — includ-ing the house he lives in.

The Main Street house was in bad shape when Brasil bought it in April. But he had a vision for the home.

“It’s a special property – it’s so unique in a Victorian way,” he said.

The previous owner’s mother had lived in the home, said Bra-sil. He accepted Brasil’s offer after seeing examples of the other reno-vations he’d done. “He wanted to see his mother’s house restored.”

B r a s i l p a i d $490,000 for the 1,200-square-foot home. Today, it is listed at $899,000.

“It needed a full restoration,” said Brasil. The home had old electric systems and leak-ing plumbing, was filled with rot and needed a brand new roof, in addition to many other issues.

Bras i l wouldn’t s tate how

much he’d put into the house, but such a renovation could run from $225,000 to $350,000,

he said.To d a y , t h e

h o u s e h a s a l l -new p lumbing , e l e c t r i c a l a n d roofing, and was seismically retro-fitted. Inside, it features al l-new appliances, bath-rooms , k i t chen and interiors.

“ Yo u d r i v e down Main Street

and it’s a head-turner now. It’s a trophy property,” he said. “It’s back to what it once was and I’m really proud of that.”

Some of the history of the home, which is l isted on the

city’s Historic Resources Inven-tory, has been collected. The first known resident was Henry

Fredrick Frahm, who was orig-inal ly from Germany. Frahm worked in Napa as a news agent,

according to voter reg i s t ra -tion rolls.

From around 1900 to 1935,

Tired 19th-century home gets makeover

Submitted photo sLEFT: A “before” photo of a vintage home on Main Street that Napan Joe Brasil restored. The home is now for sale. RIGHT: This is the “after” view of the home.

Joe Brasil

“You drive down Main Street and

it’s a head-turner now. It’s a trophy property. It’s back to what it once was and I’m really proud of that.”

Joe Brasil, Realtor and home restorer

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Fredrick Frahm, who was orig-inal ly from Germany. Frahm worked in Napa as a news agent,

according to voter reg i s t ra -tion rolls.

From around 1900 to 1935,

the Martin family lived in the home, later fol lowed by the Johnson, Connolly, Clark and

Anderson families.“I held an open house this past

Sunday and a woman who grew up in the home in the ’70s and ’80s came through to see it,” said Bra-sil. “It was neat to see her reaction to the home that obviously held a special place in her heart.”

This is not the first time that this has happened, he said. “On other projects I have been con-tacted by prior occupants to tell me about their time in the home, which I have loved,” he wrote in an email.

One previous owner seemed to have the angels on his or her side. During the renovation, Brasil said he found half a dozen little cherub or angel statues hidden in crawl

spaces or behind beams.“There were lots of angels

watching over the place,” he said. “I wanted to make sure I did it justice for him.”

The house has been on the mar-ket for about two weeks, but he’s already received one offer, said Bra-sil. However, it was below asking price. “It’s one of a kind,” he said. “It’s worth what I listed it for. I’m not going to let it go for less.”

With housing prices rising in Napa, Brasil could be priced out of such renovations in the future. “It is becoming prohib-itive,” he said. “The starting point is a lot higher. I hope it’s not my last.”

Brasil’s already searching for his next project.

“I’m going to look at two cot-tages, one in the Fuller Park and one in the Abajo district. Both are priced too high but I am going to see what happens.”

Tired 19th-century home gets makeover Napa man specializes in selling restored houses

Submitted photo sLEFT: A “before” photo of a vintage home on Main Street that Napan Joe Brasil restored. The home is now for sale. RIGHT: This is the “after” view of the home.

LEFT: Kitchen before remodeling. RIGHT: Kitchen after remodeling.

Raphael Kluzniok/Register The front bedroom features the original paint color in the recently renovated 1878 home in Napa on Friday. It is the eighth home Brasil has restored.

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www.BellisimoVineyards.com• 153 acre knoll top vineyard estate• Modern Tuscan villa home• Pool, spa, tennis court


www.21PalmDrive.com• Country French 5BD/5.5BA home on private, gated drive• Knoll top setting with views to San Francisco• Guest house, granny unit, apartment


www.1480ZinfandelLane.com• Enjoy a quiet glass of wine overlooking your vineyards• Massive Guest Suite above the wine cellar and garage• Located on prestigious West Zinfandel Lane



www.170CanyonDr.com• Privately gated Silverado Resort neighborhood• Expansive living areas and open view decks• Master suite + two guest suites on the main floor


www.3747BeartoothLane.com• Stunning Hidden Hills home• Huge lot with views to the City of Napa• High end materials and impeccable workmanship


www.5270DryCreekRoad.com• Perfect getaway home!• Perfect retirement or second home• Sun-drenched patios and knoll top views• 2BD/2BA main house and 2BD/1BA pool house


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www.1973AdamsStreet.com• Artfully appointed home blocks from Yountville’s shopping/restaurants• Featuring 3 bedrooms, open floor plan and creatively designed backyard• Offered furnished - turnkey and ready for you!


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(BPT)—The home loan process can seem intimidating, especially for a first-time homebuyer. It is not a simple process, but it doesn’t have to be too complicated. There are many resources available to help you prepare for your home buying journey, and your mortgage lender can answer the questions you have throughout the process.

