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AUGUST 2019 | VOLUME 36, ISSUE 8

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A publication of Napa Valley Publishing Company WINTER SPRING 2019

DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 1

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2900SpringMountain.com

St. Helena

GRAND NAPA VALLEY WINE ESTATE -

Seize the opportunity to acquire a beautiful grand Napa Valley estate on nearly 40 acres with 6 acres of double planted premium mountain Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard along with a highly rated Napa Valley wine brand receiving accolades of 95-97 point ratings and private & serene 2.25 acre knoll building parcel with panoramic 360’ views.

Winery estate appeals to every sense & satisfies every desire of an ultimate Napa Valley dream.

$29,800,000

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3630SpringMountain.com

St. Helena

Private Contemporary Retreat -

One of the most unique & elegant estates in Napa Valley. Experience views from its magnificent mountain perch. Spring Mtn. AVA, approx. 8 acres under 30% slope for premium vineyard potential.

$6,990,000

90NapaRanch.com Secluded Modern Contemporary Ranch -

Immaculate 20-acre modern contemporary ranch positioned for supreme privacy with panoramic 360’ views - this magnificent ridgetop retreat is luxurious with resort-worthy amenities. Truly spectacular $2,380,000 estate offers breathtaking vistas

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Villa Mille Rose -

An Italianate Villa with unmatched architectural authenticity, striking landscaping design & bountiful organic harvests-truly one of the most extraordinary estates to become available in Napa Valley in this decade. Sited in Oakville; consists of 2 legal parcels. Main villa, 4 additional dwellings, 2 barns, 6.5 acres of ultra premium Oakville AVA vineyard, Italian style gardens, 100 fruit trees & a 2-acre Gold Medal olive orchard.

$26,500,000

YVONNE RICH 707-968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com 1338 MAIN STREET

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Angwin

Supreme Setting with Serene Views -

Contemporary style home on nearly 4 acres is uniquely positioned for privacy w/spectacular Napa Valley views - a tranquil & breathtaking visual paradise minutes from St. Helena. $1,645,000

15Huntington.com

Napa

Sophisticated Napa Estate -

Strikingly sophisticated estate is transformed into a glamorous designer showplace featuring an open floorplan with architectural details & towering ceilings adds an overwhelming sense of volume. $2,150,000

540Edgemont.com Secluded Modern Farmhouse -

Angwin

At the end of a country lane w/an exceptionally dramatic setting, this renovated home features sophisticated amenities & natural light filled rooms throughout. $1,745,000

1552Centennial.com

Calistoga

Sophisticated Calistoga Home -

This stylish and sophisticated Calistoga home displays an open and easy-flowing floor plan with dramatic lines & modern contemporary details. Experience the best of Calistoga living. $1,195,000

1737Oak.com

Calistoga

Stunning Modern Residence -

Masterful reconfiguration of space & renovated by architect/owner, this impeccably designed home radiates dramatic architectural statements & sophisticated modern amenities. $995,000

173Riesling.com

Yountville

Affordable Yountville Living - Fabulous custom remodeled mobile home in desirable Bella Vista Park in Yountville - near world class restaurants, shopping & other recreational facilities.

All the features of a custom home. $250,000

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Calistoga

Modern Vineyard Estate -

Architecture by renowned Andrew Batey whose designs are inspired by centuries of European classical rural architecture emphasizing symmetry & simplicity. Set on 18+ acres, light-filled home surrounded by prime mountain Cabernet vineyards with spellbinding views over the valley from every angle.

$6,900,000

1318ModernOasis.com Modern Oasis in St. Helena -

Magnificent execution of a modern oasis with high-end bespoke design. This contemporary home with crisp & clean geometric lines compliment minimalist luxury. Truly an estate exemplifying the epitome of style, taste, & architecture for the modern ages. Property offered furnished with some exclusions.

$4,950,000

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St. Helena

Elegant St. Helena Living -

Striking architectural details, artistic lines and exceptional design elements abound in this distinctive St. Helena home. Unique opportunity for those seeking privacy within walking distance to downtown St. Helena affording all the conveniences and luxuries that entails.

$1,695,000

St. Helena

19Huntington.com

Napa

Magnificent Custom Estate -

European style estate was built with timeless architectural design, exceptional craftsmanship details and luxurious custom features throughout. Sited on 1+ level acres, approx. 5,700+ sq. ft, 4 br & 4 ½ ba, superb details at every turn. Serene & beautiful backyard is amazing park-like oasis. Upscale Beauty & Tranquility!

$2,250,000

YVONNE RICH 707-968-9888 yvonne@fabulousnapavalley.com 1338 MAIN STREET

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In this issue

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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Calistoga map

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Chris D. Craiker: Home Security Tips from an Architect

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St. Helena map

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Easy projects to get the whole family outside

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Yountville map

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Napa map

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Food Trucks of the Napa Valley: Taco Addiction

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Five staples for the ideal DIY workspace

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Emerging smart home trends in 2019

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Wine Country Real Estate Trends for July 2019

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Ways to make the most out of your smart garage

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Napa’s Loan Ranger Chris Salese: No appraisal, no income documents, no assets, no problem?

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Steps to keep your home safe from fires

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Handy hacks and simple tricks for DIY projects

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WINTER SPRING 2019

Contemporary “Plantable” View Estate

Hillside Cabernet Vineyard Estate

1100 McCormick Lane | Napa

1084 La Londe Lane | Napa

Spectacular close-in knoll top 15 acre estate with 360 degree views, approximately 5 acres of plantable hillside land surrounding a Gary Hansen designed contemporary classic 5,307 sq. ft., 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath residence including many custome architectural features found only in the Valley’s highest quality estates. Multiple additional knolls with full valley and adjoining vineyard views available for future development of a guest house and caretaker unit. Includes magnificent Jack Chandler designed grounds and outdoor entertaining areas with views. For additional details visit:

Under new ownership. Priced at less than appraised value!

Residential acre vineyard estate including 8.08 +/- acres planted primarily to high quality Coombsville AVA hillside cabernet with a consistent 40 ton annual yield. The gated estate offers a 3,804 sq. ft. 4 bedroom 4 bath single story ranch style home including a guest house with full valley and vineyard views. Make this estate your new connection to all the Napa Valley has to offer!! For additional details visit:

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Marketing enhancement tool provided by Steve Gregory Ferraris | Lamborghinis | Aston Martins This Ferrari is one of a personal fleet of exotics provided by Steve Gregory to his clients for the purposes of photography and aerial video staging of the exteriors of his Napa Valley luxury home and estate listings. The sports car images enhance the perception of character and quality of his client’s listings as well as adding a level of intrigue for the prospective buyer! The use of these cars is also provided as a courtesy to Steve Gregory’s clients at the successful conclusion of any real estate transaction!

For further information call Steve Gregory - Luxury Property Specialist Over one half billion dollars in Napa Valley sales

STEVE GREGORY 707.495.1488

steve@cbnapavalley.com www.SteveGregoryNapa.com Lic. 01038915

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Calistoga Realty 707-942-9422 1473-C LINCOLN AVENUE CALISTOGA, CA 94515

Calistoga Realty EstatEs • VinEyards • Vacation HomEs Land rEsidEntiaL And commErciaL

C ALISTOGA -R EALTY.com 1473 C LinCoLn Avenue CAListogA, CA 94515

707-942-9422

BRe #00930058

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INTRIGUING ARCHITECTUAL DETAIL welcomes you into this Contemporary European style home. Two story entry opens into a large foyer and formal Dining Room, Great Room w/ fireplace and a chef’s kitchen. Spacious master suite w/ fireplace and sitting area. Additional features include a wine cellar, heated tile floors, venetian plastered walls, and a large utility room. Plenty of room for entertaining w/ the roof deck, outdoor bar and bocce ball court. $2,950,000

DIAmonD In the rough

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Located in serene and peaceful Knights Valley, just 10 minutes from Calistoga, this 20 acre parcel offers so many possibilities. Main home is almost 3500 square feet of living space constructed around a center courtyard with potential for main house and granny or guest unit. Home is surrounded by olive trees and redwoods. Per Crop Care report, possible 7 acres could be planted to vineyard or there is plenty of room for horses. Selective trimming would open up beautiful views. Buildings need TLC, but this could be the perfect estate site. $1,350,000

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LIVE IN A DESIREABLE CALISTOGA NEIGHBORHOOD Sunny 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single story home with a great floor plan and professionally landscaped yard. Inviting living room with vaulted ceiling, built in bookshelves, formal dining room and family room w/fireplace. Kitchen opens to breakfast nook overlooking a private backyard. Close to downtown, tennis, and golf course. $945,000 Sharon Carone, Broker 12 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

Darlene Brissard, Realtor

Brian Durnian, Broker

Ziggy Gutierrez, Realtor WINTER SPRING 2019

Calistoga Realty EstatEs • VinEyards • Vacation HomEs Land rEsidEntiaL And commErciaL

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harming older two-bedroom, two bath home on a corner lot located close to downtown Calistoga. Welcoming front porch with a vintage front door that leads you to the front parlor and den. Open country kitchen with dining area and a laundry room with access to the patio area and side yard. Detached two car garage. $710,000

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eautiful 7.66 acre parcel located in the Carneros District. Oaks adorn the front of the property and most of the acreage is flat and usable. Ideal Estate building site with plenty of room for vineyards or horses. Attached map shows approx. 6+/- acres plantable.

