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Welcome Home to Cedar Gables Cedar Gables Mansion is a perfect family home. Originally built as a single family home it has gone through many uses, but has maintained most of its original character. The 9 beautiful bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms would allow friends and family to easily come visit. The Culinary Showcase Kitchen and the outdoor kitchen make the professional chefs that have hosted cooking classes here, ecstatic. The formal dining room with its crystal chandeliers seats up to 18, making you the perfect host. The small intimate Tavern, with its low ceilings and paneled walls is called the Man Cave by most. The wine cellar in the basement can hold up to 1200 bottles. The old growth redwood paneling that surrounds the interior brings that Warm lustrous quality to music and voice. And with 3 secret staircases and lots of secret places, the Mansion is a perfect place for hide and go seek. You find yourself wrapped in comfortable luxury . MLS#21116886

Offered at $3,750,000

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

LOW DELINQUENCY RATES PROVE MORTGAGE LENDING’S TOO TIGHT

IS NAPA RICH OR POOR? REPORTS PAINT VASTLY DIFFERENT IMAGES

DEVELOPERS VIE FOR COPIA’S FUTURE

AMERICAN CANYON DEDICATES IMPROVED STREET AND PARK

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59.7± ACRE ESTATE PROPERTY Located Calistoga and Knights Valley, adjacent to Blossom Creek Winery and Turnbull. 4100sq. ft main residence, 900 sq.ft. guest house currently utilized as an office. Approx 16.7 acres of vineyard on a long term lease expiring in 2025. An additional 8± acres of vineyard - 4 acres of hillside Cabernet and 4± acres of Petite Sirah. Additional plantable acreage and potential for Winery/Caves. A rare opportunity. $7,500,000

www.calistoga-realty.com Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.

1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422

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BELLA VISTA VINEYARDS An incredible opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Estate property situated on over 200 acres in Napa and Sonoma County. The custom built Mediterranean Style residence was designed by Adrian Martinez AIA and there are three additional buildable parcels included in this sale and each one provides panoramic views. Approx. 37 acres of premium vineyard, winery and cave potential. Vineyard and house can be purchased separately. Call for Details $12,800,000

ESTATES • VINEYARDS • VACATION HOMES • LAND RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, Broker February 2014 — 11

UNIQUE POTENTIAL! This property currently permitted for 3 Bed and Breakfast units. Plenty of room to develop a separate owners quarters and 3 lovely guest units. Once an old Roadhouse. Great setting, beautiful views, but requires some imagination. Fabulous views of Mt. St. Helena and neighboring vineyards. $890,000

GREAT FIND On the Old Lawley Toll Rd. Main residence features a bright and cheery great room w/ vaulted ceiling, fireplace, travertine marble floors and a newly remodeled kitchen with dramatic views of the Palisades and hillside vineyards. Charming 2 bedroom guest house with a great builtin tenant. Situated on 5 acres w/ garden area, rock walls, and plenty of room for a hobby vineyard. Lots of privacy between the main house and the guest house. $975,000

www.calistoga-realty.com Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.

1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422

INCREDIBLE VALLEY FLOOR LOCATION Situated just south of Sterling Vineyards - this 6+ acre parcel is graced with 100+ year old Valley Oaks, a 4+ acre premium Cabernet Vineyard, a 3 bedroom main house and the original creekside cabin now used as a guest house. Panoramic views in all directions. Large lawn area and vineyard surround the in-ground pool. Ideal weekend home. $2,175,000

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R-3VA ZONING with this 9148 square foot lot with a little house that was built on a bet that a house could be constructed without nails. This little bungalow is a piece of Calistoga history. Value is in the large parcel that has great location and potential. Renovate the bungalow, or rebuild with multiple units. $419,000

OLD LAWLEY TOLL ROAD Great building site on this 2.45 acre parcel located just minutes from downtown Calistoga. House is most likely a tear down, and well and septic need developing, but great potential for views of the Palisades and vineyard from this lovely parcel. $475,000

www.calistoga-realty.com Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.

1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422

GREAT BUILDING SITE inside the City limits this 2.03 acre building site on the western side of the Valley has partial views of Mt. St. Helena and the Palisades. Paved road is in and shared well for landscaping. Need to develop a septic and hook to City water. Close to Calistoga’s restaurants and spas. $549,000

PERFECT WEEKENDER Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on Fillmore St., just a few blocks from downtown Calistoga, tennis courts, golf, and fairgrounds. Property includes a detached garage plus a studio and sauna. $369,000

WISTERIA GARDEN COTTAGES This vintage inn has 2 legal units behind the main house. Main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, beautiful old wainscoting in the living area, great location and a large lot. Good potential. $775,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS From this 10 acre parcel overlooking Calistoga and the upper valley. Well and road are in. Property is perked. Enough area to plant small vineyard. Possible potential for winery and caves. $599,000