“We’re finding that many of our customers come into the home loan process with limited knowledge of how the home loan process works,” says Eric Hamilton, President of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance. “It’s important to take the time to familiarize yourself with the process so you know what to expect.”

Here are some of the key steps to the home loan process, as well as some tips to help you understand what you can expect:

1. Preparation and self-assess-ment

Before you dive head-first into buying a home, make sure that you know how much you can afford. The first step is to calculate your “debt-to-income ratio.” You can do this by adding up your cur-rent monthly bills then subtract-ing your total current income. This will help you determine whether you can afford a mortgage payment, and if so, what amount might fit into your budget. Using an online mortgage calculator is a good way to help you determine what the estimated cost of your monthly mortgage payment will be. Doing these calculations first will help you assess your resources and determine your budget to purchase a home.

2. The loan applicationDownload a blank loan applica-

tion ahead of time so you can look it over and familiarize yourself with it. This will give you an idea of the information you need when com-pleting and submitting the applica-tion. The necessary documents may include: proof of income, proof of employment for the past two years, proof of identity, proof of residency and your social security card.

3 . O r i g i n a t i o n a n d

UnderwritingOrigination—The loan officer

will review your financing options, work with you to complete the credit application and create the loan account.

Underwriting—An underwriter will review the application and determine the level of credit risk you represent based on your credit score, income, existing debt and down payment. You may be asked to provide additional information about your finances during this step.

4. Satisfying loan conditions and full loan approval

In this step, you will receive a “conditions to approval” list from your lender, which outlines the tasks you must complete before the loan can be closed. For example, the lender may ask for additional docu-mentation to verify income, savings or emergency funds or other proof that you can afford to repay the loan. At this point in the process the lender

may offer a conditional loan approval and start the document verification process. If you accept the conditional loan approval offer, once all condi-tions have been met, the lender will issue a full loan approval.

5. ProcessingOnce you’ve selected your dream

home, you’ll sign a purchase agree-ment with the seller. The purchase agreement tells the lender how much you have agreed to pay to purchase the home. The lender may then have the home appraised and will provide you with a copy of the appraisal.

6. ClosingBut you’re not done yet—there is

one more step. In the final step of the process, the lender works with a title company to obtain and review a title report and then finalize your title on the home. The titling company receives a closing package, which contains the documents that need to be signed, recorded and become part of your mortgage loan file. At

the closing, you will sign all clos-ing documents and pay any closing costs. The lender then receives all of this signed paperwork to complete the process.

Once this process is complete, you’re ready to move into your dream home. The home loan pro-cess may take some time, but these steps are well worth the wait. For more mortgage and loan resources, visit: www.vmfhomeloan.com.

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The Community Devel-opment Department will accept applications for host-ed-accommodation permits from Jan. 4 to Jan. 29, city spokesman Barry Martin said recently. Up to 60 applicants will receive the permits, which will al low live-in homeowners to house paying visitors in up to two spare bedrooms for stays of 30 days or fewer.

Filings received before Jan. 4 or after Jan. 29 will not be accepted.

After the appl icat ion period ends, the city will randomly select entries and assign each an application number. Starting with the lowest-numbered filing, staff

will evaluate each applica-tion to check its compliance with Napa’s in-home host-ing ordinance.

Any applications beyond 60 that otherwise meet city requirements will be placed on a waiting list for future review, Martin said in a statement.

The application form is available online at http://bit.ly/1SAuG4K. Entries can be mailed to the city Planning Division at 1600 First St. (P.O. Box 660), Napa, CA 94559-0660, or hand-de-livered to the agency from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The application fee is $570.

Napa’s announcement came on the day the ordi-nance – which legalizes the type of in-home lodging popularized by Airbnb and other home-sharing web-sites – took effect. The City

Council cleared the program in two approval votes during November after months of public hearings.

Council members did not add to the 41 existing permits for renting entire houses, rather than rooms, to short-term tourists, but the ordinance allowed those permits to be transferred to new owners when a residence is sold. The application form to transfer a whole-house vacation rental is available at http://bit.ly/1lzuqrz

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(BPT)—Kitchen design is an art form, one where function and beauty harmoniously co-exist. Achieving that balance, however, isn’t always easy. When renovating a kitchen, homeowners can find themselves facing challenging design dilemmas. And they are not alone.

“When redesigning or refreshing a kitchen, the goal is to create a space that is hardworking, yet beau-tiful,” says Nate Berkus, renowned designer and artistic advisor to LG Studio. “Look for items that really represent who you are and your design personality, and you’ll create an area you and your family will love both now and 10 years from now.”

Berkus points to six common kitchen design dilemmas and offers suggestions on how homeowners can create a space that is functional, and also beautiful.

1. Space challengesWhen you don’t have enough

room for the large table your family needs, get creative. Consider build-ing an L-shaped bench around a farm table and adding extra chairs. It’s a clever use of space and will cre-ate a cozy nook where your family can gather for meals, or kids can do homework. Plus, the bench can double as storage space so it’s extra hardworking.