Small pond on property. Property backs up to the Carneros Inn. $1,695,000

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eautiful level building site affording panoramic valley views looking at the Palisades, Calistoga, down valley and across Bennett Lane to the Western hills. Old survey on file, well report - 6.5 gpm appears limited by pump size per report, perc test on file. Sellers are currently working on the driveway to meet new Napa County standards. Room for a hobby vineyard. This parcel is located just 1/2 mile past Tubbs lane just above Chateau Montelena. $795,000

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rivate yet close to Calistoga, home of the new Four Seasons Resort & Spa, Solage Resort and minutes to St. Helena. This 37+ acre parcel is situated among some of the most coveted vineyards and wineries in the Napa Valley. The property offers several home sites affording views of the neighboring vineyards & Mt. St. Helena. Gated entrance, well, perc & elec. at property line. Potential for vineyard. $1,295,000

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ust over 7 acres with a ranch style home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large picturesque windows with views overlooking Calistoga, updated kitchen with cathedral ceiling, granite countertops, and plenty of room to create your own mini-ranch, just 15 minutes from Calistoga. $799,000

Sharon Carone, Broker WINTER SPRING 2019

Darlene Brissard, Realtor

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ozy and comfy 1 bedroom cottage tucked away but close to town, overlooking the upper valley. French doors lead to a spacious deck with some views of the valley and mountains, plus a basement, garage/workshop, make this a perfect getaway home in Calistoga. $670,000

Brian Durnian, Broker

Ziggy Gutierrez, Realtor DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 13

HOME SECURITY TIPS from an architect CHRIS D CRAIKER AIA/NCARB ‌A s September 11th, 9-11 approaches, we are reminded of how easy and vulnerable our nation and buildings are. Here in Napa Valley, we all think we are safe from terrorist attacks, but we shouldn’t be complacent about home security. Napa has experienced a number of 385 violent crimes and 1,370 property crimes per this year.

As George Carlin would say, “stuff happens”!

Whether you are a new homeowner, or you have lived in the same apartment for years, security is something that makes a house feel like a home.

Homeowners can take a few easy steps to enhancing their security around their home. As an Architect, I have listed a few tips to keep your belongings safe, from your beloved family to your irreplaceable classic car stored in the garage.

SECURITY CAMERAS‌ Have you ever waved to a sign that said, “Smile you’re on Camera”? Security Cameras may seem like an obvious and basic addition to your home, but they allow you to monitor and regulate who enters. For example. “Ring” is a very popular and simple security system that everyone should have at all exterior doors and around the perimeter of the house. Whether it be the mail man or teenage ding dong ditchers, you are able to monitor and prevent any mishaps by keeping track of who is gaining access to your home.

LIGHT UP THE LANDSCAPE‌ Keep the wrongdoers out with sufficient outdoor lighting.

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caught in the spotlight. Place lights around your front yard, back yard, pathways, garage doors, and other entrances. The lighting should be directed in a downward direction but clearly visible to the house. You don’t need to light up the whole neighborhood to be secure.

Worried about high electrical bill costs? Use motion-activated, solar-powered, or time-activated lights. This will not only ward away intruders but cut down your risk of tripping up reach. This could be a place to your front steps with a handful keep firearms, if you’re into that, of groceries. an easy place to climb into in case of an emergency or a home PROTECT YOUR GARAGE‌ invasion. Do make sure there is We all know that most peo- adequate light and ventilation. ple store their expensive good- A simple tube to an outside air ies inside of their garage. Cars, source will make it livable for a boats, bicycles, expensive tools, few hours or, perish the thought, wine refrigerators, motorcy- days. In all of our new custom cles, safes, etc. The garage is a home designs, we are encouragvaluable entry point for bur- ing owners to consider this. An glars. “The city of Napa has ounce of prevention and security experienced 197 motor vehicle is always valuable. robberies as well as 1,173 cases of burglary and theft” reports LOCK YOUR WINDOWS Neighborhood Scout. Whether AND SLIDING you are designing or renovat- GLASS DOORS‌ ing a home be sure you choose You might have multiple a sturdy garage door with an locks on your front door, but efficient locking system. If you did you think about your winuse a security code to open the dows and sliding glass doors? garage, be careful to not enter it “The overwhelming number in front of neighbors, delivery of burglars are unskilled peomen, or anyone else. Make it a ple who go through open or priority and a habit to lock all unlocked windows and doors,” doors to the garage when you says Leonard Sipes, the former exist for the night, both exterior director of information services and interior. for the National Crime Prevention Council. Sliding glass CONSIDER A SAFE ROOM‌ doors are so vulnerable because We’ve seen the movies and they use latches not locks. Try may think a hiding place within using a blocking bar in your the house is a luxury, but it is doors bottom track to keep the essential in today’s world. Like intruders from being able to a safe in the closet, a secure hid- push the door aside. Choose a den closet or basement is not decent locking window to keep beyond the average homeowners the thieves out.

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ELIMINATE HIDING PLACES‌ Intruders love clutter. Large trees and shrubs provide burglars with many hiding places. Keep bushes or plants around windows trimmed. Replace large draping plants with smaller flowers to reduce hiding places while maintaining a beautiful yard. On a scale of 1 to 100, Napa ranks 30.4 compared to the national average of 35.4 for property crimes. Be sure to reduce easily accessed hiding placing around your home to protect your property.

Whether you are designing a house or ramping up your home security, it is important to decide what is important to you in keeping your home safe. Not only do you want to keep your belongings safe, being comfortable in your space is what makes a house a home!

Chris d Craiker AIA/NCARB moved to Napa to open a B&B when property values were lower than Richmond.

Chris d Craiker AIA is a prominent Bay Area architect with over 40 years patching up shaky marriages and challenging renovations. For a CSI form or more information, call 707.224.5060 or e-mail: info@craiker.com.

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1735 Dean York | $13,750,000 www.WineCountryLegacyEstate.com

512 Meadowood Lane | $11,850,000 www.MeadowoodLaneEstate.com

Rarely offered, this 5+/- acre setting, sited on St. Helena’s prestigious Westside, served as the inspiration for this rustic, yet refined vineyard Estate. Elevated to capture the layered views of the western hills, storied Spring Mountain and acres of vines, you’re drawn to nature at every turn.

Nestled on the hillside overlooking prestigious Meadowood Lane, the heart of the Valley and a mere stone’s throw from the world renown Meadowood Resort and exclusive private wine club, The Reserve, 512 Meadowood embodies the very essence of Wine Country starting at its’ foundation.

2009 Webber Street | $2,800,000 www.OldTownYountville.com

1530 Chablis Circle | $1,774,000 www.SunnyStHelena.com

Be the first to call 2009 Webber Street home, where your quest for perfection is realized. Tucked down a gated drive in Old Town, a mere block to the world class restaurants and ateliers, the clean lines of this classic are married with meticulously detailed design and expert craftsmanship.

This light & bright sun filled 4 bedroom (2 en suite), 3 bath home offers spacious open concept living, 4 fireplaces, expansive windows and French doors overlooking lush gardens complete with pool, koi pond, water feature, oversized 2 car garage, and private vignettes throughout the substantial .23+/- acre parcel.

