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JULY 2019 | VOLUME 36, ISSUE 7

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2900SpringMountain.com

St. Helena

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This palatial Mediterranean estate is sited on approx. 10 acres w/panoramic views overlooking Napa Valley. Grand scale rooms, 7 fireplaces, library, office, gym, wine cellar & splendid chefs kitchen. Resort-like grounds for an outdoor soiree, the grounds inspire the kind of serenity found in the world’s most secluded villas with immaculate lawns, gardens, orchards, 80’pool, stone terraced gardens, orchards, outdoor kitchen & guest casita.

$17,000,000

Juslynwine.com

St. Helena

JUSYLN VINEYARD -

A rare opportunity to acquire the established, highly rated and award winning Juslyn Vineyards in Napa Valley. The owner has developed a reputation for ultra-premium quality wines and built a brand receiving 30 scores in the 90+ point wines over 16 years. The offering will include 32+/- acres with estate site, 6 acres of premium Spring Mountain vineyard(double spaced), wine brands and wine inventory. Lot line adjustment in progress.

$17,900,000

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akville - Napa Valley

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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

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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

St. Helena

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

DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! 3630SpringMountain.com

St. Helena

Private Contemporary Retreat -

One of the most unique & elegant estates in Napa Valley. Experience views from its magnificent mountain perch. Approx. 14 acres of solitude & grandeur that offers an oasis of serenity. Spring Mtn. AVA, approx. 8 acres under 30% slope for premium vineyard potential.

$6,990,000

19Huntington.com

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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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Calistoga map

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Chris D. Craiker: Can architecture be both modern and traditional?

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St. Helena map

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4 ways to enjoy your outdoor living space year-round

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Yountville map

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Napa map

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The building blocks to a more beautiful outdoor-living space

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Fact or fiction? 5 myths about metal roofing

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Feeling overwhelmed? 5 tips to make time for self-care

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5 simple steps to sparkling hardwood floors

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Wine Country Real Estate Trends in June 2019

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Napa’s Loan Ranger Chris Salese: New rules for alimony and child support payments

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Home flipping experts reveal the story of their first renovation

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Bathroom upgrades: 3 tips to add technology, tailor-made features

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JULY 2019

FEATURED LISTINGS - SUZY ANDERSON

43 Plantable Acres with Farmhouse and Panoramic Views Two parcels, 3000 Tree Olive Orchard, a spectacular knoll top residence, 360 degree views, water tower guest unit, 5000 SF barn (with office), private setting.

2686 Las Amigas Road | Napa $10,750,000

St. Helena Pied-a-Terre

Silverado Country Club

2 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS | Attention to Detail Beyond Elegant

5 BEDS | 4.5 BATHS | 3690 SF | Separate Guest House

1720 Vineyard Avenue | St. Helena $2,450,000

1130 Castle Oaks Drive | Napa $2,199,000

Silverado Golf Course Home

Silverado Highlands Lot

Silverado View Lot

2 BEDS | 2 BATH |Updated

0.94 SF Lot | Pool | Ready to build

0.35 SF Lot | Membership Included

936 Augusta Circle | Napa $1,325,000

25 Greenbriar Circle | Napa $799,000

183 Canyon Drive | Napa $745,000

SUZY ANDERSON

Luxury Property Specialist

707.494.0333

suzy@suzyanderson.com www.SuzyAnderson.com Lic. 00827232

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

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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

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elcomes 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. $2,595,000

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ocated 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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ell maintained three bedroom, two full bath home located in a very desirable neighborhood. Inviting living room w/ vaulted ceilings, built in bookcases, formal dining room, family room w/ fireplace, light and bright kitchen with breakfast area and views of the landscaped backyard. Close to downtown Calistoga with views of the golf course. $965,000 Sharon Carone, Broker

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Darlene Brissard, Realtor

Brian Durnian, Broker

Ziggy Gutierrez, Realtor WINTER SPRING 2019

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

C ALISTOGA -R EALTY.com

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Calistoga Carriage House

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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. $735,000

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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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Carneros estate Building site

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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. 1,749,000

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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

first time Home Buyer

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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

Darlene Brissard, Realtor

1473 C LinCoLn Avenue CAListogA, CA 94515

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ocated close to tennis courts, golf course, schools, and best of all downtown Calistoga.

Three bedrooms, 2 baths, in ground pool and a great neighborhood. Home needs updating, but has a nice floor plan, private backyard and great location. $639,000

Brian Durnian, Broker

Ziggy Gutierrez, Realtor

Can architecture be both

modern and traditional?

CHRIS D CRAIKER AIA/NCARB

An architect suggests what to look for

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rchitects are always challenged to design homes that are classic but modern. The holy grail of architecture is to be timeless but still edgy. Most homeowners gravitate to traditional designs because it looks familiar and rooted in history. Too often Architects attempts at modern designs turn out to be a punctuation of an era. I can drive around and look at contemporary and traditional homes and pretty well pinpoint when they were conceived according to their window styles, trim, and often roof pitches. Generally, a modern design is minimalist and simple without a lot of embellishment.

Historically, modern clean design was envisioned as a way to provide inexpensive mass housing and cheap consumer goods. The post WWII era produced millions of compact homes with little character but were affordable and easy to hide with proper landscape. As Frank Lloyd Wright said, “A doctor can bury his mistakes, and architect can only advise his clients to plant ivy”.

Today, if you want a contemporary

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designed home, you have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to get that special look. That’s not the way it should be.

One of the most revealing characteristics of a home is the roof pitch. A gabled roof connects with history while it still can have a modern image.

Architects love to harken back to early American images of barns, colonial saltbox homes, and mountain cabins. But there’s more to that design character than steep roof pitches.

What makes a contemporary design?

To be contemporary, look for simple clean shapes and surfaces. Generally, there will be little enhancement or fussy detail. Look for minimal or no overhangs, low ornamentation and simplistic trim. The materials should showcase the structure while feeling comfortable. While there should be the most common type of building materials

such as brick, wood, or stucco, it should be clean and “simple”.

What makes a traditional design?

Generally traditional designs reflect a specific architectural style such as Spanish Colonial, Victorian or Southern Plantation. The design would allow the details to speak for the era, and the shapes of the roof and structure should showcase a historical period that the architect is trying to emulate.

That’s a fancy way to say the details should only enhance, not hinder the design.

Can a traditional home articulate contemporary design?

