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10 home design trends to watch for in 2019 Calistoga map Chris d Craiker: If our house can make us sick, can our home make us more healthy? A look at Napa County’s best trails to explore in the saddle. St. Helena map Building green in Napa. Yountville map Napa map Indoor survival guide for guys. Why video doorbells are winning over residents—and police. Sleek, simple galley kitchens compete with larger, eat-in spaces. 5 simple ways to bring more color to your home. 4 ways to simplify your decorating. Gerrett Snedaker: Wine Country Real Estate Trends in December 2018. How mastering your thermostat could save you a bundle this winter. Tips and tactics for buying a home in a seller’s market.
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he home remodeling and design platform Houzz recently released its annual forecast, derived from conversations with industry experts as well as trends spotted among its 40 million monthly users. It offers a snapshot of what we might see in stores, living rooms and Instagram feeds this year. We chatted with Houzz editor and writer Mitchell Parker and asked him to dig into this year’s projections. So before you pick up that paintbrush, take a look at the colors and styles the pros say will be big in 2019.
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THE BACKSPLASH AS A FOCAL POINT In 2019, home design professionals expect to see more fullheight backsplashes that seamlessly stretch from the counter to the ceiling—behind floating shelves and range hoods—for a clean and cohesive look. This dramatic statement can create the illusion of additional surface area. DARK AND MOODY COLORS THROUGHOUT THE HOME Although Living Coral may be Pantone’s pick for color of the year, Houzz predicts homeowners will lean toward darker and moodier colors, such as navy
and forest green, in the new year. Color experts say it is a reaction to white and bright hues that dominated the design world for the past several years. Parker also suspects that visual social networks such as Houzz and Instagram may have helped people gradually become more comfortable with the idea of experimenting with richer and darker colors. “If you tell somebody, ‘Paint your walls dark blue or black,’ people might imagine the Addams family house,” Parker said. But when they see a photo of the design and how these colors create a warm and serene setting, they are much more likely to have the confidence to try it.
DESTINATION TUBS Bubble bath fans, rejoice. As bathrooms shift from private, utilitarian spaces to open, spalike environments, homeowners are focused on the accoutrements, including free-standing tubs. According to Houzz’s 2018 Bathroom Trends Study, 80 percent of home remodelers were planning to upgrade their bathtubs. A soaking tub was the most popular option and received 69 percent of the vote (a 7 percent boost from the 2017 findings). To achieve the look, bath aficionados are “stealing space from hall and bedroom closets” to expand the size of the room, Parker says, and creating built-in
nooks to keep the tub out of the footpath of the shower, sink and toilet. ‘TUXEDO’ KITCHENS Although white kitchens have long reigned supreme, professionals are seeing a return to black in kitchen cabinets, range hoods and island accents. The color can be edgy, chic and surprisingly practical for parents. “If you’ve got a house with dogs and kids, scuff marks on white kitchen cabinets are going to be a big problem. Black paint hides a lot more,” Parker says. Expect to see a lot more “tuxedo” kitchens contrasting black with white walls, backsplashes and marble countertops. Glass-and-steel room dividers Thanks to the popularity of open floor plans, statement-making partitions will continue to flourish in the new year. Thin metal-and-glass doors and walls offer the illusion of open space while still providing privacy, light and noise mitigation. The dividers can also be used to add visual interest and provide definition to a room, without making it feel cramped or closed off. FREE-STANDING DINING BENCHES Custom, built-in benching, while popular and convenient, can be expensive. Homeowners are instead opting for padded furniture benches as an affordable alternative. The multifunctional pieces are great for small breakfast nooks, providing flexible seating and in some cases hidden storage. BOARD-ANDBATTEN ACCENTS The modern farmhouse style will continue to flourish in 2018 and spread to the exterior of the home, Houzz experts say. The white siding delivers a “homey look” and can provide texture and interest to an otherwise flat facade. KITCHENS THAT OPEN TO THE OUTDOORS Fans of entertaining and cooking may want to consider
Furniture benches are big in the dining area.
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expanding their kitchen area to the outdoors. Homeowners in warmer climates are transforming patios into extra seating areas, with durable rugs, cushions and fabrics. Expect to see more kitchens completely open to decks and patios via collapsible doors and window walls in the coming year. WOOD VANITIES Houzz experts saw a resurgence of unpainted wooden vanities in 2018, and they predict it will only be amplified in 2019, with a turn toward reclaimed and light wood. Visible grain and Jours & Nuits/Houzz knots can add texture and visual interest to a space and work well Glass-and-steel room dividers are becoming more popular, thanks to in crisp, clean white bathrooms. open floor plans. A FOUR-WALL ACCENT COLOR Forget the accent wall; 2019 is all about the accent room. Instead of a bold-colored feature wall, homeowners are opting to paint all the walls—even the trim and molding—in one room a dramatic and bold color. “Typically, I see this trend happening in smaller, somewhat private rooms, such as bedrooms, home offices, studies and media rooms—places where you want a comforting and relaxing vibe,” Jessica Cain/Houzz Parker says. Popular color choices Homeowners are choosing one room to go bold with paint. include navy and forest green. January 2019 – 11
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beautiful Victorian originally built in 1886, over 3600 sq. ft. with 12 Rooms. Main level with formal living room, large dining room, fireplace, beautiful country kitchen with marble counters, updated appliances,4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Upstairs consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom plus a den. Situated on over 4/10 of an acre, zoned R3, just a few blocks from downtown. Plenty of room for a pool. There is a well for irrigation. detached single car garage, single car carport, and a refrigerated wine room behind the garage.
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If our house can make us sick, can our home make us more healthy?
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uch has been published about the quality and healthiness of the materials in our homes. Over the years we have become more conscious of our environment around us and in our surroundings. We have become rightfully suspicious of the materials that were install in our homes 100 years ago, 50 or even a year ago. The original construction, followed by countless renovation and remodeling have made our homes stylish and up-to-date but often hid caustic materials we should do without. We all know that carcinogenic such as asbestos and lead paint lurk under the surface of many homes still. We know either to avoid touching or fiddling with these toxic substances or have them removed at significant expense. These products are to be avoided and now we add to the list formaldehydes, PVCs, halogenated flame retardants and lack of proper air circulation, black mold, and all kinds of toxins that would
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Editor’s note Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be featured in the March issue.