5825 Sharp Road | $1,635,000 www.CalistogaCountryLiving.com

235 Clark Way | $965,000 www.AngwinRetreat.com

Meticulously maintained, this picture perfect 3.51+/acre setting provides the relaxed feeling and freedom of Country Life. Minutes to Calistoga, the main house offers 3 bdrms/2.5 baths, spacious vaulted family room, expansive decking, pool and hot tub overlooking open space with layered tree and mountain views.

Move in! Stone walls and walkways lead you to this beautifully updated 3,802+/- sq.ft., 5 bedroom/3 bath home. Sited on 1.2+/- acres of old growth trees, the low maintenance, private setting allows one to relax on the expansive decking with nature as your backdrop.

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Luxury Property Specialist | Lic. 01280656 (707) 974-2730 lgagetta@cbnapavalley.com www.LoriVernonGagetta.com

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GET OUT 5 easy projects to get the whole family outside BRANDPOINT ‌Want to get the kids away from screens and outside for some fresh air? Many outdoor projects will not only lure your whole family outdoors once the jobs are completed, but the family may actually want to help you.

Here are five ideas for outdoor projects everyone will love.

MAKE A BACKYARD MOVIE THEATER‌ Who wouldn’t love watching movies under the stars? You’ll need a DVD projector and a large screen. You can use a large drop cloth or blackout cloth stretched over a PVC frame or between two trees for a screen, if you’ve got them. Stretch it taut and secure so it doesn’t move with every breeze mid-movie.

Provide plenty of blankets or rugs and pillows so everyone can relax during the movie, and pop up some popcorn! You can rent a projector, collapsible screen and popcorn machine. Visit RentalHQ.com to find rental companies near you.

BUILD WOODEN BENCHES‌ For kids—and grownups— who aren’t keen on lying on the grass to relax, offer outdoor seating options in shady spots.

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different approaches. One creative method is to build a bench around the trunk of a favorite large tree. Get kids involved in helping with construction and painting. Supply cushions for a comfy, shady spot for kids to read, talk and daydream.

enjoy a beverage and relax.

Depending on the size and design of your project, this can be a straightforward build or a more complicated str ucture. Online templates can give you ideas for different design options, so you can choose what works best for your space and skill level. If you can, build a screened-in structure to keep the bugs out for maximum comfort. You will need to purchase lumber for your posts, floor, joists and beams, but again, you can keep the design to a simple rectangle or square to make the job easier. Tools you will need include a miter saw, jigsaw and power drill. If you don’t have all these power tools, you can rent the equipment you need for construction.

GET OUT THE S’MORES‌ Fire pits are all the rage, and for good reason. They’re easy to make, and people love gathering around a fire to roast marshmallows and enjoy a summer evening. You’ll need to check local ordinances regarding fires before you begin. Pick a spot well away from bushes or foliage, with no overhanging branches or structures. You should also call 811 to check that there are no underground utility cables where you’re building. Fire pits can be dug into the ground, at ground level or raised slightly above ground level. Materials vary, but include stone, brick or metal, and you can make it any shape—round, square or rectangular. Using heavy stones and bricks is an easier task if you have—or rent—a wheelbarrow PUT UP A TREE SWING‌ or cart for transporting materials.

If you’ve got an older but sturdy, healthy tree with a goodCREATE A PLAYHOUSE sized horizontal branch, this OR GAZEBO‌ could be a great spot for a tree To attract everyone in the fam- swing. Make sure the branch ily, create a little outdoor space is long enough to occasionally for kids to play in or for adults to relocate the swing, to prevent

damage to the tree. You can make either a simple diskshaped swing with a single rope, or a traditional rectangular swing with 2-4 ropes. There are plenty of home improvement websites offering rope swing designs.

You’ll want to use strong rope, such as a 3/4-inch twisted polypropylene rope. Tools you may need include a handsaw or miter saw, a sander, a power screwdriver and power drill.

The entire family will find renewed interest in spending time together outdoors with your creative additions to the yard.

Now is a great time to start a fun new project—before the summer flies by. Visit RentalHQ.com to locate all the tools you need, so you don’t have to buy items you may rarely use.

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St. Helena | $11,995,000 4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 6,362 SF | 5.03 ± acres Impressive & award winning wine business & inventory included in sale. The ultimate turnkey wine lifestyle with unrivaled luxury in St. Helena. This elegantly designed European home on 5 acres is surrounded by acres of vines that provide privacy & beautiful views. Perfect for entertaining w/custom pool, open loggia with kitchen, fire pit, bocci & sport court. Estate includes 4 gorgeous fireplaces, open chef’s kitchen, stunning curved staircase.

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Napa | $10,995,000 6 bedrooms | 8 baths | 5,562 SF | 34.85 ± acres One-of-a-kind knoll top estate with panoramic views. 34+ acre gated sanctuary located close-in but a world apart.

Modern, sophisticated 5500+ sf residence with more than 4000 sf of outdoor terraces designed with entertaining in mind. Pool, infinity-edge spa, outdoor kitchen, loggia room and more. Hobby wine building, 3000+- Carneros appellation vines, plus the Ramspur private label and equipment. Experience Wine Country living at its finest.

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

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Yountville | $3,889,000 3 beds | 4 baths | 3,417 SF | 1.35± acres

Rutherford | $2,450,000 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 3,139 SF | .35 ± acres

Single story, eastern valley floor home Large open kitchen, massive new bonus room Huge landscaped yard with pool to entertain Outdoor dining area, raised garden beds, fruit trees

Stunning Craftsman in Rutherford Hardwood floors & custom cabinetry Kitchen/living space spill out to lg deck Fabulous views of neighboring vineyards

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Yountville | $1,900,000 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1,876 SF

Yountville | $1,389,000 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1,796 SF

Farmhouse style home with vineyard views Open floor plan, spacious master suite Loft style office area upstairs Close to downtown Yountville

Artfully appointed home offered furnished Open & flowing layout for easy living Creatively designed backyard for entertaining Close to wine tasting, dining & shopping

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Napa | $1,450,000 Buildable Lot | 1 ± acre

Napa | $1,395,000 2 beds | 2 baths | 2,500 SF

Great country lot ready to build on Includes permitted Farmhouse plans Build this home or design your own Near Yountville, dining, wine tasting

Craftsman with perfected architectural details Open floor plan, beautifully appointed kitchen 1 bed/1 bath apartment upstairs Close to downtown Napa’s dining & shopping

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Yountville | $1,100,000 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,400 SF

Napa | $935,000 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1,946 SF

Condo with vineyard/mountain views Expanded floorplan for more space in dining/living room Open kitchen that flows to backyard Close to world class dining/shopping

Culdesac location with views of the water/boat docs Pool and spa /low maintenance yard Beautiful remodeled master suite Gated community/boat dock available

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1185GreenValleyRd.com Napa | $1,995,000 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1,867 SF

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Napa | $1,839,000 2 bedrooms | 1 bath | 855 SF

Yountville | $1,399,000 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,400 SF

Privately gated 2± acre estate above Coombsville AVA Panoramic Napa Valley Views Open floor plan, great to entertain Gentleman’s Cabernet vineyard

First time on market in over 70 years Rare opportunity to own 4 ± acres Desirable Silverado CC location Plenty of room to build your dream home

Desireable Oak Circle location Beautifully updated & maintained SS Appliances/stone slab counters Just blocks from downtown Yountville

522WestgateDrive.com Napa | $1,389,000 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2,552 SF

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Napa | $779,000 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1,928 SF

Yountville | $737,000 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,154 SF

Meticulously maintained home Open floorplan, Brazilian Cherry floors, spacious kitchen Custom Redwood Pergola, extensive stone hardscaping

Built in 2017 - like new home SS appliances, granite countertops Dual zone heating/air for added comfort Private location, tranquil backyard Close to dining/shopping

Beautifully remodeled condo Bright, open floorplan Private back deck off master & living room Close to world famous dining & shopping

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51 Syar Drive | In Contract Stunning views of Napa Valley and Mount St. Helena from this Robert Keenan designed home located on the coveted east side of Napa.

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BELLE VUE Vineyard Estate in the Coombsville AVA. Beneath

12+ac gated Vineyard/Estate mn to downtown. Renovated, for

the Vaca Mountains, minutes to downtown Napa. 5 acre gated

grand entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Focal points are

knoll with panoramic views, 2 homes (2nd 1000 sq. ft. with

the great room and slick kitchen w/multiple pivot folding doors

kitchen) meticulous craftsmanship, French doors framing

leading to large tiled terraces. Single level w/2 suites downstairs

mesmerizing vineyard views. 3.5 Acres Cab. 1000 bottle-cave.

