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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 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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

We often get to the closing table to meet with our buyers to sign their final closing documents and/or loan documents and the big question comes up...How would you like to title? Thanks to Cassandra Garcia and our pals at Fidelity National Title, they have provided us...

Impeccably maintained 3 bedroom/2 bath home, renovated throughout to include: updated kitchen with Quartz counter tops and subway tile back splash, 5 burner gas stove, farmhouse sink and tasteful lighting. Master bedroom addition offers two closets and stunning bath...

EXCELLENT opportunity to update this home to your liking! Situated in North Napa and on a corner parcel where you have possible off street parking, this single level, 3 bedroom/2 bath home offers a separate family room with fireplace, formal living room with cathedral...

Rare Browns Valley Offering! This stunning property offers 5 bedrooms with 3 full baths and over 2,700 SF of living space. Separate living room and family room with large kitchen. Spacious upstairs master suite overlooking backyard and one bedroom and full bath...

Be prepared to be "wowed" by this one! Situated in Napa's ABC neighborhood, this exceptional mid-century home has been tastefully renovated throughout without sparing a single detail! Functional and open floor plan w/hardwood flooring, custom window treatments,...

When you’re thinking of selling your home and buying another, you face the inevitable question: Should I list my property first or buy my new home first? Let’s take a look at both options. If you attempt to buy a property before listing your home, you run into a...

Attention Buyers!!!! Did you know the City of Napa has a Down Payment Assistance Program available for first time home buyers? Workshops are held regularly to educate first time home buyers on the home buying and mortgage loan process and to inform them about the...

Get those houses and garages cleaned out just in time for Spring! Second annual Community-Wide Yard Sale set for May 16th.  Napa Parks and Recreation hosts the 2nd Annual Community Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents from all over...

Got asked this question today by my brother and felt that it warranted a repost...

Napa Homeowners...If you have a wood burning fireplace, pay attention to this: Bay Area Air Quality Management District officials are considering a plan that places new mandates on wood burning fireplaces, including a possible point of sale. This potential point of...

Just Listed! 3409 Ellen Way, Napa - $699,000 - 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths - 2,134 SF - Built in 1981. Lovely Browns Valley Tri-Level Situated on Great Cul-De-Sac Location! Close to parks, Browns Valley Elementary and Browns Valley Market/Shopping Center.

If you’re thinking of shopping for a new home, one of the first considerations is price range. You want to know what you can reasonably afford.  How do you figure that out?  First of all, you need to determine the initial out-of-pocket costs you will need to cover....