2 . L a s t ye a r ’s — o r l a s t decade’s—cabinets

Cabinets are one of the first things you notice in any kitchen, and they’re also one of the most important in terms of functional-ity. If your cabinets provide ample space but look dated, Berkus sug-gests giving them a facelift. “I always appreciate a simple, clean style, but with cabinets I tell my clients they shouldn’t be afraid to mix it up,” he says.

Use varying materials and fin-ishes, like a wood or paint color that’s different from the rest of the kitchen. “I recommend sticking with a neutral palette for cabinets, whether you’re installing brand new ones or painting your existing cabi-nets,” Berkus says. “White, charcoal and gray will always be elegant, and you can’t go wrong with black—it’s absolutely one of my favorites. It makes a dramatic statement and looks fantastic paired with stainless steel appliances.”

3. Small budgets, big tasteWhen you long for that sleek,

built-in look but don’t want to

break the bank, counter-depth appliances are a great design choice. They seamlessly integrate with cab-inetry no matter what the material, supporting that clean look you ulti-mately want your kitchen to reflect.

“I’m obsessed with LG Studio’s three-door counter-depth refrigera-tor,” Berkus says. “The door-in-door feature is one of my favorites.” The refrigerator also features a sophis-ticated, pro-style, flat-door design inspired by Berkus that gives it a premium look. LG Studio’s slide-in ranges, with designs also inspired by Berkus, are another great option to help homeowners achieve a custom,

built-in aesthetic.4 . Un a t t r a c t i ve , i n e f f i -

cient lightingLighting is one of the most

important design elements in any room, and it’s the one thing people often overlook when re-design-ing their kitchens. “Lighting can instantly change the whole feel of a space,” Berkus says. “I believe it is one of the most important deci-sions you can make in any room, especially the kitchen, which, let’s be honest, is usually the hardest work-ing room in your home.”

To create lighting that is both useful and beautiful, remember

to light the room in layers—from above, under cabinets to illuminate work areas and all-around accent lighting to create ambiance. It’s also such an easy way to add a whole lot of personality to your kitchen. Opt for vintage sconces and brass or metallic lighting fixtures. They will instantly up the design ante and make the space feel decidedly layered and interesting.

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built-in aesthetic.4 . Un a t t r a c t i ve , i n e f f i -

cient lightingLighting is one of the most

important design elements in any room, and it’s the one thing people often overlook when re-design-ing their kitchens. “Lighting can instantly change the whole feel of a space,” Berkus says. “I believe it is one of the most important deci-sions you can make in any room, especially the kitchen, which, let’s be honest, is usually the hardest work-ing room in your home.”

To create lighting that is both useful and beautiful, remember

to light the room in layers—from above, under cabinets to illuminate work areas and all-around accent lighting to create ambiance. It’s also such an easy way to add a whole lot of personality to your kitchen. Opt for vintage sconces and brass or metallic lighting fixtures. They will instantly up the design ante and make the space feel decidedly layered and interesting.

5. Counter space confusion

Figuring out how much counter space you’ll need is always tricky. Start by considering all the ways you’ll be using your counters. You’ll need food prep areas, of course, but will you also want a breakfast bar where your family can sit for meals and snacks? Will you need extra room for counter-top appliances?

“My rule of thumb is, to always double the amount of counter space

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6. The slate is simply too cleanA large, open-concept kitchen

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“Don’t be afraid to do something unexpected in the kitchen to break up the space,” Berkus says. “I love the idea of creating an unexpected

seating area in your kitchen. Shop your weekend flea markets or online stores for a vintage sofa, coffee table and rug to set up an area for your family to relax in.”

Ultimately, Berkus says, keep in mind that the kitchen truly is the heart of the home. “Kitchen design is about creating a space in your home that brings the whole family together, and is the best place to reflect your sense of personal style.”


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WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy generated another month of solid hiring in Novem-ber, making it likely that the Fed-eral Reserve will raise interest rates from record lows when it was to meet in December..

Employers added 211,000 jobs last month, led by big gains in con-struction and retail, the government said in December. And the govern-ment revised up its estimated job growth for September and October by a combined 35,000.

The unemployment ra t e remained a low 5 percent for a sec-ond straight month. More Amer-icans began looking for jobs in November, and most found them.

Employers have now added an average 213,000 jobs a month over the past six months. The robust hiring indicates that consumer spending is powering the economy even as weak growth overseas and low oil prices squeeze U.S. manu-facturers and drillers.

Investors cheered the jobs report, with the Dow Jones indus-trial average jumping nearly 250 points in midday trading. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was little changed at 2.29 percent.

That same week, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said the economy appeared to be improving enough to justify a rate hike as long as no major shocks undermined confi-dence before the Fed was to meet Dec. 15-16. The Fed has kept its key short-term rate at a record low near zero for seven years. But as the economy has gradually improved since the Great Reces-sion ended statistically 6½ years ago, the need to keep borrowing rates at emergency-level lows has subsided.

For the Fed, conditions seem nearly ideal for a period of small and only slow rate increases in coming months: Job growth

has been solid, and wages have begun to rise but not so much as to cause concern about future high inflation.

