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In this issue

Chris Craiker, The Architex Angle: Making sense of passive home design

Calistoga map

Burt Polson’s Real Estate in the Napa Valley: Exchanges, recovery, technology and international investors

Great Estates: A rare perch high above Napa

St. Helena map

Art where it matters: Two of Kristina Young’s projects to beautify Napa

Yountville map

28 Gerrett Snedaker: Wine Country Real Estate Trends in July 2021 30 Napa map 46 Chris Salese: Sing along: ‘Sweet Vaccine, Dum-Dum-Dum’ 36 Love letter to the Napa Valley 42 Five simple tips to extend the life of your clothing

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THE ARCHITEX ANGLE

Making sense of passive home design

CHRIS CRAIKER

ne of the newest environmental hot buttons is passive home design. Actually, it’s nothing new. Architect’s designs today hearken back to ancient times when our ancestors paid attention to their environment, chose caves facing south, overhangs on the west, with heavy exterior ramparts and internal temperature moderation. The late 1800s brought us numerous engiCHRIS neering feats that CRAIKER would minimize the need for passive energy conservation design. We have today a resurgence of “passive design” features. What’s old is new again, just like furniture and architecture. While ancient in application, it takes on new meaning in our climate-energy mitigation. The objective of passive design is to maintain a comfortable living temperature in our homes and workplaces that reduce, if not eliminate, the need for auxiliary heating or cooling, which typically accounts for up to 40% of our energy uses. California is less disposed to wide temperature fluctuations, but nonetheless, it is a big energy hog. In the simplest terms, passive design is: 1) proper solar orientation, 2) robust exterior envelope, and 3) minimized energy consumption. Today this applies to all new home construction, where it’s easier to install from the beginning, but it can also apply to existing homes, 60 to 100 years old, and even multifamily apartments. There are some who would like to codify “Passive Design”, like LEED, which was popularized in the 2000s. While still applicable to commercial, LEED has fallen from grace by creating punch lists of sometimes elusive objectives that simply don’t work August 2021

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“Keeping your house energy-efficient requires all hands on board,” writes architect Chris Craiker.

for everybody. Like America’s diverse population, every home and apartment is different. So, the best path is to look at all your options, choose the best for you and maintain the course. We here in the North Bay are extremely lucky. Our temperature range is free of freezing and extreme heat ... well, maybe not until this year. But it shows how important orientation, envelope and reducing energy can be. There are thousands of tricks and here are just a few often overlooked. Even in existing homes, adding overhead exterior awnings, not

decorative canvas junk, over south and west-facing windows can add wonders to home energy conservation even with older low insulated windows. While exchanging old windows with new high-performance units is best, as a general rule, stopping the solar heat from entering the structure before it hits the window or structure is always true. Outer metal screens, metal or wood awnings, all contribute to energy conservation while maintaining our beloved North Bay views. We can discuss insulation all day but checking, caulking

and filling all wall and window gaps can save up to 15% of your energy losses regardless of building age. Even if your house insulation is 50 to 70 years old, it can still work for you. Of course, our homes creating energy as we are using them, both living and cooking. A big deal is heat recovery. A key is being able to recycle and re-circulate the air, removing heat and pollination. Naturally, in the winter, our heat is going to the attic, but it could also be recycled in a heat pump to save energy. Even existing homes can have heat pump units that can reduce energy consumption from 47% down to as little as 12%. When looking at heat pumps or furnaces, ask about ERV, Energy Recovery and Ventilation. They should be at 90% efficiency. As a general rule, mechanical fan air circulation is the most effective form of air conditioning. Our bodies are built to detect moving air before picking up temperature changes. Whenever possible, use and install ceiling fans. One of those little things often overlooked is whole house attic fans. Sucking all that heat out of that upper cavity in the summer and even in warm sunny winter days can help enormously. There are solar attic fans, but they don’t generate enough energy to really drive a good attic fan when required by the temperature. Power supplements are essential. We could go on forever, but the simple truth about passive home design is thoughtful solar and envelope protection while reducing energy usage will make our homes and the planet more livable. You don’t need a magician or even an architect, only an intuitive vision of where you want to be. Go for it. Chris d Craiker AIA/NCARB has been designing passive, sustainable homes for over 40 years DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 9

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REAL ESTATE IN THE NAPA VALLEY

Exchanges, recovery, technology and international investors

BURT POLSON burt@acresinfo.com

found four relevant articles worthy of sharing with you, my readers. Below is my summary of the 1031 like-kind exchanges potentially being capped; recovery of the office, retail, and hospitality sectors; Realtors adoption of technology; and foreign investment in U.S. real estate. 1031 LIKE-KIND EXCHANGES IN JEOPARDY‌ The tax-deferred exchange has been allowing commercial real estate investors to defer BURT POLSON taxes on a gain in the value of the real estate when sold for over a century. In eliminating potential “loopholes” in the tax code to raise more taxes, the 1031 tax-deferred exchange is often considered. In President Biden’s $1.8 trillion American Family Plan, he proposes limiting the gain to defer to $500,000. The tax-deferred exchange is a cornerstone of commercial real estate transactions. Almost one-fourth of all transactions utilize the exchange. Limiting the amount essentially hinders the redevelopment of commercial real estate when we need to maintain growth for all businesses. A property owner will reassess selling their property, which will result in lost opportunities for revitalization of specific areas and the potential for new businesses to open, which creates jobs. The velocity of money slows down and has the opposite effect in maintaining the growth of our economy. RECOVERY OF THE RETAIL, OFFICE, AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS MAY TAKE TWO MORE YEARS‌ According to a report from commercial real estate firm CBRE, it will be at least another 24 months for the retail, office, and hospitality sectors to hit pre-pandemic levels. There is a concern about high inflation and the potential impacts of COVID-19 variants. Still, CBRE is predicting pent-up 12 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

demand, stimulus money, and continued reopening plans will push growth globally of commercial real estate. We may continue to see a rise in office vacancy rates for the remainder of 2021. Still, with more of the workforce returning to a physical office, the rates will start to decline next year. The retail sector will be spotty, with online sales continuing to drive consumers and push the industrial space asset class to continued expansion. REALTORS ARE ALL OVER DRONES, CYBERSECURITY, AND ESIGNATURES‌ A recent technology survey from NAR (National Association of Realtors) found that drones, cybersecurity, 5G, and virtual reality will significantly impact their business, buyers, and sellers. Technology will continue to transform real estate, with more than 57% of brokerages utilizing some form. It was found that 90% of the agents surveyed used social media to build and maintain relationships with their clients. Esignatures were found to be the most valuable tool used by most agents surveyed. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of many technologies that are now commonplace and accepted as the standard.