One way to easily create a sense of contemporary in a traditional design is with the roof materials and the windows. A home

design attempting to be a traditional interpretation of, say Spanish colonial could still have a standing seam metal roof, thin dark frame double glazed windows and simple trim details that still convey the image without being overtly Spanish colonial. A classic architectural statement is “less is more” meaning clean & simple is often better, “more is less” means extravagance can be over the top.

Capturing both traditional and classic design elements with contemporary passion, is always the challenge for architects. Being timeless is the tough part.

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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FEATURED LISTINGS - STEVE GREGORY 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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Dramatic price improvement $4,050,000 | Exclusive Listing

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For further information call Steve Gregory - Luxury Property Specialist at 707.495.1488

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Private Napa Valley estate situate on 6.02 acres, just minutes to town and around the corner from Meadowood Resort.

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ways to enjoy your outdoor living space

year-round Envision Distinction Spiced Teak & Envision Distinction composite decking in Spiced Teak.

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one-of-a-kind, all-seasons deck is possible in any climate—if the right features are included in the design. The key is to combine features that protect from the elements, and use the right materials to make it happen.

Whether you’re revamping an existing area or creating a brandnew outdoor living space to enjoy all year long, the following deck additions can turn any project into an all-seasons oasis to enjoy with family and friends.

1) Overhead covering on a deck can shield guests from the elements directly, as well as provide a scaffold for features such as a ceiling fan, which can cool the area in the warmer months and improve heated air flow during cooler months. Homeowners can choose from deck shades or awnings in a variety of materials to defend against rain and wind, or to reduce sun exposure and cool the area. A pergola is also a beautiful addition to a custom deck that doesn’t provide full 18 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

coverage like a roof or awning but can serve as a solid framework for other features such as climbing vines or hanging plants that provide cover and ambiance.

2) Retractable walls are a hightech option that allows for free air movement during the mild spring and fall, and protection from sun, wind, rain, snow and even bugs during the extreme summer and winter. Some luxury decks and patios utilize retractable glass walls for a defense against wind or rain that doesn’t obstruct the view. A more common tactic is to install retractable screen walls, which can be motorized, and are meant primarily to keep insects out of the patio area. Retractable privacy walls, usually in the form of canvas or polyester fabric horizontal shades, can provide a respite from weather and enhance the feeling of a private sanctuary.

3) Low-maintenance materials are a must for any outdoor living space when homeowners would like to spend time enjoying, rather than performing backbreaking annual maintenance. Taking care

of traditional wood decking can be a difficult and frustrating process since it is subject to staining and splintering and may require annual sanding and painting.

Composite decking is growing in popularity across the U.S. for its lower maintenance requirements and unparalleled beauty that can emulate anything from the rustic beauty of reclaimed wood to the high-impact look of exotic hardwoods.

“What kind of decking you choose makes a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your outdoor living space,” said Shara Gamble, director of sales and marketing for TAMKO’s Envision Decking. “One of the best things about composite decking is it’s easy to preserve its beautiful appearance throughout the seasons, which means you can spend more time relaxing and enjoying your outdoor spaces with family and friends.”

4) Incorporate the elements into the deck in a controlled way to boost enjoyment of an outdoor living space regardless of the

season. For colder months, adding a fire element can provide a cozy and mesmerizing focal point.

Arranging comfortable seating around a fireplace or fire pit provides a great place to gather with friends and family and provide warmth on a cool summer night or fall weekend. During the hotter months, installing a water element can provide a cooling touch and a visual centerpiece. Fountains, misters or even a lap pool can provide a welcome respite from the heat during the summer, and a soothing, meditative backdrop for the rest of the year.

Although decks are generally a mild-weather attraction, there are many ways to make an outdoor living space functional and enjoyable during the rest of the year, regardless of the geographic location. Transform a deck into an all-seasons sanctuary with special features and low-maintenance composite decking to make the most of the beauty of the outdoors without sacrificing the comfort and style of your outdoor retreat.

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2059VallejoSt.com

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.

3100OldSonomaRoad.com

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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Napa | $4,200,000 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 3,776 SF | 18.34 ± acres

Rutherford | $2,575,000 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 3,139 SF | .35 ± acres

Privately gated majestic estate with views Large pool, detached garage and beautiful grounds Luxurious main floor master suite w/French doors Remodeled kitchen boasts all the goodies

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 | $2,100,000 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1,876 SF

Yountville | $2,075,000 4 beds | 3 baths | 3,100 SF | .20 ± acres

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

Open floor plan & large backyard to entertain Spacious kitchen, breakfast nook, family room Luxurious master suite for relaxing Just blocks from dining & shopping

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Napa | $1,500,000 Buildable Lot | 1 Âą acre

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

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

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

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

Yountville | $825,000 Buildable lot with plans

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

Rare opportunity to buy a lot in Yountville Plans included for 2 bed/2.5 bath w/ open floorplan Views of neighboring vineyards and mountains beyond

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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 near Monticello Road 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

1966PineStreet.com Napa | $899,000 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1,864 SF

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Napa | $609,000 4 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,171 SF

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

Classic home near downtown Napa 2 story layout exudes charm Detached garage, outdoor covered entertaining area Close to dining, shopping, wine tasting

Charming home in a quiet neighborhood New paint and flooring throughout Large backyard perfect for gardening Close to world class dining, shopping & wine tasting

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4659 Linda Vista Avenue - JUST SOLD! Single level modern farmhouse estate with spectacular vineyard and mountain views located in Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley near downtown.

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

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The building blocks to a more beautiful

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‌Segmental retaining wall units are one of the most versatile landscaping tools in the homeowner’s and professional landscaper’s toolbox. Retaining wall units have evolved from just retaining soil, transitioning slopes and preventing erosion. Today’s SRWs can do all that plus serve as multipurpose building blocks for outdoor-living features, including stairs, columns, freestanding walls, tiered walls, curved walls, seating and more.

CREATIVE DESIGNS‌ While these walls still accomplish their original intent, professionals and homeowners can easily create hardscape features that make outdoor-living spaces more useful and enjoyable. “Our landscape designers are very inventive in their use of segmental retaining wall units, and our customers really appreciate all the features that can be created with SRWs,” says Scott Arnold, manager of Villa Landscapes in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Products such as the Versa-Lok retaining wall system can be creatively adapted by homeowners and professionals to accommodate curves, corners, columns and tiers—without any special pieces. For example, one popular application is a retaining wall that employs a convex curve set into a small slope. Additional courses can be stacked against the lower courses of the wall to create a “couch” or seating area to surround a circular paver patio and fire pit installed at ground level.

