What a great week of weather. Started with a downpour and then a blaze of glory. The Valley is B-E-A-U-tiful! We still have market here. New Listings:                     57                         Price Reductions:                   34 Under contract:                 39                          Pending Sales:                     24 Sold:                               28                          Back on the market:             22 High New Listing:    $8.9 Million,  this gets you 8 acres in St Helena, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6500 sq.ft. Low New Listing:     $150,000, built in th 40's, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 756 sq. ft. Robert Mondavi's House is for sale atop it own mountain, views, indoor pool, stunning floor plan and home, priced somewhere around $25,000,000   56 acres, and get this, no v... 04/18/2010

Napa Real Estate Vineyard Property- So, You Want To Get In The Wine Business? There are all sorts of reasons why people wish to get into the wine making business. Reasons range from "My wine making business has out grown the garage," to "It's Romantic," to "I like wine," to "I'm drawn to it," to "Make money," to "I want to change my lifestyle," to "It looks like fun," or "I want to add another winery to my portfolio."  You can see there are many different reasons to get into the wine business. Calls come in from people all over the world that say, "I want to buy a winery". The first question is... why? Most say, so that I can make some wine. The next question is... Do you have any experience in wine making? The answers range from No, or I am involved with wine making and wish to branch ... 04/12/2010

Napa CA Browns Valley Real Estate Napa CA Browns Valley Real Estate is always a desirable area for families because of the close proximity to Browns Valley Elementary.  There are several close parks and country roads for biking or walking the dog.  It has a country-like setting, but still close to shopping and amenities.  For a current list of homes available in Napa CA Browns Valley  real estate or if you would like information on listing your Browns Valley home, please contact Nicole.  Below you will find a video of a Napa CA Browns Valley real estate home that is currently on the market.   To set up a viewing of either of these homes, please contact me.  I also have many homes in other areas of Napa and American Canyon available for viewing.  For more information on Napa CA Browns Va... 04/12/2010

NAPA REAL ESTATE MARCH SALES STATISTICS There were 69 homes sold in Napa during the month of March.  The listing price for Napa real estate was $422,965 with the average sales price being $408,142.  Do not despairthough, this does not mean the Napa rel estate values are on the decline.  You have to take into account that these numbers take in homes that were listined for over a million and sold for less than a million.  The average days on market from list to close was 90 days for Napa Real Estate.  Quick Stats - Averages   Listing $ SqFt Listing Pr/SqFt DOM/CDOM Sale $ Selling Pr/SqFt Residential (69) $422,965 1650 $248 89/95 $408,142 $244   Street Full Address Listing Price Selling Price 1244 3rd Ave Napa, CA 94558 450,000 419,000 4633 Monticello Rd Napa, CA 94558 315,000 298,500 1331... 04/06/2010

Napa Real Estate Oak Leaf Estates One thing that Napa Real Estate does have is land. Take a drive through the town and get off any main road and you will find a newer or still under construction neighborhood of a moderate amount of homes. This is the story of Oak Leaf Estates. Take a gander up Coombsville Road and turn at Terrace and follow the d=signs to Oak Leaf Estates. You will be pleasantly surprised at how "away from it all" you will feel. You will find Oak Leaf Estates in a serene country setting just at the base of some of Napa's beautiful hills. They are offering new single and two story homes. The square footage of these homes in oak Leaf estates range from 2154 to almost 3000. Most of them sit on lots that average 7500 square feet. Oak Leaf Ranch offers a lifestyle of country... 04/01/2010

Napa Real Estate Sheveland Ranch Out South Jefferson Street right off Imola and close to the Riverpark Shopping Center, you will find a newer housing development called Sheveland Ranch. Located in the landmark master-plan of Sheveland Ranch and centered in Napa, these elegantly crafted homes capture the rustic beauty of wine country living. You'll experience time-honored architecture together with all the contemporary amenities. Classic front porches, lofts, fireplaces, washers, dryers, refrigerators and ceramic tile foyers make for a perfect blend of the past and present. And with homes featuring up to three bedrooms and 2,437 square feet of space, you'll have all the room you need. Sheveland Ranch offers a nice park area for kids. And is close to Napa Valley College as well as Snow S... 04/01/2010