Since the recession ended, aver-age hourly pay has grown at only about two-thirds of the pace typical of a healthy economy. In Novem-ber, average hourly wages rose 2.3 percent from 12 months earlier. The November jobs report shows that the U.S. economy “is strong enough to withstand an initial hike in interest rates from what were seen as emergency record-low levels,” said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit. “A December rate hike now looks to be in the bag.”

Job gains were broad-based across the economy in November. Construction companies added 46,000 jobs, the most in two years. Spending in that sector has reached its highest level in eight years, boosted by more homebuilding and development of more roads and infrastructure.

The sizable gain in construction jobs last month, even as the Fed is preparing to raise rates, suggests that few expect higher borrow-ing costs to derail home building or sales.

“It was heartening to see growth in construction and that manufac-turing held steady as ... both are sensitive to higher interest rates,” said Tara Sinclair, chief economist at job search site Indeed.com.

Government added 14,000 positions in November, retailers nearly 31,000. But factories shed 1,000 jobs.

Some who have recent ly looked for work report more success than they encountered in previous job hunts. One of them is Sarah Raminhos, who said she felt confident enough this time to turn down job offers before starting a new position at a small accounting company in Bethesda, Maryland.

“This time, I felt like I could be a more picky,” said Raminhos, 29. “There seemed like there were quite a few opportunities.”

With more jobs and long-awaited, if sti l l modest pay increases, Americans are spending more on costly items like cars and homes. Their stepped-up spending has supported the U.S. economy and offset drags from falling oil prices and weak growth overseas.

Auto sales, for example, jumped

to a 14-year high in November, boosted in part by Black Fri-day deals offered throughout the month. Industry analysts expect auto sales to total a record 17.5 million for 2015.

Job gains this year and low mort-gage rates have also boosted home sales, though sales have leveled off. Purchases of existing homes have increased nearly 4 percent from a year ago. Sales of new homes have jumped nearly 16 percent.

A healthier housing sector has benefited Genpact, a New York City-based company that provides mortgage processing services to companies. CEO Tiger Tyagarajan says Genpact has added about 400 people to its 4,000 person U.S. workforce this year, many of them in highly skilled areas such as soft-ware programming and manage-ment consulting.

“The U.S. economy seems to be steady, and that’s good because that means we have to hire more,” Tyagarajan said.

Still, Genpact hasn’t felt com-pelled to boost pay. Instead it’s stepped up training and recruiting and is seeking to make it easier for employees with families to work part time.

Americans are eating out more often, driving restaurant sales higher. Retailers have reported weak revenue in recent months, but online purchases were robust on Black Friday.

Still, a strong U.S. dollar is weighing on U.S. exports and cutting factory output, while also lowering profits for U.S. multi-national corporations. The dollar has jumped 13 percent in value in the past year, thereby making U.S. goods costlier overseas and imports cheaper in the United States.

The dollar could rise further should the Fed raise rates even as its counterparts overseas, such as the European Central Bank, cut them further. Higher rates would attract investors to the dollar, boosting its value.

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(BPT) — Moving into a new home is exciting—for the humans in the family. It can be less com-fortable for pets who need time to adjust to a new environment, learn their way around and discover the best nap spots in their new home. As a loving pet parent, you want every member of your family to be as happy and comfortable as pos-sible. Here are some tips to make your home more welcoming to your four-legged family members:

CONVENIENT DININGYour furry friend will need his

own space for meals—unless you don’t mind him begging at the table when you eat! Make sure he has a bowl that is appropriate for his size and always clean it between meals.

Vets recommend feeding pets only once or twice a day, so you’ll want to stow away bowls when they’re not in use. Many homes, including manufactured homes offered by Clayton, can be cus-tomized with a pet friendly fea-ture—pet dish drawers that allow you to conceal feeding dishes when they’re not needed, and slide the drawer open when it’s meal time. It’s a great way to keep your pet’s dining area near yours but also out of the way.

HANG-OUT SPACEDogs and cats spend a lot of

their day napping and relaxing, so be sure to provide a variety of spaces for your pet to just hang out—with you or on his own. Clayton builds pet-friendly spots into many of their home models, including window seats and hide-away cubbies where pets can nap in peace.

Sunrooms are also great for both pets and their humans to enjoy the feeling of al-fresco dining while remaining securely inside. Sun worshipping pets can also catch some rays while hang-ing out.

HELPFUL GROOMING STATIONS

While many dogs enjoy a bath

now and then, the process can be messy at home. Including a pet wash station with a hand-held hose in the mudroom ensures you’ll be able to clean up your dirty pup before he drags dirt through the house. Make sure you outfit your wash station with an ample supply of soft, absorbent towels, dog shampoo and all the grooming tools you’ll need to keep your pup look-ing great.

SAFE AND HAPPY OUTDOORS

Many pets enjoy a good romp outdoors, and you want your com-panion to be able to safely play in his outdoor environment. Start by adding a fence if you don’t already have one. Choose one with vertical slats or rails close enough together that a pet can’t slip through, and high enough that he or she can’t jump over it. Next, be sure your pet has plenty

of shady spots where he can hide, nap or just chill. Consider adding an outdoor pet fountain so pets always have access to fresh water, and a pet door to allow your dog or cat to easily come and go from your backyard.