+ office-media-guest-wing, wine cellar-2nd floor elevator to

4 car garage. Pool house, Bocce, Outdoor kitchen, Pizza-oven,

2 private suites. Resort like outdoor w/infinity-edge pool-pool

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house+bath. 7.8 acres Chardonnay + .09 acre Cab. Live the life.

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1107 Castle Oaks Drive Spectacular Silverado Estate offers views, main level living and an entertainer’s dream backyard.

$7,900,000

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Your local boutique real estate company.

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.

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109 Glass Mountain Lane Privacy and tranquility in St. Helena. Rare 1.8 flat acres, home, vineyard, garages, shop and outbuilding. Evokes feelings of Zen, health and wellness. Updated kitchen.

Beautiful hardwood floors. 20 fruit trees, several flowering trees, raised garden beds, Zen garden and custom Balinese gazebo wind through the Labyrinth garden. 1 acre of Cabernet vines.

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4117 Primrose Way

Ranch-style home on quiet westside of Napa with great outdoor entertaining spaces. Master Suite includes private office and French doors leading to a screened-in porch/patio (not included in total square footage), which looks out to a large back yard.

Two-car garage is two stories, including a permitted full bath and septic system. Partial kitchen on ground floor and potential living space on the upper floor make for great ADU potential.

Beautifully remodeled single level home on a highly sought after street in Browns Valley. Open space living with a island kitchen and refinished hardwood floors throughout. Updated bathroom with marble floor, custom vanity, custom concrete sink and deep soaker tub. New paint, shaker style doors throughout. Phillips hue bulbs throughout the home. Large backyard with smart sprinklers, mature fruit trees, lemon, peaches, apricots, nectarines and pear and storage shed. The backyard is perfect for entertaining. Large sun room in the back is great for colder days. This home is the Napa Valley Suburban Dream!

Super attractive and priced to sell! Wide open

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Mark Lesti 707.320.8950 Christine Lesti 707.320.8999

$820,000

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layout with stainless appliances, quartz counters and gas stove. Luxurious master bedroom suite with walk-in-closet. Upgraded windows and doors.

Flooring is Aequa Cirrus tile by Tesoro. The bathrooms are remodeled as well. Bathroom flooring is Country Grey Slate tiles by Bedrosians. Newly painted inside and out. Best deal in the area.

Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

$749,000

6468 Washington St #32 Delightful, updated 2BD/2BA manufactured home in Rancho De Napa. New floors throughout. Enjoy the large included BBQ grill on the covered outdoor terrace. Spacious and clean, this home is in a prime

who loves to cook. The neighborhood is close to

location for those looking to enjoy the quiet life but

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FOOD TRUCKS OF THE NAPA VALLEY

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What you’re eating: It all starts with handmade tortillas. Taco Addiction always has a variety of guisado (marinated meat) tacos on the menu including, birria – marinated beef with a recipe originating from Jalisco, Mexico – as well as asada (beef ), pastor (pork), and tinga (chicken). The tacos are then topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion and cilantro.

Occasionally on the menu are tamales, corn on a stick, and enchiladas.

Who’s making your food: Just one year after taking over Taco Addiction, a popular food truck specializing in – you guessed it – tacos, the truck is nearly paid off and the new management couldn’t be more excited.

Juan Diaz is the official owner but his wife, Cristina – a Napa High School graduate – is the face of the business. They’ve been together since they were teenagers.

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“He’s really shy,” she said, but he’s passionate about cooking. Family and friends would always ask him to bring a dish or cook at their events, so the couple decided to invest in a taco cart.

“We were booked April through September,” she said.

The extra income they earned from the cart was used to fund their annual family vacation to Mexico.

During this time, Juan was working for a landscaping company and Cristina was cleaning houses.

“His dream was to get a taco truck,” she said, but with four children to take care of, they had to wait until the moment was right.

That moment came when the former owner – a friend of a friend – decided to sell.

Now running the taco truck is their full-time gig, each of them putting in between 16 and 20 hours a day, six days a week.

“We cook how we cook at home,” she said. “It’s all family, so we just have fun with it.”

Cristina said that giving back and making a positive impact on others is important to her. She previously volunteered at the water station at the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/ Walk in Napa and this year, since she has the truck, she’s giving away 400 free burritos to

participants.

Don’t leave without trying: It’s a tie between the birria and the “puffy taco” – a hand-made tortilla that gets deep fried with Monterey Jack cheese and stuffed with your choice of meat, including birria. The birria taco gets crisped and comes with broth for dipping (like a French dip).

Pro Tip: Vegan and gluten-free options are available, including soy chorizo with papas (potatoes) and zucchini stir-fry.

Price Range: Tacos start at $2, Quesadillas at $6 and burritos at $8. The popular “puffy taco” is $3.

Where to find it: Taco Addiction’s regular spot is in the parking lot of The Home Index at 835 Lincoln Ave. They’re usually there Monday through Friday 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., or when they sell out.

Word to the wise: Although the truck does have regular hours, special events can take it elsewhere, so check Taco Addiction’s Facebook page (or call ahead) to see exactly where the truck is.

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Hidden Gem in the Napa Valley

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Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from this 34+AC Carneros Vineyard Estate. Modern styling, 7000+sf, 6 bedroom suites with true Napa Valley indoor/outdoor living. One minute to city limits.

Gracious one level 2450+sf home with 4bd/2.5ba and sunroom.. Open floor plan with remodeled kitchen and master bath. Conveniently located, quiet setting, beautiful gardens on large 10K+sf lot.

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$735,000

Resort-like living in this gated community provides large pool and tennis courts. $90K+ spent in recent stunning remodel of 3bd/2.5ba condo. Convenient location, close to shopping and restaurants.

$619,000

It’s time to build your dream home with views overlooking the Napa Valley. This oak tree studded, 1.38 acre property has a level building site and existing well. Quick and easy access to Silverado Trail.

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5 staples for the ideal DIY workspace From ambitious millennials to enthusiastic boomers, do it yourself—DIY—is trending among people of all ages. No matter the hobby or home improvement project, creating a well-equipped workspace is just as important as having the right tools for the job.

Whether your workspace is in the garage, a shed or a converted patio or back porch, equipping the space for your ultimate comfort and creativity can start your project off on the right foot and keep your productivity on track.

Here are five musthave elements for the ideal DIY workspace: EVAPORATIVE COOLERS Whether it’s a hot day or you’re working up a sweat from manual labor, keeping cool will help you stay focused and motivated. Cooling a space where air conditioning is typically impractical—like a 34 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

garage or shed where the door needs to stay open—is easy with a portable evaporative cooler.

Evaporative coolers like the Portacool Cyclone 140 do more than just move hot air around like a fan. It can effectively and cost-efficiently chill up to 900 square feet by using water and ambient air to create a noticeably cool workspace. At just over 5 feet tall, the Cyclone 140 elevates airflow and has sturdy wheels so you can move air to wherever you need it most. Learn more at www. portacool.com.

PROPER LIGHTING Even if you have a good source of natural light, many DIY projects require extra illumination, especially if small parts are involved. If the space allows, add an overhead light fixture or replace existing light bulbs in fixtures with higher watt LEDs for better lighting any time of day.

Also consider investing in a work light with an extension cord that includes a metal cage around the light for protection and a hook

so you can hang it wherever you create the perfect workbench for need an illumination boost. your space. Adding locking caster wheels makes it a safe mobile FLEXIBLE workbench that can easily move ELECTRIC ACCESS as your project dictates. Consider If you plan to do specific DIY adding storage for tools to truly projects, you may have to hire an tailor to your needs. electrician to adjust your electric outlets. For example, a welder has ERGONOMIC EXTRAS specific amp and breaker requireDIY projects shouldn’t result ments. However, for the average in a pain in the back, or anywhere DIYer, you’ll simply need a flex- else for that matter. In addition to ible power source with standard a workbench, you can add some plugins. Don’t be limited by out- extras to help your body feel its let availability. Stock your space best as you get the job done. For with a retractable power cord that example, utilize a comfortable allows you to bring the electricity chair with proper back support to you. Plus, the retractable reel when doing projects. Keep a foam will allow you to keep your space pad on hand for kneeling to cushclean and uncluttered, unlike tra- ion knees and support legs. For ditional extension cords. long periods of standing, use an anti-fatigue work mat as it can MOBILE WORKBENCH make a world of difference.