ESTATES • VINEYARDS • VACATION HOMES • LAND RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, Broker February 2014 — 13

Home Values: Watch Or Wait? have the ability to lower your interest rate. If you hold a mortgage on your home the interest rate that you can obtain will be affected by the appraised value of your home. If you carry mortgage insurance and have owned your home the appropriate amount of time you could possibly lower your The conventional payment by meeting the thinking is that if you love guidelines to remove this your home and can afford monthly expense. In many your monthly expenses it instances it could be as simple Julie Ross, Loan Agent does not matter what direction RPM Mortgage as obtaining an appraisal and values are moving. One thing submitting it to your current to consider when investigating home value is that your property taxes can lender to save money monthly. be lowered if your property value decreases. The greatest asset for many people is This could result in savings if you are their home. I believe in a balanced approach aware and contact the local municipality to managing that asset. Have a long term to possibly reduce your tax bases. The Tax plan of ownership so you take the worry Assessor will typically conduct a periodic out of short term volatility in the real estate assessment every 1 ñ 3 years (this varies) but markets. Don’t forget that your home is a if you request a re-evaluation and provide monetary asset and you should periodically documentation you could save money. conduct check-ups to make sure correct Are home values up in your area? Are decisions are being made. Your home is interest rates down? If you periodically more than a number on a balance sheet check in on the value of your home you it is also a valuable asset and should be will know your options when (and if) you maintained as such.

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AFFORDABLE LIVING IN THE NAPA VALLEY Chateau Calistoga, 55+ community. This 1535 S/F± home is located on a very nice corner lot with mountain views from the front porch and patio. This well maintained home with newer quality carpeting has 3BD/2BA, a family room, and a large workshop/studio accessory building. Make this your selection from our collection! GREAT BUY! BELOW MARKET! Offered at $44,000

THIS IS A BEAUTY! In Chateau Calistoga 55+ community. This 2006 Silvercrest manufactured home is gorgeous! It is a spacious 1900 S/F ± with 3BD, office/study, 2BA, offering wood flooring, fireplace, master bath jacuzzi tub, crown moldings, and the highlight is the huge gourmet kitchen with center island and lots of cabinetry. Included is a Tuffshed workshop. Offered at $199,500

VIEWS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE This Southwestern style residence has been upgraded and well maintained throughout the interior and exterior, offering pristine and perfect “five star value!” Features are: open & airy great room with marble fireplace; Spanish paver tiled floors throughout; French doors leading onto a large flagstone patio with views of Mt. St. Helena & countryside. 3 BD, 2 BA. Offered at $505,000

NEWER CALISTOGA TOWNHOME DUET Enjoy the peace, tranquility, and serene setting of these two units, located in town with a countryside setting. Masterfully crafted to every detail. Each unit offers a great sunroom for all year use. Special features are: pine and slate flooring, vaulted ceilings, custom detail woodwork throughout, Jenn-Aire stainless appliances, loft shelving, and more! Each is 2BD/2BA QUALITY CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION. Offered at $895,000

VIEWS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE ABOUND! In this Chateau Calistoga pied-a-terre, a prime 55+ community. This manufactured home offers many quality upgrades throughout: kitchen topof-line stainless commercial quality appliances, laminated wood flooring, master bath Jacuzzi tub, enclosed sunroom with custom cabinetry. It is light and white with its newly painted interior! Relax and enjoy the views from the rear porch of this home. 2 BD, 2 BA. Offered at $52,000

AFFORDABLE LIVING IN THE NAPA VALLEY! In Chateau Calistoga, a prime 55+ community. This well maintained home is a spacious 1600 S/F± with 3BD, 2 BA, family room and sunroom, front and rear porches. It has newer interior and exterior paint, featuring a beautiful myrtlewood kitchen floor. Newer double pane windows, roof, HVAC, and water heater. GREAT CONDITION! Offered at $69,000

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Thank you Beth Arbios

Napa Offices Transaction Coordinator

Bill Facendini

Co-Founder • Broker/Owner

Geoffrey Leigh

Napa Offices/Associate

Amber Payne

Napa Offices/Associate

Heidi Rickerd-Rizzo

Co-Founder • Broker/Owner

Betsy Serafini

Corporate/Operations Manager

for an amazing 2013!

Beth Braby

Napa Offices/Associate

Renee Hodge

Napa Offices/Associate

Jen Leigh

Napa Offices/ Associate

Ellen Politz

Napa Offices/Associate

Henry Schlangen St. Helena Offices Associate Partner

Nadia Valenzuela

Napa Offices/Broker Associate

o all our clients and the Napa Valley real estate community—Thank you for a successful and exciting year. We appreciate everyone’s support and chance to work together. We could not have done it without you! Wishing you the best for 2014 as we look forward to new opportunities to work with everyone in the coming year.