U.S. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IS STILL THE GOTO FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS‌ The Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) surveyed international investors and found that many intend to increase their investment volume in the U.S. this year. It was found that most capital coming into the U.S. will be from the Asia-Pacific region. When investors consider opportunities worldwide and find they may have to consider, lower returns for roughly the same risk, the core markets of the U.S. are more attractive. The core assets in markets such as New York or San Francisco have always attracted international investors. Still, many are now being drawn to markets once overlooked. In weighing return vs. risk, areas like Dallas-Forth Worth, Phoenix, Florida, and Georgia are beginning to attract investors. Additionally, many are moving their allocations from retail and hospitality to the multi-family, industrial, and retail sectors. Burt M. Polson is the CEO of ACRESinfo. com, a commercial real estate brokerage company and CEO of StoneMarkerInvestments.com, a private equity real estate fund. Call him at (707) 254-8000 or email burt@acresinfo.com and burt@stonemarker investments.com. August 2021

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GREAT ESTATES

A rare

perch high above Napa 600 Alta Mesa Place, Napa

RACHEL RASKIN-ZRIHEN

hen it comes to the property at 600 Alta Mesa Place in Napa, the word “rare” is the one most often repeated. Known as the Hanwell Hill Estate, the private, gated property sits on several hundred acres – 239 to be precise — and features some six hiking trails, said listing agent Jill Levy of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s really a spectacular property,” she said. Offered at about $9.5 million, this estate offers views of San Francisco Bay and Mt. Tamalpais. “It’s on over a couple hundred acres, and it’s like five minutes to town, but it feels like you’re a hundred miles from everything, and that’s extremely rare,” Levy said. “I think it’s a perfect synergy of old world European architecture and modern American décor/lifestyle and that’s also rare. It looks like something you’d see in Western Europe but the inside is modern American and that combination is rare and desirable.” The house, built in 2009, features six bedrooms, seven full and two partial bathrooms sprawling over more than 8,600 square feet. It has an outdoor pool, four fireplaces and a four-car garage. It features a gourmet kitchen, oversized closets, two family rooms, a wine cellar and movie theater The property also comes with an extensive history, according to information obtained from the Napa County Historical Society by way of the seller, Levy said. “The property was originally part of the Rancho Yajome (or Llajome), which was originally granted to Damaso Antonio Rodriguez in 1841,” according to the historical society and provided by the seller. “By 1846 Rodriguez had died and by 1853, Salvador Vallejo and taken over the land grant and built one of the three adobes on this land grant, where the Longwood Ranch is today.” By 1869 (or as early as 1865, according to some sources), General John F. Miller began buying parcels of land in Napa on Rancho Yajome, the material says. “The grand house is thought to have been constructed by 1870,” it says. According to the 1876 map of Napa County, the land is in the name of Mary C. Miller — Miller’s wife — and she has more than 700 acres in her name in addition to the just over 175 acres in her husband’s name. John Miller died in March of 1886, at age 55, and by 1895, all the land is in Mary Miller’s name, as it was left to her and their daughter

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Eudora Miller Clover, according to the historical documents. “By 1915, all the land is owned by Eudora, who sold it to Mrs. Vesta Peak Maswell in 1932,” according to the material. “She owned the property until 1953, after which point, the land where the country club is today was bought by the Silverado Land Company.” What happened to the Alta Mesa Place property after that is not immediately known, it says. What is known is that the property now displays that “rare” fusion August 2021

of the best modern conveniences with old world charm and style, Levy said. “The master suite feels very resort-like; comfortable, with its own fireplace and lovely bath, and courtyard, with stunning views,” she said. “There’s a really cool iron gate when you enter, with a tunnel-like area and the courtyard has a fireplace before you enter the house, which is very rare. It also has its own movie theater and attached casita, which is also really cool.” August 2021

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Photos by Israel Valencia‌

Napa artist Kristina Young, (left) lead artist for a mosaic on the Chrysler dealership on Soscol Avenue and murals and wayfinding pieces for the Heritage House-Valle Verde housing complexes. (Above) Details of treestops, which Napa artist Kristina Young plans to include in the welcome mural for the Valle Verde housing complex.

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Two of Kristina Young’s projects to beautify Napa

JESSICA ZIMMER

apa artist Kristina Young is using our natural environment and familiar landmarks to bring art to the community. “All of these art projects are meant to bring unexpected joy to the audience. These are pieces that allow the viewer to say, “That’s my home. This art connects me and makes me feel a part of Napa,”” said Young. Her current projects include a mosaic of classic cars for the south side of Hanlees Chrysler at 473 Soscol Avenue; an interactive sculpture for the Soscol Square development at 333 Soscol Avenue, to be built by 2022; the Napa Quake Mosaic, a community-built project commemorating the 2014 Napa earthquake, which will be sited in downtown 18 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

Napa; and a group of nature-themed artwork and wayfinding pieces for Heritage House and Valle Verde. Young said the Hanlees mosaic will feature a female driver in a 1950s Chrysler, motoring by a parade of Chrysler models dating between the 1920s and 1970s. The background will showcase several black and white Belted Holstein cows in green pastures. Far beyond will be blue peaks similar to the Mayacamas Mountains. The Heritage House-Valle Verde complexes will contain a variety of natural landscapes from the valley floor, featuring native Napa flora and fauna such as oak trees and local wildflowers. Large pieces may encompass murals in common spaces such as lobbies and hallways. Small pieces will include markers to

Napa artist Kristina Young’s sketch of the south end of the Napa River, which she may recreate in a mural or wayfinding piece for the Heritage House complex.

denote different floors of the complexes as well as a unique tile featuring an animal or plant by each resident’s door. “Those signifiers will let residents know which is their unit,” said Young. The Heritage House-Valle Verde complexes, which will be built at 3700 Valle Verde Drive, will become a connected development that will offer affordable housing for families on one side. There will be permanent August 2021

Trees near the Heritage House and Valle Verde site in Napa that inspired Kristina Young’s sketches for a mural.

supportive housing for individuals who formerly experienced homelessness on the other. Young, who served as the executive director for Arts Council Napa Valley from 2011 to 2016, said the Heritage House-Valle Verde complexes will be on the 2.9 acre site that is formerly housed Sunrise Assisted Living. That facility closed in 2004. Burbank Housing, the developer for the Heritage House-Valle Verde complexes, will also manage these complexes after construction. Young said a local production crew will be hired to assist with the creation of pieces for Heritage House and Valle Verde. She is excited that the Peter A. & Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, the developer with which she is working, is doing things “the optimal way.” “The Gasser Foundation has made art an integral part of these projects from the beginning. They understand art should not be a random sculpture “plopped” down anywhere. Cass Walker and Joe Peatman are working with me to make sure the artwork fits with the buildings and tells a story for local residents,” said Young. Young said the COVID-19 pandemic has caused multiple types of delays for both projects. It has taken time to get permits from the city as well as figure out what materials will be needed. “Right now we’re picking up where we left off in spring 2020. We are moving forward as permits are approved,” said Young. How developers work with artists Joe Peatman, trustee of the Peter A. and Vernice H. Gasser Foundation, said the members of the Foundation care about these local August 2021

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Napa artist Kristina Young photographs a leaf-covered stream to help her create murals and wayfinding pieces for the Heritage House-Valle Verde housing complexes.