scare anybody out of sleeping in an American home. Unfortunately, asbestos has not been banned from commercial uses in this country. The material is still widely used in many products including gaskets and brake linings. It wasn’t until 1977 that asbestos was banned from production in wall board and other home product. That is only 40 years ago and the vast majority of our homes and apartments were built before then. Many roofing products still continue to use asbestos, chlorine and lye in their fabrication. But what if our homes could be designed and built to keep us well or improve our health? Scientist have been searching for these solutions and architects have been eager to incorporate new standards. Typically, architects are concerned with durability, sustainability, and aesthetics in the choice of construction materials. Now architects and builders are mindful of how their construction materials are manufactured as well as how they are transportation
and from where. It’s common for builders and owners to aim for LEED certification or WELL buildings, and yet these are geared towards commercial and industrial structures for minimizing energy consumption. They don’t always address maintaining a healthy environment. Wellness and making our residential environment healthy are full time jobs. It goes beyond aspiring to cleanliness and to minimizing toxic materials in the home. It also addresses the need for adequate light and ventilation, restful environments and noise and vibration reductions. While homes today are well insulated and have super-efficient mechanical systems, they don’t always solve other problems such as providing adequate healthy ventilation and creating a restful environment. Architects and interior designers and builders can build into the homes come in and comfortable materials and designs that can make people‘s lives better. We know that more windows and sliding glass doors opening to the outside to bring the environment in is always helpful, and unfortunately in today’s world, Windows are minimized four energy
consumption more than is necessary. As windows become more sophisticated, we can incorporate more of the outside world into our homes, much as we did in the 50s and 60s when energy was cheap and glass was everywhere. Other design choices can include simply providing non-toxic materials and lighting throughout the home to enhance human body rhythms. Designing our homes with little or no wall-to-wall carpeting has become the norm, not the luxury that it used to be. Stone, ceramic tile or hardwood surfaces have become standard in new construction and clearly the safest way to live. Let’s face it, carpeting is the harbinger of disease. You just can’t vacuum enough to get it clean. Yes, hard surface floors show dirt and need consistent cleaning but, isn’t that the Idea? Keeping our homes clean and neat goes a long way to making a home a healthy and well place to live. Chris d Craiker AIA/NCARB is an architect in Napa with the firm Craiker Associates, Architects and Planners Inc., and a chef with backaches who hates cleaning gutters.
HORSEPLAY A look at Napa County’s best trails to explore in the saddle JESSICA ZIMMER The hills and valleys throughout Napa are excellent riding country, with a few notable parks that offer trails for the serious equestrian. A standout favorite is Skyline Wilderness Park at 2201 Imola Avenue, which Napa County leases from the state. The park is about 850 acres, with 15 miles of trail for equestrian riders. Trails pass through wooded forest, valleys, and hilltops. Skyline also offers 10 large horse camping sites that accommodate two horses and two rigs each. A parallel two-horse trailer parking spot is equal to 4 to 6 perpendicular car parking spots. “Most of the trails are loop trails. They intertwine with each other so you can ride endlessly. The parking is very easy and there’s a good sand arena with a round pen. In addition, there’s a little trail obstacle course in the northwest corner of the park. This borders Imola Avenue and is supported by the horse community,” said Irene DeWeese, president of the Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association. The Horsemen’s Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes interest in horses and horsemanship. DeWeese’s second pick is Moore Creek Park at 2607 Chiles Pope Valley Road in St. Helena, a Napa County Regional Park. Moore Creek is 673 acres of canyon open space near Moore Creek and 900 acres of oak woodland on the northeastern side of Lake Hennessey. Equestrian parking is available in the gravel lot off Pope Chiles Valley Road. The park has about 6 miles of trail open to riders. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, which is operated by Napa
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County Regional Park and the Open Space District, is another good choice. This park at 3801 St. Helena Highway in Calistoga is fairly rugged and ranges through high elevation. “The Bay Area Ridge Trail, a 6-mile round trip trail, is nice because it runs along (Ritchey) Creek,” said DeWeese. DeWeese recommended inquiring about trail riding on private land at the end of Wild Horse Valley Road in Napa. The area used to be home to Wild Horse Valley Ranch, an equestrian center. “Members of the Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association used to pay $100 a year to ride the trails up there,” said DeWeese. Karen Kaiser, owner of Napa Valley Horse Company, which offers riding lessons and horses at a private facility in Napa, enjoys
riding at Alston Park at 2037 Dry Creek Road in Napa. The city of Napa park covers 157 acres in northwest Napa. Three miles of trails are open to equestrians. “Although it’s mostly a dog park, it’s surrounded by vineyards, so it’s really pretty,” said Kaiser. Kaiser also likes to ride at Rector Reservoir, a California Fish and Wildlife property northeast of Yountville. “It’s very limited and there’s questionable parking. Rector is really for an experienced rider. You can ride on about 5 miles of trail that’s pretty steep and rocky through the Silverado part of the valley,” said Kaiser. When riding in wild areas, Kaiser recommended bringing tick spray, sunglasses, and a hat. Kaiser also recommends that equestrian users visit trails earlier
in the morning because it can get very hot later. Lake Berryessa, a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation property, might seem like a good pick, but it does not allow horses on its trails. Chino Yip, volunteer and outreach coordinator for the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District, said there are new trails planned for several local parks. “The proposed trails have not been started yet. Start time is after we get some precipitation to soften the ground. One will be part of the Moore Creek Park area,” said Yip. Another site with future equestrian trails will be the Suscol Headwaters Open Space. The park district recently purchased about 800 acres with plans to connect Skyline Wilderness Park into Jameson Canyon with multiuse trails. The agency will connect the properties after permits and environmental reviews are completed. Yip said that when Napa County designs trails, it looks for higher canopies to accommodate equestrians. “You need a minimum of 10 feet to allow riders to clear branches. Horses also need two- to three-times trail widths than other trail users,” said Yip. Kaiser said throughout the Napa Valley, riders’ options can expand to family-owned vineyards and properties of friends. “Although a lot of barns have been replaced by distilleries, Napa’s small. A lot of people still have horses in their backyards. Riding in the vineyards is a fun thing to do. Property owners that know you are likely to say yes if you ask,” said Kaiser. January 2019 – 15
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A rendering of the planned Napa Creek Village, which developers say will be the greenest housing development ever built in the county.
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uilding green homes in Napa requires a combination of abiding by national standards, learning about the local natural environment, and being aware of how light and heat change over the course of a day in Napa Valley. A typical green home rewards its owner by using less energy and water, providing a monthly saving on utilities, and maintaining cleaner indoor air than a conventional home. There are many aspects of green building to consider, from heating to materials to protecting local bird populations. Mike Zimmer, chief building official of Napa County, said
mandatory and voluntary measures affect green residential home construction. “The California Green Building Standards Code (which took effect Aug. 1, 2009) is the nation’s first statewide green building code,” said Zimmer. “It requires that all excavated soil and land clearing of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing be reused or recycled and county policy requires developers to seal off the property during construction, keep loose soil from getting into streams and creeks, and use hay bales, or wattles, to keep soil from washing off during the rainy season. We encourage
builders to go further by installing LED lighting, water-saving appliances, solar panels, and high-efficiency water heaters, which are also cost-saving in the long run.” Zimmer said even individuals doing a remodel or a small room addition can review “green elements” of home construction with a contractor. In California, builders should be aware of the “southwest exposure,” the direction in which sunlight comes into a house. “It helps if you orient the house so the windows and openings face the southeast. That way, you can take in more sunlight during the day. Not having to turn the lights on early in the morning and late at night saves you energy,” said Zimmer. Zimmer said people who are low-income or on a budget can get assistance to make a home green by looking to the appropriate agency. “If you’re retired and on a fixed income, different agencies in the state will repair or replace certain items for free. For example, the California Conservation Corps (CCC) will replace refrigerators, upgrade lighting, and change water fixtures for you. The California Department of Housing will assist with weatherization,” said Zimmer. Kenneth Russo, founder of Green Builder, a Vallejo-based contractor who builds green homes in Napa, advises several materials for green homes. “When you build where there is a risk of fires, you should use fire-resistant glass. (You should also have) metal shutters on the exterior of windows so you may close (them) and prevent hot (embers) from entering the home. I recommend metal stud construction for homes as well. It’s economical, fire-resistant, and recyclable. It doesn’t get termites or wood rot,” said Russo. Russo also recommends a roof made of refractive material, which holds heat in during the winter and keeps heat out during the summer. “It avoids the stack effect which allows infiltration of hot air into enclosed spaces. That way you
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Rendering of a green farmhouse in Napa.
