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2455 NORTH 3RD AVENUE, NAPA Exceptional 21.25-acre Napa Valley Equestrian Estate. Stunning custom home crafted with the finest architectural details and finishes. Three en suites and 2 half baths. Designed with gracious indoor outdoor entertaining in mind, this home features an exquisite poolside setting and sumerhouse with full kitchen. Impressive 42,000-square-foot equistrian pavilion with expansive indoor arena, 10 stalls, breeding barn and vet clinic, plus 3 guest apartments overlooking the arena. Outdoor arena, 8 paddocks, and additional 7-stall barn. The entire estate is designed to be easily converted into a winery and vineyard. $16,900,000

2344 SILVERADO TRAIL, NAPA Napa Valley Winery Estate — 10 acres set against the backdrop of the Eastern hills in a prime Silverado Trail location, with sweeping panoramic views of vineyards, the valley and the surrounding mountains. the nearly 5,000-square-foot main house is the perfect blend of modern and rustic sophistication. Three darling updated guesthouses. Winery is comprised of 2 buildings connected by underground tunnel. Crush pad and fermentation storage area, and upstairs entertaining area with vineyard views. Four acres of premium Cabernet Sauvignon. The ideal location along Silverado Trail makes this an amazing opportunity. $10,900,000

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3 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath single level gated estate. Entertainer’s dream with expansive indoor / outdoor living. Large great room featuring a full size bar flows to the dining area and chef’s kitchen with Wolf range and pizza oven. Large master suite with builtins, fireplace and luxurious bathroom. Main residence features two addi onal bedrooms and baths. Separate guest house with bedroom, bath, living room and full kitchen are located above the large garage / workshop. Located above the main 3 car garage is a bonus studio with bathroom. The compound also boasts a pool, hot tub, outdoor covered pa os, outdoor fireplaces and large outdoor kitchen. Lush landscaping, waterfalls, ponds and sports lawn complete this luxurious Napa Valley home located just minutes to town.

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Tucked away high above Napa Valley is a magnificent 110+ acre building site with mesmerizing views of Lake Hennessey & beautiful vineyards draped over the surrounding hillsides. Located near Pritchard Hill, one of the most coveted areas for vineyards/wineries, with vintners that include Colgin, Bryant, OVID, Nine Suns, Brand, & David Arthur. An extraordinary opportunity to own a private & serene 110+ acres which includes a prime one+ acre hillside Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard & an approved Erosion Control Plan that may allow approx. 2 additional acres of new vineyard around the building site. Unobstructed lake and vineyard views offer an ideal site to create a private Napa Valley family compound/ranch in this gated community of striking, grand architectural estates. Approx. 15 minutes to world-renowned Auberge du Soleil Resort for fine dining. Paved road access, electricity and excellent well.

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In this issue 9 ......... El Titi Carnitas & Barbecue 15 ........ New 2021 laws you should know about 16 ........ Downtown utility boxes decorated by local artists 20 ....... Jeni Schluter brings whole-body living to her exercise business 22 ....... Chris Craiker, Architex’s Angle: An architect’s movable feast

24 ....... Top kitchen and bath design trends to watch 30 ....... A new way to cook: An entire day of plant-based meals 34 ....... Gerrett Snedaker: North Bay real estate trends for February 2021 38 ....... Chris Salese: Napa’s Loan Ranger: The power of seller credits 41......... How to ‘ﬁght dirty’ with a pressure washer

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Joel and Xochilt Cazares at their smoker, in the parking lot of Napa Valley Distillery.

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El Titi Carnitas & Barbecue SASHA PAULSEN You have to go off main roads to find El Titi Barbecue & Carnitas but it’s well worth the search. Your reward will be some of the best barbecue in Napa. What you’re eating: Generous portions of succulent St. Louis-style ribs, barbecue chicken, pulled pork and tri-tip, all prepared at the smoker on the site, along with traditional sides, coleslaw, baked beans, smoked macaroni and cheese, potato salad and fresh cornbread muffins. El Titi A sampling of plates from El Titi includes, clockwise from top left, tri-tip with Caesar salad, ribs with mac and cheese, ribs with carnitas tacos, and a barbecued chicken sandwhich MARCH 2021

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Top: El Titi owner Joel Cazares with a sample of dishes from the food truck he and his wife, Xochilt, operate in the parking lot of the Napa Valley Distillery in Napa. Above A barbecued chicken sandwich from El Titi with coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans. Sasha Paulsen photo

Left: El Titi St. Louis style ribs come with a choice of traditional sides, as well as house-made barbecue and mango-habanero sauces.

also offers tasty carnitas tacos, Caesar salads and huge sandwiches. For appetizers, they offer barbecued wings and bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers Who is making your food: The husband and wife team of Joel and Xochilt Cazares had operated their thriving catering business in Napa for three years when the coronavirus shut down gatherings. They acquired a food truck and got permission from the owners of Napa Valley Distillery, Arthur and Lusine Hartunian, to set it up Please see Food Trucks, Page A14 10 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

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n Calistoga. Owner Occupied Professional office situated on a 9189 sq.ft, R-2 zoned lot plus the adjacent 7645 sq. ft vacant R-3 zoned parcel. Either use the existing building as a professional office or develop both parcels as one project. Talk to Calistoga Planning Dept about the possibilities. $995,000

CHARMING OLD WORLD STYLE

ustom home with a dramatic great room and wood burning fireplace, beamed ceilings and French doors leading to patio, terraced gardens, soothing water features and large fish ponds. Sunroom is an ideal “work from home” space with floor to ceiling windows overlooking gardens, fruit trees, rose garden and nature. Two parcels, totaling 6.83 acres would make a perfect family compound just minutes to downtown Calistoga. $1,600,000

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ust 2 blocks from downtown. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1170 sq.ft home has a large living room w/ wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors throughout, spacious kitchen with simulated stone counters and painted cabinets. Newer roof and gutters and a detached 1 car carport with an attached work shop that could possibly be an ideal ADU unit. $695,000

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ull views of Clear Lake, Mount Konocti and Clover Valley - 711 Acres with incredible potential. 1.5 miles of seasonal creek and numerous springs. An ideal opportunity, as 95% of the property is outside of the cannabis cultivation exclusion zone. With roughly 25 acres of flatland ready to be developed, potential for this property is vast. $2,950,000