Artist Kristina Young works on window art at now-closed Alexis Baking Company in Napa. The art encouraged people to vote in the November 2020 general election.

projects. “We want the artwork to reflect what is going on with the buildings today. Everyone at the Gasser Foundation is into art. We like seeing art on the projects we build, especially pieces that are attractive, lasting, and colorful,” said Peatman. The Gasser Foundation, the developer behind the South Napa Marketplace and South Napa Century Center, is required by Napa’s Public Art Ordinance to either install public art on the site of its developments or pay the same amount as an in-lieu fee into the city of Napa’s Art Fund. The art constructed must be equal in value to 1 percent of the

construction costs of the development project. “You have the option of paying a fee to accomplish this or working with an artist to install the art yourself. We always want to work with the artist to create art that’s pleasing to the eye and lifts spirits,” said Peatman. Cass Walker, housing consultant for the Gasser Foundation, said Young was a top pick from the beginning. “We knew Kristina from her prior art projects. She really brings an understanding of the community. Kristina also knows how to work within a budget. We started talking with her in 2018 about the design process and concepts for the art pieces,” said Walker. Walker said the Gasser Foundation will begin to renovate the Heritage House-Valle Verde complex by January 2022. The artwork will be installed at a later point, after the buildings are completed. The Chrysler mural will likely be installed starting in fall 2021. Young said the city of Napa approved the final mosaic design in mid April 2021. Architects and robots are involved The Chrysler mosaic can move forward first because the dealership has been completed and is now open. Young said robots will assist with creating the artwork for the 960 square foot wall space. “I am partnering with a mosaic company in Boston called Artaic. They will be fabricating it there using robotic technology they invented and then shipping it here for installation,” said Young. Young said she created the design for the mosaic after doing a great deal of historical DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 19

Kristina Young‌

(left) Napa artist Kristina Young stands in front of the wall of the Chrysler dealership on Soscol Avenue. This wall will be the location of a mosaic celebrating classic cars made between 1920 and 1980. (Above) A mockup of the mosaic Napa artist plans to install on the side of the Chrysler dealership Soscol Avenue.

research. “I love old cars. They’re beautiful to look at. I picked cars from all different eras and looked at photos of them from all angles,” said Young. Young also spent time with her friend’s classic pink 1950s Plymouth. “I went to go see it at her house and took pictures of it from behind the car. That’s how I perfected the dashboard and the perspective of the woman sitting in the driver’s seat,” said Young. The Heritage House and Valle Verde artwork required a move away from machinery. “Since the site is close to Salvador Creek, a tributary of the Napa River, I went to the area and looked at the terrain, the plants, and the animals,” said Young. Young then used her sketches to create more detailed drawings for murals and tiles. “I decided to place imagery on the first floor that will relate to the ground and the animals and plants that live there. The middle floor will relate to larger mammals, and the top floor will relate to birds and flying insects, like butterflies,” said Young. In addition, Young talked about designs and colors to Jenna Bolyarde, who is a housing program manager at Abode Services as well as advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness. Abode Services is a nonprofit that operates the South Napa Shelter and the South Napa Day Center. Bolyande recommended that blues and greens be used, which have a calming effect. Bright or bold colors, such as red and black should be avoided. In addition, Bolyarde suggested the artwork contains representational imagery, which is more realistic, rather than abstract images. Brianne Steinhauser, principal at Gunkel Architecture in Emeryville, is the architect for the Heritage House and Valle Verde complexes. Steinhauser said she is still talking with Young about how the art can unify components of the site. 20 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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A rendering of a lobby that artist Kristina Young is designing for the Heritage House complex in Napa.‌

“We are working to avoid having different kinds of art juxtaposing each other. It won’t be the best to have starkly modern art in one area and very traditional art in another,” said Steinhauser. Steinhauser said she and Young are also working on creating art that lasts. “This art won’t be temporary until the next renovation. We mean for it to be there for years,” said Steinhauser. Steinhauser said this is why it is unlikely that there will be a large mosaic in the complexes. “A large mosaic needs a frame, backing, and waterproofing. Whatever art we create, we want to bring it inside. We’re considering direct paint on a canvas or a wall. We are thinking about smaller mosaics to help people find their way around the complexes,” said Steinhauser. Jocelyn Lin, senior project manager at Burbank Housing, said the smaller signs and tiles will help to tie different elements of the buildings together.

“The environment Kristina plans to create is thoughtful and soothing. We see it as one that will resonate with the themes of recovery and hope,” said Lin. Young, who also keeps a working studio and makes her own art, said in the early stages of the pandemic, it was frustrating to put two large projects on hold. “Yet over the course of the year, I have developed patience. I have come up with new solutions to move both pieces forward,” said Young. Steinhauser said she is not surprised that Young is taking creative steps with the projects. She added working with Young has taught her more about Napa and communities in the city. “What she’s done with the Heritage House-Valle Verde site in particular is brainstorm with me, allowing the ideas we come up with to grow and fully develop. We can see there’s excitement from the city and Napa residents. I hope to collaborate with her reignite interest when we are done,” said Steinhauser. August 2021

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4080 Atlas Peak Rd | Napa $5,999,500 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 3,300 SF | 22± acres

Kelly Norris 707.294.8885 k.norris@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01874429

3105 Bennett Ln | Calistoga $2,950,000 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2,160 SF | 10.58± acres

Kira Matthews 415.309.1267 k.matthews@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01169605

1275 Tubbs Ln | Calistoga $1,995,000 2 bedrooms | 1.5 bathrooms | 1,366 SF | 3.37± acres

Kira Matthews 415.309.1267 k.matthews@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01169605

Napa Valley’s Only Locally Owned & Operated Sotheby’s Realty Office

0 Madrona Ave | St. Helena $1,485,000

275 Washburn St | Angwin $1,395,000

buildable lot | .5± acres

5 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 2,960 SF

Mike Bertolucci 707.333.7772 mike@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01724725

Steve & Marla Ericson 707.483.2428 teamericson@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01054001 & 01067260

102 Lilac Ln | St. Helena $1,375,000

724-722 Pueblo Ave | Napa $1,295,000

3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,765 SF

4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2,376 SF

Steve & Marla Ericson 707.483.2428 teamericson@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01054001 & 01067260

Cyndi Gates 707.333.7770 c.gates@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#00711618

2080 Dry Creek Rd | Napa $1,195,000

2377 Atlas Peak Rd | Napa $679,000

3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,650 SF

buildable lot | 1.03± acres

Kelly Norris 707.294.8885 k.norris@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01874429

6550 Washington Street | Yountville, CA 94599 707.944.0888 | vintagesothebysrealty.com Each office is independently owned and operated

Mark Tate 707.337.2057 m.tate@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01321104

3601 Mount Veeder | Napa $620,000

1081 Evans Ave | Napa $599,000

buildable lot | 28± acres

2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | 1,008 SF

Teresa Barboza 707.318.9900 t.barboza@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01312062

590 Wall Rd | Napa $579,000 buildable lot | 10.49± acres Lynn Carl 707.481.4100 l.carl@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01997048

Marla Arrambide 707.280.2799 m.arrambide@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01790981

Dry Creek Rd | Napa $479,900

buildable lot | 11.6 ± acres Bill Birdsong / Mike Bertolucci 707.689.8016 / 707.333.7772 b.birdsong@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01915228 / lic.#01724725

Linda Falls Terrace | Angwin $449,500

4 La Canada | St. Helena $379,000

Buildable lot | 1.63± acres

2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,440 SF

Jeff Veness 707.227.2827 j.veness@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01486001

Teresa Barboza 707.318.9900 t.barboza@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01312062

Napa Valley’s Only Locally Owned & Operated Sotheby’s Realty Office

6468 Washington St #73 | Yountville $280,000 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,344 SF

16312 Golf Rd | Cobb $259,000 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | 839 SF

Martha Macias 707.704.5213 m.macias@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#02013734