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This outdoor-living space offers maximum enjoyment for the homeowner by incorporating curved seat walls, columns, a raised patio, step risers and wing walls, all created with the VERSA-LOK Standard retaining wall system

or potted plants. They also add a measure of privacy around an outdoor-living space, and when designed with inset columns, can be a support for fencing.

TIERED WALLS‌ Tiered walls are a common solution for grade changes and erosion control. The benefit of tiered walls is that they look great, and the space in between the walls can be used for a patio or for perennials, shrubs, vegetables or herbs. Tiered walls add visual depth and texture to a hardscape design and can be more aesthetically pleasing than a single wall. Stairs incorporated into a tiered wall design give safe access to a home on a slope or hill. A tiered design also creates a low-maintenance landscape, eliminating the need to mow a difficult slope.

STEPPING UP‌ Retaining wall units can serve as risers for steps. Stair treads can be finished with special precast stair tread units or bullnose (round-edged) paving stones.

When installed in a contrasting shade or color, stair treads add interest to a hardscape design.

Stairs created from retaining wall units can be placed within a tiered wall design, in a single wall or with wing walls on each side. Raised patios, built with a foundation created by SRWs, are often used to replace high-maintenance decks.

CAN-DO COLUMNS‌ Columns created with SRWs are a versatile, beautiful and functional feature within a hardscape design. They can support a pergola, lighting or other landscape features such as statuary, and are

used to finish off the ends of a freestanding or seat wall. They can also be installed at intervals within a wall design, and columns create an attractive way to frame and support fencing.

The use of SRWs is limited only by the imagination for outdoor-living features. With a variety of colors, textures and configurations, they can do it all—from landscape walls designed with curves, columns, corners and steps to professionally engineered, soil-reinforced retaining walls.

“Versa-Lok is the one block I do 90 percent of my projects with; it can do it all,” says Stan Genadek, owner of Genadek Excavating and Landscaping in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and the creator and host of a popular YouTube channel on landscaping, “Stanley ‘Dirt Monkey’ Genadek.”

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1135 Monticello Road

1050 Olive Hill Lane

12+ac gated Vineyard/Estate mn to downtown.

Renovated, for grand entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Focal points are the great room and slick kitchen w/multiple pivot folding doors leading to large tiled terraces. Single level w/2 suites downstairs + office-media-guest-wing, wine cellar-2nd floor elevator to 2 private suites. Resort like outdoor w/infinity-edge pool-pool house+bath.

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

BELLE VUE Vineyard Estate in the Coombsville AVA.

Mark Lesti

Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

$8,499,000

Beneath the Vaca Mountains, minutes to downtown Napa. 5 acre gated knoll with panoramic views, 2 homes (2nd 1000 sq. ft. with kitchen) meticulous craftsmanship, French doors framing mesmerizing vineyard views.

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Brendan Lesti 707.337.0659 Lic#01855197

Spectacular panoramic postcard views of the Napa Valley, vineyards, hills and downtown Napa. 1800 +-sq. ft. entertainment view deck, extensive outdoor kitchen, endless pool, spa all framed by contemporary pipe railing.

The gated 3606 sq. ft. 3BD/4BA home was remodeled with quality finishes and showcases wood floors, Chef ’s kitchen with large center island, butler’s pantry and amazing custom storage throughout. Vineyard, wine cellar and minutes to downtown Napa shopping and restaurants.

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109 Glass Mountain Road

2701 Redwood Road

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.

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.

Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

$1,749,000

Mark Lesti Ted Stumpf

707.320.8950 707.246.9825

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Single-level and low maintenance. Spacious 9 foot ceilings. Enjoyable open floor plan. Tons of light. Gorgeous hardwood floors. Upgrades to kitchen and baths. Office/Den as well as 3 bedrooms. Upgraded shelving, skylights, plantation shutters and more.

$899,000

Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

$889,000

4157 Manchester Drive

59 Summerbrooke Circle

6468 Washington St #32

Beautiful home in desirable North Napa.

Customized O’Brien home in sought-after North Napa neighborhood.

3BD + Office + 2.5BA. French limestone flooring on 1st floor, solid slab granite on kitchen and bath counter tops with highend custom tile-work (Walker Zanger,Ann Sacks, Albaden Surgical Alloy). Jerusalem limestone on front walkway and porch.

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 location for those looking to enjoy the quiet life but want to remain close to Yountville’s famous restaurants.

Move-in ready, come see for yourself!

Mark Lesti Ted Stumpf

Brendan Lesti 707.337.0659 Paul M. Everett 707.299.9949

Large and flat yard w/grass and patios. Open and light floor plan. Kitchen with stainless appliances and gas stove. 3-car garage!!! R.V. parking. Huge master suite with retreat area.

Amazing feeling of privacy in the back yard backing to beautiful trees.

Mark Lesti

707.320.8950

Gary Prince Bob Souza 707.227.7282 707.363.6335 Lic#01735857

Lic#01439572

$789,000

Bob Wallin 707.337.5279 Lic#01492251

707.320.8950 707.246.9825

$759,000

$239,000

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Fact OR fiction?

5 myths about metal roofing

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sphalt shingles may be the most popular roofing in the U.S. by volume, but metal roofing is gaining in popularity for its durability, longevity and low-maintenance benefits. Still, many people unfamiliar with the product have misconceptions about this quality roofing option.

MYTH #1: METAL ROOFS ARE LOUD‌ One of the biggest misconceptions of metal roofs is that they are loud during a rainstorm and unbearable during severe weather, making sounds like repeatedly dropping objects on tin. In reality, residential metal roofs are fastened to the roof deck, not open rafters. Metal roofs can be applied over multiple layers of old asphalt shingles, so the sound insulation between the metal shingles and your ears could reduce the noise to potentially less than more traditional forms of roofing.

“Research shows that the material used in roof construction does not influence the risk of a lightning strike,” says Karl Hielscher, MCA’s executive director, in a press release. “In fact, the presence of a metal roof really shouldn’t statistically increase or decrease the chances of a lightning strike. There are many other factors that influence the actual chance of a lightning strike.”