do not waste heat or cooled air anywhere in the house. (Another thing you can do) is install vapor barriers underneath the home,” said Russo. Bob Massaro, CEO of Healthy Buildings in Napa, said the best strategy is starting with a “really good building envelope.” “Summer months in the Napa Valley can get quite warm. We design and build each home’s ‘building envelope,’ walls, floors and roofs, to be very energy efficient. (This way) the residents are always comfortable and…the requirement for using air conditioning is minimized. We also put solar power on our homes to make sure each home produces as much energy as it consumes. In the building industry, that is called ‘zero-net energy,’” said Massaro. Massaro advises not using wood on the outside of a home. “It’s combustible and not allowed in many areas because of fire danger. Wood also does not weather well. We use composite materials, metal siding, and ‘Smart Siding.’ These are durable, low maintenance products that are quite fire resistant,” said Massaro. Massaro further advises using shading elements on the south and west sides of the windows. “You get so much hot afternoon sun in Napa that it helps to shield windows with awnings and shutters. In addition, if you plant deciduous trees outside, they shield the homes from the sun during the hot months and allow sun to come in during the cold winter months. Of course tree and location and shade opportunities are very lot-dependent,” said Massaro. Jarrod Denton, architect with
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Signum Architecture, LLP in St. Helena, said if you build a well-designed and constructed home in Napa Valley, you will not need air conditioning. “Make sure you get high-performance windows and doors. They perform eight-times better than conventional windows and doors. A well-insulated, airtight home is almost like having a GoreTex jacket in a rainstorm. Moisture can escape out. Nothing is allowed in unless you choose to open up the window or doors for a pleasant breeze,” said Denton. Denton also values a good ventilation system over a conventional mechanical system. “A high-quality energy recovery ventilation system can produces six-times more fresh air … than a normal house receives. As the fresh air is coming into the house, it works by conductivity to reduce or increase the temperature as needed. This helps the home be energy-efficient,” said Denton. Denton said it does not make sense to purchase a biodegradable storage tank for rainwater for domestic use in this region. Residents can consider using such a storage tank to store water for landscaping needs. “Rain in Napa usually comes within a concentrated three-month period in the winter. This means a storage tank needs to be very large. The amount of rainwater you collect doesn’t justify the cost. You also need to spend energy to filter it so the water remains usable throughout the summer months. It seems more economic to consider using greywater, relatively clean water from bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, and washing machines,”
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said Denton. Nancy Piotrowski, conservation chairwoman for the Napa-Solano Audubon Society, said green builders should also look into reducing risks for birds. A 2014 report published in “The Condor: Ornithological Applications,” an official journal of the American Ornithological Society, estimated that across the U.S., between 365 and 988 million birds die every year because the crash into windows. “Look at how much the sky and the plants are reflected in your windows. If you can see big patches of sky or greenery, use screens, curtains, blinds, and even decals to break up the reflections. Consider installing shutters of glass that are not very reflective. You can even be careful during construction by putting bird tape on the windows,” said Piotrowski. Piotrowski further advised eliminating vanity lighting, which saves on energy costs, or if this lighting is desired or necessary, pointing the light sources down rather than up. This reduces birds’ confusion. “In addition, put plants within 3 feet of a home or 30 feet away from a home. Putting the greenery very close or much farther away helps steer birds away from hazards,” said Piotrowski. Piotrowski said protecting birds is like many other aspects of green building. Homeowners have the option of learning how to conserve resources as a community. “It’s not just about individual houses. When we look at how we can do things better, we also better understand our neighborhoods and the way we are constructing our towns,” said Piotrowski. January 2019 – 19
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B.Y.O.B. (BREW YOUR OWN BEER) The craft beer craze continues to grow, with nearly 1,000 new breweries opening across the country each year, according to the Brewers Association. But no need to venture out to the local taproom if you can serve the fruits of your own labor from the comforts of home. Given the right ingredients and equipment, brewing homemade beer is as simple as following a recipe. After brewing, fermenting and bottling over a couple of weeks’ time, invite the pals over to show off your own brand of beer. ESTABLISH THE INDOOR WORK STATION Tackling the list of projects around the house requires a work station where you can get things done, though being confined indoors means that space is at a premium. The portable Keter folding work table from Northern Tool + Equipment is an efficient way to establish this home base that you can easily fold up and store when finished. Use the table for working on any number of household odd 28 — Distinctive Properties
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jobs, or help the kids with their hands-on school projects. Better still, park the table in the garage and treat it as a hang-out place for chips and beer with the buddies. MAN-DÉCOR THE DEN If time must be spent inside, add some intrigue from the great outdoors to your den or man cave. Nothing sparks some good storytelling like a realistic taxidermy
specimen mounted on the wall, and the Jackalope Wall Mount from Kotula’s is sure to turn heads. No two of these creatures are alike, so regale your pals with epic tales of the chase until you can all get back out on the trail again.
stir-craziness is to get outside, no matter what the elements may present. If it’s snowing, try an hourly or full-day snowmobile rental. If your area has been hit with heavy rains, fight back by taking the truck out “muddin.’” Be creative and get the whole EMBRACE THE ELEMENTS family involved so that when the You know what they say: “If day is done, all will be happy to you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” The enjoy the comforts of the indoors only surefire way to overcome once again.
