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RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES 588 Main Street, Napa CA 94559

PRICED FROM $545,000 - $829,000 Riverfront Residences features 50 luxury condominiums built along the Napa River in the heart of the downtown Napa renaissance. With a European flair, the homes surround a landscaped courtyard and are located above boutiques, cafes and restaurants, including establishments from Iron Chef Morimoto, Fish Story, and the new Pear restaurant. One Bedrooms $545,000 – $599,000 Two Bedrooms $599,000 – $829,000 FINAL RELEASE! Don’t miss this Extraordinary Opportunity! Please call Denise Cook for details.

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BROKER/OWNER REALTOR 707-258-5248 707-252-5463 croberts99@aol.com dcook@cbnapavalley.com cbnapavalley.com www.carolynroberts.com www.riverfrontofnapa.com N A P A • S T . H E L E N A • A M E R I C A N C A N Y O N 2  —  Distinctive Properties


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GENTLY UNFOLDING OVER APPROXIMATELY 140 ACRES, this wine country estate boasts views of five counties. The approximate 11,800 sq. ft. six bedroom home is like no other — utilizing a dramatic combination of modern and centuries-old building methods and materials harvested and crafted on site. Outdoors is a playground including a stocked lake with white sand beach, island and Zip line, a 70-foot free form swimming pool with waterfall plunge, spa, softball diamond, tennis court, orchard, vegetable, fruit and flower gardens, in-ground trampoline and more. Approximately 70 acres available for vineyard planting, plus manager’s building and barn. Approximately 12 minutes to Sonoma’s historic Plaza and 50 minutes to San Francisco. Price upon request. For more information, contact:

Donald Van de Mark 707.337.2227

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Designer Residences #SFBUIUBLJOH 7JFXT t &OWJBCMF "NFOJUJFT Condominium Living At Its Finest Call or stop by today and discover why Belvedere Residences is the best home value throughout the Bay Area. Priced from $249,990 For information contact Monica Benyo at 866-535-4805 or email: monica@BelvedereResidences.com

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CALISTOGA

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IMPECCABLE Comfortable, spacious, and inviting, describe this lovingly cared for 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a corner lot across from the golf course. Beautiful low maintenance landscaping, spacious upgraded kitchen, great floor plan, ready for someone to move right in. $690,000

ULTIMATE ESTATE BUILDING SITE The tree-lined entry winds through the oaks to the home site overlooking your own private meadow. Approximately 15 acres with 8.5+ acres plantable in the Knights Valley appellation. Well, perc, geo-technical reports available. $1,295,000

www.calistoga-realty.com 1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED Normandy style home with guest house, art studio/workshop, in ground pool, a great old barn and a master gardener designed rose garden. Living room w/ fireplace, wood floors, crown molding and indirect lighting, formal dining room, office/den w/ custom built-ins, media room, gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, custom cabinetry, La Rochelle tile counters, banquette and a lovely screened in porch. Two parcels. $1,780,000

Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, Broker May 2013  —  11


PANORAMIC VIEWS Enjoy the 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. $665,000

IDEAL FOR DEVELOPER - GREAT ESTATE POTENTIAL A country farmhouse circa 1880 situated on 1.5+ acres located in the heart of town with lots of charm. 1/2 + acre vineyard, lots of fruit trees and an old barn has a small wine cellar and is a bonded winery for dba - Grant Street LLC - On site storage under 50 cases. Potential to subdivide into several parcels with access onto Michael Way. Zoned for 4+ parcel split. $995,000

www.calistoga-realty.com 1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422

ENJOY THE PROPERTY NOW AND BUILD LATER Two homes on 7+ acres close to Calistoga and Santa Rosa. Older home with three bedrooms, one bath and a triple wide Mobile home with two bedrooms, two full baths, family room and living room. Wonderful views-peaceful setting. Three outbuildings on the property for storage or hobby room. Apple orchard and Porter Creek frontage. $720,000

GREAT RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY Located in the heart of Calistoga. Most recently leased as Wapoo Restaurant for over 20 years. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating areas. 35 pre-paid in-lieu parking spaces.

