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Just Listed!

Just Listed!

New to the market...2094 Todd Street, Napa A Perfect Match! Desirable West Napa Location Paired with a Four Bedroom, Single Level Home! Built in 1983, this home has been thoughtfully cared for offering a beautifully updated kitchen, formal living room and dining room,...

Extending the Life of Cut Flowers

Extending the Life of Cut Flowers

There are few things more beautiful than cut flowers in a vase. They instantly brighten any room. That is, of course, until they wilt and die. So how do you make cut flowers last as long as possible? Here are some ideas: • Cut the bottom of the stems before you put...

Surprising Ways Buyers Find Homes

Surprising Ways Buyers Find Homes

Do you ever wonder how most people find the homes they eventually buy? You might imagine them driving by a “For Sale” sign or seeing a home for sale in the newspaper and then calling to inquire. Of course, many buyers find out about listed properties that way. But,...

We Give It A 10!

We Give It A 10!

Just Listed this gem at 349 Minahen Street in Napa! Thoughtfully cared for and updated 1950's single level showcasing the perfect balance of original features and modern amenities. This home features original hardwood flooring, lovely front living room with formal...

Understanding the millennial home

Understanding the millennial home

(BPT) - For years, consumer buying power and purchasing trends have focused around baby boomers. However, within the past several years, the spotlight has shifted to the 80-plus million Americans between the ages of 25 and 34 known as millennials. Now the largest...

Just Listed!

Just Listed!

Nicely Appointed Westwood Home! Affordable opportunity with ample square footage, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths which includes a master bedroom addition. Open concept floor plan features updated kitchen, recessed lighting, dual pane windows, central heating and air...

Expecting a Tax Refund?

Expecting a Tax Refund?

6 smart ways your tax refund can help you get into your first new home (BPT) - Sponsored Advertising Content by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. The average tax refund for the 2014 filing season was nearly $3,000 and the IRS doles out about 100 million of them...

Keeping Houseplants Alive when You’re Away

Keeping Houseplants Alive when You’re Away

When you’re out-of-town, there are plenty of kennels and other facilities that will mind your dog or cat. In fact, the pet-care business is booming! However, the same options aren’t available for your houseplants. So what do you do? First, keep in mind that plants can...

What Home Inspectors See that You Can’t

What Home Inspectors See that You Can’t

When you make an offer on a home, it’s a smart idea to have a professional home inspector check it out from top to bottom. This inspection will ensure that the property doesn’t have any unexpected “issues”. After all, you don’t want to buy a home only to discover that...

New Listing!!!

New Listing!!!

We are pleased to announce this new listing this week! Situated on over 1/2 acre on the West side of Napa, this sprawling home offers 3 bedrooms w/3 full baths PLUS an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest unit with full kitchen, totaling over 3,200 SF. Nice flowing floor...

Making Your Home Critter Proof   

Making Your Home Critter Proof  

You may love animals, but with the exception of your family pets, you don’t want them in your home. Here are some tips for keeping the wildlife around your property where it belongs: outside. Don’t place bird feeders too close to your windows. Doing so may cause birds...

When Is the Right Time to Talk to a REALTOR®?

When Is the Right Time to Talk to a REALTOR®?

When would you talk to a car salesperson? Probably only once you’re ready to buy a new car. You would do some initial research (perhaps on the internet), get an idea of what you want, and then go to the dealership to meet a salesperson, test drive the car and make the...

TRID – the new four letter word

TRID – the new four letter word

The new lending guidelines are upon us and we now enter the sixth week under these new regulations and boy are we feeling the pain! TRID originated from the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule.  According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, "lenders...

How Much Are You Spending On Rent…Is It Time To Consider A Purchase?

How Much Are You Spending On Rent…Is It Time To Consider A Purchase?

From The Real Estate Guys Radio Show... Rising rents to crush spending power... ​ That’s the spooky headline from a recent Fiscal Times article which says… “America’s rental affordability crisis is as bad as it’s ever been.  Unfortunately, it’s about to get a whole...

What To Inspect?

What To Inspect?

In our latest "On The Road" video, Connie addresses what you should consider inspection when purchasing a home.

How to Deal with a Low-Ball Offer

How to Deal with a Low-Ball Offer

If you take care to price your home correctly — that is, at a price that is in line with what similar properties in the area have sold for recently — then you have a good chance of selling it at or near your asking price. That doesn’t mean you won’t get a low-ball...

Why We Caravan

Why We Caravan

In our new series, "In The Car,"  we will be covering basic real estate topics and tips from the road.  Today, Connie discusses the importance of caravan.  Click here to visit: https://www.youtube.com/embed/SSsqJJz-FHg" target="_blank">Why We Caravan See you on the...

Do You Have “Recalled” Products in Your Home?

Do You Have “Recalled” Products in Your Home?

You’ve no doubt noticed the occasional news report about a product being recalled for safety reasons. For example, a car model with a brake problem, or a children’s toy that, under some circumstances, may cause injury. You may not know that these news reports are...

What Buyers Don’t Want to See in Your Backyard

What Buyers Don’t Want to See in Your Backyard

When you put your home up for sale, you want it to look its best to potential buyers. That’s why you clean, tidy and de-clutter every room. Some sellers, however, miss the backyard. You need to pay just as much attention to that space as you do to the interior of your...

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