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Why video doorbells are winning over residents - and police On her birthday, Nancy Traylor of Richmond, Virginia, received an unwelcome surprise. The real estate agent and her husband were celebrating near the Chesapeake Bay, about 90 minutes from home, when she checked her cellphone and saw video of someone on her front porch stealing a package. The unexpected delivery turned out to be a birthday gift sent by a friend: a valuable Mark and Graham purse. Porch pirates. Lawn looters. Backyard bandits. Whatever you call them, these criminals are brazen and opportunistic, boosting interest in “video doorbells” from companies such as Ring, Nest, Greet, RemoBell and iseeBell. Traylor credits hers for aiding police in nabbing the thief. When Jamie Siminoff invented what is now the Ring doorbell in 2012, he could hardly anticipate that, six years later, consumer spending on “smart” doorbell cameras would top $530 million, according to Strategy Analytics. The market researcher forecasts that more than 3.4 million video doorbells will be sold this year, with the United States accounting for the majority of sales. At their most basic, smart doorbells stream real-time video to your smartphone, tablet or desktop, showing you who is at your doorstep and allowing you to speak with them. Throw in motion detection, cloud video storage, floodlights and sirens, and you are “always home no matter where you are,” Siminoff says. After someone broke into his house while he was on the road, Steve Ludwig of Daytona Beach, Florida, researched home-security options. Concerned about the
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cost of a traditional whole-house system, he instead installed a Ring video doorbell and floodlight cameras. Six days later, while traveling again, Ludwig received an alert on his phone that someone was at his front door. “I could see a truck pull in the driveway. This guy dressed as an air conditioner repairman walks to my backyard,” he says. “I switched to the back camera and watched him peer in the windows and rattle the backdoor handle. So I turned on the audio feature and yelled, ‘Hey dude, get the [expletive] out of my yard—the cops are on the way.’ He fled to his truck and drove off.” Within minutes, Ludwig was sharing images of the suspect and his vehicle with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Less than 90 minutes later, a deputy spotted the truck and pulled it over, later arresting the perpetrator on several active warrants. He remains in jail, awaiting trial. “The cost of a home-security system deterred me for years, but I’m tech-savvy enough to use an app on my smartphone,” Ludwig says. “If I had a video doorbell the first time I was robbed, I’m 100 percent sure the police would have caught them, too.” Although peace of mind and safer neighborhoods may be the
selling points for video doorbells, affordability is key. Models start at $99. For instance, Ring charges $3 a month or $30 a year to store videos in the cloud for up to 60 days. Nest runs $10 per month for 24/7 recording and 10-day video history. Ludwig estimates he spent $540 to fully equip his home and pays $10 per month for a professionally monitored security system. Many law enforcement agencies have become fans of video doorbells, so much so, that some departments offer programs in which residents can register their home video cameras. “If something happens in your area, we will contact you and ask you to look at the video on a specific date,” says Matthew Lee, a crime analyst for the Longmont, Colorado, Public Safety Department. “Then, if you spot something, you send us the clip so we can try and identify the suspect or vehicle.” Often the best evidence isn’t of the crime itself, but video of pathways and streets leading into and out of the scene. Lee recalls a video that helped crack the case of a nighttime burglary and auto theft. Though the video was shot a block and a half away, it allowed his office to determine the crime’s time frame and identify the thieves’ vehicle. Longmont police were able to make arrests and recover some of the stolen items. As for Traylor, upon her return, she called the Richmond Police Department and emailed the video to Det. Steve Rawlings. Then she posted the video to Facebook and papered her neighborhood with the thief’s picture on fliers. Three days later, someone outside a nearby church spotted the man and called Traylor, who called Rawlings. The man was arrested and is serving a two-year jail sentence. (And, in case you were wondering, Mark and Graham
sent Traylor a gift card to replace the purloined purse.) Do video doorbell cameras deter crime? The jury is still out. “Cameras or not, crime is going to happen,” Rawlings says. “But, a camera system gives us a better description to identify someone than just canvassing a neighborhood for witnesses. In this case, we were able to identify the suspect 100 percent because he was known to law enforcement and the video was of such high quality.” Which brings us to another reason police are keen on doorbell cameras: the visuals. “Old surveillance footage used to look like a horror movie. Today, it’s crystal clear,” Rawlings says. “In court, anyone can deny they were at a crime scene, but with timestamped video, you can’t argue.” Adds Capt. Carmen Del Palazzo of New Jersey’s Voorhees Police Department, “For a few hundred bucks, you can cover your whole house. And criminals don’t want to be seen on camera. It makes them think twice.” Well, most of them. In an ironic twist, homeowners report thieves are stealing video doorbells—while being filmed. (Companies such as Nest and Ring will replace stolen doorbells as long as you file a police report.) When it comes to cameras vs. criminals, video doorbells are one more gadget in the law enforcement toolbox. According to spokesman Joel DeSpain of the Madison, Wisconsin, Police Department: “Video cameras can take the place of good neighbors. If no one is home, you are victimized and there are no witnesses, it’s usually a dead end . . . unless there is a video.” Denver-based writer Laura Daily specializes in consumer advocacy and travel strategies.
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Set perfectly upon a 5.14 acre knoll top, amongst captivating views of vineyards and Mount George, this exquisite French Country Manor is located in one of Napa’s most desirable areas. This private gated estate includes 3 acres cabernet sauvignon. The outdoor kitchen, bocce ball court and 1,000 bottle wine cave with case storage make this estate an entertainer’s dream. Mark Lesti 707-320-8950 $8,900,000
Spectacular Silverado Estate offers views, main level living and an entertainer’s dream backyard. Enjoy amazing views from the backyard around the beautiful pool and spa. Beautiful Kitchen! The main level master suite features fire place, sitting room and work space. This is a unique one of a kind Silverado Highlands home. Mark Lesti 707.320.8950 $2,995,000
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Olive Hill Lane magical paradise. Private East Napa location. Over 1 flat acre of home, pool, patio, gardens and orchard. Quality Spanish-Adobe style home. Spacious exterior yard boasts a park-like natural setting. Mini-orchard with peach, apple fig, pomegranate, lemon, guava and hollyberry trees. Mature rose garden and peonies. Quaint garden shed and 15x45’ storage. Mark Lesti 707-320-8950 $1,895,000
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3 units on one parcel in Napa. On a huge lot with extra large back yard. Main home is a 3/2 of 1,742 sq. ft. Attached 2nd home is a 2/1 of approx. 1,100 sq. ft. 3rd unit is a 1/1 of approx. 400 sq. ft. Extra out-buildings for workshop and storage. Large parking area for RV and boat. Mark Lesti 707.320.8950 $1,299,000
Single level Browns Valley home with views of the rolling hills. This home has an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wet bar, updated bathrooms and a large backyard with a pool. Front yard has great curb appeal and is low maintenance. 1045 Round Hill Circle is the turn key Napa Valley Home you have been looking for! Brendan Lesti/Paul Everett 707.337.0659 $782,000
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Downtown Napa property, walk to all your favorite restaurants. Very large bedrooms with walk-in closets. New roof, new carpets, newly painted, newer furnace, house has been newly re-wire. Power and sewage is plumbed to exterior rear of property. Move in condition, ready for your personal touches. Bob Souza 707.363.6335 $559,000
This charming 3/2 home is located in the desirable Agua Caliente Neighborhood of Sonoma. Great open layout: upper level includes one bedroom, one bathroom, the kitchen and a large living room that boasts wood flooring and an abundance of natural light with great views of the backyard. The lower level includes 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry room. The backyard has a gorgeous new deck and breathtaking views. Close to shopping, restaurants and schools! Hanan Kim 602.579.5927 $499,000
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Sleek, simple galley kitchens compete with larger, eat-in spaces When best-selling cookbook author Jenny Rosenstrach renovated her kitchen, she figured she would squeeze in as much storage space as possible. But over time, she found she had filled all the cabinets and shelves with useless things. Last year, she decided to rip 32 — Distinctive Properties
out about 20 percent of her cabinets to not only open the space up, but also simplify; she purged useless gear and tools. Now, she says: “It’s so much better. I gave away three cabinets’ worth of small appliances, bowls and mugs, and I have not once said to myself, ‘Oh, I wish I had that
back.’ “ Turns out Rosenstrach is not alone. Recent research from the National Kitchen & Bath Association shows there is movement away from large cabinet-filled kitchens with appliances laid out in a triangular configuration to smaller galley or in-line kitchens, called such because the entire kitchen is laid out in one straight line. Kitchen designer Jennifer Gilmer of Jennifer Gilmer
Kitchen & Bath, based in Maryland and Virginia, finds that 85 percent of new homeowners are choosing the cleaner, more contemporary and simple style of a galley kitchen. “People may have grown up in oversized houses with kitchens that were too large and poorly designed, so as a reaction they want smaller, more compact spaces,” Gilmer says. She makes a good case for galley kitchens: They allow you to work without the obstruction
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of an island or table. They also keep the work area smaller, which means less walking from one appliance to another or to the sink. And galleys are great for smaller homes or apartments because they take up less room than an eat-in kitchen. Dan McFadden, president of PB Kitchen Design in Geneva, Illinois, and president of the Chicago Midwest chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, says another benefit of galley kitchens is that they cost less: “You’ll have fewer cabinets and fewer feet of countertop, so you can splurge on appliances, fixtures and hardware.” McFadden likes to use sleek built-in appliances with clutter-free controls such as Sub-Zero’s integrated refrigerators that sit flush with adjacent cabinets. For particularly small urban spaces, he suggests splurging on
Expect to see more kitchens completely open to decks and patios via collapsible doors and window walls in the coming months.