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world unto itself, minutes to downtown Calistoga. This gated retreat is situated on almost 1 acre on Mt. St Helena affording panoramic views towards Storybook Vineyards and breathtaking sunsets. Main residence has been tastefully remodeled, including the updated kitchen and stylish bathrooms. A new 1200+/- sq. ft deck with spa provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining or enjoying the views. Previous owners used the property as a 3 bedroom home, presently being used as 2 bedroom plus office. Large detached workshop could be your new home office. $775,000

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Bedroom 2 Bath single story unit in St. Helena Villas with a 2 car attached garage. Living room w/ fireplace and cathedral ceiling, dining area and kitchen open onto a private patio for outdoor entertaining as well. This community provides green spaces, a swimming pool with separate spa and clubhouse. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and parks. Ideal both as full time or a weekend residence. $697,800

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in their parking lot. The name comes from Joel’s childhood nickname, when his cousins couldn’t say his name. Joel, a Napa native who played football at Napa High, met Xochilt, who had come from Mexico, when they were both working at Buena Vista Winery. He shared his dream of starting a barbecue catering business with her, and she helped make it happen. Joel does the cooking and created the sauces they served with their meats, his own barbecue sauce and a spicy mango-habanero alternative. Xochilt (it’s an ancient Aztec name) manages the front of the business, taking orders and making up plates. The favorite: This would be hard to choose, but those tender, meat-falling-offthe-bone ribs are hard to resist. Can’t make up your mind? You can choose a combo plate with two or three different meats. Pro Tip: Place your order at the truck, then walk over to the Napa Valley Distillery and pick up a cocktail to go. When establishments are open for service again, in doors or outside, the Distillery sets up tables and El Titi will deliver your order to you. Also, El Titi is now offering family meals for four to go through Kitchens of the Valley. Dinners include carnitas, chicken mole and grilled salmon with side dishes. For more information and to order, go to kitchenofthevalley.com. Price range: Plates are $14 for one meat and two sides; $18 for two meats and two sides, and $24 for three meats and three sides. Sandwiches (pulled-pork, tri-tip and barbecued chicken) are $15 and come with coleslaw and a side. Everything comes with a cornbread muffin. How to find them: El Titi is in the parking lot of Napa Valley Distillery at 2485 Stockton St., Napa. Take the First Street exit off Highway 29, and go through the round-about to head south on California Boulevard. Stockton Street is a right turn off of California. Go all the way to the end of Stockton and turn left into the Distillery parking lot. El Titi’s hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Go early, as sometimes they sell out before closing time. Call 707-304-1457 for more information. Submitted photo

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REAL ESTATE IN THE NAPA VALLEY

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everal commented on my previous column regarding Proposition 19. Californians can keep their property tax base, with the effects it has on estate planning. I have clients looking to preempt the law by gifting their real estate to their children with the fast-approaching February 16 deadline. Your heirs could save thousands of dollars in property tax through strategic planning, but you are almost out of time. Each new year brings us new laws; below are highlights of several laws affecting the property owner and investor for 2021. Common Interest Developments to allow rentalsAn owner of a home within a common interest development governed by a Homeowners’ Association (HOA) are now allowed to lease or rent out their units. Regardless of whether the BURT M. HOA has formally amended POLSON its governing documents, 25% of homeowners may now have tenants.

CREATION OF AN EMBERRESISTANT ZONE WITHIN FIVE FEET OF A STRUCTURE Current law requires a person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains an occupied dwelling or structure to maintain a defensible space of 100 feet from each side of the structure. This law will require a more intense fuel reduction to create an ember-resistant zone within five to 30 feet around a structure.

median sales price of a single-family home not-to-exceed $600,000 from judgment debtor claims. Prevention of foreclosure ba

TENANT’S AND OTHERS, RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE A FORECLOSURE Establishes the right for a tenant, a prospective owner-occupant, non-profit, and other entities the right of first refusal RIGHT OF SENIOR CITIZENS to purchase a property through foreclosure TO CANCEL CONTRACTS within 45 days of the auction. The offer The law extends from three to five days must exceed the highest bid. for a person 65 years of age or older to cancel a contract. EXTENSION OF THE T h e r i g h t e x t e n d s f o r a h o m e HOMEOWNERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS improvement contract, service repair (HBOR) TO SMALL LANDLORDS contract, home solicitation contract, seminar HBOR provides protections and rights sales contract, and a Property Assessed Clean to homeowners facing foreclosure requiring Energy (PACE) contract. mortgage servicers to work with borrowers for foreclosure prevention alternatives. POINT-OF-SALE DISCLOSURE FOR This law offers HBOR protections to DEFENSIBLE WILDFIRE SPACE landlords who own three or fewer residential This law requires a statutory disclosure properties of one to four units. for homes built before 2010 in designated high fire areas by the seller stating the INCREASE IN THE property complies with local or state laws HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION about defensible spaces or local vegetation The new law provides a homeowner management laws. the greater of $300,000 or the countywide

COVID-19 TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2020 EXPIRES The time for the rent moratorium, collection of rental debt, unlawful detainer action moratorium, and just cause eviction rules appear to expire as of February 1. It is advisable for those tenants with rent owed or landlords looking for payment to consult with local authorities, property management companies, or their attorney for remedy. The laws are ever-changing, and it is prudent to stay informed as this could save you money and protect your rights and property. Be sure to do your research and have a team of professionals to call.

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SED ON CONSUMER DEBT JUDGMENT Restricts the court-ordered sale of a debtor’s principal residence to satisfy a judgment lien of consumer debt unless the debtor’s home secured the debt.

Burt M. Polson is the CEO of ACRESinfo.com, a commercial real estate brokerage company and CEO of StoneMarkerInvestments.com, a private equity real estate fund. Call him at (707) 254-8000 or email burt@ acresinfo.com and burt@stonemarker investments.com. DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 15

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IN ART Downtown utility boxes decorated by local artists CRAIG SMITH