WISTERIA GARDEN COTTAGES B&B Vintage Inn located in downtown Calistoga. 2 legal overnight units with potential for a 3rd. Main home has hardwood floors/newer kitchen with many other upgrades. Large courtyard area for travelers to enjoy the Napa Valley lifestyle.

OWN A PIECE OF CALISTOGA HISTORY This adorable bungalow, constructed on a bet that a house could be built without nails has stood the test of time since 1890. Two bedrooms, 1 bath on a 9000+ square foot lot in the heart of town.

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CLASSIC COUNTRY FARMHOUSE On 40 acres complete with wrap around porches and 360 degree views from the knoll top setting. Great room with wood floors, a fireplace, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, 3 beds., 3.5 baths, detached guest house, pool, greenhouse and vineyard. $2,950,000

www.calistoga-realty.com 1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9422

PRIVATE VALLEY 59.7+/- acre estate property located between Calistoga and Knights Valley, adjacent to Blossom Creek Winery and Turnbull. 4100 Sq. 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. $8,500,000

Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, Broker May 2013  —  13


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NAPA VALLEY LAND BROKERS Specializing in. . . Land, Vineyards, Wineries, Country Homes and Estates INTRODUCING... SUZANNE B. TRUCHARD, BROKER-ASSOCIATE

Suzanne joined Napa Valley Land Brokers as a Broker-Associate last year. She developed her expertise in property as an attorney specializing in corporate law, wine/vineyard law, and the related land use, zoning, and local government issues that arise in complex land transactions. As a broker who is bilingual with a strong legal foundation, Suzanne’s primary focus is ensuring a seamless transaction from start to finish, in addition to being a strong advocate for her client. She received her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and her law degree from Northwestern University School of Law.

707.363.4187 • suzanne@napavalleylandbrokers.com

311 SPECTACULAR ACRES This private estate property has been in the same family for three generations. Knoll home sites with unobstructed views, total privacy, and no road noise. Existing dirt roads, year round spring, meadows, forests and a 7+/- acre vineyard site. The entrance easement is directly through the exclusive Calistoga Ranch Resort.

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169 ACRES A virgin, undeveloped vineyard site near famous vineyards located in Foss Valley. Stagecoach Vineyards is adjacent to the South and Chapellet Vineyards and Pritchard Hill are to the North. Slope analysis indicates 124 acres under 30% slope, 100 +/- acres plantable. Good road to property with easements in place. An erosion plan with Napa County will be required.

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MICHAEL CRANE, BROKER (707) 257-7217

michael@napavalleylandbrokers.com • www.napavalleylandbrokers.com

25 Years + Napa Valley Experience Winegrower Third Generation Napan May 2013  —  15


ST. HELENA

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Sold in March 2012

Sold in December 2012

for $275,000 533 E Spring Street 2/1 Approx, 837 Sq. Ft.

for $424,000 1213 Banks Avenue 2/1 Approx, 1037 Sq. Ft.

What a Difference A Year Makes In Alta Heights! The story continues...home values increase at record speed, buyers are searching 24/7 for available properties, interest rates remain at all time lows. Equity sales are here again, pent up buyer demand is STRONG. We need inventory! The associates of Terra Firma Global Partners are here to provide pricing and discuss opportunities to take advantage of today’s market. Please give us a call.

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Permit Check Critical When Buying Home By Dian Hymer Most houses are inspected by a home inspector before they’re sold. However, home inspectors usually don’t inspect the permit record on a house. To be sure you have the complete picture, it’s wise to go to the local planning department and check the permit history on the home you’re buying before your inspection contingency is due. Why is this important? Some planning departments require that any open or expired permits that haven’t received final approval must be completed before a new permit on the property will be issued. In one case, a seller took out a permit to replace the roof. He never had the job done and the permit expired. The new owners applied for a permit and were denied. They needed to pay to reopen the roof permit and complete the job before they could obtain a permit to do additional work on the house. This could add a considerable cost to your improvement budget. You might be able to file a claim against the seller, depending on the circumstances. However, he may not have been aware of the expired permit if a previous seller took out the permit and your seller didn’t check the permit record when he purchased the property. HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Go to the city planning department before you remove your inspection contingency and find out if there are any open or expired permits. You might be able to negotiate an acceptable solution before closing. This would be less hassle and expense than taking legal action after closing. A good home inspector should be able to point out any glaring building code violations in work done by previous owners. This could be an indication that the work was done without building permits. For example, a recent homebuyer was informed by her inspector that the relatively new electrical circuit breaker box was installed in a fashion that would not 18  —  Distinctive Properties