It’s not ideal to work on the While specific tools may vary ground, so every suitable DIY depending on your project or space should have a workbench. hobby, having these elements in Of course, you can buy one, but place will improve the quality in the true spirit of DIY consider of your DIY workspace to help making your own to custom fit make sure you get any job done your needs and space. With a few right the first time, while feeling 2-by-4s and plywood, you can your very best.

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f you’re building a new home, you want it to be stylish, functional, and of course, state of the art with the latest technology advancements. Smart home features are on top of the wish list for homeowners, with 81 percent of homebuyers stating they would favor purchasing a home with smart accessories already installed, according to Digitized House. By building your own home, you get the advantage of these features being integrated seamlessly into the design.

Every year, smart home technology gets better and better, with new trends emerging that make homeowners’ lives easier and more convenient than ever before. Here are some of the top smart home trends of 2019 that you may want to integrate into your building plans: SMART CIRCUIT BREAKERS For the most part, circuit breaker boxes in traditional homes have remained unchanged for decades. The mysterious gray box in your basement or garage is one that you tend to avoid, but smart design and technology is taking these load centers into the 21st century. Leviton’s new load center with optional internet connectivity sends homeowners real-time monitoring data and customizable alerts to their smart devices.

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BRANDPOINT breakers communicate with a Wi-Fi or Ethernet-enabled data hub to report real-time status.

Using the My Leviton App, homeowners can conveniently monitor electrical usage per circuit branch or specific appliance, safely turning breakers off remotely if needed. Smart circuit breakers also report home energy consumption, including historical views by day, month or even year. The My Leviton App also allows users to receive alerts when a circuit breaker trips, or if a circuit is using more energy than usual. They can even set contractors as recipients of these notification and give them secure access to their app’s panel view, allowing them to troubleshoot remotely. No more wondering if the stove was left on—you’ll be able to see instantly.

More than just a simpler way to improve your home’s safety, if you’re concerned about your home’s energy output, Leviton’s smart circuit breakers provide real-time data on how each circuit is performing, as well as information on current and historical costs—so you can make smarter energy choices. Good for the environment and your utility bill. Learn more at www.leviton. com/loadcenter.

SMART COMFORT You want to stay comfortable from season to season in your home, but you also want to heat and cool it efficiently. Smart

temperature controls are making this easier than ever for homeowners, allowing you to put the temperature decisions virtually on auto-pilot.

Smart thermostats go beyond programmable thermostats by using technology to analyze heating and cooling usage and maximizing efficiency for when you are home versus when you are gone. Connected to an app on your phone, the technology knows through your device’s physical location if you are home or away at work. It records patterns and begins to make suggestions and adjustments based on your lifestyle. These smart temperature controls allow you to make automatic adjustments remotely if necessary, so if you’re headed home early, you can have the house to your ideal temperature by the time you arrive.

With access to historical energy use data and temperature control charts, you’ll be able to analyze your energy footprint and make informed decisions about how you want to use your home’s heating and cooling systems best for your comfort and for the environment.

SMART SECURITY SYSTEMS It’s amazing what modern home security can do when paired with smart home technology. Not only will your home be safer, but it will be more accessible, too.

For example, pair cameras

with intelligent locks to let you know who is at your door even when you’re away. If it’s your child coming home from school, they can be safely let into the house. If it’s a package delivery, you will know right away. If it’s a package thief, you can be alerted and take action through two-way audio before the police arrive.

Smart cameras can detect people, animals and things, making your spaces incredibly secure.

Smart sensors are also a big part of the smart home security trend, bringing peace of mind to homeowners. These sensors monitor environmental changes in the home, so you’re alerted to air quality changes and other concerns such as temperature fluctuations or smoke. For example, you’ll know right away if high levels of carbon monoxide are detected, whether you’re at home or away.

Another way to keep your home safe is by making it look like you are home when you are away. Smart lighting options such as the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology enables you to schedule lights to turn on and off throughout the day from any location all through the convenience of the My Leviton App. When building a home, it’s important to make it a smart home. These three emerging areas are bringing the home fully into the future with more innovations still to come.

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REAL ESTATE TRENDS for July 2019 GERRETT SNEDAKER, CRB NAPA COUNTY‌ The inventory of homes and condominiums available for sale in Napa County at the end of July (483) is 26% ahead of the inventory in July 2018 (385) and it is slightly ahead of the inventory last month (478). This is the highest inventory in Napa County in the past seven years. 49% of the inventory in Napa County (239 properties) is priced GERRETT SNEDAKER at $1,000,000 or above. New sales (126) are 8% below the pace of last year (137) and are 13% below the 145 sales last month. There is a 3.8 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace.

The Days on Market for homes closing in Napa County is currently 63 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 131 homes closed in July in Napa County ($681,000) was 3% below the median price of a year ago ($700,000).

NAPA COUNTY LUXURY HOMES‌ If one takes the highest quartile (25%) of available inventory as the “Luxury Market”, the Luxury Market begins at $2,300,000 in Napa County at this time.

The number of closings (64) of Luxury Homes (sales price in excess of $2,300,000) in Napa 38 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

County for the period 8/1/18 to 7/31/19 compared to 60 closings in the period 8/1/17 to 7/31/18.

There were 120 luxury homes in inventory at the end of July 2019 compared to 94 at the end of July 2018. There were 4 new Luxury Home sales last month resulting in a 30 months supply of available Luxury Homes based on the current sales pace compared to 3.8 months supply for the County as a whole.

(167). There were 17 new sales in the month compared to 20 a year ago and 27 last month. There is now a 9.3 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for the 15 closings last month was 95 days. Approximately 45% of the Luxury Market inventory (price in excess of $2,300,000) in Napa County is in the Up Valley Market (73 homes). There was one luxury home (price in excess of $2,300,000) closing in the Up Valley Market last month and two new luxury home sales.

the twelve months from 8/1/17 to 7/31/18 compared to 10 closings in the twelve months from 8/1/18 to 7/31/19. So, the number of closings has dropped by 55%.

There is positive news in that there were five new sales in the top quartile in the past two months. This results in 13.7 months of inventory. That means if one listed their home in this price range today, they might expect that it would sell in about NAPA‌ 14 months. There was a 26% Fifty-three percent of the decrease in top quartile inventory inventory in Napa County is in from June to July—they dropped the City of Napa. There were 258 ANGWIN‌ from 53 homes to 41 homes.

The inventory of homes and available homes and condominiThere were three new sales in the condominiums for sale at the end month, so the other 9 owners ums in inventory at the end of of July in Angwin was 14 homes. must have decided to withdraw July in the City of Napa. This is a 25% ahead of the supply at the This is 30% below the level of their homes from the market.

July 2018 (20) and it is 22% end of July 2018 (206) and it is Part of the reason for slower 4% ahead of the inventory at the below the inventory last month sales and growing inventory end of last month (249). This is (18). There were two new sales through the early months of the highest inventory in the City for the month of July compared this year likely relates to the to two a year ago and two last of Napa for any month in the rainy weather that persisted here month. The average asking price through May. Buyers were not past seven years. New sales (83) were 18% below the pace of July of the 14 homes in inventory in coming out in the rain. Now that 2018 (101) and they were 19% Angwin is $1,473,000. the weather has improved—sales I recently wrote the following have also bumped up. Inventory below the pace of last month (102). There is a 3.1 months for a client about high-end prop- in this market typically drops supply of inventory based on the erties in the Sonoma Valley. There dramatically after October. There current sales pace. The Days on are likely similarities in the high- was a low of 17 units available in Market for the 95 closings last end market in Napa County.

January 2019 and 13 in January month was 60 days. The median “The top quartile market is 2018. Other reasons for the curprice of the homes that closed soft in the Sonoma Valley on a rent soft market in the high end year over year basis. As of the in the City of Napa in July was in the Sonoma Valley may relate end of July, the top quartile of $680,000. This is 3% below the to traffic concerns (getting here median price of the homes closed available listings in the Valley on Hwy 37) and the simple fact begins at $3,000,000. There are in July 2018 ($703,000). that there may be fewer buyers 41 available residential properties seeking second homes in these UP VALLEY NAPA COUNTY‌ priced at $3,000,000, or more, high price ranges. When they The inventory of homes and at the present time compared have to pay so much for primary condominiums for sale in the to 174 available properties in homes in the Peninsula, San Up Valley Napa County market the total market. A year ago, Francisco and Marin—perhaps (Angwin, Calistoga, Deer Park, at the end of July 2018, there renting second homes is a better Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena were 26 available homes priced option than buying. and Yountville) at the end of July at $3,000,000 or more. So, the The closed “luxury” homes (161) is 30% higher than the inventory has grown by 57%. over the past year closed at a price level of 121 in July 2018 and it Closings of homes in this price of roughly $1,000 per square foot is 4% below the level last month range have dropped from 22 in of building area”.