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info@terrafirmaglobalpartners.com www.TerraFirmaGlobalPartners.com Terry Wunderlich

Napa Offices/Associate Partner

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Gorgeous Yountville Square home. Beautiful wood floors throughout and a fantastic chef’s kitchen that opens up to the family room. Private backyard and detached garage complement this polished Yountville gem. Located just blocks from all the great restaurants and shopping. MLS# 21327035

Offered at $899,000 www.1236HagenRd.com So many opportunities with this potential vineyard winery estate home site. This is the first time this property has been offered for sale in many years, as it has been in the same family for generations. The house needs to be remodeled, the potential is limitless. Structures include a house, barn, stable and out buildings. There are existing horse facilities too. The location and setting make this a very special property. MLS# 21400131

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Classic Craftsman under construction, is set among redwoods in a lovely peaceful setting in world famous Yountville. Perfect for a second home or enjoy retirement in this state-of-the-art home. You enter into a large great room with soaring vaulted ceilings that open to the Kitchen & patio beyond. All other rooms have 9+ ft ceilings. The Master Suite & an office/den are on the main level. That makes this wonderful home a perfect choice. The bonus is a huge storage area! MLS# #21319704

Offered at $1,435,000 VIEW ALL NAPA VALLEY LISTINGS ON MY WEBSITE, WWW.GATESESTATES.COM (707) 944-0888 • FAX (707) 944-0884 • CELL (707) 333-7770 BRE #00711618

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www.3071NorthAve.com Gorgeous level 1.6 +/- acre parcel in East Napa, ready for your dream home. Beautiful views of the neighboring knoll and surrounding hills. Very quiet and peaceful, yet just minutes to downtown Napa and all the wonderful restaurants and shopping. Well and electric at the street. If you have been waiting for that “just right” parcel, you will want to see this. MLS# 21302994

Offered at $499,000

Forever Views Fantastic property with panoramic views. Estate setting on a private gated drive. 2 minutes from Yountville. The views are some of the most spectacular from the western hills. There is an existing foundation for a home that was started but never finished, and a great well on this parcel. Two other adjoining parcels are also for sale totaling approx. 200 acres! A stunning property in a prime location! MLS# 21326983

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www.2545MainSt.com Large parcel with a Craftsman home to remodel while you stay in the new Manufactured home. There’s a nice barn for storage and large yard for gardens. Great opportunity to live centrally located among other lovely older homes. Room for a pool or Bocce Ball court. Lots of fruit trees, raised garden beds and beautiful mature shade trees. MLS# 21310581

Offered at $775,000 VIEW ALL NAPA VALLEY LISTINGS ON MY WEBSITE, WWW.GATESESTATES.COM (707) 944-0888 • FAX (707) 944-0884 • CELL (707) 333-7770 BRE #00711618

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Low Delinquency Rates Prove Mortgage Lending’s Too Tight By Lou Barnes wo things this week: The aftershocks of last week’s jobs surprise and astounding word that delinquencies on new mortgages are too low. The weak jobs report knocked down long-term rates, and although everyone is suspicious of the report, the improvement has held. The all-defining 10-year T-note is trading near 2.85 percent, 30-year mortgages sliding down close to 4.5 percent. After any wild-card report, everyone scours new data looking for confirmation or contradiction. The poor “nonfarm payrolls” data last Friday came from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “establishment survey” of big business, in the last few years the healthiest segment of the economy. This week we got the National Federation of Independent Business survey of small business: no change in overall conditions, just pacing back and forth in the same trench since late 2009. However, the NFIB employment component did improve ever-so-slightly at midyear last year and held in December. No acceleration, but no deterioration. Industrial production has no particular correlation with jobs, but has risen in five straight months. This run may be another temporary inventory-overbuild, but GDP running over 3 percent may leak into hiring. We need rising wages even more than jobs. For the last dozen years we have quarreled about how to calibrate underwriting of mortgages. A hysterical mob still imagines bubbles around every corner, and another nasty bunch of thugs wants to shut down anything involving government, well-calibrated or not. How to know, too tight, or too loose? Proper measurement of underwriting begins at the end, with the default rate. Too many defaults mean that underwriting was too easy (although a flow of really bad credit will defer the reckoning by pushing up prices — not today). Too few defaults are the signature of too tough. But as you tighten toward no defaults, you reach a diminishing return, turning down acceptable credits in mania for perfection. Doing so will intercept recovery from recession (as it has), impair any normal market, and make loans available only to the rich.