Napa Real Estate Bel Aire Welcome to the Bel Aire area of Napa Real Estate. Here you will find wide tree lined streets that ramble through to Jefferson, and Trancas Streets. This neighborhood is ideally located near the Bel Aire Shopping Center which houses Whole Foods, Trader Joe's Target, Cooperfield Books, Cost Plus, Caffino, OSH and PetFood Express. For many Napans, this is a great place to come for morning coffee and to sit outside reading the paper. It is also very close to the local hospital, Queen of the Valley. Many of the house you would find in Bel Aire are 3 to 4 bedroom, usually with two baths, a family room and nice sized lots. This area tends to be well maintained and shows mostly a pride of ownership. Bel Aire is a well established area of Napa. There are two schools wit... 04/01/2010

Silverado Country Club Napa Real Estate Silverado Country Club real estate offers the best in resort living. With over 1200 acres of luxury homes, a world renowned golf course, spa, club house and tennis courts, there is not much reason to leave once you arrive. Oh did I forget to mention the fine dining, silly me. Add to this Napa Valley's near-perfect climate and its proximity to one of the areas most renowned wine growing regions and you will understand why Silverado Country Club real estate is so highly coveted. When you want to have a cool beverage with friends after a round of golf where you mastered that water hazard on the 11th hole, you can head to the clubhouse. This is where I had I first Shirley Temple when I was four and boy did I think I was Ms. It. If you are looking for ... 04/01/2010

NAPA CA REAL ESTATE HIDDEN GLEN BANK OWNED STEAL Currently there are 2 active properties in HIDDEN GLEN in Napa. The one featured in the video below is listed at $1,050,000. The other one which is privately owned is listed at $1,550,000. Call for more details. Take a short drive out Coombsville Road just pass Silverado Junior High and on the left, you will find Hidden Glen. Here, you will find yourself minutes from downtown, but still getting that bucolic feel of truly being in the country. Hidden Glen is just that, a glen hidden off the main road with a small cluster of newer luxury homes. Here you are able to hop on Coombsville Road with your bike and in minutes be surrounded by vineyards. You can also walk Rover down this long stretch of country road. Cross over the road and head do... 03/30/2010

NAPA CA REAL ESTATE HIDDEN GLEN BANK OWNED STEAL Currently there are 2 active properties in HIDDEN GLEN in Napa.  The one featured in the video below is listed at $1,050,000.  The other one which is privatley owned is listed at $1,550,000.  Call for more details. HIDDEN GLEN Real Estate is always a desirable area.  There are several close parks and country roads for biking or walking the dog.  It has a country-like setting, but still close to shopping and amenities.  For a current list of homes available in HIDDEN GLEN or if you would like information on listing your HIDDEN GLEN home, please contact Nicole.  Below you will find the bank owned HIDDEN GLEN home that is currently on the market.   To set up a viewing of ethis home, please contact me.  I also have many homes in other areas o... 03/24/2010

NAPA CA REAL ESTATE HISTORIC OLD DOWN TOWN--SAAVY INVESTOR SPECIAL Currently there are 6 active properties in HISTORIC OLD DOWN TOWN in Napa.  The average list price is $386,558.  There are currently 2 properties that are contingent.  There were four sold properties since the beginning of 2010.  The average sales price per square foot was $226. HISTORIC OLD DOWN TOWN is always a desirable area  because of the close proximity to the downtown area and for many walking distance to the Chef's market.  There are several close parks and country roads for biking or walking the dog.  It has a country-like setting, but still close to shopping and amenities.  For a current list of homes available in HISTORIC OLD DOWN TOWN or if you would like information on listing your HISTORIC OLD DOWN TOWN hom... 03/24/2010

NAPA REAL CA ESTATE MONTICELLO PARK Currently there are 9 active properties in MONTICELLO PARK in Napa.  The average list price is $1,044,333.  There are currently 3 properties that are contingent.  The average sales price per square foot was $404. MONTICELLO PARK Real Estate is always a desirable area because of its park like setting and close proximity to vineyards.   There are several close parks and country roads for biking or walking the dog.  Even though it has a country-like setting, it still close to shopping and amenities.  For a current list of homes available in MONTICELLO PARK or if you would like information on listing your MONTICELLO PARK home, please contact Nicole.  Below you will find a bank owned/REO MONTICELLO PARK home that is currently on the market.   To set up a v... 03/24/2010

