Homes of the Napa Valley

Serving the North Bay community for over 20 years

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Christine Hannah, Broker /Owner Ca BRE # 01273087

7 Reasons to List Your Napa Home For Sale This Holiday Season

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7 Reasons to List Your House for Sale This Holiday Season | Simplifying The Market

Every year at this time there are many homeowners who decide to wait until after the holidays to list their homes for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays.

Here are seven great reasons not to wait:

  1. Relocation buyers are out there. Many companies are still hiring throughout the holidays and need their new employees in their new positions as soon as possible.
  2. Purchasers who are looking for homes during the holidays are serious buyers and are ready to buy now.
  3. You can restrict the showings on your home to the times you want it shown. You will remain in control.
  4. Homes show better when decorated for the holidays.
  5. There is minimal competition for you as a seller right now. Inventory of homes for sale traditionally slows in the late fall, early winter. Let’s take a look at listing inventory as compared to the same time last year:

7 Reasons to List Your House for Sale This Holiday Season | Simplifying The Market

  1. The desire to own a home doesn’t stop when the holidays come. Buyers who were unable to find their dream homes during the busy spring and summer months are still searching!
  2. The supply of listings increases substantially after the holidays. Also, in many parts of the country, new construction will continue to surge and reach new heights which will lessen the demand for your house in 2019.

Bottom Line 

Waiting until after the holidays to sell your home probably doesn’t make sense. Christine Hannah, Real Estate Broker, 707.257.6000

American Canyon Home Sale Values Steadily Increase

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American Canyon home sales remained steady through the first eight months of 2018. A total of 94 home sales were reported to the local multiple listing service, Bay Area Real Estate Information Services. In the same period for last year, total sales were 99 homes.

The average sale price in 2018 was $538,589, an increase of 6.1 percent over the 2017 average sale price of $507,540. Homes sold quicker in 2018 with an average of 46 days on market, down nine days from the 2017 total of 55 days.

At the time of writing, there were 34 homes for sale in American Canyon. This is the most the city has seen in many months, and it shows how the market is changing as homes are taking longer to sell.

There have not been more than 30 homes in inventory in American Canyon since late 2011 when the market was at its lowest point.

Read on…

Napa has come a long way as a business destination

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As a child the excitement in downtown Napa was to go to lunch counter at Woolworth’s and order a grilled (not boiled or fried) hot dog, really thin fries and “orange” drink that competed with McDonald’s orange drink – neither available in the 21st century. Downtown Napa has come a long way since 1975.

What were once “local” businesses in Napa’s Town Center, like Woolworth’s, Merrill’s Drugstore, McCaulou’s and Miller’s Outpost stores have been replaced with over 325,000 square feet of new construction, now featuring boutiques, wine bars and upscale restaurants by Zapolski Real Estate, which owns the property with Trademark Property Company (www.firststreetnapa.com).

 The Archer Hotel Napa, a five-story hotel hosts 183 guest rooms is now open. As reported here in years past, this project has endured major setbacks: the October 2017 wildfires in Napa, the August 2014 earthquake, and heavy rains last winter and spring that delayed construction.

Let this now be your guide to shopping in downtown. Read on…

 

5 Bedroom Executive American Canyon Home for Sale

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This immaculate 5 bedroom, 3 bath estate features the best wine country has to offer. Location, large 2,916 square foot home built with high quality materials, and features breathtaking views. Convenient bedroom on main floor. This prestigious neighborhood is quiet and peaceful and neighbors a beautiful playground nearby. The Napa Valley School district is highly sought after. Great for commuters, easy access to Highway 29, 37 and 80.