Walk down just about any sidewalk in a commercial area, and at many intersections, you’ll come across utility boxes. Some house phone lines, others the controls for traffic lights and what not. All are usually grey or khaki green, terribly faded from the sun, and ugly. None of them are even close to appealing or interesting. That’s no longer the case in downtown Napa. This year, thirteen of those boxes have been covered with artwork from local artists. For their artwork to be considered for this project, artists submitted copies of their proposed art work. That was reviewed by two panels, one made up of city staff and community based artists, and another by the “PBID” committee, which is funding the effort. “PBID” is the Napa Property Based Improvement District. PBID membership is comprised of all property owners in the 16 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

downtown and Oxbow areas. That board, sort of the property owners’ counterpart to the Downtown Napa Association, is always looking for ways to help downtown businesses. When the city rolled out its parklet program, the PBID Committee set aside $190,000 to provide grants for businesses to build them. PBID introduced the hanging flower basket program downtown five years ago and is also responsible for rooftop lighting, Christmas decorations and the Christmas tree in Veterans Park. “PBID members are committed to making downtown an interesting and aesthetically pleasing experience for Napa residents and visitors,” said Ryan Gregory, PBID Committee Chair. “The utility boxes provided an opportunity to turn the ordinary into something special that people could enjoy. The artwork that we selected is varied – some of it whimsical, some thought provoking while

others are simply beautiful art. It’s the proverbial turning lemons into lemonade.” Michael Holcomb Jr., a member of both the PBID committee and of the Napa Rail Arts District (also known as “RAD”) brought the idea of wrapping utility boxes to PBID. For him, it began personally. “My son was born prematurely, and spent his first five months in Walnut Creek. We were there constantly.” Holcomb noticed that many boxes in Walnut Creek were wrapped in art. “It’s a big deal down there.” Bringing that to Napa was a natural for him. “The art in Napa is already fantastic.” “PBID is the perfect vehicle to provide this,” said Holcomb.”It’s an improvement to downtown that locals can appreciate and enjoy, and visitors will like it as well.” Craig Smith is Executive Director at Downtown Napa Association. MARCH 2021

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The GREAT SHIFT

Jeni Schluter brings wholebody living to her exercise business

VALERIE OWENS n an age where self-care has been thrust into the spotlight, fitness has been redefined, calling for an alternative approach. With an emphasis on both the mental and physical relationship, health and wellness professionals such as Jeni Schluter advocate for a healthier lifestyle strengthening the mind, body and soul. “The mental health aspect is what drives my business more than anything,” said Schluter, owner of Shift by Jeni. “We all need to put on our own oxygen masks and take care of ourselves so we can be the best version of ourselves. To get started, there are things we can do every day. Moving your body is the catalyst. Starting a habit, paying closer attention is a gift of health to your body long term.” A health, wellness and empowerment advocate, Schluter promotes whole living, a concept that incorporates physicality, nutrition and mindset. Shifting the paradigm over time. Getting her start as a promising ballet

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student, Schluter traveled the world in her youth, gaining inspiration from her ballet instructor along the way. “I learned the importance of movement at a young age,” explained Schluter. “Working out should not be a punishment. Our bodies were meant to move. It is a gift to have an able body. Exercise gives you that gift.” Through disciplined training, the framework had been established, paving a pathway to a lifetime devoted to fitness. Schluter ultimately achieved a degree in psychology, a minor in dance and two fitness certificates — one in Australia and another in the United States. Calling Australia home, Schluter worked in gyms while she started the process of developing her own business. In 2015, Schluter, her husband Andrew and son Archie moved to Napa to be closer to family. With an entrepreneurial spirit guiding the way, Schluter resumed her business and founded Shift by Jeni at the end of 2015. Then, in 2017, the Schluter family welcomed another son, Rex. Building her business while raising two young sons, Schluter’s work began to take shape. Understanding the role of a mother — beautiful, yet mentally and physically demanding — Jeni’s focus shifted. Though happy to assist both men and women, Schluter’s primary work is with women and mothers. Offering customized health and wellness programs, Shift by Schluter has helped women look at life through a new lens, capturing their beauty through a healthy mindset. MARCH 2021

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“We all need purpose in life. Always,” said Schluter. “You need to have something that helps you grow and move forward … I love functional fitness and connecting with other women. Right now, I can only zoom but it’s great to be able to connect no matter where they are. Everyone feels better.” Offering positivity, support and guidance each step of the way, Schluter has diversified during the pandemic. Building an online platform, Schluter is able to offer on demand workouts, small group sessions and one on one training. Though her business has been altered, Schluter’s commitment to her clients has intensified. “I like the direction my business is going as a result of the pandemic,” Schluter said. “I can go on vacation and still be there. My clients can have access no matter where they are.” Specializing in functional fitness training, mindset, and nutrition, Schluter’s workouts mimic real-life movements with minimal equipment required. “I love high intensity interval training. We work on balance, mobility, strength and cardio intervals,” said Schluter. In 2020, Jeni became a CBD advocate. Coming full circle, the health and wellness professional provides clients with an integrated fitness program, designed to shift the body, mind, diet and quality of life. Empowering women of all ages, Schluter’s outlook on fitness revolutionizes the traditional approach showcasing that whole-body living is the foundation for vitality. DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 21

Architex’s Angle An architect’s movable feast CHRIS CRAIKER

have been complaining for years that our fixtures and cabinets should be adjustable. They should be able to move up, down and around to fit our uses, not the other way around. Now, as limited space within our homes becomes more critical and as we age and need personalized fixtures, it is time for us to think seriously CHRIS CRAIKER about how to make our homes more flexible. Adjustable cabinets that move up and down for accessibility of disabled or disadvantaged have been around for years. As their cost goes down, these simple additions can make every kitchen workable. Adjustable countertops have also been available but very utilitarian and not interesting in design. Freestanding kitchen islands are all the current rage and allowing all or a part of the countertop to adjust to the individual for use and enjoyment is a win/ win for all. We don’t think of the bathroom or its fixtures as needing adjustability, but they certainly do. Especially as you get older or perhaps are in a wheelchair, even for a short period of time. I don’t

advocate making bathrooms huge like commercial and multifamily ADA requirements, but I do recommend the toilets be adjustable and sinks should rise or lower to permit wheelchair access or simply be more accessible by all ages and heights. Showers can be level with the adjacent floor and the fixtures can manually be adjusted with minimum strength. We don’t need more space in our bathrooms; we need more creative collaboration. (pressalit. com/en-us/accessible-bathrooms/) You might think all of these appliance and fixture suggestions require powerful electric engines but the future will allow minimum human strength to make simple adjustments, or small electric engines with battery power, not our old friend PG&E, to make them function year-round and blackout usable. A firm out of Boston, Ori Living, has an interesting movable wall system. Made especially for tight urban apartments. A movable wall unit that includes cabinets and work counters can be used during the day and moved on wheels at night to make room for the bed that can drop, safely of course, from the ceiling, converting the studio living room into a bedroom in minutes. A

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solution not only for our urban apartments but our college dorms could use. (www.oriliving.com/) And we mustn’t forget how important elevators and lifts will be for all of us. As densities climb and our lots become smaller, two and three-story homes are becoming more common. Architects and contractors should consider including in their designs an elevator space and shaft layout to make future life easier when the occupants get older, or simply want access to upper or lower home levels. Of interest, we shouldn’t forget the simple dumb waiter. First invented by the Egyptians, Roman architects installed them in palaces to move goods, up and down from cellars. Thomas Jefferson, our third president and part-time architect, installed two

in Monticello, his Virginia home, to transport wine and fancy banquets from his basement. He could be considered our first infrastructure designer. Unfortunately, it required slave laborers to operate the pulleys. Jefferson believed these inventions made slavery more palatable, but they only kept the South trapped in a losing economic culture. We can use our brains for inspiration making our lives better through an exploration of what we can, not what we think we can’t. We just have to thinkoutside-the-box. Chris d Craiker AIA/NCARB has been designing Sustainable Green buildings for over 40 years and likes to push the envelope.