pass a city building inspector’s scrutiny. The box had several irregularities. Further investigation revealed that the seller had recently added the circuit box. Although he used a licensed electrician, the work was done without a permit. The buyer hired an electrician to inspect the box and it turned out it needed to be replaced in order to meet code requirements. The buyer made a request for a price concession from the seller to compensate for this new information discovered during inspections. He agreed to lower the price. The buyer took responsibility for replacing the box with permit after closing. Sometimes homeowners bypass the permit process in order to save time and money. Busy contractors don’t like to wait for inspectors and sometimes encourage sellers to forgo permits. If you’re adding additional living space, don’t even consider doing the work without permit. Appraisers often won’t give unpermitted additions full value as livable square feet. This could affect the sale price of the property. It’s possible to take out permits after the work is done, but it will cost more in fees, and walls might have to be opened to make sure that any plumbing and electrical work was done correctly. Don’t assume that if work is done by a licensed contractor, it will meet local code requirements, particularly if the contractor is from out of the area and is not familiar with local code requirements. Taking out a permit can provide the homeowner with protection against code violations. You can run up costs bringing the last owner’s work up to code in order to receive final approval on work you’re having done to the home. If a building inspector sees something at your home that isn’t code-complying when he’s inspecting, he’s likely to require you to bring that work into compliance before giving final approval to your permit. THE CLOSING: Play it safe; check the permit history.


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www.160CanyonPl.com One of Silverado’s finest, with golf course and valley views, manicured grounds and a designers touch throughout. This is the perfect compliment of elegance and relaxed comfort, for the ultimate Napa Valley Lifestyle. The main floor Master Suite compliments the stunning open floor plan, which open up to the beautifully landscaped grounds, with a soothing waterfall and pond, and an observation patio with fabulous views. Private gated community, and a transferable country club membership available. MLS# 21307251

Offered at $1,489,000

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www.1RenoCt.com

www.5294WashingtonSt.com

Beautifully restored Vintage Estate Home with a private gated entrance, guest house and 13 car garage. Gorgeous colorful stained glass windows, custom kitchen and bar, elegant dining room with built-in china cabinet and crystal chandelier, all surrounded by French doors out to the porch. Entertain in the garden at an outdoor shaded kitchen loggia. Raised veggie gardens, rose covered arbor, and a storybook garden shed. MLS# 21116551

Fabulous views! Set on the valley floor on just over an acre is this stunning Mediterranean home, located just south of Yountville. Included with the beautiful landscaping are 500 Cabernet vines, a two bedroom Guest Cottage and an additional Guest Suite above the detached 2 car garage. The open layout of the Kitchen and Family room are great for entertaining. All bedrooms are en suite with beautiful bathrooms. This is a very special property. MLS# 21217585

Offered at $2,495,000

Offered at $2,599,000

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www.4297DryCrkRd.com Spectacular views from this private setting. Gated drive, gorgeous mature trees, beautiful custom home and guest house. Perfectly situated along the hillside. Beautifully remodeled kitchen, decks with stunning views of the Napa Valley and spa tub. Fantastic area for entertaining, and much more. MLS# 21305262

Offered at $1,650,000

1395 Partrick Road, Napa

3071 North Avenue, Napa

Gorgeous 15 +/- acre property. Views to the SF Bay, Mt. Diablo, Napa. Development potential for vineyards. All plans, Struc Eng, Soils Test, Grading & Erosion Control plans are ready to be submitted for a bldg permit. Tested well producing 23gpm. Electricity & phone at property line. MLS# 21300668

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

Beautifully updated condo with spectacular views of neighboring hills and the northern valley. This north end of town 2 story features a stunning kitchen with marble slab counter tops, all stainless steel appliances, including a wine cooler, and custom cabinets. Spacious vaulted ceilings in the Living room, lead to the large covered deck with wonderful views looking north up the Napa Valley. It is turnkey and ready for you to enjoy the lifestyle. MLS# 21305887