Shawnee Talley 707.294.4813 s.talley@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01900641

1049 Eastridge Dr | Napa $70,000

1058 Westridge Dr | Napa $55,000

buildable lot | .19 ± acres

Mark Tate 707.337.2057 m.tate@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01321104

buildable lot | .20± acres Margaret Schloezer 707.495.5027 m.schloezer@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01842724

1094 Arroyo Grande Dr | Napa $41,000

1074 Arroyo Grande Dr | Napa $36,000

buildable lot | .29± acres

buildable lot | .3± acres

Margaret Schloezer 707.495.5027 m.schloezer@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01842724

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Wine Country Real Estate Trends in July 2021

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Prices normally peak in July and stay level through January. National forecasts predict increasing inventory and a slowing of price appreciation in the coming months and into 2022. We’ll see if this happens in Wine Country. I have been following a data point I call the “Price Reduction Ratio” for the past six months, or so. Across the country, one might expect that 20 to 25% of the homes put into the MLS will have a price reduction before they eventually sell. For July 2021, of all closed homes in our Wine Country markets, the range was from 16% (Sonoma County) to 21% (Napa County). Conversely, the ratio of homes selling in excess of Original List Price ranged from 60% (Sonoma County) to 45% (Mendocino County). It was 52% in Napa County. The average Price Reduction Ratio for all areas has gone from 29% NORTH BAY REAL ESTATE TRENDS in September 2020 to 19% in July of 2021 FOR JULY 2021 while the sales of homes in excess of Original For all of the areas covered by our Multi- List Price went from 33% to 52% over the ple Listing Service (BAREIS), which includes same period. Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties, there is an inventory of NAPA COUNTY 2,007 homes and condominiums for sale at The inventory of homes and condominithe end of July. Inventory is 21% below that ums available for sale in Napa County at the of a year ago (2,541) and it is 7% ahead of end of July (267) is 24% below the inventory the inventory last month (1,871). At times, in July 2020 (351) and it is 5% ahead of the the inventory has exceeded 10,000 homes in inventory last month (255). Sixty-four perthe BAREIS region. There were 1,794 sales cent of the inventory in Napa County (171 for the month of July. This number is 11% properties) is priced at $1,000,000 or above. below a year ago (2,013) and 5% below the New sales (150) are 14% below the pace of pace of last month (1,882). last year (175) and are 4% below the 156

EAR OVER YEAR COMPARISONS In mid-March 2020, the C OV I D - 1 9 p a n d e m i c w a s declared and all parties were told to “Shelter in Place”. This basically shut down the residential real estate industry through the month of April 2020. The market then accelerated rapidly in May through October. Year over year statistical comparisons are therefore going GARRETT to be skewed by these market SNEDAKER aberrations created last year. The closings of this year are more “normalized” than the closings of July 2020 so it will look like a “slow down” in an otherwise healthy market.

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sales last month. There is a 1.8 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for homes closing in Napa County is currently 55 days. For the purpose of our MLS (BAREIS) “Days on Market” represents the time from when the property is first listed in the MLS to the date the property goes into “pending” (all conditions removed) status. On average, it can take anywhere from 0 to 30 additional days for properties to close after going pending. The median price of the 126 homes closed in July in Napa County ($883,000) is 16% ahead of the median price of a year ago ($760,000). Over the past four months, Napa County homes are selling at roughly 96% of original list price. NAPA COUNTY LUXURY HOMES If one takes the highest quartile (25%) of available inventory as the “Luxury Market”, the Luxury Market begins at $3.750,000 in Napa County at this time. There has been an increase of 100% for the number of closings (68) of Luxury Homes (sales price in excess of $3,750,000) in Napa County for the period 8/1/20 to 7/31/21 compared to 34 closings in the period 8/1/19 to 7/31/20. There are 68 luxury homes in inventory at the end of July 2021 compared to 78 homes in inventory at the end of July 2020. There were 7 new Luxury Home sales in July compared to 11 last year and 6 last month. This results in a 9.7 months supply of available Luxury Homes based on the current sales AUGUST 2021

pace compared to a 1.8 months supply for the County as a whole. Days on market for the 6 luxury homes closings in July was 177 days. Over the past four months, Napa County Luxury Homes are selling at roughly 89% of original list price.

current sales pace. The Days on Market for the 103 closings last month was 48 days. The median price of the homes that closed in the City of Napa in July was $841,000. This is 16% ahead of the median price of the homes closed in July 2020 ($725,000).

NAPA‌ Forty-eight percent of the inventory in Napa County is in the City of Napa. There are 128 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of July in the City of Napa. This is 31% below the supply at the end of July 2020 (186) and it is 3% above the inventory at the end of last month (124). New sales (99) were 15% below the pace of July 2020 (116) and they were 21% below the pace of last month (125). There is a 1.3 months supply of inventory based on the

UP VALLEY NAPA COUNTY‌ The inventory of homes and condominiums for sale in the Up Valley Napa County market (Angwin, Calistoga, Deer Park, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena and Yountville) at the end of July (109) is 22% below the level of 139 in July 2020 and it is equal to the inventory last month (110). There were 29 new sales this month compared to 34 a year ago and 17 last month. There For additional information contact is now a 3.8 months supply of inventory Gerrett Snedaker at 707-939-2009 or based on the current sales pace. The Days gsned@winecountrygroup.com

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on Market for the 15 closings last month was 108 days. Approximately 62% of the Luxury Market inventory (price in excess of $3,750,000) in Napa County is in the Up Valley Market (42 homes). There were three luxury home (price in excess of $3,750,000) closings in the Up Valley Market last month and there were five new luxury home sales. That makes a 8.4 month supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. In Angwin in July, inventory was 20 homes compared to 11 a year ago and 18 last month. There were 4 new sales in Angwin for the month equal to 4 a year ago and down from 5 last month.

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5200 Silverado Trail Napa Valley vineyard estate located in the highly desirable Oak Knoll AVA. Within the vineyard and mountain views lies a remodeled single level 2 bedroom,2bathmainhouse, 1bedroom,1bathguesthouse.Plantedoneacre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. Perfect turnkey second home property!

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5 Old Coach Road | Just Sold Custom home with 4 en-suite bedrooms and views on east side of town. French doors, spacious office with built-in desk and shelving. Bonus room with 1200 bottle temperature controlled wine cellar and kitchenette, wrap-around deck with outdoor dining and living areas.

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18 Old Coach Road | Just Sold Stunning view property in a gated setting on east side of Napa. Mostly single level custom home with primary living areas on the main level. Perfect synergy of indoor/outdoor living with multiple outdoor entertaining areas. Temperature controlled wine cellar and whole house generator.

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1539 Juanita Street | Just Sold Newer home with fantastic floorplan, abundance of windows, and extraordinary views. Perfect synergy of indoor/outdoor living. Gourmet kitchen, walk-in pantry, temperature controlled wine storage. Main en-suite bedroom with seating area and spa-like bath. Two laundry areas.