COSMETIC CONCERNSUnless you have a rare hairless

breed, you probably deal with pet hair daily. As you’re decorat-ing your new home, remember

choosing carpeting close in color to your pet’s coat will make shed hair less visible. You should also keep in mind the size of your dog as you’re choosing hard flooring. Sturdy laminates will hold up better if you have large dogs in the house, while smaller dogs and cats may have trouble getting traction on vinyl or hard-wood floors.

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of shady spots where he can hide, nap or just chill. Consider adding an outdoor pet fountain so pets always have access to fresh water, and a pet door to allow your dog or cat to easily come and go from your backyard.

COSMETIC CONCERNSUnless you have a rare hairless

breed, you probably deal with pet hair daily. As you’re decorat-ing your new home, remember

choosing carpeting close in color to your pet’s coat will make shed hair less visible. You should also keep in mind the size of your dog as you’re choosing hard flooring. Sturdy laminates will hold up better if you have large dogs in the house, while smaller dogs and cats may have trouble getting traction on vinyl or hard-wood floors.

“When you’re buying a home, it’s important that you consider

every member of the family, and pets are a huge part of our fam-ilies,” says Clayton CEO Kevin Clayton. “Choosing to include pet-friendly features enhances not only a pet’s home life, but creates a bet ter funct ioning environment for the homeown-ers too.”

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Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta – in bronzed and larger-than-life form – now look out over residents and visitors in downtown Napa.

The 9-foot-tall statues of the pioneering farmworker rights activ-ists were installed early one Decem-ber morning in a niche above the entry of a Main Street building owned by Michael L. Holcomb, the Napa developer who sponsored the artworks.

The bronze figures look out across Main Street and Veterans Memorial Park to the Napa River and the hills to the east.

Their new display perch, above the Velo Pizzeria, is the last stop on a journey that began with the statues’ unveiling in March at a downtown

ceremony attended by thousands.Overlooking the heart of a city

transformed and enriched by the wine and tourism industries, the likenesses of Huerta and Chavez – who together founded the United Farm Workers in 1962 and orga-nized boycotts and strikes to win better pay and working conditions for field laborers – are meant to shine the spotlight on the largely Latino workers whose efforts go mostly unrecorded, according to Holcomb.

“We know all about George Yount and Robert Mondavi, but a lot of people contributed to this valley to whom no credit has been given,” he said shortly after the installation.

“Right now, we have a major divide, and I think someone should represent the Hispanic community in Napa,” said Holcomb, whose wife

is a native of Monterrey, Mexico.“They are almost 40 percent

of the county, with precious little said about the people who are our unsung heroes. My kids are half Mexican, my grandkids one-quar-ter or three-quarters Mexican, and I want them to go downtown and see not only one side of their heritage, but the other side.”

Holcomb and the artist, Mario Chiodo, publicly debuted the art-works March 29 at Veterans Memo-rial Park during a festival honoring Chavez, who died in 1993, and the 85-year-old Huerta, who spoke at the ceremony and remains active in the labor-rights movement.

After being brought back to Chi-odo’s Napa studio, the bronzes were displayed at the Ole Health clinic during the summer, then taken to

Benicia for that city’s Labor Day event in September.

Although the statues were designed to be transported for pos-sible educational roadshows visiting schools, Holcomb said the Velo building are likely to be their home “for a long, long time.”

The developer added he and Chi-odo may work together on smaller bronzes of Huerta and Chavez, which could be exhibited at schools to help educate students about Cali-fornia’s farmworker rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

The Chavez and Huerta bronzes may not be the last to focus on local ethnic communities, according to Holcomb, who said he may sponsor local artworks in the coming years to pay tribute to the Chinese and Italian immigrants who settled in Napa.

Napa gets Chavez, Huerta statues

J.L. Sousa/Register Marc Nicely, shop foreman with Chiodo Art Development, photographs the statue of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta that he had just installed on the facade of the Velo Pizzeria building in downtown Napa recently. The larger-than-life sculpture is by local artist Mario Chiodo.

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2640 PINE ST 10/9 $460,000 3 2 1,813 1938