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In normal times 1945-2000, Fannie-style underwriting produced delinquency rates just above 4 percent and foreclosure rates near 0.7 percent. Today the overall U.S. delinquency rate is still 6.25 percent, some 4.5 million loans. However, new loans made since 2010 have had the lowest rates of delinquency ever measured. One of the best metrics is early default: Performance in the first six months of a new loan reveals underwriting “misses” — those who had dreamed of owning a home but were not ready and quickly were late on a payment. From a 2007 peak at 0.6 percent of Fannie loans late-paying at six months, now 0.05 percent. Even FHAs, are down to 0.09 percent, from more than 1 percent. That squeeze was not easy to accomplish. Weak markets create high rates of delinquency, and housing is still in trouble in a lot of places. The newest poster children are New York and New Jersey, with delinquency rates of 12.4 percent and 14.6 percent, joining Florida still at 14.6 percent, all three boosted by self-inflicted local legal mire and flinching from foreclosure. California and Arizona at 5.6 percent and 5.5 percent are strong evidence that foreclosure medicine is worth the pain. The Rust Belt — Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania — is still 10 percentplus, as is the old Confederacy and abandoned Nevada. The previous conservator of Fannie and Freddie, Edward DeMarco, booby-trapped their operations. Ending bubble foolishness was easy; zealous trip-wiring has hurt all of us. His replacement, Mel Watt, knows defusing is necessary but needs political support. Economic recovery aside, over tight credit punishes all young and recovering households. Meet enough borrowers and review enough files, it’s not hard to tell who can be trusted with a small down payment, and which condo project is safe to lend in. It’s not rocket science: We had it right for 55 years.

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eveloping a personal relationship with you and your family helps me to be the best I can be as your Real Estate Broker. I enjoy getting to know your needs, expectations and dreams. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, my top priority is to help you through the whole process with the least amount of frustration and the most amount of satisfaction. Selling Real Estate in the Napa Valley for over 20 years has given me the experience to fulfill those dreams and expectations with you. Call and let me help you as I have done for so many other satisfied clients.

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...in the rolling hills of Golden Bear Estates. 10 acres w/sweeping driveway leading to a 2000+ sf single story home, 3 Bdrm/2.5 baths, in-ground pool, attached 2 car garage PLUS detached workshop/garage/carport. Lots of room on this property for an orchard, raise horses or just enjoy the peace & quiet of the countryside. So much for your money! $795,000

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This is the large Silverado Model. Approx. 1983 sq ft of easy living in this 3 bedroom/3 full bath unit. Large bedroom and full bath downstairs. There are 2 large master suites upstairs. Fireplace in living room with vaulted ceilings. Eat-in kitchen. Spacious wrap-around patio. Lots of storage. Priced at $489,000

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Is Napa rich or poor?

Reports paint vastly different images

an Napa County be both one of the richest counties in the U.S. and poorest? A study issued in recently by Stanford University and the Public Policy Institute of California made the case for Napa having an unusually high percentage of low-income people. That same month, a Wall Street Journal website, 24/7 Wall St., portrayed Napa as an oasis of affluence. Citing federal statistics, the Wall Street Journal said Napa County was America’s 10th richest out of 381 Metropolitan Statistical Areas. So, which is it? Rich Napa or poor Napa? According to some experts, Napa may be both. The Stanford/Public Policy Institute study said Napa County has one of the highest poverty rates in the state when factoring in the costs of housing, medical expenses and other social assistance programs. The study gave Napa a 25.5 percent poverty rate in 2011, trailing only Los Angeles County’s 26.9 percent. The statewide average was 22 percent. The Wall Street Journal looked at other data, citing the U.S. Census, which reported that the median household income in Napa County in 2012 was $68,553. Half of households earned more, half earned less. 24/7 Wall St. noted that in 2012, 8.6 percent of Napa County’s workforce was employed in agriculture or a related industry, “one of the higher percentages in the nation.” Those workers were likely working in the wine industry or tourism, noted the report. Napa County is also home “to many of the wealthiest Americans,” it continued. In 2012, 9.5 percent of Napa area households earned more than $200,000 per year, “among the highest percentages in the nation,” 24/7 Wall St. wrote. “Home values were also quite high, with more than 10 percent of homes valued at over $1 million as of 2012 — higher than all but a handful of other metro areas,” the website wrote. This housing statistic was largely substantiated by Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, which said 9.5 percent of residential home sales in Napa County in 2012 were for $1 million or more. In 2013, this segment of the market totaled 11 percent. According to economist Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, these contrasting accounts of Napa 30 — Distinctive Properties