Jill Levy, REALTOR® Real Estate Agent Lic. #01230055 Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty 780 Trancas Street, Napa, CA 94558 Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty Top Producer - #1 Agent, Wine Country 2018, 2019, 2020

$3,495,000

707.479.9612 | J.Levy@ggsir.com NapaHomesAndEstates.com

Contemporary Home with Vineyard 4bd/5ba/6698’/12.19ac Nestled amongst a Sea of Vines! Private gated 6,698 sq.ft. villa on 12+- acres located only minutes to downtown Napa cafes and restaurants. Extensively expanded and renovated in 2010 and 2020 the 4BD (all en-suite) 4.5BA modernist residence is the perfect family compound and spot to entertain. Amenities include- Infinity pool w/swim up bar & sunken kitchen, large detached pool house w/1 bathroom and spa area, media room, wine cellar, elevator, and 2 bonus rooms w/1 full bathroom and separate entrance ideal for home office or gym, and 4 car garage. Resort like in every way, most rooms lead to the designed grounds that include expansive patios and courtyards, olive trees, vegetable garden, greenhouse and an orchard w/mature lemon & orange trees lining the side driveway. All surrounded by your own Chardonnay and Cabernet vineyards (7.8 acres chard & .9 cab). Live the Life! Adjacent 13+- vacant parcel planted in Chardonnay is separately listed at $4,000,000. Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

North Napa Contemporary 5bd/3ba/3369’ Beautiful and spacious North Napa Home in highly sought after Alta Vina community. Bright and open this home is true delight. Large and gorgeous chef’s kitchen with a preparation island and high-end appliances. The Primary Bedroom has a sitting area with a spacious bathroom that has two walk-in closets. Freshly landscaped with a hot tub this place is a true Napa Valley retreat. Enjoy the community park right down the street or head up Valley to some of the world’s most renowned dinning. 11 Marsala is a must see! Brendan Lesti

707.337.0659

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Monticello Road Vineyard 13.49 acres Adjacent to “Contemporary Home with Vineyard” lies this gated Napa Valley vineyard opportunity with 10.6 vine acres planted in chardonnay. Possible building site suitable for a high-end residence with fabulous views of vineyards and distant Western hills.

Silverado Creek Spacious 4bd/4ba/2820’ Central Napa living in newer construction on a quiet street! Queen of the Valley Medical Center, Bel Aire Shopping Center, Highway 29, Silverado Trail, and more are so close.

Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

Christine Lesti 707.320.8999 Lic#01854423

Mark Lesti 707.320.8950 Lic#01784430

$4,000,000

Paul Everett 707.299.9949 Lic#02016753

Ted Stumpf 707.246.9825 Lic#02020069

707.320.8950

Rigo Guijosa 707.540.3615 Lic#02055858

$950,000

Gary Prince 707.227.7282 Lic#01735857

(707) 226-1823 | 1030 third street, napa | thelestiteam.com

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Coventry Manor 4bd/2ba/1509’ A great opportunity to make a house your own in the trendy Coventry Manor neighborhood! Lovingly cared for by the same family for almost fifty years, it boasts good bones and a desire for its next exciting chapter. The curb appeal is welcoming, and the spacious backyard offers numerous options for fantastic outdoor living. Two sets of newer sliding glass doors in the Family Room invite indoor/outdoor living, as well. The Living Room is bright with a large picture window and could easily be used as a formal Dining Room if desired. Two bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs and two bedrooms and one bathroom downstairs. A recently updated kitchen, bathroom, and a newer roof round out its numerous amenities. www.2601DorsetSt.com

Bel Aire Bright 3bd/2ba/1144’ Located just blocks from Whole Foods, Traders Joes, Peet’s and more. Newly updated kitchen with granite countertops, cherry wood cabinets and stainless appliances. HVAC is on a smart thermostat. Entertain guests under a large covered patio in the backyard with lawn and mature fruit trees. www.1707TallacSt.com

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707.320.8950

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Alta Vina Single Story 3bd/3ba/2726’/.25ac One-Level living in this beautiful North Napa neighborhood with a refreshed interior. Only steps away from Abruzzini Park, and centrally located to premier Napa shopping, restaurants, and wineries.

Large Lot 1.58 acres Large lot for residential building purposes. Bucolic settings with nice views. Very spacious and desirable part of Napa. Possible ADU or JADU (check with City of Napa). Not able to subdivide. Come and build your dream home! www.491CasswallSt.com

Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

Nick Validia 707.225.5810 Lic#01980975

Brendan Lestin 707.337.0659 Lic#01855197

Ashley Cloud 707.320.8040 Lic#02112543

707.337.0659

Panoramic Views 60 acres Striking Hilltop lot with panoramic views, just minutes to Lake Berryessa and 30 minutes to world-class restaurants and wineries in the beautiful Napa Valley.

707.320.8950

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Dean Castelli 707.694.8294

Steven Adams 707.334.7506

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707.227.7282

Sheree Moorhead 707.287.6665 Lic#02118199

$289,000

Malissa Seiger 707.484.9773 Lic#02138509

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to the Napa Valley Changing feelings about being from this special place

TIM CARL

he phrase “the Napa Valley” holds a kind of magic. I first learned this when I moved to Italy in 1985 at age 19. I had been hired to work on a small farm near Parma as ditch-digger /stall-mucker in the mornings and kitchen help in the afternoons. When I mentioned where I came from to my new boss — a grizzled farmer with leathery hands and curious, twinkling eyes — broke out into a friendly grin that appeared full of interest, intrigue and familiarity. Later I would come to underTim Carl stand that he wasn’t the only one who had a visceral reaction to those three small words. They often conjure up a romanticized appreciation for country living, a reverence for good food and wine, and a belief that a tiny rural enclave can represent some of the best America has to offer. I grew up in the valley and always found comfort in being nestled between two nearly pristine mountain ranges, surrounded by gnarled old vineyards and mesmerized by the recurring patterns of living in an agricultural community — the distinct light, sights, sounds and aromas of spring, summer, fall and winter. Later in life, as I studied, moved, traveled, worked and explored the world, I came to rely on my origins as a sort of shorthand to help signify a collection of shifting ideals to nearly

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anyone I’d meet. Sometimes my intentions at such moments were to signal my love of wine, food and the beauty of agriculture. However, as I aged and grew more entrenched in the world of business my use of the magic phrase shifted, and I often used it as a stand-in for petty competition, sussing out who might have come from the “better” place. I had unconsciously started to use the Napa Valley as a means to “equal” those whom I thought might be smarter, wealthier or “higher class,” or provide me leverage with those whom I deemed coming from a lesser place. It was an awful transition. Not only had I forsaken the place where I’d grown up as a means of separation and superficial smugness, I’d also started to lose my memory of why I had loved

the valley in the first place. My memories of peaceful vineyard strolls in the evenings or the sweet sound of a lone goose honking mournfully on frosty spring mornings faded. In contrast, my wife had also grown up in the Napa Valley, but I’d never heard her use where she came from as leverage. She rarely mentioned growing up on a vineyard in the tiny village of Rutherford, only sharing such information with those she’d come to know deeply, perhaps months or years after their first meeting. At first I didn’t recognize this difference between us, but as time went on I grew increasingly aware. Eventually I came to realize that I had transformed the one thing I had loved longer and more deeply than nearly anything August 2021