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LOAN RANGER

No appraisal, no income documents,

no assets,

no problem?

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efore I go any further, please remember that every home loan application is different.

In fact, this couldn’t be a more powerful statement considering today’s unbelievably favorable mortgage market conditions.

Since your home loan application typically consists of a credit score, employment documentation and property CHRIS SALESE valuation, just to name a few of the basics, this ultimately creates many variables for your lender to evaluate when determining your overall eligibility to qualify for a loan.

Naturally, if your credit scores are higher, then that allows your lender to spend less time on this area and focus in on other parts of your application.

If your employment

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documentation is clear and not complicated, your lender can move faster through this analysis too.

Lastly, if you are either refinancing a home with lots of equity in it or you are putting a large amount of money down toward the purchase of a home, then your lender likely won’t get carried away with their property assessment tools as well.

I’m briefly cruising through these items because it helps to show some of the major parts of your file where they could be different from one applicant to the next.

Even if the credit, employment and property components are all fantastic, there are still different “levels of fantastic” within each of these buckets.

Plus, you must factor in the timing of when this all takes place along with the type of loan program you are tracking down. Collectively, this continues to contribute to the tons of differences between your home

loan application and someone else’s application.

In this respect, that’s why you might get a specific rate although another applicant receives a different rate, even though your basic file components are very similar.

Again, there’s much more to it, but this is a good starting point. Therefore, it’s makes it harder to compare terms from lender to the next too.

So, that’s where today’s ultra-low rate environment and sophisticated lending technology tools make it even more complicated, yet easier, all at the same time.

When rates are low or trending lower, there are more options for borrowers to either include or exclude certain home loan expenses into their rate.

This means they can take a slightly higher than market rate and have less fees or no fees or accept a lower rate and have fees added to their principal balance or bring in cash instead.

This strategy is different in an increasing rate environment.

No matter what, somewhere along the way there are expenses or fees, whether they are included or excluded in your rate, they exist.

Finally, the always improving and super sophisticated risk assessment technology used by your lender has created plenty of opportunities for you lately to walk-in and walk-out of your lender’s office without the need for an appraisal, income or asset documentation necessary to approve your loan.

While this can be helpful, it can perhaps limit options for you as well. Everything is moving fast. However, fast is not always 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.

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ccording to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms—often due to missing alarm batteries or expired alarms.

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NAPA COUNTY’S LATEST HOME SALES* Address

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sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt

American Canyon

Single Family

19 JOAN DR 714 CAPRA DR 154 WILSON WAY 60 CUVAISON LN 429 LUCINA ST 203 W CAROLYN DR 18 MELVIN RD 124 BROPHY ST 1089 DONALDSON WAY 127 WILSON WAY 330 NORTHRUP LN 212 GOLDEN BROOK LN 102 GOLDEN BROOK LN 118 ENTRADA CIR 39 PIENZA DR 438 NORTHRUP LN 336 RINGNECK ST 31 VIA BELLAGIO 314 SUMMERWOOD DR 6 BLUE ELDER CT 1802 WOOD DUCK CT 18 CONDOR CT 22 MARSALA PL 1714 RIO GRANDE 66 REDHEAD ST 90 SARCEDO WAY 19 REDHEAD ST 134 GADWALL ST 35 VIA TREVISO

06-14 06-07 06-12 06-07 06-25 06-04 07-08 06-25 06-28 06-19 06-27 06-24 06-13 06-24 07-01 06-27 06-21 06-17 06-04 06-07 07-05 06-13 06-28 07-01 06-18 07-09 07-03 06-28 07-03

$100,000 $285,000 $365,000 $400,000 $430,000 $432,000 $445,000 $459,000 $500,000 $505,000 $520,000 $535,000 $581,000 $585,000 $598,500 $612,500 $625,000 $625,000 $640,000 $650,000 $681,000 $687,500 $692,000 $709,000 $717,500 $720,000 $725,000 $730,000 $789,000

3 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 5 5 4 5 5 5

2 1185 1954 2 1020 1968 1 600 1953 2 1056 1987 2 1288 1970 2 1158 1956 2 1244 1962 2 1416 1969 2 1094 1996 2 1668 1978 3 1681 1989 3 1682 2006 2 1842 2009 2 1924 2002 2 1859 2002 3 3053 2001 2 2132 2004 3 2652 2003 3 2516 2008 2 2539 2003 2 2132 2004 3 3074 2001 4 2969 2005 3 3301 2004 3 3128 2004 3 3785 2003 3 3301 2004 3 3606 2004 3 3908 2003 Single Family

2409 CEDAR ST

06-11

$1,012,500

2

2 1956 2007 Single Family

2335 W PARK AVE #A 1412 SHERIDAN DR 3121 PIEDMONT AVE 1436 SHERMAN AVE 1828 PINE ST 1781 PINE ST 2243 ADRIAN ST 2246 PINE ST 1391 CAROL DR 1825 WISE DR 3457 BAXTER AVE 567 FOSTER RD 2560 BRADFORD ST 5 EDITH CT 1004 ROWENA LN 1648 BRYCE CT 3343 MACBETH ST 3800 OXFORD ST 1632 YELLOWSTONE ST 3281 BAYWOOD LN 4401 SUMMERFIELD DR 1596 TALLAC ST 2305 ROBERTO ST 2178 W PARK AVE 135 GESFORD ST 3297 MACBETH ST 3573 MARIPOSA CT 4071 BROWNS VALLEY RD 3119 KINGSTON AVE 805 PENSIVE CT 1013 BROADMOOR DR 4393 PLASS DR 3661 NORFOLK ST 2025 MORLAN DR 1418 CAROL DR 1136 HAYES ST 1083 TERRACE DR 2343 BEACH ST 2539 W PUEBLO AVE 1416 CENTER ST

06-14 07-08 06-06 06-07 06-03 06-06 06-10 05-29 06-25 06-14 06-11 06-19 07-02 06-13 06-04 06-18 06-04 06-20 06-07 06-10 07-08 06-04 06-14 07-05 06-10 06-14 06-19 06-12 06-10 07-05 07-05 06-04 07-02 07-12 06-04 06-05 07-02 07-05 06-14 07-05

$352,000 $411,000 $430,000 $472,500 $510,000 $515,000 $525,000 $530,000 $535,000 $550,000 $550,000 $557,500 $560,000 $571,000 $575,000 $580,000 $585,000 $585,000 $586,000 $608,000 $610,000 $610,000 $612,000 $618,000 $620,000 $620,000 $620,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $630,000 $635,000 $638,000 $645,000 $650,000 $655,000

3 3 3 3 2 1 3 2 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 2 3 4 3 3

2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

Calistoga Napa

1888 1154 1266 1223 1044 576 1196 910 1110 1510 1212 1139 1197 1106 1493 1421 1348 1134 1365 1348 1414 1424 1243 1065 960 1721 1556 1435 1167 2039 1314 1602 1576 1471 1721 976 1601 1982 1300 1286

1981 1956 1955 1963 1905 1930 1930 1950 1953 1964 1956 1956 1967 1954 1964 1966 1967 1957 1962 1969 1973 1959 1956 1956 1947 1967 1969 1964 1960 2005 1956 1968 1959 1955 1953 1935 1994 1970 1958 1900