County’s affluence may both paint a true picture of life in wine country. “Each is accurate in its own n way,” Thornberg said. “They are measuring two different rent things. That’s that.” “You’re really dealing with a level of inequality not seen in many places,” Thornberg said id of the Napa data. “The richest of the rich flock to Napa,” buying wineries and estates, “and the poorest of the poor flock to Napa” for seasonal work. “That’s why you get these weird results.” “Take another agricultural place, say Fresno,” he said. “There you have the poorest of the poor but not the richest of the rich. Fresno still hasn’t created a cachet that brings former Wall Street moguls to live.” In areas with a big amount of agricultural labor, “you’ll have a high poverty rate,” Thornberg noted. Robert Eyler, Ph.D., an assistant professor of economics and director of the Center for Regional Economic Analysis at Sonoma State University, agrees. “It’s not a shocker that Napa is as high as it is because it’s a small county that’s relatively affluent,” said Eyler. By population, Napa County ranks 289th out of the 381 Metropolitan Statistical Areas of the U.S. Many of them include large cities and their suburbs. “There is a wide split between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ in Napa vis-à-vis other places,” Eyler said. Within such an agriculture-based economy, “you can have a unequal income situation where the haves drive housing prices and other costs of living up, which leaves the working poor a little less well off,” Eyler said. In an area with higher household incomes, “you draw a lot of services that cater to higher incomes but at some point it squeezes out people at lower income levels,” said Eyler. “I don’t think we’re either” the richest or the poorest area, said Brian Kelly, consulting CEO of the Napa Chamber of Commerce. “But what we are is stable.” “Napa County is quite strong,” Kelly said. “Look at the employment rate. We’re consistently fourth or fifth best in the state. We’re stable.” “I think 2014 is going to be a good year, especially for the Bay Area and Napa County” because of more investment coming into the area, the stability of the economy, home values, low unemployment and strong tourism, Kelly said.

By Jennifer Huffman

America’s richest areas, by median household income 10. Napa County, $68,553 9. Manchester-Nashua, N.H., $69,089 8. Honolulu, $71,404 7. Anchorage, Alaska, $71,494 6. Oxnard-Thousand OaksVentura, $71,517 5. Boston-CambridgeQuincy, Mass., $71,738 4. San Francisco-OaklandFremont, $74,922 3. Bridgeport-StamfordNorwalk, Conn., $79,841 2. Washington, D.C.Arlington-Alexandria, Va., $88,233 1. San Jose-SunnyvaleSanta Clara, $90,737 (Source: 24/7 Wall St., October 2013)

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Napa had a 25.5 percent poverty rate in 2011 • Trailed only Los Angeles County’s 26.9 percent • Statewide average was 22 percent Factors in study included: • costs of housing • medical expenses • other social assistance programs

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Developers vie for Copia’s future Former cultural center could host conferences, contain a hotel

by JENNIFER HUFFMAN The future of the Copia property on First Street could be decided in 2014. Developer Keith Rogal, who is working with the property owners, has revised his proposed reuse plan for the former Copia site, which operated as a cultural center for wine, food and the arts until it went bankrupt five years ago. Meanwhile, local developers Harry Price and John Salmon said they hope to make an offer to buy the property and create their own reuse plan for the downtown parcel. Rogal, the Copia Liquidation Trust and bond holder ACA Financial Guaranty Corp. had extended discussions with the Napa Planning Commission in 2013 over the application process and the zoning for the entire 11-acre property — both north and south of First street. They are now planning to submit a detailed plan for just the north side of the parcel, leaving the future of the south side for another day, Rogal said last week. The new plan for the north side of 500 First Street includes a 180-room hotel with underground parking, a “small amount” of retail, some space for commercial use, gardens, outdoor gathering space and other amenities. New to the north side proposal will be room for meeting, conference and exposition uses, Rogal said. Price and Salmon have advocated for more meeting space, Rogal noted. “We’ve listened and are proposing to allocate a large amount of (meeting) space... in our plan,” he said. Residential housing, an idea originally floated by Rogal’s team for the south side of the property, will not be part of the north side development, he said. Plan details will be contained in an application that the group will submit to the city by the end of January, Rogal said. He declined to elaborate further until that plan is submitted. Ideally, “we would want to be building a year from now,” Rogal said. As for developing the south lot, “we will return to that after we all see what makes sense on the north lot.” “At the direction of the property owner, the Copia Liquidation Trust, we are seeking to create a proposal that implements the vi-

Two groups are vying to develop the former Copia site. J.L. Sousa/Register file photo sion of the Downtown Specific Plan, meets the desires set out in that process and will have economic value,” he said. Meanwhile, Price and Salmon are focusing on their own efforts to take control of the property. “We’re working on putting together the type of commitments we need to make an offer,” said Price. “If or when we reach the point we can make an offer we will do so.” The two have created a website, viablecopia.org, that details their goals. “Our plan for the building is to turn the Copia building into a educational conference center focused on wine food and the community,” said Price. “We will derive income from that. But it will be very focused on wine and food and educational programming.” When asked what entities would operate those various components, Price said, “We have discussions underway on all of those issues.” “We have to have a plan for operating it or we wouldn’t be going this far,” Price said. According to viablecopia.org, “We intend for the building to be open to the public and for a slate of free and low cost programs to be available year-round. The economic vitality of the project will be ensured by its conference and special event business line, ongoing support from hotels, as well as office programming and retail leasing. As a community asset it will offer programs to entertain and educate people

of all ages and with diverse interests.” “We have also identified and will capture revenue from new sources,” said the website. “A Viable Copia will operate as a significant source of room nights for area hotels. This will be especially true as the center attracts and hosts mid-week, corporate business and expands the volume of weekend wedding, incentive and social business.” Rogal said projected demand for conference and meeting space in the PriceSalmon plan needed validation. “Given the history of Copia, it seems we all should be cautious,” he said. Copia declared bankruptcy in 2008 amid falling attendance and debt totaling $78 million. “We don’t want to try to solve the problem as a community — the bankruptcy, the $78 million debt and the many years of vacancy — in the same way we got into the problem in the first place,” Rogal said. The news that Price and Salmon want to buy the Copia property isn’t a surprise to Rogal. The two men “have had the desire to acquire the property for a long time,” Rogal said. Neither Rogal or Price would speculate on the cost to buy the property. “ACA has a big bill they have to pay,” Rogal said. “They need to get as much as they can.”