MYTH #3: METAL ROOFS ARE UGLY‌ Metal roofs have traditionally been associated with industrial buildings or outbuildings like sheds and barns. But as metal roofing’s popularity has grown, so has the technology to make it an excellent choice for residential structures. Manufacturers have gone from standing seam metal roofs to creating metal shingles in a variety of colors that would make an attractive covering for any home. Some metal shingles are stamped and shaped to look like other types of roofing, like MYTH #2: METAL ROOFS wood shake, stone slate and clay ATTRACT LIGHTNING‌ tile, such as the MetalWorks The Metal Construction steel shingle produced by major Association has released several roofing manufacturer TAMKO technical bulletins outlining Building Products. research that shows metal roofs are no more likely to be struck MYTH #4: METAL ROOFS by lightning than other types CAN’T HANDLE HAIL‌ of roofing. The factors that do Metal roofs are actually affect lightning strikes include among the most resilient roofing topography of the surrounding options when it comes to hail. area, the height and size of the Many metal shingles are rated building and the frequency and Class 4 for Impact Resistance severity of storms in the area. by the UL testing group. The 32 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reported that studies conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) acknowledged that all roof types can sustain some cosmetic damage depending on hailstorm severity, but “metal roofing performed best and was much less likely to puncture as compared to asphalt, withstanding even golf ball-sized hail stones without compromising performance.”

Metal roofs also stand up well to other types of extreme weather. Metal shingles are often rated to withstand winds of over 100 miles per hour, and are rated for fire resistance.

MYTH #5: METAL ROOFS AREN’T ENERGY EFFICIENT‌ Because metal in other uses is a good conductor of heat and

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cold, some homeowners are concerned a metal roof will cause their homes to be colder during winter and hotter in the summer. Besides the comfort factor, the increased utility costs associated with that misconception cause major concern. The reality is, according to the MRA, metal roofing boasts some of the best energy efficiency among roofing options. State Farm Insurance Company reported that metal roofs reflect solar radiant heat, which can reduce cooling costs by 10-15 percent.

“Unlike asphalt shingles, the secret to metal roofing’s energy efficiency is its highly-reflective surface, regardless of color,” said Rick Taylor, a longtime roofing contractor now working as TAMKO’s field sales training manager. “This means, in our case, all of the MetalWorks colors are ENERGY STAR-certified and are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council—even the darkest color options.”

The Metal Roofing Alliance reports that metal roofs also provide excellent insulation in the winter, and estimates that choosing metal could save up to 40% in energy costs for a home during the year. The Metal Construction Association also said metal roofs are considered a product of choice for snowy areas because of their superior response and tolerance to that environment.

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Luxury Custom Montecito Boulevard Estate Napa, CA

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5 tips to make time for self-care ‌Ever feel like the days just get away from you, and you don’t have time to do the things you need to do, much less want to do? Often wish you could just spend your evenings or weekends on your personal goals, practicing self-care or just relaxing? There are many ways you can take control of your time and take better care of yourself.

Sometimes it’s a question of prioritizing what you want to do— and outsourcing the rest.

ordering pre-packaged ingredients and recipes in a manageable form for you to prepare at home, with minimum fuss. Not only are they delicious, but you can find services that cater to particular health plans or your specific dietary needs.

GET HELP WITH PET CARE‌ Unless you have kids old enough to take care of Fido, or you enjoy taking him for his walks, it’s easy to find pet care services, or even a reliable neighborhood teenager, to help walk the dog or check on the cat, particularly if you work long SIMPLIFY MEAL PREP hours or travel for work. Doggy AND COOKING‌ day care services, boarding and Unless cooking is enjoyable grooming experts also help lift and relaxing for you, chances are some of the burden of caring for you get home from work stressed your furry friends. and hungry—and tired of takeout. Fortunately, there are dozens OUTSOURCE of options for letting yourself HOUSE CLEANING‌ off the hook when it comes to While we all wish we had cooking from scratch without beautifully organized, clean sacrificing good, healthy meals. homes, it’s almost impossible to Today many plans exist for do everything we’d like to keep 34 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

our houses in great shape. Merry Maids offers a variety of cleaning services that allow you to choose which tasks or rooms you most need help with. Merry Maids home cleaning services are available weekly, every other week, monthly or one-time, so you can pick the service that best suits your lifestyle. On every visit, the team from your local Merry Maids franchise dusts, vacuums, washes and sanitizes each room.

Imagine the hours of reclaimed time and peace of mind you’ll have, knowing you’re coming home to a beautifully clean home every night.

PRIORITIZE HEALTH AND EXERCISE‌ You try your best to exercise, so why not give yourself the most help you can to meet your wellness goals, and a reward when you achieve them? Hiring a personal trainer or signing up for a class that will inspire you to keep up your fitness level is an investment in yourself that will pay dividends in your future,

and make you feel great right now. Whether it’s Zumba, spin class, yoga or Pilates, any activity that helps you build strength, flexibility and fitness is worth the cost. Then be sure to treat yourself with an occasional massage, sauna or spa visit—whatever helps you relax and feel good.

TAKE A TIME-OUT‌ When you are able, plan your next vacation for a location that will be fun and relaxing. If a long vacation is not in the cards, plan a mini-break, even just for a weekend, to get away from the daily routine and let you focus on yourself, your significant other or your family. Something as simple as spending a night in a local hotel—with as many amenities as you can enjoy—will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated. You’ve earned it.

The next time you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, choose to outsource those tasks that can take over your life, and give yourself the best gift—the gift of time.

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etting your home ready for summer means putting away the warm clothing and winter gear, clearing out clutter and making room for lighter and brighter accessories.

As you prepare to tidy and organize your home for a summer of get-togethers and cookouts, don’t forget to show a little extra love to those hardwood floors. The floor is the largest surface in your house, so caring for and cleaning your floors is important to keep the home healthy and dust-free.

Particularly for hardwood floors, a little care goes a long way in keeping this central feature in your home looking beautiful.

Here are a few easy tips to care for hardwood floors the right way—quickly, efficiently and safely.

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bunnies to collect. Carefully move large items out of the way, so you can give the room a wall-to-wall, thorough clean. If you have limited space, move a couple of pieces of furniture at a time. Enlist help from family or friends to avoid scratching your floors and to prevent a back injury. This is also a great opportunity to consider a new furniture arrangement, or to clear out little-used or worn-out items to open your space.

on any kind of flooring, the Bona Premium Spray Mop is an all-inone solution with the largest mop head base plate in the industry.

That means covering more floor surface in less time. The mop also has rubberized corners to prevent damaging baseboards or furniture during your enthusiastic cleaning.