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TOP KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN TRENDS TO WATCH BRANDPOINT Do you want to know what’s popular for kitchen and bath spaces for 2021? There’s no better barometer for the biggest trends than the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, where top designers and brands gather to hobnob about the year’s leading innovations and trends. Although KBIS was virtual this year, there are plenty of exciting trends that homeowners will want to see as they plan their home improvement and interior design projects: Purposeful designs: Today’s designs can’t just look good; they need to stand up to the high demands of busy households. For example, luxury kitchen brand Signature Kitchen Suite blends innovation and high-end design with a brand new — and highly customizable — undercounter convertible drawer refrigerator. Precise temperatures make this the perfect way to maintain the freshness and integrity of foods, with six temperature zones — pantry, fridge, bar, seafood, meat or freezer settings — flexing from -7 to 50 degrees independently in each drawer. Hands-free options for cleaner spaces: With a focus on cleanliness, touchless options are being seen in countless products. If it can be hands-free, it’s in demand in 2021. Handsfree options are more user-friendly than ever before, with motion-control lights and smart home features that make living easy and limit 24 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

the spread of germs. Even self-closing lids are becoming common, making it easier to live well and minimize contact. Space-saving appliances: With more time being spent at home, space is at a premium. Bulky appliances have given way to space-saving counterparts that don’t skimp on performance. For example, the LG STUDIO WashTower’s single-unit, vertical design makes the most of space efficiency while tackling ultralarge loads to deliver a complete clean in under 30 minutes —all with a sleek, streamlined design. Plus, the convenient center control panel is positioned with both washer and dryer controls in the middle so it’s easy to reach. Built-in intelligence: From precision-baking ovens to intelligent, fabric-detecting washers, homes are getting smarter than ever. The new LG STUDIO WashTower has built-in intelligence that uses sensors to detect fabric texture and load size, and then automatically selects the right wash motions, temperatures and more for precision fabric care. With Smart Pairing, the washer can even tell the dryer the right compatible drying cycle. Growth of the healthy home: With health and wellness centerstage, home upgrades that support well-being are particularly popular. From advanced home air filters to bacteria-resistant surfaces, cleanliness is integrated into virtually everything. Families suffering from

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allergies should look for laundry appliances that are certified “asthma & allergy friendly” by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. LG offers an expansive portfolio of certified laundry products, from laundry appliances to vacuums and air purifiers. Rich metals and clean lines: Clean lines continue to be integrated into designs to elevate spaces in a modern way, while making them accessible to transitional style homes that want to blend traditional with contemporary. Matte finishes are gaining popularity from faucets to cabinetry. Black and steel offer a fresh way to upgrade hardware and appliances for a sleek, eye-catching look that stands out from everyone else on the block. Focal-point faucets: The Tone collection from Kohler offers five configurations including a Semi-Pro, a standard single-handle pull-down with upgrades for touchless and voice-control functionality. The pull-down models feature a three-function spray head and a new two-tone finish: an interesting take on color blocking using matte black and brushed modern brass or matte black and chrome. As homeowners plan their annual improvement projects, these trends can help guide them in making wise investments and smart decisions that support their lifestyle. MARCH 2021

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Madrona Ave | St. Helena $1,485,000 buildable lot | 1/2 ± acre Mike Bertolucci 707.333.7772 m.bertolucci@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01724725

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1107 4th | Napa $1,289,000 3 beds | 2 baths | 1237 SF Mike Bertolucci 707.333.7772 m.bertolucci@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01724725

21 Casassa Ct | Napa $925,000

131 Vineyard Cir| Yountville $875,000

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Mike Bertolucci & Mark Fowler 707.333.7772 & 707.225.1441 m.bertolucci@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01724725 & 02056702

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4080 Atlas Peak Rd | Napa $7,500,000 3 beds | 2.5 baths | 3,300 SF Kelly Norris 707.294.8885 k.norris@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01874429

446 Montecito Blvd | Napa $1,595,000 3 beds | 3 bathrooms | 3,143 SF Mackenzie Anderson 707.322.2327 m.anderson@vintagesothebysrealty.com lic.#01954457

531 Viewridge Dr | Angwin $1,395,000

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An entire day of plant-based meals

Tim Carl LLC

Ramen With Corn, Bok Choi in Rich Broth

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lthough plant-based meals have become more popular over the last few years, misconceptions remain. When I was growing up I was told that to be healthy I needed to eat meat, drink cow’s milk and eat chickens’ eggs on a daily basis. Now we know that is just plain wrong. In fact, consuming these items too frequently leads to an increased risk of diabetes, excessive inflammation, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, according to the National Institutes of Health. On the other hand, a diet full of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and nuts has been proven to provide so many positive health benefits that it doesn’t make sense not to include them in our diets. Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to mean throwing out animal products altogether. For the last five years my wife and I (encouraged initially by our children) have been eating a diet primarily based on plants. Today my wife’s diet is 100% plant-based, whereas I eat animal products on occasion. To start, we ate one plant-based meal each day, but over time that grew to two. Eventually we came to the conclusion that eating animal products was unnecessary, and we didn’t even want them anymore. Eating plants made us feel better, have more energy and reduced our grocery bills by more than 30%. One of the other myths I was taught as I grew up was that without animal products meals were bland and devoid of hearty, savory and complex flavors and textures. This is absolutely not true. As a former professional chef — I worked under Gary Danko, John Ash and Master French Chef Masataka (Masa) Kobayashi, to name a few — though experimentation I have found a new level of complexity through plant-based ingredients and have learned a greater range of textures, flavors and aromatics by incorporating mushrooms, seaweeds and fermented products into my dishes. Yes, Julia Child might cringe at the suggestion, but replacing butter with coconut oil or braised ribs with a robust collection of dried fungi can have wondrous results. A note about salt: In our home we use many different kinds of salts — Himalayan pink, Celtic, Kala namak, Hawaiian red Alaea lava, Cyprus black, Maldon, Fleur de Sel and more. Each one imparts a different flavor and texture to food. Below I use kosher salt as the bare 30 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