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Gorgeous Browns Valley home in the Foxridge subdivision. Soaring ceilings, large windows and dramatic architecture complete this lovely masterpiece. Generous amounts of hardwood floor. Upgraded kitchen with new double ovens, 5-burner gas range, granite countertops and much more. Lovely master suite with fireplace and extra large walk-in closet. Mature landscaping provides great privacy. Huge 3-car garage. An elegant home.

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Silverado Country Club living at its best! Rarely available large & private condo in the coveted Silverado Oaks gated community. Conveniently close to the HOA putting green and swimming pool. Light & airy floor plan with many windows, sliding doors and skylights. Kitchen & baths have been nicely updated. All bedrooms are en suite with bathrooms. Private & quiet, yet close to all of the Silverado amenities! Garage houses two cars & a golf cart.

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Like new home located in desirable North Napa. Fully remodeled in 2011 with new exterior stucco, new roof, landscaping front and rear with auto sprinklers, new tankless water heater, new HVAC units, wall insulation, floor coverings, new bathrooms, new kitchen cabinets, granite counters and appliances, paint, dual pane windows, new garage door and opener. There is nothing left to do but just move in.

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VINEYARD ESTATE ON 6.24 ACRES This Special Property Embodies the Napa Valley Lifestyle with a Single Level Mediterranean Style Home, Guest House, a 3.5 Acre Syrah Vineyard, Pool, Fruit Orchard & Vegetable Garden for Farm to Table Living. Located Down a Private Drive in a Serene Creek-Side Setting Minutes to Shopping, Dining & Freeway Access. Bed & Breakfast License Available. $2,399,000

SAINT HELENA VIEWS Beautiful Vineyard & Mountain Views on One Acre of Usable Flat Land in St Helena. Mediterranean Style Single Level Home with Attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath Guest Unit with Plenty of Room for a Pool, Tennis Court or Guest House. $1,995,000

SINGLE LEVEL AT SILVERADO CC On the Golf Course. Completely Remodeled with Gorgeous Wide Plank Wood and Marble Flooring, Granite and Marble Counter Tops and Custom Designed Window Coverings. 4 Sets of French Doors Open to Outdoor Entertaining Areas with Views of the Golf Course. Full Service Spa, Swimming, Tennis and of Course Golf Available! $1,790,000

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PANORAMIC VIEWS From this Contemporary Style Custom Home with Floor to Ceiling Walls of Glass Located in a Private Setting Minutes from the Silverado Trail. Enjoy Indoor/Outdoor Living with the Kitchen & Family Room Opening to Large Outdoor Entertaining Areas that Provide a Front Row Seat to the Breathtaking Views. $1,695,000

NAPA VALLEY VINEYARD ESTATE Located in a Private Gated Setting with Beautifully Remodeled Single Level Home & Coombsville Appellation Vineyard Which Produces Approximately 125 cases of Cabernet Annually. Fabulous Open Floor Plan, Stunning Views & Detached 3 Car Garage with 500 Square Foot Bonus Room & Full Bath. $1,995,000

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VINEYARD VIEW ESTATE 3.5 Acres Located on the Highly Desirable East Side of Napa with a Spacious Single Level 3 Bdrm 2.5 Bath Main House & a 1 Bdrm 1 Bath Guest House. Located Down a Private Drive with Park-Like Grounds & Plenty of Room for a Pool, Tennis Courts &/or Equestrian Facilities. $1,795,000

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SPRING MOUNTAIN ROAD - MILLE VIGNE Delightful Mediterranean home in a magical location w/newer guest house surrounded by vineyards & estate homes. Main house with 2 en suites, chef’s kitchen/great room. Wrap-around deck all on approx 3.4 acres with approx .75 acre in vines already contracted. Won’t last $897,500 long at this price. MLS #214005802

STUNNING REMODEL IN VINEYARD VALLEY All redone and ready to move-in! Landscaped front yard with flagstone patio. 3 BD/2BA with vaulted ceilings, arched doorways & skylights. Large kitchen with new cabinets. Master suite w/jetted tub. Located in Vineyard Valley 55+ Park which offers a community clubhouse & pool near downtown St. Helena. $208,000 www.51lagunasecact.com MLS# 21320172

Rianne Pasquariello 707-479-2441

OVER 5 VIEW ACRES IN ST. HELENA Inviting view and location - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home conveniently located near Downtown St. Helena. This home has been wonderfully maintained and affords you many options to add your own personal touches. MLS# 21315549 $999,999

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BEAUTIFUL SONORA HILLS COMMUNITY LIVING Pride of ownership throughout this 2 BD/2BA manufactured home. Den, Dining Room, Living/Family Room. Spacious kitchen and 2-car garage. Side covered patio great for summer nights. Community areas include: Pool, spa, card room, library, recreation room & kitchen. This is a 55+ community. $138,700

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Interest Rates Are Still Low!