1516 EAST AVE 10/5 $462,000 2 1 736 1946

3508 PALOMAR WAY 11/13 $465,000 3 2 1,189 1956

2051 MARIA DR 10/9 $470,000 3 2 1,020 1965

3246 PIEDMONT AVE 8/12 $475,000 3 2 1,253 1955

2315 ALICE ST 10/16 $490,000 4 2 1,584 1974

2510 INDIANA ST 11/6 $495,000 4 2 1,581 1955

2240 WHISKERY CT 10/5 $495,000 3 3 1,722 2005

2385 LAS FLORES DR 10/2 $497,000 3 2 1,666 1974

2490 MERCED ST 10/23 $499,000 3 2 1,427 1964

1077 KANSAS AVE 9/30 $500,000 3 2 1,572 1968

2101 KAYWOODIE ST 11/17 $510,000 3 2 1,587 1972

1750 G ST 11/13 $512,500 3 2 1,548 1940

4239 JEFFERSON ST 10/29 $519,000 3 2 1,482 1953

1941 OAK ST 10/1 $520,000 2 1 1,217 1920

2562 EDGEWATER DR 11/3 $520,000 3 2 1,440 1980

2438 CARRIAGE PL 11/2 $525,000 4 2 1,910 1978

2069 DEVONSHIRE DR 10/2 $525,000 3 2 1,321 1993

3640 PARRETT AVE 11/19 $525,500 3 2 1,481 1973

3672 WILLIS DR 9/22 $542,000 4 2 1,576 1973

2459 WINE COUNTRY AVE 10/14 $542,000 3 3 1,871 1992

464 S MONTGOMERY ST 11/19 $551,000 3 1 1,042 1954

124 PARADISE DR 10/30 $555,000 3 2 1,231 1995

2072 EUCLID AVE 9/30 $556,000 3 1 1,189 1952

1407 MAXWELL AVE 9/30 $558,500 2 1 1,400 1948

1871 YELLOWSTONE ST 10/19 $560,000 4 2 1,382 1962

2454 WINE COUNTRY AVE 11/13 $561,000 3 3 2,297 1991

3556 PALOMAR WAY 10/8 $564,500 3 2 1,408 1956

1021 JOHNSTON ST 10/16 $565,000 3 2 1,268 1962

139 KERNS CT 10/19 $565,000 3 2 1,933 1960

1024 DELBROOK DR 10/6 $569,000 3 2 1,881 1966

3431 BOULDER CREEK CT 8/25 $571,500 3 2 1,714 1974

1323 F ST 10/28 $580,000 2 2 1,119 1910

1793 OLYMPIA CT 10/23 $580,500 4 3 1,996 1965

4461 SANDALWOOD ST 11/13 $591,500 3 2 1,324 1970

2564 GREENWOOD CT 10/8 $599,000 4 2 1,618 1967

4 BLACKBERRY DR 9/17 $600,000 3 3 1,709 2001

511 E FIRST ST 11/13 $600,000 3 2 1,641 1964

2028 W PUEBLO AVE 11/19 $600,000 3 2 672 1936

2010 APPOLLO CT 11/5 $605,000 3 4 2,493 2007

484 SEMINARY ST 11/3 $625,000 2 1 1,222 1890

253 S SEYMOUR ST 10/27 $640,000 3 2 852 1950

1724 GEORGIA ST 9/30 $645,000 3 2 1,269 1941

3920 MONTROSE ST 11/19 $646,000 3 2 1,765 1976

12 NICHOLAS CT 11/10 $664,500 3 3 2,117 2002

7 VINDEL LN 10/20 $665,500 3 3 2,115 1997

8 BLACKBERRY DR 9/17 $675,000 4 3 2,414 1999

3442 MEADOWBROOK CT 11/17 $675,000 4 3 2,010 1977

1131 PINEWOOD DR 11/19 $675,000 5 3 2,481 1981

1629 ORA DR 11/6 $685,000 4 2 1,272 1950

2933 PINEWOOD DR 11/17 $689,500 3 2 1,475 1967

American Canyon Single Family

26 CASSAYRE DR 8/14 $90,000 3 1 987 1955212 JANA WAY 10/30 $250,000 3 2 1,094 199535 FLAMINGO CT 9/30 $286,000 3 1 1,158 1956905 DONALDSON WAY 10/13 $300,000 3 1 875 1956211 LOS ALTOS DR 10/21 $321,000 3 1 1,227 19548 CHERRY BLOSSOM CT 10/20 $332,000 3 3 1,625 1988325 RIO DEL MAR 10/29 $335,000 3 1 1,072 1954334 LOS ALTOS DR 9/30 $365,000 3 2 1,500 1955176 JAMES RD 10/29 $400,000 3 3 1,056 1977657 CHAUCER LN 11/3 $420,000 3 3 1,941 199069 SIERRA VISTA 11/3 $425,000 4 2 1,477 1989225 NEWBURY WAY 11/10 $435,000 4 2 1,812 1989835 SPRING MOUNTAIN LN 10/28 $435,000 4 3 2,171 2002404 MARSHCREEK DR 10/30 $455,000 5 3 2,082 20017 MARBELLA CT 11/10 $495,000 3 3 2,617 200410 HIGHRIDGE DR 11/16 $563,500 7 4 3,537 20016 BLUE ELDER CT 9/25 $569,000 4 2 2,539 2003275 CANTADA WAY 9/30 $720,000 6 5 4,525 200915 TRUMAN CT 11/16 $787,000 7 3 3,862 2003

Calistoga Single Family

1522 FILMORE ST 10/27 $460,000 3 2 1,276 19558 MIRIAM DR 11/16 $508,000 3 2 1,330 19471126 DENISE DR 10/19 $530,000 2 2 1,026 1975