Use a washable, reusable microfiber pad designed for hardwood floors to ensure dirt is lifted and trapped in the pad rather than just pushed around the room.

The Bona Microfiber Cleaning BANISH THE DUST Pad, for example, has dual-zone Dust, sweep or gently vacuum cleaning action—the outer fibers hardwood floors first to remove break up grime while the inner all of the loose dust, accumulated fibers trap and absorb dirt. pet hair and fine debris. Even small particles of dirt can create USE THE RIGHT SOLUTION micro scratches in the finish.

Did you know that some floor cleaners can damage hardwood GET THE RIGHT TOOLS floor finish? Standard soap and Not just any old mop will do. water, and products containing Old-fashioned sponge or string ammonia or vinegar-and-wamops tend to just push the dirt ter solutions can strip the finaround, or they can leave streaks ish and dull your hardwood of dirty water on your hardwood floors—even when diluted with floors. For more effective cleaning water—making them look and

feel less clean. Oil-based cleaning products can leave a residue, making the surface of your floor dangerously slippery. Instead, look for a residue-free, nontoxic cleaner specially developed to help clean and protect hardwood floors.

PROTECT YOUR FLOORS After cleaning your hardwood floors, consider using easily washable or vacuumable rugs under furniture to prevent marks or scratches from marring your hardwood floors. Furniture pads are another inexpensive investment to protect the floor finish. Finally, add doormats at key entryways in your home to grab dirt and debris before it ever hits the floor.

The floor is the largest surface in your home, which gets the most wear and tear. A room with a clean floor looks and feels so much better. With the right tools and little effort, you can get your hardwood floors—and your home—ready for anything.

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Wine Country

Real EstateinTrends June 2019 GERRETT SNEDAKER, CRB NAPA COUNTY‌ The inventory of homes and condominiums available for sale in Napa County at the end of June (478) is 23% ahead of the inventory in June 2018 (388) and it is 6% ahead of the inventory last month (451).

This is the highest inventory in Napa County in the past seven years. 50% of the inventory in Napa County (240 properties) is priced at $1,000,000 or above.

New sales (150) are 16% ahead of the pace of last year (129) and are 4% ahead of the 144 sales last month.

There is a 3.2 months supply Gerrett Snedaker of inventory based on the current sales pace.

The Days on Market for homes closing in Napa County is currently 67 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 129 homes closed in June in Napa County ($700,000) was equal to the median price of a year ago.

NAPA COUNTY LUXURY HOMES‌ If one takes the highest quartile (25%) of available inventory as the “Luxury Market”, the Luxury Market begins at $2,400,000 in Napa County at this time.

The number of closings (57) of Luxury Homes (sales price in 38 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

County is in the Up Valley Market (74 homes). There was one luxury home (price in excess of $2,400,000) closing in the Up Valley Market last month and eight new luxury home sales.

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excess of $2,400,000) in Napa County for the period 7/1/18 to 6/30/19 compared to 56 closings in the period 7/1/17 to 6/30/18.

There were 119 luxury homes in inventory at the end of June 2019 compared to 94 at the end of June 2018. There were 14 new Luxury Home sales last month resulting in a 8.5 months supply of available Luxury Homes based on the current sales pace compared to 3.2 months supply for the County as a whole. This is the highest number of luxury home sales in any month on record. It seems that the delayed spring market sales rolled over to June sales.

NAPA‌ Fifty-four percent of the inventory in Napa County is in the City of Napa. There were 249 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of June in the City of Napa. This is a 24% ahead of the supply at the end of June 2018 (201) and it is 4% ahead of the inventory at the end of last month (239).

New sales (105) were 15% ahead of the pace of June 2018 (91) and they were 4% ahead of the pace of last month (101). There is a 2.4 months supply of inventory based on the current sales

pace. The Days on Market for the 96 closings last month was 63 days. The median price of the homes that closed in the City of Napa in June was $756,000.

This is 6% ahead of the median price of the homes closed in June 2018 ($715,000).

UPVALLEY 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 June (167) is 26% higher than the level of 133 in June 2018 and it is 8% above the level last month (154). It is the highest level of inventory in Up Valley for the past six years. There were 28 new sales in the month compared to 20 a year ago and 15 last month. This is the highest level of new sales for any month in the past two years. Again, buyers seem to be reacting to the better weather and lower interest rates in May/June. There is now a 6 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace.

The Days on Market for the 13 closings last month was 61 days.

Approximately 44% of the Luxury Market inventory (price in excess of $2,400,000) in Napa

ANGWIN‌ The inventory of homes and condominiums for sale at the end of June in Angwin was 18 homes. This is 5% below the level of June 2018 (20) and it is 54% ahead of the inventory last month (11). There were two new sales for the month of June compared to three a year ago and four last month. The average asking price of the 18 homes in inventory in Angwin is $1,630,000.

AMERICAN CANYON‌ There were 21 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of June in American Canyon. This is 13% below the inventory a year ago (24) and it is one unit below the supply last month (22). New sales (16) are 33% ahead of the pace of last year (12) and are 30% below the 24 sales last month. There is just a 1.3 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for homes that closed in American Canyon last month was 55 days. The median price of the 15 homes that closed in American Canyon in June ($535,000) was 3% below the median price of a year ago ($553,000).

Gerrett Snedaker, CRB, is a Broker/Partner with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate|Wine Country Group.

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LOAN RANGER

New rules for alimony and

CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS

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f you have ever applied for a home loan, in most cases, you were perhaps asked for a copy of your filed tax returns because they are often used to verify and calculate your qualifying income to determine your loan eligibility.‌ ‌A c c o r d i n g to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, “recent tax CHRIS reform legislation SALESE has resulted in changes to 2018 IRS tax forms and how certain income along with expenses are reported for tax filing purposes.”‌ I’m sure many of you already knew this or heard about it.‌ However, they go on to say that “some of these changes have impacted and continue to impact their selling guide requirements, while others appear to have no impact and or statistical data is not available.”‌ 40 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