minimum, but I often use Maldon in the burrito recipe, Kala namak in the ramen and Fleur de Sel to finish off the polenta and mushroom dish. A note about olive oil: In the recipe below I call for generic olive oil because it’s likely you have your own favorite. If not, I suggest using olive oil from one of the many local producers. This supports the local economy but is also often a superior product. A note about gluten: We don’t have a grudge against gluten in our home, but we have found that limiting our intake has opened us up to alternative grains and pushed us to consider new means of bringing in our carbohydrates. That said, there are times when a crusty, chewy loaf of fresh bread is absolutely what is called for. Below are three recipes that would feed a family over the course of a very culinarily adventurous day. If my experience is any indication, most people eating these meals wouldn’t spend much time lamenting the loss of animal products. They would spend their time commenting about how delicious and satisfied they were instead. To start out the day, try my family’s favorite breakfast burrito recipe. These are both satisfying and easy to transport for on-the-go people. For lunch, I love a quick but complex ramen noodle dish that incorporates sweet corn, crunchy water chestnuts and a rich, savory broth. For an evening meal that might be paired with a nice Napa Valley red wine, try this rich, lusciously flavored polenta with mushrooms and spinach. Polenta is simply coarsely ground cornmeal, and you may prefer to use quick-cooking versions or even grits, but I prefer the larger granules of a brand like Golden Pheasant. Normally a recipe for polenta brings the stock to a boil and then adds in the polenta — however, try this instead. These three meals provide a window into plant-based cooking that is both healthy and also satisfyingly hearty. The dishes are tasty and relatively straightforward to prepare, but my real hope is that they provide you a base from which to explore. Could you include roast delicata squash instead of potatoes in the tofu scramble? Absolutely. Might you include a cashew-cheese egg, bean sprouts and mint in the ramen By all means! How about adding in 16 ounces of Beyond Meat “plant-based ground beef” to replace the mushrooms to make a Bolognese-style sauce for the polenta? Why not! Eat well. Live well. Be well. MARCH 2021

BREAKFAST LUNCH Tofu Scramble Wraps With Spinach, Roasted Ramen With Corn And Bok Choi In Peppers And Tender Yukon Gold Potatoes Rich Broth Start to finish: 30 minutes Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Servings: 4 16-ounce block firm tofu 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon soy sauce Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil Gluten-free tortillas (corn or flour tortillas work just as well) 16 ounces cleaned baby Yukon Gold potatoes 1 red bell pepper, rinsed, seeded and diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/3 cup cilantro leaves Thinly sliced avocado and red onion to taste Your favorite salsa or hot sauce to taste

Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a bowl add tofu, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic powder and olive oil and mash together using a potato masher or fork. Spread out tofu mash on a sheet pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Cover and set aside. Cut small potatoes in half. Place in a bowl with red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss to cover. Place mixture on a parchment lined sheet pan and place into the oven. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender. Place tofu sheet pan in oven on a different shelf and allow both the potatoes and tofu mash to cook for 7 to 10 minutes, just until the tofu is beginning to brown around its edges and potatoes are tender. While the tofu and potatoes finish cooking, toast tortillas in a nonstick pan and keep warm by wrapping them in aluminum foil. To serve, fill each tortilla with cooked tofu mash and roasted potatoes. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, red onion and salsa.

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1/3 cup tahini paste 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chili-crisp sauce (Sriracha is a good substitute) 3 tablespoons tamari 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup canned water chestnuts, diced 1 cup corn 1/2 cup dried shitaki mushrooms (rehydrated and diced) Pinch of kosher salt 4 small bok choi, cut lengthwise into quarters 4 bundles of dried gluten-free ramen noodles 8 cups vegetable stock 20 grams (or about 12 inches) of kombu seaweed (used to thicken and flavor the broth) 4 tablespoons Korean dried chili pepper threads 3 chopped green onion stalks

In a pot, boil water for the noodles. In a heatproof mixing bowl, mix tahini paste, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, chili-crisp sauce, tamari and coconut milk. Heat a sauté pan to medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté the water chestnuts and corn for 2 minutes and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the mushrooms with a pinch of kosher salt for 2 minute. Add the bok choi and continue to cook for additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside. Cook the noodles in boiling water for 6 minutes or until al dente. As the noodles cook, in a separate pot bring the stock and kombu to a boil and then remove kombu (can be used up to three times). Pour stock into mixing bowl and mix with a whisk forming a broth. Pour equal amounts of broth into individual serving bowls along with portioned amounts of the strained cooked noodles. Top the ramen with the water chestnuts, corn, wild mushrooms and bok choi. Garnish with Korean dried chili pepper threads and green onions.

DINNER Polenta With Sauteed Cannelloni Beans, Mushrooms And Spinach Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes Servings: 4 1 cup polenta 4 ½ cups vegetable stock (divided use) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 threads saffron 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided use) 1/2 cup unsweetened cashew milk 2 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound mixed thinly sliced mushrooms (any can be used, but equal parts cremini, portobello and rehydrated porcini — also called ceps — make a great mix) 1 cup dry red wine 12-ounce can of crushed or petite-dice tomatoes 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons minced Kalamata olives 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups cleaned baby spinach

In a large heated saucepan, toast the polenta over medium-high heat until you smell a wonderful roasted corn aroma. Then add 4 cups of the stock. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Immediately reduce the heat to low, add salt and saffron and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes and adding in 1/3 cup of water at a time if mixture is too thick to mix smooth. The polenta is done when the texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender. Turn off heat and mix in nutritional yeast, olive oil and cashew milk. Taste for salt. While polenta is cooking, in a sauté pan with a drizzle of olive oil sauté shallots, garlic and mushrooms at medium-high heat. Cook until the mushrooms are brown and tender (7 to 10 minutes). Add wine, remaining stock, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, oregano, olives and beans and simmer on low heat as the polenta finishes. Five minutes before the polenta is done, fold the spinach leaves into the mushroom sauce. Divide warm polenta onto individual plates or a serving dish, place mushroom sauce in center, sprinkle with nutritional yeast to taste and enjoy with thick hunks of your favorite French bread. DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 31