Napa Single Family

170 FRANKLIN ST 10/30 $50,000 3 2 1,469 19351313 MUIR ST 9/16 $267,500 3 2 1,056 19563343 TWIN OAKS DR 11/4 $270,000 4 4 2,568 197513 BONITA AVE 10/23 $273,227 3 1 1,209 19481064 IMOLA AVE 11/17 $294,500 2 1 898 19401613 PEAR TREE LN 9/17 $300,000 4 3 2,326 20031810 SILVERADO TRL 11/10 $340,000 3 2 2,081 1926821 LAGUNA ST 10/14 $360,000 4 2 1,340 19631571 MENLO AVE 9/30 $400,000 2 1 870 19642014 W LINCOLN AVE 11/4 $405,000 2 2 868 19562372 BARRY ST 10/16 $406,000 3 1 984 195712 CHELSEA AVE 11/9 $407,000 3 1 855 194124 BURNETTE CT 11/13 $410,000 3 1 1,011 19541571 SILVERADO TRL 11/4 $415,000 2 1 672 1942862 LAGUNA ST 11/10 $415,000 3 2 1,080 19621370 HEMLOCK ST 10/2 $415,000 3 1 950 195323 WESTWOOD AVE 10/2 $418,000 3 1 1,311 1941483 MANNERING ST 11/18 $419,000 2 1 858 1950186 CESTA ST 11/10 $420,000 3 1 1,200 19532149 DELPHA DR 10/9 $425,000 3 1 1,106 19543720 NORFOLK ST 9/30 $425,000 3 2 1,608 19591236 TAMALPAIS ST 9/11 $430,000 3 2 1,441 19712520 HAWTHORNE CT 11/10 $434,000 3 1 1,098 19562765 KILBURN AVE 11/13 $435,000 4 2 1,378 19412102 DEVONSHIRE DR 10/30 $450,000 3 2 1,336 19933205 MAIN ST 9/23 $455,000 3 2 1,140 1955


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Yountville Single Family

1929 VINTNER CT 10/27 $685,000 3 0 1,384 1987

2 TALLENT LN 11/5 $692,500 2 1 888 1955

21 FORRESTER LN 10/9 $780,000 3 2 1,204 1998

9 GHIRARDI PL 10/15 $999,000 3 3 1,757 2013

6 HARVEST CT 10/9 $1,200,000 4 3 2,762 1993

Napa Condos

31 GOLDEN GATE CIR 11/16 $231,500 2 2 864 1989

38 VILLAGE PKWY 10/15 $244,000 1 1 676 1985

3468 WILLIS DR 9/22 $250,000 2 2 927 1972

4079 TOKAY DR 10/30 $265,000 3 2 1,226 1975

1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #388 11/18 $270,000 1 1 429 1968

779 S FREEWAY DR #K 11/18 $339,000 2 2 1,279 1983

40 BELVEDERE CT 10/30 $340,000 2 2 960 1972

779 S FREEWAY DR #I 11/17 $357,500 2 2 1,279 1983

20 ELAN WAY 10/8 $384,000 2 2 1,186 1972

871 PROFESSIONAL DR 10/27 $384,000 2 2 1,190 1985

1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #489 10/5 $390,000 2 2 988 1968