This is the part that everyone is, nevertheless, trying to figure out.‌ For example, regarding proof of alimony and child support payments in the mortgage lending world, a copy of your divorce decree, separation agreement, court order, or equivalent documentation typically verifies your alimony or child support obligation, not necessarily your tax return.‌ But effective Jan. 1, 2019, one of the new tax laws relating to divorces finalized after Jan. 1 of this year, states that the person paying spousal support can no longer deduct the amount from their taxes.‌ It goes on to say that for recipients, spousal support payments are no longer considered taxable income.‌ This is good news for the recipients of alimony as it can now be grossed up for mortgage qualification purposes and improve your

borrowing power.‌ Although it is now bad news for those of you paying alimony because it could be considered a liability on your tax returns and your home loan application too.‌ Basically, the key is the date your divorce paperwork becomes final, which considering we are half-way through the year, this should impact almost all newly finalized divorces.‌ Yet despite these laws, there are actually a few ways to potentially soften the impact of them on your home loan application.‌ Let’s say you’re paying alimony or child support and there are more than 12 months that remain.‌ You might be able to buy-out the remaining number of payments with either a letter from the recipient’s attorney acknowledging that payment in full is accepted or if the recipient isn’t represented by an attorney, a notarized statement that payment in full is accepted by the recipient or if those options are

not available, then court approval of payment in full.‌ Alternatively, if fewer than 12 months remain on your alimony or child support payments, then there’s a chance you can exclude them from your debt to income ratios.‌ But if the exclusion of them results in a large difference to your qualification ratios, you will probably still need to show enough assets to prove you have the ability to pay off the entire remaining balance in order to avoid the decrease to your borrowing power.‌ Either way, you have options.

Please consult with your lending professional and tax adviser accordingly.‌ 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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HOME FLIPPING EXPERTS reveal the story of their first renovation

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ike a first kiss, first car or first day of school, entrepreneurs and home renovation experts Ashley and Andy Williams will never forget completing their first home renovation project.

“That day began as all our days do—with organized chaos,” Ashley said. “We got our two kids ready for school amid a mad dash of ensuring book bags were packed, homework was done and items for after-school activities were all in their proper places.

We also made sure that our own go-bag for the day was filled with almonds, water and fruit in case a hot property hit the market. As busy parents and entrepreneurs, we need the energy that almonds provide so we can stay on our A-game from school drop-offs, house hunting and everything in between.”

They took the scenic route around town looking for a project to take on. That’s when they saw it: a home that had been sitting on the market for 236 days, looked like a time capsule from 1976 (complete with wallpaper and original kitchen appliances)—but had incredible potential to be transformed into a place that any family would want to call home. Just like the feeling of falling in love, they said they knew it was the right project for them. They immediately called the listing agent to arrange a meeting with the sellers and sketched out their proposed vision. The sellers felt their passion for the property, and the deal was sealed.

Then, the work began. It turned out that the 1970s charm they loved about the house was the same thing that threw them curveballs at every turn. From the outdated plumbing and HVAC systems to the decades-old wiring 42 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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Power Packed Almond Maple Granola‌ • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter • 3/4 cup maple syrup • 2 tablespoons honey • 2 cups oats • 1/2 cup slivered almonds • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots • 1/4 cup roasted and salted sunflower kernels • 1/4 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds

Preheat oven to 350 F and line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine butter, maple syrup and honey in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter is melted, but not boiling. Remove from heat. Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Pour in the butter mixture, and stir to combine. Spread onto the prepared cookie sheet, bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. Enjoy as a snack or with yogurt and fresh fruit.

Store in an airtight container.

to the foundation and flooring— the house needed a huge overhaul to conform with modern building codes. Those first few weeks of the renovation were long and tiring, but productive.

Once the bones of the house were up to code, they turned to the interior. From choosing family-friendly, durable kitchen appliances to finding the perfect color laminate that would run from room to room, they poured their

hearts into this renovation—just as they had with their own home years prior.

Then finally, after five months of hard work, it was time to put what had become their second home on the market.

“We brought our kiddos over to put the finishing touches on the staging and by the end of the week, we sold the home to a young family who appreciated the charm and design of the

home as much as we did,” Ashley said.

Passion. Hard work. Positivity. Family. That’s what “owning their everyday” means to the Williams family. How will you turn your everydays into memorable moments?

See below for a recipe created

by Ashley and Andy to help you fuel your everyday. For additional tips and recipes visit the Almond Board of California website.

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NAPA COUNTY’S LATEST HOME SALES* Address