Offered at $1,395,000

Offered at $545,000

Offered at $689,000

www.6922YountSt.com

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This gorgeous Victorian has appeared in books and various articles. It has been beautifully renovated with granite floors, stunning wood moldings, fireplace surrounds of marble and hardwood. The chandeliers are magnificent and add warmth and beauty to the living, dining and master bedroom. The special layout of the home’s floorplan features a downstairs level with 2 separate entrances to the 3 bedrooms/2 baths, kitchen and living room, giving you lots of options. MLS# 21208011

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INCREDIBLE FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE! Surrounded by majestic oak trees private 5.18+/- acre eastside Napa 4 BR/4.5 BA home gutted to studs then exquisitely remodeled, + LR/DR/Master Suite/Formal Entry addition in 1990. Unexpected far reaching views, European style gardens, in-ground pool/spa. MLS 21307420 Offered at $3,600,000

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Your Local Expert Connected Worldwide OAKVILLE WINE COUNTRY RETREAT 2.44+/- acres. Remodeled Mediterranean style 2 BR/1 BA cottage across from Rudd Winery! Room to build second home. Artistically landscaped to incorporate creek, in-ground pool, stone walls, oak trees, neighboring vineyard/hill views. MLS 21307428 Offered at $1,295,000

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IMMACULATELY KEPT HOME IN FOUR OAKS Four bed/2.5 bath, 2 story home on large, almost 1/4 acre lot will be your oasis for year round living/entertaining! Great flow! Formal living room, dining room, kitchen + large family room added. Nice multi-faceted backyard. Wet bar, wine cellar. MLS 21306225 Offered at $679,000

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STUNNING FRENCH PROVINCIAL ARCHITECTURE Built in 2011. Located on over 1/3 Acre in a Private Setting with Mt Views! Mostly Single Level 4200 Sq Ft Home Upgraded with $350k in Designer Quality Upgrades such as Crystal Chandeliers, Carrera Marble & Granite Surfaces & Concerta Music System. French Doors Open to a Wrap Around Deck & Private Backyard with a Pergola & Room for a Pool! OFFERED AT $1,650,000

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STORYBOOK TURN OF THE CENTURY FARMHOUSE Stunning Vineyard & Mt Views on 1.37 Acres. Built in 1890 & Beautifully Renovated Throughout. The Main House Offers a Downstairs Master & 3 Sets of French Doors that Open to a Wrap Around Porch with 1350 Sq Ft of Outdoor Living Space. A Guest House, Pool & a 300 Year Old Live Oak Tree Complete this Special Property. OFFERED AT $1,749,000

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STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS Custom Built Contemporary Style Home on 5 Acres of Low Maintenance Property. Floor to Ceiling Walls of Glass Showcase the Breathtaking Views of the Valley all the Way to the Bay. Located in a Private Setting in the Eastern Hills of Napa, This Home was Built For Entertaining with Several View Decks that Accommodate Large Gatherings, A Wine Cellar & 2 Family Rooms! OFFERED AT $2,200,000

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PRESTIGIOUS ZINFANDEL LANE Beautiful gated country home on 1.31 +/- acres. Private, landscaped setting with a pool. Main house with 4 Bdrms/2 full baths & a 2 story guest house & a separate cottage. MLS# 21303585 www.1701WestZin.com $2,975,000 Gina Papale-White • 707-322-1620

BEAUTIFUL BROWNS VALLEY HOME Desirable Browns Valley location, this home has it all, 1/3 acre, privacy, in ground pool and hobby vineyard. Spacious 4 bedroom and 2 1/2 baths with numerous recent improvements is a must see. MLS# 21304135 $824,000 Melody Patton Arevalo • 707-695-1453

SECLUSION AND VIEWS First time on the market! 1.06 acres with vineyard views, peace and tranquility abound. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Formal Living and Dining combination with woodburner and sliding glass doors onto deck. There is a family room with a fireplace and a delightful spa room with a woodburner. $600,000 Chris Nelson • 707-484-1278

ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT This home, with a flowing floor plan, is an entertainer’s delight. The large kitchen opens to a sunken living room and an amazing backyard. A bocce ball court, full outdoor kitchen, lead the way to a private boat dock and serene views of the water. MLS# 21301787 $825,000 Stacey Oftedal • 707-337-8502

UPDATED HOME IN RANCHO DE CALISTOGA Spacious home in Rancho de Calistoga 55+ Park in Calistoga. Updated and ready to move-in! Large living/dining room, kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances. 2BD/2BA, enclosed sun room. New redwood porch and backyard with stone patio and raised garden beds. Park has community pool & clubhouse MLS# 21225582 $67,000 Liz Manfree • 707-888-8121

VACAVILLE - 1.74 +/- ACRES Great location, corner lot – Possible residential/commercial development. Check with the City of Vacaville for zoning and permitted use. MLS# 21305872 $599,000 Shawn Daee • 707-732-6115

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Folly Architecture adds Mystique to Garden By Arrol Gellner

How about an obelisk in your garden? Or a sun temple? Or a dripping, moss-covered grotto?

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he garden of one famous English estate boasted all of these features and more. It was called Stourhead, and these architectural elements, called follies, were artfully placed along a meandering circular path nearly two miles long. The garden and its follies were designed in 1744 by an amateur landscape designer with the unenviable name of Henry Hoare. A folly is an architectural structure in the landscape that exists for no reason other than to add interest. Follies were all the rage in English gardens of the late 1700s, when they were an integral part of an architecture and landscape design movement known as the picturesque. The movement espoused pretty much what you might guess -- designs were meant to be artfully composed and, well, pretty as a picture. Stourhead was, in fact, literally based upon a landscape painting by Claude Lorrain done a century earlier. Alas, most gardens don’t have room for Stourhead’s highly creative follies. But a folly doesn’t need a lot of room to be effective. The same design elements that worked for Hoare and others during the golden age of English landscape design can still be used to lend picturesque elements to your own garden. 32  —  Distinctive Properties

1 Gazebos are a timehonored garden folly. Whether square, octagonal or round, they make a fine endpoint for a garden path. Try looking beyond the usual four-by-four-andlatticework construction -- the more exotic the design, the better. Gazebo designs of a century ago featured everything from unpeeled logs to river rock to iron columns and onion domes. In fact, the whole point of a folly is to go a little nuts.

2. 2 A bridge can form the centerpiece of a garden with suitable terrain. It can cross either a dry rockbed or actual water. The scale needn’t be large; look at some of the diminutive bridges found in Japanese landscape architecture. It’s just the act of crossing from one side to the other that engages people’s interest. Do make sure that the bridge actually crosses something (not just flat ground). Even more important, make sure that there’s something worth reaching on the other side -- another folly,

perhaps, or just a bench on which to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

3. 3 Small fountains or pools can add immeasurably to the pleasure of a garden. Besides mere appearance, the soothing sound, cool touch, and refreshing smell of water are a banquet for the senses. For this reason, famed gardens such as Stourhead contained whole networks of artificial ponds and creeks. But a tiny garden can benefit from water as well. You don’t need a torrent -- something as simple as a small basin fed by a trickle of water can transform a garden into an oasis of tranquility.

44. Other follies are limited only by your imagination Stourhead’s obelisk, for example, was a scaleddown version of a monumental Egyptian form. Locate follies at natural stopping points in the garden where they reveal a vista or a favorite plant. Even something as simple as a bench, bird bath or sundial can effectively add an unexpected element to the landscape.