895 PROFESSIONAL DR 10/6 $405,000 2 2 1,174 1987

111 FIREFLY LN 10/28 $427,000 3 4 1,530 2010

7 VALLEY WEST CIR 10/16 $468,500 3 3 1,825 1989

328 DEER HOLLOW DR 11/3 $500,000 2 3 1,934 1975

849 MARINA DR 10/22 $547,000 3 3 1,832 1984

702 COTTAGE DR 10/28 $555,000 2 2 1,004 1972

1314 MCKINSTRY ST #3061 11/12 $575,000 1 1 771 2008

588 MAIN ST #302 11/12 $759,000 2 2 1,528 2009

821 AUGUSTA CIR 10/23 $850,000 3 2 1,301 1979

982 AUGUSTA CIR 11/19 $1,375,000 3 4 2,284 1992

St Helena Condos

1825 GRANGER WAY 10/30 $875,000 3 3 2,140 1990

Napa Single Family

44 ST FRANCIS CIR 11/3 $705,000 4 3 2,854 1989

3622 ARGYLE ST 11/18 $715,000 4 3 2,001 1971

3800 VILLA CT 10/16 $723,000 3 2 1,742 2001

793 LEWIS WAY 10/16 $740,000 4 3 2,444 1974

1168 BROADMOOR DR 10/27 $765,000 3 3 2,053 1980

2 AUTUMN CREEK CT 4/30 $815,000 3 4 2,728 2015

3315 DAVID DR 10/13 $815,500 4 2 2,011 1979

214 COLE RANCH CT 10/15 $835,000 4 4 2,774 2008

86 LUKE DR 10/6 $930,500 3 3 2,587 2004

31 HAVEN WAY 11/6 $940,000 4 3 3,365 2004

3371 CRYSTAL CT 10/14 $950,000 2 3 2,900 1988

65 EL CORTEZ DR 11/18 $958,500 4 3 2,922 1987

70 LIGHTHOUSE CT 9/30 $980,000 3 3 1,931 1990

2 LONE WOOD CT 11/5 $981,500 3 3 2,541 2015

1131 STONYBROOK DR 9/30 $989,000 4 3 3,270 1986

1193 ROSS CIR 10/30 $1,033,000 4 3 2,442 1957

3518 FOXRIDGE CT 10/1 $1,079,000 5 4 3,114 1991

213 CARDWELL CT 11/4 $1,090,000 4 4 3,240 2008

53 N NEWPORT DR 10/29 $1,100,000 4 3 2,464 1996

39 BUHMAN CT 10/30 $1,150,000 5 4 3,855 2000

2026 W F ST 10/23 $1,187,500 3 2 2,310 1920

170 KAANAPALI DR 9/18 $1,200,000 2 3 2,431 1970

3449 WESTMINSTER CT 11/5 $1,275,000 5 3 3,724 1993

1760 KING AVE 10/16 $1,295,000 4 4 2,422 1960

1405 CEDAR AVE 10/28 $1,300,000 4 2 3,168 1894

St Helena Single Family

2081 BIRCH ST 11/6 $400,000 3 2 1,635 1978

1547 ALLYN AVE 10/9 $760,500 2 1 660 1920

1230 GRAYSON AVE 9/30 $800,000 2 1 1,170 1930

1171 MEADOWCREEK CIR 10/2 $825,000 3 3 2,713 1998

1516 SYLVANER AVE 10/19 $1,030,000 3 2 1,934 1979

1320 MADRONA AVE 11/19 $1,550,000 3 2 1,632 1956

1723 DEAN YORK LN 10/27 $4,350,000 4 4 3,888 1990

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CHARLES BOGUE

I t is that time of year when expert opinions are being offered on what the New Year will bring

in, everything from real estate and financial markets to sports and pol-

itics. Although there is no way to predict what is an uncertain future there are some facts and opinions that seem more rele-vant than others.

One aid in attempting to

forecast the future is to take a look at the past. The California Association of Realtors released its 2016 California Housing Market Forecast indicating that existing home sales in the state for 2015 are expected to end up at 407,000 which is an increase of 6.3% over the 2014 total of 383,300. CAR’s forecast for 2016 is for a total of 433,000 sales up 6.3% from 2015.

From the perspective of price, the CAR Report looks back at a 6.5% increase in the median price home in California for 2015 to $476,300 and anticipates a 3.2% increase in 2016 to a price of $491,000. Long time analyst

CAR Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young reports that “The foundation for California’s housing market remains strong, with moderating home prices, signs of credit easing, and the state continuing to lead the nation in economic and job growth. However, the global eco-nomic slowdown, financial market volatility, and the anticipation of higher interest rates are some of the challenges that may have an adverse impact on the market’s momentum next year.”

Two of the greatest “macro” risks to Bay Area Real Estate according to Ken Rosen, chairman of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics, are what he calls “a hard landing in China” and a subsequent “global downturn that leaves no region safe, including the United States”. In this process the US may not prove to be the safe haven it has been in attracting for-eign investment and could cause investors to drop “risky assets” in new startups that have been the job creators in the Bay Area economy.

Another factor to closely watch is rising interest rates. Although still at record lows, a rate move-ment from currently below 4% to 5 % could cause an increase in the amount a Bay Area home buyer

pays on their home mortgage from 41% to 48% of their income. This finding was cited by a Zillow Home Price Expectations survey which also noted that there is vir-tually no risk of a market collapse because today’s “lending restric-tions are much tighter and lenders are more cautious.”

Jerry Nickelsbury of the Ander-son School of Management is quoted to say that the Bay Area has experienced a “very rapid job and income growth. That has fueled demand for housing, but you have not had much increase in the stock of housing. That gives you better home prices.” Among the reasons given for a shortage of homes on the market is that owners have secured low interest rate loans and are living with low property tax payments that would rise steeply if they were to move up into a higher priced home market.

National and State statistics are important in looking at the larger picture but real estate price trends tend to be better analyzed by regional and local factors. In Napa County, Trend Graphics shows an increase in the median price home in Napa County to be up 13% from November of 2014 at $570,000 to $646,000 in November of 2015. Over the same time period, the

housing supply has dropped from 2.7 months of inventory to 2.4 months of inventory.

If the California Association of Realtors projection for the median price home to fall from an increase of 6.5% in 2015 to an increase of 3.2% in 2016 is realized, home values will still see an increase. If the same factors were applied to the County of Napa, the median home price will be increasing by over 6% in value.

Based on these assumptions, if a homeowner buys a home today at $500,000, with a 25% down payment of $125,000 they would be looking at a home value of $530,000 by January of 2017. Uti-lizing the leverage of a bank loan, the pre-tax annual return on the original investment of $125,000 would be 24%.

Projecting markets for the com-ing year, with unknowns from oil prices to world conflict, becomes more an of art than a science. Fortunately, the balance of risk and reward for those investing is tempered by our living in a sought after destination with limited housing supply and high housing demand. None of us know what 2016 will bring but gathering some facts may bring more clarity to the fog in your crystal ball.

A look into my crystal ball for 2016

Realtor Charles Bogue


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