else in my life — the Napa Valley — into a trivial and often transparent way to shield my insecurities. It had become inseparable from my ever-changing definition of the meaning of my life. When I was a child I believed my meaning came from being “good.” I would thrill when my parents praised me or anyone older than 50 called me a “good boy.” Their praise seemed heaven-sent, and the Napa Valley symbolized that idealized place. By the time I was a teenager my meaning became linked to whether I was accepted by my peers and I spent a lot of time and effort — sometimes at great harm to my future self — achieving that goal. The Napa Valley, with all its wealth and pockets of growing opulence, provided an entity against which to rally, solidifying the connection with my peers. We sensed that unfairness and racial injustice were the very scaffolding that had produced and maintained the valley, and we came to mistrust and see as corrupt any who accepted or benefited from the status quo. In my 20s my view of meaning shifted to whether I was respected, and I’d lash out when I felt even a modest or unintentional slight. At that time I used the Napa Valley as both my August 2021

punching bag and my security blanket. By my 30s meaning had shifted into whether I was being appreciated for all the work and sacrifices I’d done for others. I often imagined myself a sort of martyr, forgoing my own desires for the greater good of my family and friends — albeit a little grudgingly — and always keeping a kind of score card or tally sheet in my mind. During this time I began to feel the first twinges of defensiveness about the Napa Valley. The area was being under-appreciated and exploited by selfish individuals who had come to see it as the goose that laid golden eggs. They thought that if they just squeezed a bit harder or force-fed the animal a bit more they could get more and more, even if the process killed the fowl for anyone else in the future. In my 40s meaning shifted again and centered around whether I was being heard. A growing helplessness haunted me and was

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echoed by what I saw as a growing disregard for the valley’s natural resources, an oversupply of mono-agriculture businesses, the growing plight of working people and a deliberate deafness and active opposition to any voice that might dare to provide another perspective. Now in my 50s meaning seems to have shifted again, and it seems to me for the better. No longer does my purpose seem tightly linked to something from the outside — being good, accepted, respected, appreciated or heard. Instead, I now see meaning being merged with my own ability to listen deeply — to hear and see what is going on, both inside and outside. This change is altering how I interact with the world as well as how I view the valley and even myself. When I listen and observe closely I often come away with a host of questions, a curiosity coupled with an unfamiliar sense of peace. In this experience, the Napa Valley has taken on another role in my life. I no longer want much from this beautiful spot on the planet, unless you count my pleasure at documenting through photos and words what I am witnessing. Or, as Kahlil Gibran wrote in one stanza of his wonderful poem, “On Love”: But if in your fear you would seek only/love’s peace and love’s pleasure,/Then it is better for you that you cover/your nakedness and pass out of love’s/threshing-floor,/Into the seasonless/world where you/shall laugh, but not all of your laughter,/and weep, but not all of your tears. I’ve come to believe that such knowledge 38 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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was the origin of the sparkle in my Italian boss’s eyes and also a factor in my wife’s reluctance to immediately share where she comes from with strangers. Maybe her pause is because she treasures and reveres this small valley in a manner I am only just now coming to understand. It’s not a grasping, wringing and selfish love but instead a quiet, gentle and patient love, open to observation as an honest witness yet not seeking much in return. August 2021

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NAPA COUNTY’S LATEST HOME SALES* Address

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943

1950

40 SOLERA LN

448 CANYON CREEK DR

3/19

$530,000

1,627

1993

2911 DEVITA DR

34 ALTA LOMA DR

2/25

$550,500

1,105

1956

66 BELLEVUE AVE

3/30

$570,000

805

1941

30 ALTA LOMA DR

3/9

$580,000

1,433

1955

3597 BECKWORTH DR

3/30

$570,000

1,063

1959

286 ARDEN CT

2/10

$585,000

2,033

1987

2901 LAUREL ST

3/4

$575,000

1,064

1961

64 CRAWFORD WAY

2/12

$590,000

1,379

1988

2078 S TERRACE DR

3/15

$590,000

1,132

1956

7 KARLY CT

3/26

$610,000

1,841

2005

1033 TERRACE DR

2/26

$590,000

1,250

1940

22 MELVIN RD

3/1

$610,000

915

1953

3330 MACLEOD ST

3/22

$595,000

1,305

1961

2262 ELLIOTT DR

3/4

$650,000

1,886

1988

2040 APPOLLO CT

3/18

$600,000

2,106

2007

232 HUMMINGBIRD WAY

2/25

$690,000

2,539

2001

2596 FIRST ST #H

2/25

$605,000

1,442

2018

229 NEWBURY WAY

3/22

$720,000

2,981

1989

199 CESTA ST

3/11

$605,000

950

1953

138 TUSCAN OAK TRL

3/29

$753,000

2,811

2006

2033 W F ST

3/5

$605,000

1,000

1960

3/2

$755,000

2,829

2006

2034 PATTON AVE

3/22

$610,000

1,082

1967

115 FORD DR

3/30

$780,000

3,368

2004

3959 LAP CT

3/16

$617,500

1,596

1981

616 MEADOW BAY DR

3/26

$788,000

2,418

2002

3720 DOVER ST

2/23

$620,000

1,420

1959

308 WETLANDS EDGE RD

3/11

$829,500

3,302

2003

2058 PATTON AVE

3/25

$624,000

1,082

1967

102 FORD DR

3/17

$838,000

3,862

2004

889 LAGUNA ST

2/22

$625,000

1,337

1960

66 GOLDFINCH DR

3/15

$864,000

2,916

2000

1415 EAST AVE

2/19

$625,000

774

1940

19 VIA TREVISO

2/19

$899,000

3,844

2003

1596 VERNA DR

3/30

$635,000

1,261

1954

14 OAKSTONE WAY

Single Family

Calistoga

2248 TROWER AVE

3/30

$649,000

720

1940

1315 SPRING ST

3/25

$675,000

1,354

1910

750 JACOB CT

3/18

$650,000

1,698

1978

2008 HIGH ROCKS DR

3/10

$720,000

1,310

1993

1459 RUBICON ST

3/29

$651,000

1,871

1956

1716 MAGGIE AVE

3/12

$939,000

1,841

1985

2486 REDWOOD RD

3/16

$651,500

1,688

1964

1711 EMERALD DR

3/18

$1,000,000

1,939

2015

243 S FRANKLIN ST

3/2

$660,000

1,440

1953

1703 MAGGIE AVE

3/18

$1,095,000

1,990

1990

1295 SPRUCE ST

3/29

$675,000

1,274

1953

1581 CENTENNIAL CIR

3/22

$1,995,000

2,400

1966

1025 COOMBSVILLE RD

2/12

$675,000

1,296

2002

454 KORTUM CANYON RD

3/15

$2,800,000

3,532

1993

158 S SEYMOUR ST

3/18

$676,000

1,338

1943

124 HARTSON ST

2/22

$680,000

816

1936

1972

3262 BROWNS VALLEY RD

2/19

$680,000

1,462

1971

1,084

1958

3502 BAXTER AVE

3/17

$690,000

1,408

1956

2/18

$690,000

1,189

1956

3/5

$691,000

1,000

1951

Single Family

Napa 3979 HISCHIER CT 3074 MONTCLAIR AVE

3/18

$168,500

1,690

3/5

$305,000

1247 EGGLESTON ST

2/19

$360,000

720

1934

3517 IDLEWILD AVE

129 HOMEWOOD AVE

2/16

$385,000

1,132

1941

2789 IDAHO ST

2/9

$395,000

1,153

1941

1351 RUBICON ST

3/29

$700,000

1,189

1956

3/22

$433,500

1,556

1969

2509 BUTTE ST

2/25

$700,000

1,680

1958

2,666

1974

3640 PARRETT AVE

3/11

$700,000

1,481

1973

3090 LAUREL ST 3561 MARIPOSA CT 155 KAANAPALI DR

3/9

$454,000

2/9

$525,000

1,199

1955

1412 SHERMAN AVE

3/9

$701,500

1,512

1963

1424 LAREDO ST

3/16

$525,000

1,100

1966

1535 H ST

3/3

$705,000

850

1898

723 MONTGOMERY ST

2/19

$529,000

1,016

1925

221 COLLIER BLVD

2/26

$705,000

1,153

1957

3/9

$530,000

1,066

1954

3931 DUNHILL ST

3/23

$730,000

1,650

1973

2731 WIMBLEDON ST

1618 CAROL DR

*As recorded at the Napa county tax Assessors office / John tuteur (707) 253-4459 / Property sales reported may include partial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.