record dAte

sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt

American Canyon 202 LOS ALTOS

05-29

$408,000

3

Address

record dAte

sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt

record dAte

sAle Price Bed BAth sq ft Yr Blt Single Family

St Helena

Single Family

1036 STONEBRIDGE DR 05-13

$710,000

3

2 1537

1

4025 FAIRFAX DR

05-14

$715,000

4

3 2169 1975

1832 GRANGER WAY

05-30

$740,000

2

2 1315 1981

05-17

$725,000

4

3 2102 1972

1815 CRINELLA DR

05-10

$760,000

3

2 1436 1968

987 1954

1984

Address

239 ANDREW RD

05-31

$410,000

2

2 1684 1952

2496 CABERNET CT

8 BETHANY DR

05-21

$418,000

3

1 1104 2002

1426 FOURTH ST

05-21

$730,000

3

2 1136

Yountville

$730,000

4

3 2102 1973

2000 OAK CIR

Napa

Single Family

117 CARMEL DR

05-24

$447,500

4

3 1716 1957

3518 WHITE CLIFF CIR 05-31

333 KIMBERLY DR

05-22

$495,000

3

2 1620 1968

1030 ROUND HILL CIR 05-24

$735,000

4

2 1845 1975

15 MICHAEL LN

05-29

$535,000

4

3 2037 2002

2439 WINE COUNTRY AVE 05-10

$740,000

3

3

75 VILLAGE PKWY

05-31

$295,000

1

1

676 1985

10 KARLY CT

05-31

$560,500

3

2 1841 2005

4029 MAHER ST

$745,000

5

3 2343 1974

7 GOLDEN GATE CIR

05-10

$332,000

1

1

833 1989

138 ENTRADA CIR

05-31

$645,000

4

3 2550 2002

1019 CHARLSON WAY 05-17

$745,000

3

2 1753 1988

745 MARSH CT

05-14

$363,000

2

2 1204 1978

413 BETTONA WAY

05-22

$652,500

4

3 2796 2001

4035 MAHER ST

05-24

$750,000

5

3 2280 1974

463 FREEWAY DR

05-30

$381,500

2

2

102 HEARTHSTONE DR 05-24

$662,000

4

3 2850 2007

4110 SALMON CREEK LN05-24

$760,000

3

2 1672

1991

2 BRIDGEGATE WAY

05-23

$410,000

2

3 1221 1996

423 NORTHRUP LN

05-23

$670,500

4

3 2796 2001

3108 HERMOSA DR

05-28

$805,000

4

2 2213 1950

1182 PEAR TREE LN

05-20

$427,000

2

3 1285 1993

2 VIA MONTALCINO

05-14

$695,000

4

3 2888 2003

1484 CALISTOGA AVE

05-31

$812,000

3

2 1044 1885

2054 EVA ST

05-28

$479,000

2

3 1193 2016

2 1953 1986

1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #28205-10

$542,500

1

1

Calistoga

Single Family

25 VIEW RD

05-24

$695,000

2

1 1341 1956

1550 CENTENNIAL CIR 05-10

$960,000

3

2 2326 1990

1467 FAIRWAY VISTA CT05-10

$1,201,000

3

2 2014

Napa

1989

Single Family

2932 GRECO DR

05-23

$450,000

3

1 1025 1955

3104 LAUREL ST

05-30

$485,000

2

1 1095 1951

77 ARCHER AVE

05-24

$485,000

2

1

7 BREMEN CT

05-29

$490,000

3

2 1066 1992

318 MINAHEN ST

05-31

$515,000

3

2 1270 1964

2212 BERKS ST

05-24

$515,000

3

2 1420 1959

4048 TOKAY DR

05-22

$563,000

4

2 1344 1972

115 COOKS CT

05-17

$575,000

3

2 1911 1999

2881 HILLTOP DR

05-22

$575,000

3

1 1018 1950

3618 SENECA WAY

05-21

$580,000

3

2 1261 1960

3604 HARKNESS ST

05-24

$590,000

3

2 1261 1961

747 1949

1684 WISE DR

05-23

$610,000

3

2 1510 1966

1718 SEQUOIA ST

05-15

$625,000

3

2 1365 1962 968 1926

05-21

1127 MORNINGSIDE DR 05-30

$819,500

4

1771

1992

930 CHELEBROOKE CT 05-14

$827,000

4

3 2746 2005

106 WILLOWBEND CT

$840,000

4

3 2185 2007

05-14

2 CASASSA CT

05-21

$845,000

3

2 1581 2012

4019 FOXRIDGE WAY

05-30

$850,000

5

4 3613 1994

80 SKIPPING ROCK WAY05-21

$850,000

3

3 1713

36 COOMBSVILLE RD

05-21

$860,000

3

2 1636 1895

1999

41 COVE CT

05-21

$870,000

3

2 1891 1990

05-29

$1,950,000

3

3 2720 1990 Condos

900 1980

676

1968

495 TROUT CT

05-22

$545,000

2

3 1587 1981

96 FAIRWAY DR

05-31

$750,000

2

2 1126 1970

1708 THIRD ST

05-22

$839,000

3

3 1481 2019

1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #314 05-24 861 ACORN WAY

05-17

$900,000

2

2

$1,299,000

3

2 1387 1979

Angwin 475 MANZANITA DR

988

1968

Rural Residential 05-31

$600,000

3

2 1742 1946

1992 MOLINA ST

05-17

$875,000

4

2 1587 1975

Berryessa

109 RIORDAN LN

05-28

$909,500

3

2 2149 2019

101 CLEARWATER CT

05-24

$355,500

2

2 1152 1974

3560 WOODBROOK DR 05-21

$940,000

4

3 2411 2003

1149 RIMROCK DR

05-16

$449,000

4

3 1520 1985

Rural Residential

34 SEA BREEZE CT

05-30

$949,000

3

2 1855 1994

Calistoga

117 RIORDAN LN

05-24

$974,000

3

2 2375 2019

101 PINE PL

31 S NEWPORT DR

05-24

$985,000

3

3 1946 1990

Napa

1536 JUANITA ST

05-15

$990,000

3

3 2363 2018

1170 OLIVE HILL LN

05-10

$830,000

2

1 1323 1936

6 AMBER LEAF CT

05-22

$1,100,000

3

3 2386 1999

1117 HILTON AVE

05-20

$850,000

3

2 2344 1965

2990 REDWOOD RD

05-20

$1,250,000

3

3 2112 1965

1162 MONTICELLO RD 05-31

$1,325,000

2

2 1460 1957

$1,800,000

4

3 2591 1953

Rural Residential 05-10

$1,000,000

2

1 1302 1998

Rural Residential

1691 KING AVE

05-23

$1,295,000

3

2 3215 1952

1065 SHADY BROOK LN 05-17

4173 CASPER WAY

05-30

$1,325,000

4

4 2966 2009

Pope, Chiles, Wooden Valleys

4

4 2921 2019

2521 WAGON WHEEL DR05-31

$230,000

3

2 1769

3

3 2350 1967

999 GREENFIELD RD

05-31

$5,000,000

4

5 5137 1992

05-23

$9,800,000

2

4 5867 2004

1033 CLARK ST

05-20

$625,000

2

2

1831 SEVILLE DR

05-16

$645,000

2

2 1792 1981

2980 LAUREL ST

05-29

$648,000

3

2 1801 2001

1165 PENNYROYAL ST 05-10

$1,364,500

05-31

$1,475,000

Rural Residential 2006

3640 HARKNESS ST

05-23

$655,000

4

2 1472 1961

685 CABOT WAY

2571 VINE HILL DR

05-28

$670,000

4

3 2102 1973

3340 LINDA MESA WAY 05-31

$1,555,000

4

3 2434 1995

860 MEADOWOOD LN

4030 ENCINA DR

05-10

$670,000

3

2 1680 1952

1144 PENNYROYAL ST 05-23

$1,593,000

3

4 2921 2019

Southern County/Carneros

Rural Residential

1226 IONE CT

05-15

$670,000

3

2 1274 1963

33 PASCALE CT

$1,995,000

3

4 2954 2018

1732 MILTON RD

05-31

$555,000

1

1

3 2036 1965

1105 MILTON RD

05-24

$1,285,000

2

1 1431 1940

3345 KENSINGTON CIR 05-24

$700,000

4

3 2145

1977

1874 SILVERADO TRL

05-10 05-16

$2,025,000

3

900 1963

*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Office / John Tuteur 707-253-4459 / Property sales reported may include partial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.

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Bathroom

upgrades Brandpoint

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3 tips to add technology, tailormade features We tend to think of the bathroom as a utilitarian space, and therefore not worthy of the same energy and expense put into designing spaces like the living room or kitchen. We spend a lot of time in the bathroom, however. It’s the room where we start and set intentions for our day.