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TRENDS FOR FEBRUARY 2021 GERRETT SNEDAKER, CRB

or all of the areas covered by our Multiple Listing Service (BAREIS), which includes Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties, there is an inventory of 1,431 homes and condominiums for sale at the end of February. This is the lowest inventory that we have had in GARRETT any month in SNEDAKER the reporting of MLS data going back to 2005. Inventory is 43% below that of a year ago (2,511) and 2% below last month (1,454). At times, the inventory has exceeded 10,000 homes in the BAREIS

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region. There were 1,401 sales for the month of February. This number is 15% above a year ago (1,216) and 10% above last month (1,273). The Wine Country real estate market often enjoys a spring increase in both listings and sales and we will look for improvements in both in the coming month. I have been following a data point I call the “Price Reduction Ratio”. Across the country, one might expect that 30 to 35% of the homes put into the MLS to sell will have a price reduction before they eventually sell. For January 2021, of all closed homes in Napa County, 24% had price reductions before selling. Conversely, the ratio of homes selling in excess of

Original List Price in Napa closing in Napa County is curCounty was 37%. rently 71 days. For the purpose of our MLS (BAREIS) “Days NAPA COUNTY on Market” represents the time The inventory of homes and from when the property is first condominiums available for sale listed in the MLS to the date the in Napa County at the end of property goes into “pending” (all February (223) is 32.4% below conditions removed) status. On the inventory in February 2020 average, it can take anywhere (330) and it is 2% ahead of the from 0 to 30 additional days for inventory last month (218). Six- properties to close after going ty-one percent of the inventory pending. The median price of in Napa County (129 properties) the 87 homes closed in Februis priced at $1,000,000 or above. ary in Napa County ($850,000) New sales (110) are 25% ahead is 31% ahead of the median of the pace of last year (88) and price of a year ago ($649,000). are 11% above the 99 sales last Over the past four months, month. There is a 2.0 months Napa County homes are sellsupply of inventory based on the ing at roughly 94% of original current sales pace compared to a list price. 2.2 months supply last month. The Days on Market for homes Please see Trends, Page 46 MARCH 2021

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THE POWER OF SELLER CREDITS I

don’t remember why I was thinking of the movie “Back to the Future” the other day, perhaps it has something to do with the twists and turns of the COVID pandemic leading us back to what could be our “new normal.” Or maybe it reminded me of the current White House administration mirroring a previous administration’s handbook from eight to 12 years ago. Either way, as I listened to CHRIS the Huey Lewis song, “The SALESE Power of Love,” I wanted to share something rather powerful, called seller credits, for homebuyers to leverage in today’s ultra-competitive housing market. A seller credit is simply a credit from a seller to a buyer at closing. For example, if you were selling your home, then before you receive your net proceeds, you must account for the total costs of the sale of it. If you have a loan on the property, then that gets paid off. If you hired a real estate professional, which hopefully you did, then the investment 38 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

in their services is covered via the selling price. If you provided any type of credit or concession to a buyer, then that will be deducted from your sales price too. When the expense dust settles, you receive your net proceeds. I know, you’re probably thinking, why would a seller credit help me as a seller? Well, through careful analysis by your real estate professional who is representing you in the sale of your home, an allowance of credits for a possible buyer should be baked into your listing price. Many times, sellers even market that their listing price includes this valuable benefit for potential buyers. For sellers, since it appears that home equity these days is quite frothy, this expands their pool of buyers. By expanding your pool of buyers, you are generating more interest in your home which should lead to a higher net sales proceeds amount. Alternatively, a seller credit for a buyer can help in plenty of ways. When my son’s neck gaiter package arrived last week, I opened it up to find a very cool re-usable zip lock pouch that contained the gaiters. Imprinted on the pouch, there were 15 different ways that this neck gaiter could

be worn. I’m not going to list out 15 different ways that a seller credit can aid a buyer, however, the list is long. As such, this of course is advantageous for both buyers and sellers considering how interconnected the use of credits has become for all parties. Despite several low down-payment loan program options available in today’s lending world, saving up for a down-payment, in general, is still problematic for many buyers these days, especially as home prices continue to surge. Until the mortgage interest rate cruise ship turns around completely, financing your closing costs via these seller credits is extremely powerful. Although, like Huey Lewis sang, “You don’t need money, you don’t need no credit card” to ride this train, maybe you just need to look at things differently instead. 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. MARCH 2021

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s you’ve been spending more time at home lately, you’ve probably found things around your house and yard that aren’t as clean as they used to be. Depending on where you live, you may be eyeing many of these cleaning projects and putting them on your to-do list as spring approaches, or you may be itching to get at them right away. Unfortunately, some of these areas are really difficult to clean, and some of the problem spots are very tough to reach, Equipment. “Most importantly, it’s easy to too—which may explain why they’ve gotten use and will save you a great deal of time in such rough shape. so you can take care of any job without the elbow grease.” SOLUTIONS FOR The Powerhorse 3200 PSI Pressure OUTDOOR TOUGH SPOTS Washer is an effective tool, with all the While you survey your property to look power and accessories you need to tackle for ways to improve its appearance, take note countless projects around your home or of the hardest-to-reach and toughest-to-clean your business. It features a maintenance-free spots, such as: direct drive axial pump, along with adjust• Exterior siding and brick able pressure—making it versatile enough • Fences to handle delicate jobs or blast away years’ • Windows worth of grime. The push-down style cart • Decks, patios and porches features a sturdy steel tube frame, and its • Sidewalks and driveways ten-inch flat-free tires make it easy to move • Cars and trucks from job to job while you’re improving your • Lawn equipment and grills home, yard or business. If any of these items look like they could use a good scrub, don’t get out the soap, MAINTAINING YOUR sponge and brushes just yet—a pressure PRESSURE WASHER washer may be just what you need. Once you’ve got your pressure washer, “For tackling big or small jobs, the Pow- Green recommends the following tips for erhorse 3200 PSI Pressure Washer can make keeping it in top shape: your outdoor cleaning easier, faster and a Always remove your tips and clean them much more effective to blast away the dirt,” out after every use on your pressure washer said Jonathan Green, senior regional parts gun as well as your surface cleaner. This and service manager at Northern Tool + keeps the tips from calcifying. MARCH 2021