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Initial Walk-through Best Time to Spot Red Flags In the context of a home sale or purchase, a red flag is a warning sign that there might be something serious going on with the property that requires further investigation. By Dian Hymer For instance, if there are cracks in the foundation, it might indicate that the foundation needs work, which could be costly. A structural engineer might evaluate the foundation and find that the cracks are typical for similarly aged homes in the neighborhood. They should be monitored, but there’s no corrective work recommended. In other words, a red flag could point to relatively minor or major problems. In either case, they should not be ignored. Real estate law and custom varies from one state to the next. In California, real estate agents are required to do a “reasonably diligent and competent visual inspection” of a one- to fourunit residential property. This means that the seller’s and buyer’s real estate agents are required to walk through the property and note in writing any red flags they see. California real estate agents are even held responsible for failing to point out red flags they should have known about. For instance, if there are known slides in the area, an agent working there should be aware of that. If agents in the area see signs of sloping on a property in a slide area, they should include that in their agent inspection. HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Even if you are buying or selling in a state that doesn’t require a real estate agent to inspect for red flags, ask your agent to walk through a property you’re considering before you write an offer and point out anything that might be considered a red flag. Then ask your agent to ask the listing agent if there are any reports or disclosures for the buyer to review. By doing this, you could save yourself time and disappointment if the house appears to have serious problems that you can’t afford to correct and the property is being sold in its present condition with no concessions for repair work from the seller. 34  —  Distinctive Properties

Sellers should ask their agent to do a walk-through and visual inspection before the property goes on the market. This will give sellers time to gather more information about a red flag. For instance, if you’re agent says that your roof has cracked tiles and looks weathered and old, call a reliable roofer for an expert opinion. The roofer may feel that the roof is at the end of its life. If so, you can replace it before you sell, get a second opinion, or simply disclose this information and roof report to the buyers so that they can factor this information into the purchase price. In some areas, the custom is to wait until there is a ratified purchase contract before giving reports and disclosures to buyers. A problem with this strategy is that buyers don’t have adequate information about the property’s condition before they make an offer. The roof report could become a negotiable item or a deal killer. Sometimes sellers or their agents hold back “bad” information about a property for fear that the information will keep the property from selling. This is counterproductive if it results in a failed transaction when the buyers who are in contract receive the news. If you have information pertinent to the sale, it is far better to make it available for buyers to review before they make an offer. That way, you don’t risk having to put the listing back on the market when the buyers discover they paid too much for a house that needs a new roof or foundation repairs. THE CLOSING: A proactive approach usually yields the best results.


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This classic Mediterranean home is down a paved & gated drive and is nestled into a pristine hillside with grand rock outcroppings. The eastern view catches the morning sun and looks out over native forests, vineyards, the valley, and majestic hills. Its beauty speaks to both privacy and entertainment with the lower level guest suite easily ensconced from the main living level. Indoor entertainment is exceptional with formal living & dining room, and two family rooms. Outdoor entertainment can be accommodated on a grand scale with impressive multi-level decking, a great pool, the “Chess Garden” and a huge reception terrace. MLS #21221809

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2271 MAIN STREET, NAPA

Classic single level downtown Napa home. Great condition and ready to move in. Big lot includes gated driveway, RV parking, 3 car garage, large iron-wood deck, hot tub & your own hobby vineyard. Large kitchen, family room and bedrooms. Oversized master bedroom with bath. Original hardwood floors in great condition throughout most of the home. Kitchen has updated granite counters and gas stove. Lemon & blood-orange trees in backyard! MLS #21307006 $449,000 707.320.8950 Mark Lesti

Christine Marek 707.226.1823

Dotty Hopkins 707.815.7630

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Carl Mianecke 707.260.5952

Breanna Lesti 707.225.1225

1554 MCKINLEY ROAD, NAPA

2703 MONTICELLO ROAD, NAPA

Fabulous site for a vineyard estate on level acreage surrounded by neighboring vines. Property sits outside the water deficient area. Soil is gravily loam & Haire loam accd to County. Build your luxury home in one of the nicest areas of Napa, close to town & Silverado CC. Zoning is AP/RC which allows for a 2nd unit. Septic evaluation & well reports available. Beautiful setting in a multi-million dollar neighborhood Great property. MLS #21226247

Spectacular View Building Site Next to Jarvis Winery. 6.39 Acres of some of the best views in Napa. Priced to sell. Views of S.F., the Bay, Mt. Tam and more. Approved home plans, approved septic, highproducing well in place, 400 amp underground power at the property line. MLS #21227187

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2195 DELPHA DRIVE, NAPA

Located in Sheveland Ranch and conveniently centered in Napa. This beautifully crafted home captures the rustic beauty of wine county living. Time honored architecture together with all the contemporary amenities for wine country living. MLS#2305443

Gorgeous Napa single-level home down a private drive. Remodeled from top to bottom with quality and care. Granite countertops, bar seating and gas stove complete a lovely kitchen. Yard perimeter is newly fenced. Fully landscaped. Central heat and air. MLS #2130645

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Subprime Lending, 2013 Edition By Jack Guttentag

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hink subprime mortgages have gone away? Think again, we have one lurking within FHA, with features that are eerily similar to those of the private market that went into hyper-drive in the 2000s, and collapsed in 2007.

