As affordability concerns continue to hinder first-time buyers ready to enter the market, those buyers are finding additional help from their families as parents leverage their own home equity to help their adult children become homeowners. Read More
The need for curb appeal continues to increase, especially as many local buyers hesitate to enter unfamiliar homes and distant buyers narrow their home-shopping lists from afar in the pandemic. A dismaying front yard may... Read More
Home sales and home prices are increasing by double digits, with homes flying off the market in record time. Existing-home sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in September, up nearly 21% compared to a year ago,... Read More
Service smoke alarms, drain the water heater, fertilize the lawn, drain and store hoses, PLUS other things you’ve got to get done before cold weather kicks in for good By... Read More
At the 2020 Serenbe Designer Showhouse: Black is the New Black The Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Serenbe Designer Showhouse never fails to bring interesting design ideas to life, and the 2020... Read More
Wondering what’s going on in the real estate market? Here’s September’s market update for Napa County. If you want to discuss the market or find out what your home is worth give me a... Read More
The wildfires burning since Sunday night throughout the North Bay Wine Country region have claimed at least 29 lives, and displaced an estimated 20,000 people from their homes. As of Thursday morning, tens of... Read More
If the chillier months approaching has you wondering what there is to do and look forward to when it’s not as nice outside, you’re not alone (especially in 2020). But there’s some great news for... Read More
A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Read More
Wine country jaunts are off limits during California’s coronavirus-driven shutdown, but the sipping, swirling and winemaker discussions can continue at wineries that have begun hosting virtual wine tasting sessions. Here’s just a sampling: At... Read More
Among the hundreds of new California laws Governor Gavin Newsom signed covering a wide range of issues including increased minimum wage, increased paid family leave, rent caps, and the end of circus shows... Read More
Although real estate is an indispensable part of the American economy and people’s lives, are the services provided by agents essential to survival? This might be a matter of want versus need. For... Read More