Never a Better Time to Buy Investment Property 1. 25 Joshua Court:

Fantastic North Napa Home. This one has it all! Enough room for everyone. Many upgrades throughout. This is the backyard everyone dreams of with an outdoor kitchen and pool with room to play. Top it off with a 3-car garage and court location. Offered at $899,000

Enjoy a Gated Community surrounded by Custom Homes. 2 additional parcels available totaling approx. 238 acres in Capell Valley Crest. Amazing views of Lake Berryessa, hills and valley filled with bounteous wildlife. Perfect for horses and only 30 minutes to Napa Valley. Underground power and phone lines already installed to the property line. Each lot is offered at $250,000 or make an offer on all three!

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Wonderful 3 Bed/2 Bath Home in North Napa. Close to schools, restaurants and shopping. Nice floor plan with a double sided fireplace that services the living room and family room. New interior paint and carpet, central HVAC, dual pane windows and a cleared pest report. Great outdoor space for entertaining. If you are looking for a North Napa home, this is the one! Offered at $374,900

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Charming 3 Bedroom/1 Bath Home in Downtown Napa. Just blocks to the town center. Extra large lot with an additional studio with full kitchen and bath. All this plus a Barn/Garage and room for RV/Boat parking. Offered at $569,000

Beautiful Home with Character & Charm has 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, large living room with bay window, fireplace, & adjoining room for library or office. Conveniently located near downtown, stores & restaurants along the Napa River. Detached 2 car garage, workshop, & green house in backyard. Potential is great to make this your dream home or weekend vacation home here in the beautiful Napa Valley. Price Upon Request

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Beautiful 2-Story Duplex each with laundry hook ups, large rear yard and Carport parking. Also, 2 additional homes; front home has unfenced side yard, but fully enclosed 2-car garage, no laundry hookups in either house. This home is clean and well taken care of. Home in rear has parking for 2 cars and nice private rear yard. Tenants have been here for many years. Offered at $829,000

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TOWNHOME IN DESIRABLE CALISTOGA! 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Townhome with approximately 1228 sq. ft. of living space, nice size kitchen, central heat and an assigned 2-car carport. Call now for a tour. Won’t last long! $180,000

QUAINT & CHARMING OLD TOWN 2 Bedroom/1 Bath home with lots of character 2 blocks from Fuller Park. Very light and bright with lots of new dual pane windows, wood floors in dining & living rooms and new carpet in bedrooms and hall. MLS#21324816 $519,000

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Diane Hampton PEAR TREE LANE CONDO FOR SALE Call to see this wonderful, well-located 2 bedroom/2.5 bath home with a 2-car garage plus covered carport. This home has a large kitchen, nice dining area and fireplace in the living room. Downstairs has wood floors and there is new carpeting upstairs. Also convenient to shopping, medical facilities and bus stop. Priced right at $280,000

CREEK SETTING & A COUNTRY FEEL! 4 Bedrooms/3.5 baths on a lovely court location with a very special lot. Gourmet kitchen offers 6 burner Viking range, custom cabinets, trash compactor, breakfast bar, built-in refrigerator & Granite counters. Master bedroom with balcony overlooking backyard & creek. RV parking. MLS#21317043 $859,000

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LARGE LOT IN NORTH NAPA! Majestic Oak stands vigil over this 3 bedroom ranch style home. The spacious grounds consist of almost 2/3rds of an acre with a pool, patio, detached workshop, & comfortable covered patio. Plenty of room for boat, RV or even a 2nd unit. Confirm with City for all the options you have on this sprawling piece of property zoned multi-family residential. MLS#21321965 $515,000

GREAT STARTER HOME! This 3 bedroom/2 bath home has a large lot, RV access, off street parking & approximately 1100 sq feet of living space, plus a workshop for all your handyman and craft things. Call today for a preview. Asking $363,000

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American Canyon dedicates improved street and park