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Whenever you change the engine oil in your pressure washer, change the pump oil as well. This way they stay in the same cycle. Always use a fuel treatment and stabilizer in your fuel, unless using premium ethanol-free fuel. The stabilizer assists in keeping the unit running smoothly and limits carburetor cleaning and repairs. Flush the pump before extended storage, especially if stored in a freezing climate. If you’ve put off investing in a pressure washer before, this could be the best year for getting those tough-to-tackle jobs done. This pressure washer has a built-in nozzle holder, so the right nozzle is within reach at all times. In addition, the onboard soap tank adds efficiency, eliminating the mess and hassle of using a siphon tube and separate container. You simply add detergent to the onboard tank and you’re ready to clean. You can look forward to enjoying a brighter, cleaner spring and summer at home when you’ve got your house and yard looking fresh and clean. To learn more about what a pressure washer can do for you, visit Northerntool. com. DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES | 41

NAPA COUNTY’S LATEST HOME SALES* ADDRESS

RECORD DATE

SALE PRICE

BED BATH SQ FT YR BLT Single Family

American Canyon 155 ANDREW RD

10/8

200 CARMEL DR

$197,500

1,641

106 BELVEDERE CT 3483 VALLE VERDE DR

11/9

$225,000

1,458

1957

1/6

$470,000

875

1956

46 FLAMINGO CT

1/19

$475,000

1,271

1956

2262 ELLIOTT DR

1/13

$475,000

1,886

1988

250 LOS ALTOS

1/12

$480,000

1,385

1954

745 HUNTINGTON WAY

1/13

$715,500

2,467

1991

2 SADIE PL

1/11

$775,000

3,666

2005

3 VIA PESARO

1/12

$810,000

4,164

2003

650 PETRIFIED FOREST RD

Single Family 1/4

$1,200,000

1,000

1935

Single Family

Napa

SALE PRICE

737 MARSH DR

1/15

$370,000

897

1972

1/5

$405,000

970

1972

1/11

$464,000

1,204

1978

1/8

$495,000

1,193

2017

1600 ATLAS PEAK RD #361

1/15

$530,000

676

1968

2729 ELKS WAY

1/11

$535,000

1,407

1988

2252 EVA ST

1/15

$545,000

1,363

2016

480 TROUT CT

1/13

$565,000

1,657

1981

339 PEAR TREE TE #H

1/15

$611,000

1472

2020

339 PEAR TREE TE #C

1/19

$615,000

1472

2020

1/7

$645,000

1,687

1995

1/12

$691,000

1,470

1987

20 ALEXNOEL CT 4 FOUNTAIN GROVE CIR

1/15

$450,000

1,017

1941

2149 PATTON AVE

1/19

$550,000

998

1955

2424 YAJOME ST

1/5

$580,000

1,403

1966

2126 FIRST ST

1/6

$580,000

723

1932

2012 MORLAN DR

1/4

$585,000

1,172

1952

Yountville

2050 APPOLLO CT

1/7

$590,000

1,674

2007

6600 YOUNT ST #013

Condos

St Helena 764 GRANADA CT

1/15

$530,000

1,156

1975

1560 VOORHEES CIR

1/11

$775,000

1,149

1989

Condos 1/21

$655,000

1/4

$612,000

1,106

1954

3269 PIEDMONT AVE

1/11

$668,000

1,253

1955

120 LILIENTHAL AVE

1/19

$680,000

1,375

1955

3190 STUART WAY

1/12

$680,000

1,518

1956

1257 SIERRA AVE

1/7

$688,500

1,481

1973

1566 SEQUOIA ST

1/11

$800,000

2,357

1961

12/28

$835,000

1,916

1999

Napa 3560 HAGEN RD

12/30

3580 HAGEN RD

12/30

$5,000

1/8

$1,200,000

87 WINEDALE LN 3301 LINDA MESA WAY

1/8

$840,000

1,873

1980

2615 BRADFORD ST

1/4

$875,000

1,618

1966

124 N NEWPORT DR

1/8

$900,000

1,855

1997

1925 WAVERLY ST 3104 HYDE PARK PL

1/8

$903,000

1,931

1960

1/13

$925,000

1,928

1988

925 CHELEBROOKE CT

1/15

$945,000

2,185

2005

1024 BANBURY CT

1/19

$1,033,000

2,469

1980

691 CABOT WAY

1/13

$1,202,500

1,920

1969

1239 GRIGSBY CT

1/15

$1,250,000

2,084

1898

1/4

$1,250,000

2,469

1980

1039 BANBURY CT 9 HUNTINGTON CT

1/8

$1,900,000

1621 STOCKTON ST

1991

Single Family

St Helena 1135 CHURCH ST

3,446

1/7

$700,000

962

1/15

$800,000

745

1880

BED BATH SQ FT YR BLT Condos

2143 EVA ST

76 BRYAN AVE

2247 KATHLEEN DR

RECORD DATE

Napa

1956

145 LANDANA ST

Calistoga

ADDRESS

957

1989

Rural Residential

Berryessa 514 NEPTUNE CT 1096 BLUE RIDGE DR

1/8

$515,000

1,750

1984

1/13

$540,000

2,670

1979

Rural Residential

Calistoga 12/4

$2,500

5,419

1995

Rural Residential

1109 ATLAS PEAK RD

$5,000

2,689

1969

3,177

1966

855

1991

2151 MONTICELLO RD

1/4

$1,265,000

1,948

1969

1025 LOMA VISTA DR

1/8

$2,020,000

1,496

2019

2400 THIRD AVE

1/4

$4,495,000

3,724

1978

Rural Residential

Pope, Chiles, Wooden Valleys 26 ROCKROSE CT

1/4

$660,000

1,948

1980

1400 INK GRADE RD

1/15

$835,000

1,598

1963

5635 MONTICELLO RD

1/13

$950,000

1,161

1960

201 SILVERADO TRL

1/15

$1,400,000

3,144

1974

Rural Residential

St Helena 1085 LODI LN

*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.