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NAPA COUNTY’S LATEST HOME SALES* Address

record dAte

sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt Single Family

Napa

Address

record dAte sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt

960 CAPITOLA DR

2/24

$1,145,000

3,177

2007

2/17

$1,155,000

2,854

1989

3/16

$1,160,000

2,485

2004

3/1

$1,169,000

2,730

2007

2504 MACLENNAN ST

2/17

$731,000

1,553

1966

40 ST FRANCIS CIR

4413 DOVE CT

3/19

$735,500

1,994

1973

127 MACINNES CT

3776 NORFOLK ST

2/24

$741,000

1,216

1959

242 BUTTERCUP CT

3/1

$745,000

1,110

1938

17 SKYLARK CT

2/23

$1,195,000

2,351

1984

3/26

$745,000

1,197

1967

1095 FIRST AVE

3/25

$1,200,000

2,129

1964

2/16

$1,225,000

1,934

1966

1102 COOMBSVILLE RD 2540 GREENWOOD CT 1019 OAK ST

2/22

$749,000

972

1896

1203 PARTRICK RD

635 CUNARD DR

3/19

$750,000

1,765

1971

347 ST ANDREWS DR

3/26

$1,232,500

2,404

1977

3/1

$755,000

1,245

1992

773 LA SALLE WAY

3/29

$1,280,000

2,702

1969

1520 E ST

10/9

$759,000

1,032

1899

433 ASHLAR DR

3/17

$1,300,000

3,803

1966

681 LATHROP CT

2/26

$760,000

1,641

1983

233 SILVERADO SPRINGS DR

2/24

$1,318,000

2,192

1990

3/19

$1,395,000

2,170

1992

3909 OXFORD ST

2345 LOUISA ST

3/25

$780,000

1,052

1948

21 LIGHTHOUSE CT

3721 JOMAR DR

3/15

$785,000

1,626

1964

210 ALCHEMY WAY

3/16

$1,500,000

3,305

2001

107 E FIRST ST

3/26

$790,000

1,220

1938

33 LIGHTHOUSE CT

3/3

$1,500,000

2,579

1990

3045 BLANE WAY

3/19

$790,000

1,268

1962

192 SKYLARK WAY

3/24

$1,541,000

2,979

2012

20 BLACKBERRY DR

3/2

$795,000

2,711

1999

152 FOOTHILL BLVD

3/5

$1,595,000

2,730

1890

2561 EDGEWATER DR

3/4

$805,000

1,440

1980

22 SPYGLASS CT

3/15

$1,600,000

3,035

1989

4145 RHINE CT

3/10

$810,000

1,432

1974

55 AUTUMN RUN WAY

3/23

$1,689,000

3,914

2005

136 CHERRYVIEW CT

3/23

$811,000

1,687

1996

37 N NEWPORT DR

3/2

$1,750,000

2,467

1996

101 S NEWPORT DR

3/18

$815,000

2,129

1997

345 RANDOLPH ST

2/26

$1,995,000

2,028

1911

3444 ARGYLE ST

3/25

$825,000

1,639

1973

1 N NEWPORT DR

2/19

$2,000,000

2,481

1997

3205 BROWNS VALLEY RD

2/18

$840,000

2,081

2001

20 GREENBRIAR CIR

3/16

$2,390,000

4,120

2005

3956 SOLOMON AVE

3/1

$860,000

1,584

1973

1030 ROSS CIR

3/4

$2,630,000

3,409

1959

4466 JEFFERSON ST

3/3

$860,000

2,004

1971

212 WESTGATE DR

3/19

$3,675,000

4,741

2019

1183 MOUNTAIN VIEW CIR

3/16

$865,000

1,845

1975

4255 WINE COUNTRY CT

3/19

$878,000

2,148

2017 3/9

$725,000

1,344

1908

1376 MAGNOLIA AVE

3/19

$900,000

1,613

2014

1357 MAGNOLIA AVE

3/12

$950,000

2,115

2015

1820 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD

2/12

$1,250,000

2,019

1978

1747 PARK ST

2/11

$1,260,000

1,712

1970

702 HUNT AVE

2/23

$1,600,000

2,212

2001

1427 ALLYN AVE

3/30

$1,717,000

1,456

1910

1843 SPRING MOUNTAIN CT

2/18

$1,980,000

1,943

1966

1440 STOCKTON ST

3/10

$1,995,000

1,633

1991

1576 VOORHEES CIR

3/10

$2,110,000

2,259

1998

2647 COLOMBARD CT

2/19

$2,345,000

2,319

1982

3/4

$3,500,000

2,124

1935

943 POPE ST 4109 PINOT DR

2/17

$893,000

2,102

1972

4453 DALTON DR

2/23

$905,000

2,407

1997

10 WINE BARREL LN 2986 FIRST ST 881 SARATOGA DR

2/9 3/30 3/19

$905,000 $925,000 $929,000

4 3 4

3 4 3

2,717 2,468 2,094

1993 1920 2015

26 DICKERSON LN

2/22

$931,000

2,050

1990

2110 WAVERLY ST

2/9

$932,000

1,983

1961

4170 BROWNS VALLEY RD 865 ERIN WAY

3/12 2/26

$937,000 $945,000

3 4

3 3

1,679 2,081

Single Family

St Helena

1959 2015

1555 SALVADOR AVE

3/22

$950,000

1,679

1964

2288 THIRD ST

2/12

$962,000

1,704

1925

1242 MADRONA AVE

1029 FOSTER RD

2/25

$1,010,000

1,584

1950

2733 STILES CT

2/16

$1,025,000

2,004

1966

Yountville

673 CABOT WAY

2/10

$1,070,000

1,394

1973

6521 HEATHER ST

3/23

$1,080,000

1,318

1970

3922 ALEXANDER ST

2/12

$1,085,000

2,128

1976

1918 OAK CIR

3/15

$1,295,000

1,400

1982

14 CLEMENT CT

3/30

$1,110,000

2,324

1989

1973 ADAMS ST

2/26

$1,306,500

1,796

2006

3530 SANDYBROOK LN

2/17

$1,119,000

2,012

1973

13 STAGS VIEW LN

2/25

$1,449,000

2,176

2001

1536 JUANITA ST

2/18

$1,120,000

2,363

2018

1984 ADAMS ST

2/23

$2,165,000

1,946

2005

Single Family

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simple tips to extend the life of your clothing

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Your clothing is an investment. You want your favorite items to look good for a long time, and being eco-conscious, you want to ensure your clothes don’t end up in a landfill when you’re done with them. From using the right tools to wash and care for your clothes or responsibly disposing of your old or damaged clothing, consider these five useful tips for extending the life of your clothes and keep them looking their best for the long haul.