the Sub Zero 24-inchintegrated column refrigerator/freezer. The super-slim unit has one door that conceals both the refrigerator and freezer; no horizontal lines means it blends into the rest of the kitchen design. For a typical galley layout, McFadden suggests putting the refrigerator on one end, a pantry (if there is one) and wall ovens on the other end, with the sink and cooktop centered in the middle on opposite walls. If the kitchen is wide enough, he recommends putting the cooktop directly across from the sink. But if the space is too narrow, he suggests staggering them so that two people in the kitchen won’t bump into each other. Gilmer recommends always locating the refrigerator on the same side as the sink. “It’s natural to take something out of the
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refrigerator and then need to use the sink prior to preparing the food,” Gilmer says. She also says to place the refrigerator near the doorway so that it’s easily accessible. But McFadden cautions, “if you have a galley layout with only one opening, don’t place the refrigerator or oven right next to the door—you don’t want the only entry to be blocked by an open appliance door.” Countertop space is critical in any kitchen, but especially in a galley. Elle H-Millard, industry relations manager for the National Kitchen & Bath Association, suggests thinking in terms of zones: “When you walk into the kitchen with bags of groceries, you need a landing zone. When you put the groceries away, you need an uploading zone. For dicing and chopping, you need a prep zone, and for cooking, a
cooking zone.” To best create these zones in a galley kitchen, she agrees that the refrigerator should be at one end so the countertop space ends up in the middle, punctuated by the sink on one side and the range on the other. If counter space is limited, H-Millard says to opt for a range rather than a cooktop with wall ovens and consider refrigerator and freezer drawers instead of a traditional column design. And as any galley/small kitchen owner will tell you, make sure you have a large cutting board that lies over the top of your sink. That way you automatically gain, at the very least, a couple more feet of counter space. Mayhew, a “Today” show style expert and former magazine editor, is the author of “Flip! for Decorating.”
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illusion of more space so don’t be afraid to use one in a smaller room to open it up and make it more inviting. Start small: Many people are timid about color, so you can start small and incorporate a new, bold tone with items like a coffee table accessory or oversized pillows. You may find that your choice quickly becomes a favorite piece in your home, plus you’ll gain the confidence to add more color to other rooms, too. Introduce textures: Bringing in different colors and textures, such as a plush throw blanket or a woven basket, takes your space up a notch and adds another visual layer. Since these aren’t permanent fixtures in the room, they offer an easy way to play around with colors to see what
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Stringing lights around the outside of your home is an annual holiday tradition, but why not keep inside lights throughout winter? String lights through the main entertaining areas of your home using insulated holders, just be sure to check the wires for fraying before you do. This is a great way to add light during shorter winter days, and because so many lights run on batteries and can be equipped with timers, it’s easier than ever to conserve energy. * Décor panels add a festive feel to your space. What does the new year mean to you? Whatever it is, display it on a customizable décor panel from Kodak Moments, also available at CVS. Choose from a wide array of designs and once you find one you love, your décor panels can be personalized with text as well. Matching the perfect message with the perfect design will give you an accent piece you’ll want to keep up in your house all year long. Start your planning today Optimizing your decorating with the tips above will keep your home looking fresh without a lot of effort, and that’s something that will bring you peace and joy this year and beyond.
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REAL ESTATEINTRENDS DECEMBER 2018 GERRETT SNEDAKER, CRB
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’ve done a chart of Wine Country Market Value Shifts dating back to 1998. I’ve added the latest data for 2018 so if you’d like a copy, drop me an email. According to the Bay Area Real Estate Services MLS figures, the price of residential real estate across Wine Country (Sonoma and Napa Counties) increased by 7.5% in 2018. The average price of all closings in Gerrett Snedaker Sonoma County was $779,200 and the average in Napa County was $962,445. I’m expecting slower price appreciation in 2019, perhaps four to five percent. There were 6,006 closings of single-family homes and condominiums across Wine Country in 2018 compared to 6458 closings in 2017 and 6,572 closings in 2016. This is a 7% decrease in volume. There was an 8% decrease in volume in Sonoma County (4,711 in 2018 compared to 5,105 in 2017) while Napa Country was down 4% year over year at 1,295 units compared to 1,353 units in 2017. I expect the 2019 volume will again be steady or slightly down from the volume in 2018. The total sales dollar volume was nearly $5 billion dollars—$3.7 billion in Sonoma (same as last year) and $1.25 billion in Napa (slightly ahead of last year). NAPA COUNTY The inventory of homes and condominiums available for sale in Napa County at the end of December (292) is 26% ahead of the inventory in December 2017 (331) and it is 20% below the inventory last month (364). New sales (63) are 27% below the pace of last year (86) and
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are 20% below the pace of last month (78). There is a 4.6 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for homes closing in Napa County is currently 75 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 81 homes closed in December in Napa County ($692,000) was 2% higher than the median price of a year ago ($678,000). 40% of the inventory in Napa County (118 properties) are priced at $1,000,000 or above. NAPA COUNTY LUXURY HOMES If one takes the highest quartile (25%) of available inventory as the “Luxury Market”, the Luxury Market begins at $1,600,000 in Napa County at this time (this is down from $1,900,000 over the past several months). The number of closings (142) of Luxury Homes (sales price in excess of $1,600,000) in Napa County for the period 1/1/18 to 12/31/18 compared to 115 closings in the period 1/1/17 to 12/31/17 (a 23% increase). There were 74 luxury homes in inventory at the end of December 2018 compared to 81 at the end of December 2017. There were 7 new Luxury Home sales last month resulting in a 16.2 months supply of available Luxury Homes based on the current sales pace compared to 4.6 months supply for the County as a whole.