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1019 ROUND HILL CT 111 ROOSEVELT ST 3175 LAUREL ST 3281 MACBETH ST 4430 JEFFERSON ST 26 WINDSOR CT 1627 ORA DR 1525 ORA DR 2370 CHAD CT 1535 EAST AVE 2438 CARRIAGE PL 1234 OAK ST 4413 TANGLEWOOD WAY 420 SEYMOUR ST 2406 TROWER AVE 2245 CULPEPPER ST 2475 RIGDON ST 1637 H ST 22 MANCHESTER CT 19 WALKABOUT LN 2679 W PUEBLO AVE 1244 EAST AVE 3549 MEADOWBROOK DR 877 ERIN WAY 3536 SANDYBROOK LN 445 ADAMS ST 2335 W PARK AVE 20 MONTECITO BLVD 3493 TWIN OAKS CT 1025 HAGEN RD 3366 LINDA MESA WAY 27 SUMMERBROOKE CIR 1043 CHARLSON WAY 13 ST FRANCIS CIR 27 EDGEFIELD CT 4072 ENCINA DR 4091 SUTRO DR 3247 TWIN OAKS DR 3274 EUGENE CT 3316 TWIN OAKS DR 3 ROSEMONT CIR 1218 OAK ST 1099 ALPINE CT 465 JEFFERSON ST 23 MODOC CT 574 MONTGOMERY ST 400 TROON DR 250 SILVERADO SPRINGS DR 2205 SPENCER ST 223 OLD VINE WAY 1056 OAKMONT CT 710 CASSWALL ST 33 LYNN DR 2107 W F ST 5 RAVENWOOD LN 125 RIORDAN LN 2155 RANCH CT 133 RIORDAN LN 1161A LA HOMA DR 1294 CARRELL LN 1105 JUAREZ ST 1177 PENNYROYAL ST 220 LAKEVIEW DR 1183 PENNYROYAL ST 195 SILVERADO SPRINGS DR 1058 ROSS CIR 1171 PENNYROYAL ST 1150 PENNYROYAL ST 359 ST ANDREWS DR 1162 PENNYROYAL ST 14 AMBER LEAF CT

06-05 06-28 06-05 07-09 06-18 06-19 07-02 06-20 06-04 06-11 06-10 06-14 06-04 06-20 06-06 07-09 06-07 07-01 07-08 07-03 06-11 06-19 06-11 06-12 06-21 06-11 06-14 06-11 06-28 06-28 06-27 06-03 06-24 07-09 06-20 06-21 06-07 07-25 06-28 06-28 06-06 06-05 06-18 06-14 06-12 06-06 06-26 06-25 06-28 06-06 06-14 06-05 06-24 06-06 07-08 06-28 06-18 06-26 06-24 06-04 06-24 06-27 07-05 07-02 06-07 06-27 06-05 06-14 05-28 06-13 06-06

sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt $659,000 $660,000 $660,000 $665,000 $669,000 $675,000 $680,000 $685,000 $688,000 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $705,000 $711,500 $725,000 $734,000 $738,500 $746,000 $754,000 $754,000 $755,000 $757,000 $759,000 $765,000 $780,000 $787,000 $790,000 $795,000 $800,000 $800,000 $805,000 $810,000 $820,000 $825,000 $825,000 $830,000 $835,000 $835,000 $880,000 $890,000 $895,000 $899,000 $900,000 $924,500 $925,000 $950,000 $970,000 $970,000 $975,000 $979,000 $985,000 $994,500 $1,000,000 $1,025,000 $1,025,000 $1,028,000 $1,060,000 $1,130,500 $1,150,000 $1,200,000 $1,205,000 $1,250,500 $1,330,000 $1,356,500 $1,400,000 $1,425,000 $1,496,000 $1,508,500 $1,595,000 $1,634,500 $1,975,000

4 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 2 4 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 5 3 3 3 5 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 3 3 3 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 6 5

2 1 1 2 2 3 2 2 5 1 2 1 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 4 3 3 2 2 4 4 3 3 2 4 3 4 2 2 4 4 3 4 3

1845 1265 1300 1548 1500 2453 1352 1309 3199 1050 1910 1142 2004 840 1684 1686 1911 1272 1632 1742 1838 1195 1904 1442 2012 1118 1742 1409 2469 1564 1859 2768 1901 2748 2322 1443 2030 2396 1948 1955 1527 2160 2396 2451 1953 1518 2195 2211 2348 3010 1643 3071 1833 3123 2458 2149 2821 2821 3162 2120 1584 2405 1769 2678 2352 1662 2678 3633 4080 3798 3315

1975 1951 1954 1967 1971 2003 1951 1954 1978 1951 1978 1910 1968 1940 1930 1995 1976 1920 1997 2000 1972 1936 1969 2015 1973 1944 1958 1947 1978 1977 1980 2000 1988 1990 1998 1952 1995 1984 1972 1980 1953 1900 1981 1938 1986 1924 1990 1990 1890 2002 1981 1988 1964 1985 2000 2018 2006 2018 2008 1966 1868 2019 1956 2019 1990 1963 2019 2019 1976 2019 1999

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20 COLONIAL CIR 1147 STONYBROOK DR St Helena 949 CRANE AVE 1590 SYLVANER AVE 1170 MEADOWCREEK CIR 1916 VINEYARD AVE 1701 PINE ST 1660 KEARNEY ST 1541 CHABLIS CIR

sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt

06-20 06-24

$2,140,000 $2,350,000

3 5

4 3298 1989 4 3501 2017 Single Family

07-12 06-10 06-03 07-08 06-10 07-09 06-20

$800,000 $1,500,000 $1,650,000 $2,175,000 $2,800,000 $2,850,000 $2,957,000

2 3 3 2 5 3 4

2 1613 1961 3 2986 1978 2 2038 1997 3 1735 2019 4 3485 1992 4 2324 1961 4 2346 1982 Single Family

07-09 06-19

$875,000 $877,500

3 3

2 1140 1959 2 1352 1972 Condos

06-20 06-06 06-28 07-05 06-21 06-06 06-24 06-14 06-10 07-08 06-14 07-03 07-03

$329,500 $385,000 $387,500 $399,000 $400,000 $402,000 $438,000 $449,000 $500,000 $564,000 $600,000 $1,317,500 $2,400,000

2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 4

1 3 3 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 3

06-13 06-14

$840,000 $1,004,000

2 2 1050 1984 3 2 1363 1964 Rural Residential

06-19 06-14

$640,000 $852,500

4 2 2888 1943 3 2 2112 1967 Rural Residential

119 PARKVIEW LN 06-11 1082 ARROYO GRANDE DR 07-03 1034 ARROYO GRANDE DR 06-28 228 MANZANITA LN 06-24

$300,000 $300,000 $310,000 $420,000

2 1 3 2 3 2 2 2 Rural

1059 1990 1182 2006 1280 1994 1170 1980 Residential

06-27 07-01 06-18 06-03 06-05 06-28

$250,000 $360,000 $875,000 $900,000 $1,050,000 $1,350,000

3 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 Rural

2239 1954 696 1949 960 1972 1366 1920 2200 1954 2327 1951 Residential

06-24 06-19 06-21 06-24 07-08 06-27 06-13 06-04 07-03 07-08 06-17 06-14

$771,000 $979,000 $1,263,500 $1,300,000 $1,395,000 $1,412,000 $1,622,000 $1,915,000 $2,300,000 $2,495,000 $3,250,000 $3,950,000

3 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 4 3 3 4 3 5 3 4 Rural

1371 1976 1518 1960 1850 1953 1410 2004 1677 1978 2155 2014 2465 1975 1500 1966 2060 1968 3993 2003 3090 1952 4029 1998 Residential

Southern County/Carneros

3 2 2 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 4 3 3 2 Rural

1512 1993 1244 1990 1476 1984 2310 1992 1642 1958 995 1971 2619 1973 1740 1940 Residential

1920 N KELLY RD 06-06 1246 CONGRESS VALLEY RD 07-03

3 2

Yountville 12 IVY CT 1895 MULBERRY ST

Napa 39 BELVEDERE CT 1196 PEAR TREE LN 134 GOLDEN GATE CIR 1112 MARINA DR 17 BELVEDERE CT 280 UNDERHILL DR 3156 VALLEY WOOD LN 3230 VILLA LN 4079 TOKAY DR 2615 HIDDEN VALLEY LN 2122 CLAY ST 904 AUGUSTA CT 1008 AUGUSTA CT

Yountville 6600 YOUNT ST #003 1905 HOPPER WAY

Angwin 435 COLLEGE AVE 230 CLARK WAY

Berryessa

Calistoga 3002 FOOTHILL BLVD 3251 STATE HIGHWAY 128 4530 SILVERADO TRL 1275 TUBBS LN 1320 TUCKER RD 3411 OLD LAWLEY TOLL RD