In the evening, the bathroom is where we go to unwind—some people prefer soaking in a bubble bath while others take a hot shower to relax.

A bathroom’s design can dramatically affect your experience.

Consider improving your daily ritual with these three upgrading tips.

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designing and arranging spaces so they fit with the people who use them. When making upgrades to your bathroom, it’s important to think through how you use the space each day.

What a functional design might look like to someone else could be inconvenient for you.

Bathroom storage tends to be treated as one-size-fits-all. Many bathrooms have a vanity that contains deep cabinets. People with this basic storage solution are forced to use small containers to organize their products and often must rummage through belongings to get what they need.

An ergonomic bathroom is designed to keep frequently used items accessible. Consider adding a medicine cabinet to your bathroom to keep smaller products that get easily misplaced on hand. A vanity that offers a top drawer allows you to store everyday items, like a hair brush or toothpaste, up higher than a

storage cabinet would, meaning can simplify your daily routine. you wouldn’t have to bend down For example, defogging technolas often. ogy built into the vanity mirror allows one person to shower FIND THE BEST while another is using the mirror.

SOLUTIONS THROUGH If you have products that need PERSONALIZED DESIGNS to be charged, like an electric The way that your bathroom toothbrush or razor, consider is set up and how you use your installing USB ports inside the bathroom are unique. It’s often medicine cabinet to ensure your difficult to find an off-the-shelf go-to items are always ready solution that gives you exactly to use. what you want from this space.

Technology can bring enterConsider a solution instead that tainment into the bathroom as is customizable to your needs. well. If you like to start off the Whether you’re working with day with some energetic music or a difficult bathroom layout or unwind in the bath listening to feel limited by space constraints, your favorite podcast, Bluetooth modular designs help ensure can technology can be the perfect meet your storage needs. way to add entertainment without sacrificing counter space.

BRING TECHNOLOGY The bathroom plays an INTO THE BATHROOM important role in your day-toTechnology plays a big role day life. Use these tips to design in most people’s lives, so it’s no a functional space that best fits surprise that it has started to your needs and find more ideas pop up in bathroom designs, for bathroom upgrades at www. too. Consider how technology robern.com.

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5

steps to prepare for

NATURAL DISASTERS

W

hether it’s hurricanes, tornadoes or snowstorms, natural disasters can occur anywhere at any time. When they do, it’s often sudden, so being prepared ahead of time is key.

However, only 39% of Americans are prepared for an unexpected natural disaster, according to a study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“It’s important to always follow official evacuation orders.

But if you are able to remain in the home, amplifying your safety now can help you and your family keep calm during an emergency,” said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert. “Save yourself from potential stress by taking these steps to prepare for any natural disaster.”

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your kit with first aid items such as bandages, gauze, tweezers and cleansing wipes. Additionally, include a flashlight, transistor radio, a portable phone charger, extra batteries, a fire extinguisher PLAN FOR A and enough bottled water and NATURAL DISASTER perishable food items to last at Emergency disaster drills are least 72 hours. often conducted in schools, but rarely in the home. Plan for poten- HELP PROTECT YOUR tial emergencies with your family HOME AND FAMILY before they strike. To stay safe Natural disasters can cause during a tornado, for example, long-lasting power outages and have your family choose a win- lead to a spike in carbon mondowless safe room in your home oxide (CO) poisoning incidents, and designate a family member to often because of improper generopen windows. For added protec- ator use. It is extremely importtion get under something sturdy, ant to never leave your generator such as a heavy table, or cover inside your home or the garage, your body with a mattress. as they are a source of CO. CO is an odorless and colorless gas, CREATE AN EMERGENCY making it impossible to detect DISASTER KIT without an alarm. To protect your Keep a well-stocked emergency family from the threats of smoke, disaster kit ready at all times. Fill fire and CO, consider installing 46 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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a First Alert Combination Smoke and CO Alarm with a 10-year sealed battery, which eliminates the need to replace batteries for the life of the alarm. Test your alarms monthly and be sure all smoke and CO alarms have a battery backup if hardwired. Install alarms on each level of the home and near every sleeping area.

KNOW FIRE SAFETY Damaged powerlines, gas lines and other electrical systems pose a dangerous fire threat. If a powerline falls, don’t move or drive over it and immediately contact local authorities. Another potential danger is using candles during a power outage. Never leave any open flames unattended. In the event of a fire, a well-planned and practiced escape plan will be invaluable. To design a fire escape plan, identify multiple exits out of each room and choose a meeting

spot for your family away from the home. Practice this plan at least twice a year.

STORE YOUR VALUABLES SAFELY Important documents such as insurance papers, birth certificates and passports are necessary when dealing with the aftermath of a disaster, so be sure they are safely stored. For maximum security, protect these documents as well as any family heirlooms or prized possessions by storing them in a waterproof and fire resistant safe.

“Being prepared for extreme weather often isn’t on a homeowner’s mind until it’s too late,” said Wey. “Make safety a priority in your home by planning for any natural disaster so that your family and your property are as protected as possible.”

For more information, visit www.firstalert.com.

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LIVE WINE COUNTRY

3

BEDS

$849,500

3

Napa

BATHS

3584 Woodbrook Drive - In Contract Wonderful Browns Valley location on a 0.32 ac creekside lot with large yard, extra side parking and pool. Downstairs guest bedroom, full bath and laundry room with patio doors to the pool area in a great neighborhood.

4

BEDS

$859,500

3

Napa

BATHS

68 Black Walnut Lane - In Contract 1 of 2 remaining new constructions within Black Walnut Estates, a private enclave of designer homes. Loft area, a lower bed and bath, master suite with study and double vanity. Engineered wood flooring, quartz countertops.

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3

BEDS

$529,500

2

Napa

BATHS

1127 Shar Circle - In Contract Wonderful and private home at the end of a small cul-de-sac with an open and light floor plan, living room patio doors, updated kitchen, and French doors off the master opening to a large rear yard.

2

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1

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$397,500

2

Napa

1/2 BA

3476 Shelter Creek Drive Situated in north Napa, this 2 bedroom Shelter Creek home features front and rear patios, galley kitchen with pass through, updated baths, new HVAC system, and new water heater. Complex amenities: pool and club house.

Gary Rose, REALTOR® Real Estate Agent | Lic. #00940226 Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty 707.529.5174 | G.Rose@ggsir.com GaryRose.GoldenGateSIR.com

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty Top Producer - #1 Team by Volume, Wine Country 2018