PROJECT INCLUDES STRETCH OF VINE TRAIL

By Michael Waterson

former two-lane country road in the heart of American Canyon is now a proper city street, with sidewalks and other amenities. And the adjacent Veterans Memorial Park, a linear strip totaling 14 acres, is now ribboned by a 3,000-foot multi-use trail that will someday be part of the 47-mile-long Vine Trail from Calistoga to the Vallejo ferry. These improvements to South Broadway Street and Veterans park were celebrated Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by American Canyon city officials and residents. The project involved widening and repaving the street from south of American Canyon Road to the city limits and more than a half mile of multi-use pathway through the park. The street project included sidewalks, embedded roadway lights that flash at a crosswalk, 40 — Distinctive Properties

Above: City officials and organizers of American Canyon’s South Broadway Improvement Project cut the ribbon on the newly upgraded stretch at the dedication ceremony. Top: American Canyon city and Napa County officials were the first to traverse the bridge on a newly upgraded stretch of South Broadway in American Canyon following the dedication ceremony. Lisa James/ Register Photos

reclaimed water system improvements, sewer line replacement and storm drain upgrades, landscaping and irrigation and a pedestrian bridge over Walsh Creek. The majority of funding for the roughly $1.5 million project, approved by the city in 2012, came from $800,000 in gas tax revenue and $300,000 in traffic impact fees. The remainder of the money came from parks, water and wastewater funds, and other sources, including a $190,000 grant from the state Transportation Development Act. The project came in under budget, Jason Holley, the city’s Public Works director, said.

Some of the attendees rode bicycles from Napa to the ribbon cutting in order to ride on the new trail. Plans call for the South Broadway trail to eventually connect to a trail running parallel to Devlin Road on the west side of Highway 29 when that project is completed in about four years. One of the planned park improvements — four bocce ball courts on the northern end — remains unfinished. The City Council voted for construction of the courts using limited city funds and volunteer labor in 2010. Recently, AmCan bocce enthusiasts have asked for donations to complete the project. Veterans Memorial Park is built on 14 acres of city land just east of Highway 29. The first section of the park opened in 2008.

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CLEARLAKE OAKS Waterfront property in cul-de-sac. 2 bedroom, 2 bath updated ranch home. Not one- but two covered decks. One with boat lift on .48 acres. Team RLT Direct Nelia Medeiros • BRE#01331611 • 707-365-9600 Cori Badertscher • BRE#01197370 • 707-373-4789 $189,000

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VALLEJO Hardly will you see this kind of Beautiful House. All Upgrades/Remodels and New Appliances. All Furniture and Appliances in the property are included in Sale price. Close to Vallejo High, Jr. High, St. Basil’s Catholic School. Arvind Nischal • 707-853-4693 • BRE#01353271 $246,000

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VALLEJO BEAUTIFUL Northgate home awaiting you to embrace! New interior paint and carpets. Appliances one year new. Lovely private oasis backyard w/ Hot Tub! Quiet neighborhood, close to schools, shopping & freeways. Ramona Quintana • BRE#01328554 • 575-779-1436 $380,000

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AMERICAN CANYON Clean and neat Napa Meadows home with RV parking. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bath at 2033 sq.ft.

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Monticello Park. Enjoy the Napa Valley Wine Country lifestyle in this classic, contemporary, Eichler style home tucked away on a .75 acre lot bordering a seasonal creek and set back off the road. Expansive walls of glass drench the living room in sunlight with views to the creek and the pool beyond. There are beautiful wood beam ceilings throughout this lovely, spacious home. Offered at $1,125,000

Get Away to Silverado Resort. Prime end unit location with lock-off studio unit and beautifully maintained. Patio off living room with views to a park like setting. Close to the spa, tennis, golf and restaurants. Transferable Silverado membership available. MLS#21322669 Offered at $539,000

A Great Location close to parking, the main pool, spa and mansion. This is a rare end unit with no unit above and attached to a studio lock off unit. Lovely views over a beautiful common area and fountain. Come enjoy all the amenities of resort living. MLS# 21324231 Offered at $475,000

Silverado Oak Creek East is one of the most desired street locations. Sweeping golf course views from this well maintained and delightfully appointed ground level unit. Great for a weekend getaway, rental or full time. Membership is available with transfer fee. MLS# 21010928 Offered at $465,000

Silverado Country Club 2 bed/2 bath upstairs unit with mountain views from the front deck. Pool views from the living room. Beautifully maintained and furnished. Carport and golf cart garage and gated entry. Membership available with transfer fee. Enjoy resort living all year! MLS# 21011378 Offered for $465,000

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Oak Tree Vineyards

On the River Front in a desirable gated community near Napa’s vibrant downtown areas! Featuring an open living room with fireplace and patio doors that lead to a rear deck overlooking open space and the Napa River. Upper level office, 2-car garage, community pool/spa, Offered at $479,000 majestic redwoods. MLS# 21320187

A rarely available, TRIPLE wide, modular home within desirable “Oak Tree Vineyards”- a pristine and gated senior community at the Northern edge of Napa. This spacious and open floorplan of 1,744 sf. offers separate family room and expansive master suite and features both side and rear yards with a 2 car garage. Offered at $159,500

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