1/15

$4,575,000

4,799

2003

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ardening is the perfect way to revitalize your home, enhance your mood and safely spend time outdoors with your family. Sun-loving Wave Petunias® and Cool Wave® Pansies are two great choices for adding high-impact, low maintenance flowers throughout your favorite outdoor spaces, from large yards to balcony gardens. With a few creative ideas and easy suggestions, you’ll help your plants thrive so you can enjoy stunning color month after month. Whether you’re a new or advanced gardener, use these tips for planting long-lasting Wave® and Cool Wave® in both traditional and unique ways: ENJOY FLOWERS UP, DOWN AND ALL AROUND Pansies and petunias are two timeless plants that are available in an array of fun colors so you can add visual interest throughout your sunny outdoor spaces. Get creative by making your own flower-filled hanging baskets or create interesting designs and patterns in flower beds. You can even add vertical appeal to 44 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

BRANDPOINT COLORFUL FUN BEYOND THE GARDEN In addition to beautifying your outdoor spaces, Cool Wave® Pansies are a simple way to enhance any DIY project. These elegant flowers make a stunning edible garnish for charcuterie boards, fruit platters, salads or cocktails. Want to elevate ice cubes? Add colorful pansies to USE HEARTIER the tray before freezing. You can PLANTS FOR EARLY also press pansies to dry for use SPRING GARDENING in arts and crafts, such as creatAs days grow longer and the ing beautiful bookmarks, colorweather becomes milder, you’re ful cardstock or a one-of-a-kind ready to dig into the dirt. How- phone case. ever, since spring can be unpredictable, you want to make sure BRIGHTEN BASKETS your flowers can handle the WITH ON-TREND cooler temperatures. Not only YELLOW BLOOMS do Cool Wave® Pansies withA warm yellow color called stand the cooler temperatures, “Illuminating” is a 20w21 Panbut they’re also easy to grow and tone Color of the Year, a tone maintain, making them a great that conveys joy and hopefulchoice for beginner and seasoned ness. Taking inspiration from gardeners alike. Available in this on-trend shade, you can many colors including raspberry, add a dash of inspiration to your white and bicolor options, you garden with Easy Wave® Yelcan get creative with flowers as low. These petunias add sunny soon as the seasons change. Plant bursts of color to flower baskets these in early spring and enjoy or window boxes. Additionally, the cheery feel they add to any these fast-growing plants bloom garden for months to come. freely all season without much

spaces by up-cycling a hanging shoe organizer, filling each pouch halfway with soil and adding Wave Petunias®. With their dramatic spread, exceptionally long bloom time and weather resistance, Wave Petunias® brighten up gardens, patios and balconies with bold color—and they’re virtually care-free.

maintenance. You can enjoy these happy yellow flowers as seasons turn because they tolerate both heat and cooler conditions well. BE BOLD IN FLOWER BEDS WITH MIXED COLORS When summer hits, you’ll want to enjoy bursts of rich color when you entertain outdoors. That’s why there’s no better option than the vivid hues in the Easy Wave® Beachcomber Mixture. Inspired by the colors of the coast, this petunia mix features pinks, purples and blues that dazzle in any outdoor space, but are particularly pleasing in flower beds. To enjoy the blooms as long as possible, occasionally cut back the spent petals to rejuvenate the plants for fresh, new growth. Gardening is a low-stress healthy hobby for people of all ages. It’s a wonderful escape when done solo or makes for great quality time spent together as a family. Use these ideas to guide you in your gardening activities and reap the benefits of long-lasting petunia and pansy blooms. For additional inspiration and friendly advice, visit www.wavegardening.com. MARCH 2021

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NAPA COUNTY LUXURY HOMES If one takes the highest quartile (25%) of available inventory as the “Luxury Market”, the Luxury Market begins at $3,250,000 in Napa County at this time, up from $2,900,000 last month. There has been an increase of 94% for the number of closings (70) of Luxury Homes (sales price in excess of $3,250,000) in Napa County for the period 3/1/20 to 2/28/21 compared to 36 closings in the period 3/1/19 to 2/28/20. There are 57 luxury homes in inventory at the end of February 2021 compared to 57 at the end of February 2020. There were 6 new Luxury Home sales in February compared to 3 last year and 3 last month. This results in a 9.5 months supply of available Luxury Homes based on the current sales pace compared to a 2.0 months supply for the County as a whole. Days on market for the 2 luxury homes closings in February was just 13 days. Over the past four months, Napa County Luxury Homes are selling at roughly 87% of original list price. NAPA Fifty-seven percent of the inventory in Napa County is in the City of Napa. There are 127 available homes and condominiums in inventory at the end of February in the City of Napa. This is 28% below the supply at the end of February 2020 (176) and it is 3% above the inventory at the end of last month (123). New sales (76) were 10% ahead of the pace of February 2020 (69) and they were 7% ahead of the pace of last month (71). There is a 1.7 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. The Days on Market for the 66 closings last month was 53 days. The median price of the homes that closed in the City of Napa in February was $845,000. This is 26% ahead of the median price of the 46 | DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES

homes closed in February 2020 the level of 94 in February 2020 ($670,000). and it is equal to the inventory last month. There were 18 new UPVALLEY NAPA COUNTY sales this month compared to 12 Up Valley Napa real estate a year ago and 17 last month. ground to a halt beginning There is now a 4.3 months sup9/27/20 with the outbreak of the ply of inventory based on the “Glass Fire” in the area. Inven- current sales pace. The Days tory fell by 12% and new sales on Market for the 12 closings were off 56% from the prior last month was 156 days. This month. The home sales mar- indicates that some older invenket is upset by the loss of over tory was closing in the month. 113 structures and the need for Approximately 40% of the Luxresidents to occupy homes that ury Market inventory (price in were otherwise slated to be for excess of $3,250,000) in Napa sale in the near future. We expect County is in the Up Valley Marthe market to be disrupted for ket (23 homes). This is down months to come. As in the 2017 from 66% last September. There Wine Country wild fires, we will were no luxury home (price in watch to see how many burned excess of $3,250,000) closings in lots are brought on the market the Up Valley Market last month and how many owners decide to and there were two new luxury remain and rebuild – a multi- home sales. year process. The inventory of homes and AMERICAN CANYON condominiums for sale in the There are only 3 available Up Valley Napa County market homes and condominiums in (Angwin, Calistoga, Deer Park, inventory at the end of FebruOakville, Rutherford, St. Hel- ary in American Canyon. This ena and Yountville) at the end is 80% below the inventory a of February (77) is 18% below year ago (11) and it is just below

the supply last month (4). There were 12 new sales in the month – so homes came on and sold right away. This is 100% ahead of the pace of last year (6) and 140% ahead of the 5 sales last month. There is a 0.3 months supply of inventory based on the current sales pace. American Canyon remains the tightest market in Wine Country. The Days on Market for 6 homes that closed in American Canyon last month was 65 days. The median price of the homes that closed in American Canyon in February ($588,000) was 30% ahead of the median price of a year ago ($453,000). The average price per square foot of the homes sold in American Canyon remains in the $275 to $300 range. For more information contact Gerrett Snedaker at 707939-2009 or gsned@winecountrygroup.com. For more information, please contact Gerrett Snedaker at 707-939-2009 or gsned@ winecountrygroup.com. MARCH 2021

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New 2021 laws you should know about

Brighten and boost your outdoor space with ease by planting petunias and pansies