AMERICAN CANYON There were 25 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of December in American Canyon. This is 67% ahead of the inventory a year ago (15) and it is 4% below the supply last month (26). New sales (6) were 46% below the pace of December 2017 (11) and they were also 46% below the pace of last month (11). That’s the fewest number of sales for any month in American Canyon for over a year. There is a 4.2 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for homes that closed in American Canyon last month was 67 days. The median price of the 11 homes that closed in American Canyon in December ($493,000) was essentially equal to the median price of a year ago ($490,000). The median price in December 2011 was $240,000. NAPA Fifty-six percent of the inventory in Napa County is in the City of Napa. There were 163 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of December in the City of Napa. This is a 35% ahead of the supply at the end of December 2017 (121) and it is 22% below the inventory at the end of last month (208). New sales (43) were 32% below the pace of December 2017 (63) and they were 19% below the pace of last month (53). There is a 3.8 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for the 51 closings last month was 67 days. The median price of the homes that closed in the City of Napa in December was $675,000. This is 1.5% below the median price of the homes closed in December 2017 ($685,000).
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 December (76) is roughly equal to the level of 73 in December 2017 and it is 22% below the level last month (98). There were 14 new sales in the month compared to 10 a year ago and 12 last month. There is now a 5.4 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for the 16 closings last month was 113 days. Approximately 47% of the Luxury Market inventory (price in excess of $1,600,000) in Napa County is in the Up Valley Market (35 homes). There were six luxury home (price in excess of $1,600,000) closings in the Up Valley Market last month and four new luxury home sales. ANGWIN The inventory of homes and condominiums for sale at the end of December in Angwin (8) is 43% below the level of December 2017 (14) and it is 20% below the inventory last month (10). There was just one new sale for the month of December compared to two last month and none in December of 2017. There is an 8 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The average asking price of the 8 homes in inventory in Angwin is $1,397,000. Gerrett Snedaker, CRB, is a Broker/Partner with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate|Wine Country Group. Contact Gerrett at gerry.snedaker@winecountrygroup.com or 707-939-2009
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NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES * ADDRESS
RECORD DATE
SALE PRICE
BED BATH SQ FT
Single Family
American Canyon 440 BLANCO ST 15 LENA DR 24 CORVINA WAY 105 CARMEL DR 308 KIMBERLY DR 220 SHEFFIELD WAY 308 BEDFORD LN 150 SPIKERUSH CIR 514 RIO DEL MAR
11/15 12/10 11/9 11/29 11/13 12/5 11/13 11/29 11/7
$320,000 $398,000 $436,000 $490,000 $491,000 $495,000 $560,000 $650,000 $700,000
3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4
5/4 11/15 11/13
$650,000 $750,000 $940,000
3 3 3
1,288 1,290 1,351 1,181 1,724 2,003 2,033 2,539 2,744
1970 1967 2006 1957 1968 1987 1989 2004 2003
2 3 2
1,287 1,681 2,411
1964 1988 1989
Single Family
Napa 321 CASSWALL ST 2750 IDAHO ST 1831 NAPA ST 1452 NORMA DR 74 HARRISON AVE 1170 LEGION AVE 1831 PARK AVE 217 S COOMBS ST 2348 ARTHUR ST 2186 GRANADA ST 1991 MOLINA ST 2561 UTAH ST 3659 SENECA WAY 55 RANDOLPH ST 1645 YAJOME ST 4465 MOFFITT DR 1525 B ST 2345 LOUISA ST 2041 WILKINS AVE 3615 IDLEWILD AVE 2747 ILLINOIS ST 2324 ROBERTO ST 2050 MORLAN DR 2416 SHORELINE DR 380 FOSTER RD 95 ARBOREO ST 3900 OXFORD ST 1032 TAMARISK DR 160 MOSS LN 1017 ROBINSON LN 1034 LARKIN WAY 1152 LA PINTURA LN 2587 HARVEST LN 1000 TOLDI LN 4416 MALAGA WAY 35 SKIPPING ROCK WAY 837 ERIN WAY 152 S SEYMOUR ST 1441 PINE ST 170 S MONTGOMERY ST 3300 SCENIC DR 3371 TWIN OAKS DR 3386 TWIN OAKS DR 137 CAPSTONE CT 1146 LA PINTURA LN 33 PENINSULA CT 74 FOREST DR 1492 CENTER ST
2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3
Single Family
Calistoga 1835 LAKE ST 2020 MYRTLE ST 1487 FAIRWAY VISTA CT
YR BLT
11/6 12/14 11/21 8/24 11/9 11/19 11/20 11/19 11/30 11/5 12/4 11/5 11/15 11/21 12/10 11/9 11/21 12/12 11/21 11/21 11/19 11/9 11/20 12/10 11/7 12/4 11/28 11/29 11/19 12/5 11/30 11/20 11/26 11/26 11/13 11/16 11/20 11/19 11/21 11/9 12/12 11/27 12/10 11/26 11/16 11/21 11/27 11/9
$332,000 $350,000 $405,000 $430,000 $446,000 $455,000 $475,000 $475,000 $479,000 $504,000 $525,000 $540,000 $540,000 $550,000 $560,000 $560,000 $562,000 $571,000 $589,000 $595,000 $595,000 $600,500 $605,500 $621,500 $630,000 $630,000 $635,000 $650,000 $665,000 $692,000 $700,000 $735,000 $769,000 $770,000 $772,500 $805,000 $815,000 $825,000 $840,000 $841,000 $847,500 $859,000 $885,000 $950,000 $965,000 $1,050,000 $1,150,000 $1,260,000
3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 2 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 3
2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2
1,156 1,175 962 973 855 1,070 891 725 1,075 1,100 1,288 1,199 1,110 730 856 1,100 1,180 1,052 1,318 1,144 1,370 1,492 1,757 1,330 1,579 935 1,477 1,628 1,622 1,887 1,415 2,078 1,771 2,201 2,297 2,166 2,256 1,047 2,548 2,054 2,145 1,845 2,106 3,328 3,066 1,934 2,224 1,094
1955 1959 1920 1954 1941 1942 1938 1952 1959 1967 1976 1955 1961 1900 1938 1970 1937 1948 1975 1961 1954 1955 1958 1983 1955 1953 1992 1980 1998 1988 1963 2018 1991 1991 1991 1999 2015 1941 1948 1941 1977 1975 1975 2000 2018 1990 1967 1957
ADDRESS
RECORD DATE
1079 TAHOE CT 406 BROWN ST 1213 TALL GRASS CT 1243 TALL GRASS CT
12/5 11/13 11/26 12/10
SALE PRICE $1,495,000 $1,650,000 $2,255,000 $2,499,000
BED BATH SQ FT 4 4 5 5
3 4 4 5
1240 STOCKTON ST 11/7 1349 MAGNOLIA AVE 12/6 1316 SULPHUR SPRINGS AVE 11/13 1171 STARR AVE 11/28 610 HARVEST LN 12/10 1261 SPRING BROOK CT 11/27 1230 STOCKTON ST 12/14
$950,000 $958,000 $1,015,000 $1,200,000 $1,325,000 $1,750,000 $3,567,500
2 4 2 4 4 3 4
1 4 2 3 3 2 4
1925 MOUNT AVE 1914 OAK CIR 1980 ADAMS ST
12/14 11/15 11/7
$915,000 $1,850,000 $2,590,000
3 3 5
2 2 4
17 BRIDGEGATE WAY 1158 PEAR TREE LN 2720 PERCH DR 22 VALLEY WEST CIR 13 FAIRWAY DR 36 FAIRWAY DR 820 AUGUSTA CIR
11/19 11/6 11/9 11/7 11/28 11/30 12/6
$401,500 $404,000 $500,000 $587,500 $750,000 $750,000 $775,000
2 2 3 3 2 2 2
2 3 3 3 2 2 2
1555 VOORHEES CIR 913 MARIPOSA LN 1370 HASTY CT
11/5 11/19 11/19
$652,000 $710,000 $930,000
2 3 3
2 2 3
1939 OAK CIR 166 VINEYARD CIR
12/4 11/15
$278,000 $670,000
11/20
$675,000
1998 1993 1981 1989 1970 1970 1979
1,256 1,316 1,606
1989 1975 1983
2 2
2 2
1,176 1,159
1984 1977
3
1
1,344
1957
Rural Residential
Angwin 11/27 11/19 11/15 11/20 12/4
$400,000 $547,000 $562,000 $687,000 $955,000
3 2 3 2 3
3 1 2 2 3
1,848 1,032 1,660 1,910 2,318
1977 1947 1969 1965 1967
Rural Residential
Napa 12/14 11/28 11/30 12/6 12/14 9/27 11/27
$765,000 $958,000 $999,000 $1,395,000 $1,925,000 $1,995,000 $4,350,000
12/6
2 3 3 4 4 3 4
2 2 2 3 2 2 4
1,420 1,630 1,853 1,314 2,020 2,700 2,237