Napa 4512 DRY CREEK RD 1049 LA GRANDE AVE 3180 VICHY AVE 2123 HOFFMAN LN 1009 STONEDGE DR 1113 FOURTH AVE 1093 ROSS CIR 5360 WASHINGTON ST 4181 BIG RANCH RD 1297 LEANING OAK DR 4659 LINDA VISTA AVE 4010 HAGEN RD

Pope, Chiles, Wooden Valleys 2636 HARNESS DR 2375 HARNESS DR 68 RIDGECREST DR 6400 STATE HIGHWAY 128 4721 MONTICELLO RD 460 SILVERADO TRL 199 KNOLL PL 3201 SAGE CANYON RD

06-14 06-13 06-19 07-09 06-26 06-24 06-19 06-17

$160,000 $170,000 $427,500 $480,000 $630,000 $689,000 $990,000 $1,235,000 $100,000 $1,400,000

897 1972 1285 1993 1030 1991 943 1974 1120 1972 1201 1991 896 1973 1216 1992 1226 1975 1492 1979 1385 2006 1956 1991 3628 1992 Condos

1 1078 1955 2 1870 1935

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WORK SMARTER Handy hacks and simple tricks for DIY projects BRANDPOINT ‌Have you ever left a reminder on a small scrap of paper because that is all you could find? Or ran out of room when writing an important message? No matter your profession—from construction and manufacturing, to culinary and education, to even around the house—there’s always a message or reminder to communicate.

A study conducted by Post-it® Brand found that 30% of non-office workers have had to re-do work after a communications snafu. That stops today with Post-it® Extreme XL Notes—featuring 3x the writing space, they are durable, writable and water-resistant. Visible from five feet away, these notes are the go-to tool to communicate your entire message so you can get it said and done the first time.

Designed to stick on rough, textured and curved surfaces both indoors and outdoors, Post-it® Extreme XL Notes are a simple solution to a multitude of issues.

Use them in hot, cold and wet environments and watch as they hold in the most extreme conditions. From DIY projects to meal prepping to classroom education or construction site jobs, these notable industry professionals give their tips and hacks using this handy communication tool.

TURN SOMETHING OLD INTO SOMETHING NEW‌ Kevin O’Connor, host of “This Old House,” isn’t new to the world of DIY and construction. O’Connor recently converted a 100-year-old vanity top into a patio serving board using the notes, including instructions for cutting and staining to ensure there was no re-work throughout 44 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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the process. To see his step-bystep demonstration, check out Kevin’s Instagram channel—@ KevinOConnorTOH. MEAL PREPPING JUST GOT EASIER‌ As a culinary expert, a frequent face on Food Network on shows such as “Guy’s Grocery Games,” host of “Let’s Eat” and mother of two, Brandi Milloy uses her free time wisely. Meal prepping for her family is a game changer and using these notes is a great time-saving hack. Milloy sticks notes all over the kitchen, trusting they will stand up to extreme temperatures and stick on no matter the surface. From posting cooking instructions by the oven to labeling containers in the freezer, Milloy knows they will stay put throughout the week! For more kitchen hacks, check out Brandi’s YouTube channel or BrandiMilloy.com.

sites. Frequently referring back to measurements, Leavitt can count on his trusty communication tool to hang on during the windiest and hottest days.

Communication fails cost construction companies $17 billion a year, according to the 2018 PlanGrid FMI Study, so whether he is framing a house or sorting steel and copper piping, Leavitt knows his instructions will stay for the next crew member. For more ways to streamline communication on the jobsite, head over to Brad’s Facebook page.

BARBECUES WITH A TWIST‌ Matt Robinson, Food & Lifestyle Blogger for Real Food by Dad, has a go-to hack to master the art of barbecue—write down the recipe steps to always have handy. Robinson never has to worry about the notes because they can withstand high temperatures. The extra-large size HOMES AREN’T ensures he can fit the full reciBUILT IN A DAY‌ pes. For the full recipe and more No stranger to the extremes BBQ hacks, check out Matt’s of the construction industry blog—Real Food by Dad. (especially in the Arizona desert), Brad Leavitt, President LEARN YOUR ABCS of AFT Construction and AND 123S‌ General Contractor, has made If anyone knows life hacks, these notes a must-have on job it’s teachers. As an educator,

Jillian Vaz uses these notes regularly in fun and inventive ways.

Vaz knows in order to engage students, she has to be creative.

She uses the notes in her outdoor classroom, having students write reading responses to stick to a brick wall for discussion.

Vaz also uses them for classroom organization, including labeling containers and cubbies without worrying that they’ll come off no matter what each day brings. For more classroom hacks, check out Jillian’s blog—First Grade Made.

Whether you’re at home, or at work, it is important to stay organized and communicate effectively. With the new XL Notes, woodworkers, mothers, teachers, chefs and more are sure to stop the re-work and get the job done the first time.

Visit Post-it.com/Extreme for more information.

Data statistics about communication are results from a Post-it® Brand survey conducted

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Cleaning. The burdens of living alone were taking a toll on Joyce, who at 89 was the oldest resident in her apartment building. Though she’d spent a lifetime saving money, Joyce wasn’t sure what she could afford. Her daughter Sandy knew it was time to talk about senior living.

“It took some convincing to help her understand this was what she had saved for,” said Sandy. “With the sale of her house and retirement savings, she could live comfortably in independent senior living. Plus, she would be around people her age, have plenty of activities and three nice meals a day.”

Joyce’s senior living journey isn’t unique. Most people are either not prepared for the potential costs of senior living, or think they’re not prepared. A survey of 2,000 Americans 18 to over 51 for Brookdale Senior Living revealed 65% aren’t saving money to pay for senior living, and 21% said they won’t be able to pay for it or don’t know how they’ll pay for it. Only half said they have a plan in place.

Mary Sue Patchett, Brookdale’s executive vice president of community and field operations, recommends avoiding sticker shock by assessing current expenses. You may find that freeing yourself of expenses tied to living in a house—mortgage, food, transportation, utilities, home maintenance and more— and incorporating these into one payment for a senior living community is more cost-effective 46 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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than expected.

Patchett recommends seeking a flexible pricing structure at a senior living community, as one size does not fit all. Making a choice that fits your situation means you won’t be paying for unnecessary services.

Sandy found two locations that fit her mom’s needs and compared costs of living alone to the cost of senior living. They landed on a Brookdale community near Sandy’s home.

“Adult children must understand their parent’s misgivings and help them decide what’s best,” said Sandy. “Considering my mom’s age, senior living was a smart move. The cost is comparable to living alone and provides peace of mind for everyone. We know she is eating, socializing and safe.”

How do people pay for senior living, and how can you keep costs affordable?

Current assets and income are what most people use to pay for senior living, just as they would pay for expenses staying in their current home: savings, pension or retirement plan funds, social security and annuities. Like Joyce, one big source of funds comes from the sale of their current home.

Long-term care insurance is

a possible source for those with chronic disability or illness, if they have a policy. Rules regarding benefits and eligibility vary per state and policy.

Veterans’ benefits, through the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension, can help veterans and spouses offset costs of long-term care and/or assisted living at some communities.

Selling or cashing out a life insurance policy may be one route for those who no longer need life insurance. There are many options, so you should shop around. Consult your tax, financial and legal advisors to determine the implications of this option.

Medicaid options may provide some assistance for assisted living, depending on where you live and if you qualify. Do not confuse Medicaid with Medicare, which does not cover assisted living costs.

Family support is another source to consider for help with the cost of assisted living. In many families, children or other family members contribute to the cost of senior living. It’s best to discuss possible support with family before the need arises.

By selecting a senior living community that provides just the amount of care you need,

you can keep costs low. Many communities offer options from apartments with kitchens and guest rooms to just a bedroom and bath. Opting for a roommate can save a lot. Senior living communities offering independent and assisted living or other care services on one campus helps couples stay together, even when they need different levels of care, and make it easier to move from one area to another if needs change.

Now is a good time to assess your situation and talk with your spouse or family about your needs and desires down the road. Planning ahead lets you tour communities and decide what services and amenities you want and need.

Forty-eight hours after Joyce moved to Brookdale, she was thrilled with her decision. Sandy immediately noticed a change in her mom. She met a group of ladies she refers to as “the girls” and quickly found her purpose as the community librarian.

She’s happier than she was in her apartment, and according to Sandy, that makes it worth every penny.

For information about Brookdale Senior Living, visit brookdale.com/en/where-to-begin/ financial-considerations.html.

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