COMBINE SIMILAR FABRICS‌ In addition to sorting darks, lights and colored fabrics, consider texture as well. Washing your metal-studded jean jacket with a delicate silk blouse is not a wise decision, even if they are the same colors. Additionally, zippers, buttons and other details can snag clothing, so consider turning items inside-out when washing to help protect the exterior that is visible when items are worn.

FOLLOW GARMENT LABELS‌ Every piece of clothing you purchase has a tag that likely includes fabric content and wash recommendations. Read these labels and follow the instructions to help your clothes look new as long as possible. You might be surprised what should be washed on delicate, cold or other specific cycles. For special items, spot clean as needed and ask about environmentally friendly cleaning options at the dry cleaner.

USE SMART-WASH TECHNOLOGY‌ On the other hand, if you don’t want to deal with separating fabrics, upgrade your laundry game with smart laundry appliances like the single unit LG™ WashTower. It has built-in intelligence that uses AI technology to detect fabrics and load size and then automatically selects the optimal washing and drying settings to deliver the best in fabric care.

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time to time that may unintentionally stain clothing. When this happens, treat stains as soon as possible with a stain remover. Some people tuck a stain stick into their purse or backpack for treating stains on the go. If you don’t have access to stain treatments, try gently blotting or rinsing with cold water. Once home, treat and wash the stain right away. If the stain remains, do not dry as this can set it further; try treating it again and then washing a second time.

UPDATE WITH LG STYLER‌ Invest in an LG Styler steam closet that uses the power of steam—no chemicals—to reduce odor from fabrics and extend the life of your clothes in between washings. Bonus: it’s even great for jackets, sports equipment, pillows and plush toys! These simple steps not only help your clothing look great for as long as possible, TREAT STAINS RIGHT AWAY‌ they also help eliminate waste and keep our We all spill, drip and rub into things from planet looking great as well. August 2021

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REFRESH YOUR HOME

easy indoor projects to give your house new life BRANDPOINT

There’s no need to go out and buy all new furniture and décor or undertake a major renovation to give your current interior a fresh look and feel—small tweaks can make just as big of an impact. Spruce up interior spaces with these five simple do-it-yourself projects that can be tackled over a weekend. RESTORE AND REORGANIZE DÉCOR‌ An easy way to give your living space a mini makeover is to reinvigorate existing décor. Start by repairing any damaged or broken decorative pieces such as frames, vases or display items using DAP RapidFuse Gel Control Applicator. Providing a precise, clean and controlled application on a variety of materials including plastics, wood, rubber, metal, ceramics and more, this gel adhesive is perfect for uneven or vertical applications and sets in just 30 seconds for a completely mess-free repair. Finish up by finding new homes for your prized décor pieces for a completely new look. UPDATE BATHROOM HARDWARE‌ Nothing dates a bathroom more than an outdated faucet. Give your vanity a facelift by swapping out old fixtures with updated designs to help revitalize the sink. But don’t stop there—replacing stained or worn-down caulk can give the entire bathroom a fresh look while preventing future moisture damage. Make sure to use a siliconized sealant, 44 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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such as DAP’s Kwik Seal Ultra.

or anchor, or as large as doorknob damage, new Eclipse Rapid Wall Repair Patches come BRIGHTEN INTERIOR WALLS‌ in three sizes and make repairing holes in Whether you want your space to feel drywall fast and easy. Just apply and paint more spacious, a bit brighter or even more for a completely mess-free repair in minutes. soothing, a new paint color can do the trick. Everything from earthy, jewel tones to natu- UPGRADE LIGHTING‌ ral, more neutral aesthetics are trending this If your ceiling is still sporting a decadesyear. When selecting your color, sticking old light fixture, revitalize it with something within the shade family of one of your long- a little more modern. The same goes for time favorite colors will help guarantee the lampshades and light fixtures. Swapping color brings you joy for years to come. Look- these out with new, upgraded looks is a siming to ease in? Give an accent wall a shot! ple and budget-friendly way to update any room in an afternoon. To complete your REPAIR HOLES IN THE DRYWALL‌ lighting update, consider replacing your curBefore you start painting a room, make rent light bulbs with LED bulbs, which will sure you take the time to repair any nicks, provide a cooler light while helping reduce dents or holes in the drywall for a polished your energy bill. and professional finished result. Whether the For more tips to help tackle your home damage is small from a picture frame nail improvement projects, visit DAP.com. August 2021

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‘Sweet Vaccine, Dum-Dum-Dum’

lright, if you have ever been to a Boston Red Sox baseball game, then you would likely leave their ballpark humming the lyrics of the uber-famous song, Sweet Caroline, by Neil Diamond. I guess plenty of major sports teams these days have their “song.” Why not, right? For the record, I’m not a Red Sox fan, but this song, it seems to fit best on how to describe the impact I feel the current vaccine roll-out is having on pretty much everything going on these days. I mean even the seasonal CHRIS connection via the song’s SALESE lyrics to where we are at now is spot on. Go figure. I just made a couple of edits to the song, so let’s sing this out loud together. “Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing But then I know it’s growing strong Was in the spring And spring became the summer Who’d have believed you’d come along Hands, touching hands Reaching out, touching me, touching you Sweet Vaccine Good times never seemed so good I’ve been inclined 46 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

To believe they never would But now I Look at the night and it don’t seem so lonely We vaxed up with only two shots And when I hurt Hurting runs off my shoulders How can I hurt when holding you One, touching one Reaching out, touching me, touching you Sweet Vaccine Good times never seemed so good I’ve been inclined To believe they never would Oh no, no Sweet Vaccine Good times never seemed so good Sweet Vaccine I believe they never could Sweet Vaccine Good times never seemed so good” Whether you are vaccinated or not, it seems like most of you are smiling again. There’s a ton of positive activity out there. We need to keep up the momentum. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of folks who are struggling economically and there are of course many who have sadly mourned the loss of loved ones during the pandemic. There are also those who are dealing with mental health fatigue as a result of everything that has happened since the beginning of last

year. We need to continue to help them and remember to be kind as we are celebrating our new freedom again. Speaking of freedom, let’s take a hot minute to celebrate the ability to visit open houses without all of the heavy rules and restrictions previously in place because of COVID. Although I love checking out newly listed homes online, with their rich virtual tours and amazing photography, there’s really nothing better than being able to walk the home in person that you want to buy. There are a few minimal trailing guidelines that we must still follow, but “sweet vaccine”, it is so much nicer. Lastly, between the continued streak of incredibly low home loan rates plus the massive build-up of equity levels for homeowners, the local real estate market is flush with opportunities for those who are patient and prepared. “Dum-dum-dum, good times never seemed so good.” Chris Salese can be reached at chris@ delsurmortgage.com or 707-363-4439. He is a licensed California mortgage lender (LO NMLS #254469 — CA-DBO #254469 Corp NMLS #1850 Equal Housing Opportunity. AUGUST 2021

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