1978 1956 1959 1953 1915 1983 1986
Rural Residential
Pope, Chiles, Wooden Valleys 264 COUNTRY CLUB LN
948 1,301 1,684 1,734 1,126 1,126 1,015
Rural Residential
American Canyon
*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.
1998 1982 2006
Condos
Yountville
DRY CREEK RD HAGEN RD ESTEE AVE BERRY LN MCKINLEY RD SILVERADO TRL DRY CREEK RD
1,204 1,666 3,240
Condos
St Helena
4945 2050 1657 1022 1661 3010 3167
1898 2015 2002 1997 1981 1978 1995
Condos
Napa
MCREYNOLDS DR NEWTON WAY WASHBURN AVE N WHITE COTTAGE RD CLARK WAY
948 2,531 1,648 2,759 2,626 1,885 2,928
Single Family
Yountville
240 405 280 345 225
1983 1895 2011 2012
Single Family
St Helena
140 HOLCOMB LN
2,692 2,476 3,929 4,194
YR BLT
$499,000
3
2
1,587
1992
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Keeping things just right? D A N I E L B O RT Z Spe ci al to T he Was hi ng ton Pos t
How mastering your thermostat could save you a bundle this winter Want to trim your heating costs this winter? Learning how to effectively use your house’s thermostat can help you slash those utility bills. The average household spends roughly $2,000 a year on energy bills, according to Energy Star, an efficiency program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Department. Nearly one-third of that money goes to heating costs. Though steps such as sealing air leaks and changing furnace filters can help you conserve energy, knowing how to wield your home’s thermostat is one of the best ways to clamp down on the costs of heating, which the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts will slightly increase this winter because of colder weather. Here’s what you need to know about thermostats to stay warm this winter without overheating your budget. Which is right for you? A manual thermostat is the old-fashioned variety that lets you adjust the temperature in your house by moving a needle or by pressing “up” and “down” buttons. These thermostats—which generally range from $15 to $35, HomeAdvisor.com reports—are common in older homes, and they may be sufficient for people who spend most of their time at home, says Stacey Higginbotham, an Austin-based home technology expert. But a simple thermostat can be replaced by a programmable or smart thermostat—maybe even by yourself. And if you’re not confident in your DIY skills, most manufacturers offer professional installation, though it can be costly. You also can get installation 44 — Distinctive Properties
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The Ecobee4 smart thermostat ($249) has a built-in Amazon Alexa that lets you use voice commands to not only adjust the temperature but also play music, hear the news or set a timer, among other functions.
quotes on service websites such as Thumbtack. A programmable thermostat is essentially a “set-it-and-forget-it” product that lets you control when your home’s heating or air-conditioning system turns on according to a preset schedule. According to the EPA, proper use of a programmable thermostat helps the average household save about $180 a year in energy costs. For most homeowners, a programmable thermostat is worth the upfront investment, considering it only costs about $20 to $150, HomeAdvisor says. A smart thermostat offers even greater convenience. Typically, these devices enable you to adjust your home’s thermostat remotely from an app on your phone. Some can even detect when you’re away from your house by tracking your phone’s location. “If you’re gone, [a smart thermostat] can set the temperature to an energy-saving ‘away’ setting. Then, when it detects you are back in your home, it will resume the regular temperature setting,” says Eric Blank, editor at the Smart Cave, a smart-home product review website. “This can be a big energy saver.” Some smart thermostats will also connect to your home’s voice assistant—meaning
you can tell Alexa to adjust the heat without leaving your couch. But, smart thermostats—which cost, on average, $200 to $300 or more—aren’t right for everyone. “I think it depends on the homeowner’s habits,” Higginbotham says. “The best candidates for smart thermostats are people who leave their house often, since they can raise or lower their heating and cooling as need be.” Naturally, smart thermostats are also better suited for homeowners who are tech-savvy, says Pascale Maslin, owner of Silver Springbased Energy Efficiency Experts, an energy auditing company. “You need to be able to understand the technology,” Maslin says. Blank agrees. “If you’re not a techie, it may end up being more trouble than it’s worth,” he says. “Even with the best products, there’s potential for a disconnect problem or a configuration problem. If you end up having to do a service call, the cost of that call will add another year-plus to your payback period.” So, how can you tell if you’re ready to go smart? “I would say a decent litmus test for technological competence would be being able to set up your home’s wireless router,” Blank says. If you pass that test, you should be able to learn how to operate a smart thermostat without losing your mind, he says. Maximizing savings No matter what type of thermostat you have, you should be adjusting your home’s temperature before you sleep, Maslin says. Indeed, you can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating and cooling by adjusting your thermostat setting by seven to 10 degrees from its normal setting for eight hours a day, according to the Energy Department. If your house has more than one heating or cooling zone, installing a separate thermostat for each system can help you save
more money, because some rooms (such as the basement or attic) tend to require more heating or air conditioning than others. In addition, you’ll want to install your thermostat away from heating or cooling registers to ensure it gets an accurate reading. A thermostat placed in the kitchen, for example, could make your device “think” your house is warmer than it truly is. Three options Although there are many thermostat options, here are three products to help you pick the right one for your needs: Simple thermostat: Though most non-programmable thermostats are created equal, Eric Murrell, author of At Home in the Future, a smart home and technology blog, recommends Honeywell’s digital non-programmable thermostat ($24.97 at Home Depot). The device is “a reliable option for those with only basic heating and cooling needs,” he says. Programmable thermostat: Murrell likes Orbit’s Clear Comfort programmable thermostat ($39.85 at Home Depot) because the large controls and display make it easy to program. Smart thermostat: “While Nest used to be the leader of the smart thermostat pack, other players in the market, like Ecobee and Honeywell, have definitely caught up,” says Murrell, who recommends the Ecobee4 smart thermostat ($249 on Amazon.com). It has a built-in Amazon Alexa that lets you use voice commands to not only adjust the temperature but also play music, hear the news or set a timer, among other functions. (Amazon’s founder, Jeffrey P. Bezos, owns The Washington Post.) Plus, the Ecobee4 comes with a room monitor that can sense where you are in your home and adjust the temperature in your house accordingly.