Expensive marketing: The techniques used in the two recent subprime markets to target potential customers are the same. A letter I received recently described “an event sponsored by a real estate company/mortgage company to help people that have had a foreclosure or short sale get back into a house. We did a short sale on our house about two years ago. While there our qualifications were checked, and a few days later they approved us.” The approval was for an FHA. Other than that, this letter could have been written 10 years ago. Liberal qualification requirements: The private subprime market depended on the substantial liberalization of underwriting requirements that arose out of the housing bubble during 2000-2007. The prevailing assumption was that rising house prices would convert the otherwise weak subprime loans into good loans -- which they did, until the bubble burst, at which point the default rate ballooned. In a similar vein, the FHA subprime market today depends on FHA’s very liberal underwriting requirements. FHA requires a down payment of only 3 percent, and has no minimum credit score. Further, the mortgage insurance premium does not vary with the credit score. While FHA borrowers in total have an average score of about 700, a small

group of FHA borrowers have scores below 620. This is the subprime lender’s target market. Most mortgage lenders do not take advantage of this, imposing underwriting “overlays” which are requirements more restrictive than FHA’s. The reason they do this is that they want to retain their status as approved FHA lenders. They know that if the default rate on the loans they submit exceed some limit set by the agency, they will lose their FHA accreditation. None of the six lenders offering FHA loans on my website, for example, will accept a credit score below 640. But there is a small group of lenders who will accept any score, their only concern being whether or not they can get the loan approved by FHA. Because of what I do, I am solicited by these people every day, and the messages they email me are outrageously misleading and dishonest. Overcharges: The profit margins for those originating subprime FHA mortgages are three or four times as large as those on other mortgages because the borrowers view themselves as dependent on the originator who solicited them. And they are right, mainstream lenders will reject them. Subprime FHA lenders are largely shielded from competition. High default rates: FHA loans with very low down payments to borrowers with very low credit scores have very high default rates. Who are these lenders willing to make FHA loans that carry high default

The central features of a subprime market are: • Expensive marketing directed to borrowers with very poor credentials and few options. • Liberal qualification requirements that allow some of these weak borrowers to be approved. • Overcharges, with profit margins much higher than those available on other mortgages. • High default rates. 38  —  Distinctive Properties

risk? As far as I can determine, they fall into two groups. One group intends to make enough money during the period until they are bounced from the program -- which could be some years -- to make it worth their while. A second group will make the occasional highrisk FHA loan as an accommodation to a referral source, such as a real estate agent or a mortgage broker. The purpose is to encourage the referral source to send them more quality loans. If such lenders keep the number of high-risk loans to a small share of the total, they don’t endanger their accreditation with FHA. Implications for policy: The FHA subprime market results in higher losses to FHA, and allows the most vulnerable borrowers to be overcharged. These borrowers should pay more, but the payments should go to FHA to defray the higher loss rates, not to loan originators. The appropriate remedy is to scale mortgage insurance premiums to credit score. In 2008, FHA attempted to increase mortgage insurance premiums on low credit scores, and to reject scores less than 500 unless the loan-to-value ratio was 90 percent or less. The proposal was shot down by Congress. Premiums are scheduled to rise this year, but will not be scaled by credit score. The method FHA currently uses to control its losses, which is to blackball lenders whose loan submissions have high default rates, is clumsy and only partly effective. Lenders removed from the program are replaced by others, and lenders who spread their subprime loans among larger numbers of good loans are never caught. Implications for borrowers: When you need a mortgage, select the lender, don’t allow the lender to select you. If you keep getting rejected, go to the qualification page on my website, see where your credentials fall short, and read the article on how to fix it.


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