NAPA REAL ESTATE BROWNS VALLEY Currently there are 13 active properties in Browns Valley in Napa.  The average list price is $578,702.  There are currently 11 properties that are contingent.  There two pending properties and six sold properties since the beginning of 2010.  The average sales price for these properties was $594,900.  The average sales price per square foot was $247. Browns Valley Real Estate is always a desirable area for families because of the close proximity to Browns Valley Elementary.  There are several close parks and country roads for biking or walking the dog.  It has a country-like setting, but still close to shopping and amenities.  For a current list of homes available in Browns Valley or if you would like information on listing your Browns Valley home, pleas... 03/24/2010

Wow, I just got off the phone with a 203k lender who just closed a 203k in twenty (20) days. That is terrific. Sean says he can do it on a regular bases.  Last month Jennifer said she can close them in 30 days and does regularly.  If you aren't closing your 203k loans in under 35 days you need to push harder apparently. These two are movers and shakers for sure.  What do I do as your consultant? I let you know who is closing these loans fast and it does change from time to time as they get busy vs very busy. If you heard that it takes longer to close a 203k loan you are listening to the herd. Move away from that herd and look for these loan wolves that are renegades within the industry. They have set themselves apart from the crowd and have perfected their niche product to your advantag... 03/08/2010

NOTICE OF DEFAULT IN NAPA?  NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE? FORECLOSURE? SAVING MY NAPA HOME FROM FORECLOSURE  Here's how you can sell your Napa home for less than you owe the bank, avoid foreclosure, save your credit and get your lender to pay all the costs-for FREE!  A new informative e-book has just been released called "The Home Owner's Guide to Real Estate Short Sales" and it is possibly the most valuable guide on how to use a short sale to stop or avoid foreclosure available today.  Inside this book, you will learn how to sell your Napa home or investment property quickly and easily using a home selling strategy called a real estate short sale...and owe nothing! You can stop the bank from foreclosing on your Napa home and ruining your credit without costing you a penny.  This book will sh... 03/05/2010

I found this great, fun, relaxed Video on Hulu.com. John Cleese walks you through the different "flavors" of wine. If you are headed to the Napa Valley or any wine region or just thinking about hosting a wine party, take a gander at this fun journey about wine. 02/16/2010

NAPA CA REAL ESTATE HOME SALES JANUARY 2010 Napa Real Estate Sales are looking great for the month of January 2010.  There were a total of 50 homes sold in Napa this month.  The average list price was $291,621 and the average sales price was $301,676.  Meaning that property values are on the rise again. Below is a list of all real estate that sold in Napa this January.  Please feel free to contact me to discuss your Napa real estate needs. www.soldbynicole.com www.homesincontracosta.com www.stopmyforeclosurebayarea.com Street Full Address Selling Price 1976 Waverly St Napa, CA 94558 500,000 2221 1st Ave Napa, CA 94558 1,020,000 683 Matson Dr Napa, CA 94558 310,000 122 Cooks Ct Napa, CA 94558 300,000 720 Marsh Dr Napa, CA 94558 190,000 10 Jacks Ln Napa, CA 94558 850,000 5161 Lovall Valle... 02/05/2010

Antoinette Galindo | Alain Pinel Realtors | 650 302-7411 lic#01184177 1621 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame, CA Lic#01184177 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $1,728,000 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 3,020 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 5,500 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This inviting home, with lovely curbside appeal, enjoys a sought after address in the Ray Park neighborhood. The warm and gracious ambiance begins in the spacious living room with its beautiful fireplace, custom color walls and lovely hardwood floors. Enhancing the livability is a formal dining room, beautiful chef’s kitchen with granite slab counters and quality appliances. The central gathering point will undoubtedly be the spacious family room, which is equipped w... 12/10/2009

I recently sold a home on Milton Road in Napa. And I will say, since then, I am having a super obsession with the Napa River area. Here are some pictures I took the other day...   11/11/2009

Well the season has changed. The leaves are golden yellow and red smeared together over the gentle rolling hills of the Napa Valley. Typicall Napa style we went from 82 degrees on Sunday, Monday was magnificent, to a cooling trend and now we have some moist drips of rain. We live in a great area. The holiday season is upon us and the calendar reflects this sentiment. It is a great time to come to the valley. We are in full crush mode. The cellars are abuzz with activity. There are many new restaurants to enjoy. Restaurant Pick of the Week: ZuZu's on Main Street, Napa CA  Located on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Napa, ZuZu offers a cozy dining experience in the heart of the newly burgeoning historic Old Town district. In addition to the traditional offering based on recipes ... 11/06/2009