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f you’ve been in the process of buying or selling a home this past year, or even considering it, you know it’s been a seller’s market for the most part. Inventory of homes available for sale has been low, creating more demand than the market can supply. Couple that with low interest rates, which make it a great time for prospective buyers to get more bang for their mortgage dollar, and you’ve got a marketplace in which buyers have been competing for nearly every listing. The forecast for 2019 is rolling in, and RE/MAX and others are predicting the seller’s market trend will continue throughout the coming year, with millennials fueling the home-buyer pipeline. If you’re selling your home, that’s great news. But it makes the
homebuying process trickier. That doesn’t mean you should wait to grab your slice of the American dream, however. An experienced, knowledgeable Realtor® can help you navigate this marketplace and find a great deal on the home of your dreams. Here are some tips from the pros at RE/MAX for what you should be thinking about when considering buying a home. Prequalification vs. preapproval. They’re not created equal. Prequalification is basically preapproval light. In a mortgage preapproval, you do all of the paperwork upfront. Your bank verifies the amount you can safely afford to pay, and boom, it’s done. Preapproval is attractive to sellers because it means you’re more likely to get the loan. It’s faster, too, because a large chunk of your paperwork is already done. It gives buyers a competitive edge in this tight market. An experienced Realtor. Don’t
even think about starting the process of buying a home in a seller’s market without an experienced Realtor in your corner. It matters in every market, but it’s critical when the sellers are holding all the cards. A savvy real estate pro is much more than someone who shows buyers homes for sale. They’ve got valuable insights, insider knowledge and advice, and can counsel you through the entire process. Realtors have tips and tactics for finding the perfect home, and have the know-how to negotiate a great deal. Interest rates. The Fed continues to raise interest rates, and financial experts predict we’ll see a few more increases in 2019. Higher interest rates may lower some homebuyers’ purchasing power, which is all the more reason to get out there now if you want to buy. Low inventory. It’s currently a seller’s market because there isn’t a glut of homes available for
buyers to choose from. During the winter months, the inventory of available homes tends to drop even further. But this shouldn’t discourage potential buyers from making offers on homes they love. An experienced Realtor is a huge ace in the hole for buyers when there is low inventory. He or she can guide you through the process, knowing exactly how much to offer to get the deal done. Speed. Be flexible enough to get to showings quickly, shortly after the home goes on the market. If you love it, make an offer as soon as you can. Your best offer. In a tight market, it’s go big or (don’t) go home. This is not the time to be cagey about negotiations. Figure out the best offer you can afford and go with it up front. Buying a home in a tight market can be a challenge, but with a knowledgeable Realtor in your corner, you can still grab your slice of the American dream. January 2019 – 45
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Napa | $2,079,000 2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 855 SF | 4.04 ± acres
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First time on the market in over 70 years Rare opportunity to own 4 +/- level acres Desirable Silverado CC location near Monticello Rd Plenty of room to build your dream home
Desireable Oak Circle location Beautifully updated and maintained SS Appliances & stone slab countertops Just blocks from downtown Yountville
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Yountville | $949,000 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,140 SF | .15 ± acres
Yountville | $729000 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1,342 square feet
Location is key with this Yountville charmer Bright & open floor plan, updated kitchen & baths Beautifully landscaped backyard to entertain 1 block from world-class shopping & dining
Centrally located rare, one-of-a-kind end unit Ample natural light, open living area downstairs Highly sought after 3rd floor loft, attached garage Yountville’s dining & shopping is at your fingertips
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Picturesque Stage Coach Valley
A rare opportunity to own your own micro Napa Valley! 20 ± acre property with 4 ± acres of Bordeaux varietals and an additional 4 ± acres available to be planted. Amenities abound including a pond, a tennis court, a relaxing swimming pool and a bocce ball court. Extensive grounds and gardens for perfect wine country entertaining. A captivating old stage coach stop is ready to serve as a future wine pavilion! Potential for a wine cave. Property is situated adjacent to high end wineries, and is only minutes to all the excellent shopping, restaurants and wine tasting that downtown Napa has to offer. Please call to arrange your private tour of the exciting property.
Offered $3,695,000
Silverado County Club
A single level, Silverado Springs 3BD/2.5BA home. Overlooks lush vineyards and with views of the Eastern hills. This popular neighborhood is across the street from Silverado’s world famous south course and offers acres of common grounds including 2 lakes, waterfalls, tennis courts, swimming pool, spa and lighted walking paths through manicured lawns! Enjoy an active Napa Valley life style in this beautiful home.
Offered at $990,000
New Construction
One of five newly constructed designer homes within Skyline Oaks, a private enclave down a private drive. Vineyard and mountain views! Large great room with island kitchen and abundant windows and glass doors that open to the deck and views. 4BD/2.5BA. Wood flooring, granite counters, tiled baths, stainless steel appliances, are a few of the many designer features.
Offered at $1,039,000
New Construction
One of 7 newly constructed homes within Black Walnut Estates, a private enclave of designer homes. This home offers 4BD,3BA with a loft/office area, a lower bed and bath, and a master suite with study and double vanity. Engineered wood flooring, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 6 burner gas cook top and much more! Come and explore this private subdivision built by Keusder Homes.
Offered at $859,500
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