Conde Nast Traveler conduct an annual Reader's Choice Pool for the Best Small Cities in America. Guess who was No. 3 on their list, the City of Napa.     Here is their list: 1. Santa Fe 2. Carmel-by-the-Sea 3. Napa 4. Telluride, Colorado 5. Newport, Rhode Island 6. Santa Barbara 7. Jackson Hole, Wyoming 8. Aspen, Colorado 9. Sedona, Arizona 10. Key West, Florida This is what they say about the City of Napa: Why: Barely an hour’s drive north of San Francisco, the rolling hills, vineyards, and gorgeous inns of Napa Valley draw oenophiles, romantics, and anyone in search of a small slice of Europe in Northern California (with restaurant quality and prices to match). Traffic in and out of town in peak season—March through October—can be challenging, so hop the Napa Valley Wine Train for ... 08/03/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Napa CA and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the highlights of this incredible program: - Up to 100% financing, with no down required. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - Compared to other types of mortgage loans, easier credit-qualifying requirements. - Low fixed mortgage rates result in a low monthly payment. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Napa CA: The first step is to verify your eligibility. This is done by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Napa CA VA loan lender can order your COE for ... 07/11/2014

The Napa May 2014 home sales report reflects an improved market throughout most of Wine Country, with additional inventory coming on the market every week.  Eighty six homes closed escrow in May, including a welcome 12 homes that sold for greater than $1M.  The $2M to $5M price range has lagged in sales the past couple of years, two homes above $2M are included in May’s sales. There are 218 homes on the market, down from 230 last month.  The number of short sale listings has increased from 1 to 5 and there are still 5 foreclosure listings. June 1st Napa Market Snapshot: Homes active on the market: 218 (click to view > Napa homes for sale) Distressed properties for sale:  Short Sale – 5  Foreclosures – 5 Price range of active listings:  $249,000 to $13,950,000 Number of homes now in escr... 06/04/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Napa California and 100%  VA Loans - the best loan program in California! Designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Zero Down Payment, 100% financing. - No monthly mortgage insurance. - Compared to other types of mortgage loans, easier credit-qualifying requirements. - Low fixed mortgage rates result in a low monthly payment. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Napa California: First of all, you must verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Napa California VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or you can... 05/23/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in Napa California and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs.   Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Napa California: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved Napa California VA loan lender can order your COE for you, o... 04/15/2014

The Napa March 2014 home sales report reflects the steady market throughout most of Wine Country.  The median for March sales was $515,000 with a total of 51 sales.  Five homes priced over $1M sold, an improvement in the luxury home segment. Despite a healthy volume of sales transactions, the average time on market for 51 March closings was 108 days.  Only 12 homes sold that were on the market less than 30 days and 19 homes sold that were on the market over 90 days.  Of the 200 currently active listings, 78 have been on the market less than 30 days and 64 have been on the market over 90 days.  Another 31 homes came on the market in just the past week.  Eight current listings have reduced their asking price. April 1st Napa Market Snapshot: Homes active on the market: 200 (click to view >... 04/03/2014

Napa Valley multifamily investment properties are in short supply these days.  Strong demand for rental housing is motivating landlords to keep their units and harvest the profitable rents.  Whether you're just starting out in residential real estate investment or would like to add units to your portfolio, I've listed below a few recommendations for Napa Valley multifamily investment properties  for sale today. Click on the Address to see additional photos and details about any of the properties listed below.  Use the appropriate tab to request more information or to schedule a visit.   Napa Valley Multifamily Investment Properties   LINCOLN AVE, NAPA, CA 94558 $829,000 4 Units This is a great price for 4 units not far from downtown Napa. ------------------------------------------------... 02/11/2014

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VA Mortgage Loans in Napa California and 100% Napa County VA Loans - the best loan program in California! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - Zero Down Payment, 100% financing. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs.   How do you know if you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Napa California? The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. A Napa County VA loan lender can order your COE quickly for you, or you... 12/16/2013

For the last four years, the City of Napa especially downtown, has been the happening spot to be. There are several new hotels in the planning stages and two recently built. There is the fabulously successful Oxbow Public Market area, The Riverfront with only one of the 52 condos there unsold plus Fish Story and Morimoto's continuing to have packed restaurants. The new Napa's West End restaurants and businesses doing more and more business. The list goes on and on. So Friday Napa Valley Register was no surprise when it ran on the front page three stories about what is happening here in the real estate market. Things are happening here and if you have any questions about buying property here, please contact me. Rental prices surge 8.4 percent in Napa average asking rent for a single fami... 11/10/2013

There are 32 Napa homes for sale holding an open house this coming weekend in the heart of Napa Valley.  Click on the address included in the listings below to view details of each of the Napa homes for sale.  If you would like assistance during your open house visit or more information about any of these homes, contact me directly or use the “Request More Info” tab on the individual listing page. Click below for the complete list and detailed information: Napa Homes For Sale Holding An Open House September 28-29   Click this link to view all Napa homes currently for sale: Napa Homes For Sale. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John A. Souerbry & Associates  Call John direct: (707) 317-0280  (BRE 01370983) 09/28/2013

There are 27 Napa homes for sale holding an open house this coming weekend in the heart of Napa Valley.  Click on the address included in the listings below to view details of each of the Napa homes for sale.  If you would like assistance during your open house visit or more information about any of these homes, contact me directly or use the “Request More Info” tab on the individual listing page.   Napa Homes For Sale Holding An Open House September 21-22   1166 RAGATZ LN, NAPA, CA 94599   $2,850,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 4 full | 1 partialSq. Ft.: 2,929        Open House on Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM     6111 WILD HORSE VALLEY RD, NAPA, CA 94558   $2,395,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Sq. Ft.: 3,194     Open House on Sunday, Sep 22, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     18 PINEHURST ... 09/20/2013

The City of Napa home sales report for August 2013 reflects a demand-diverse south Napa Valley market.  While a few neighborhoods are holding their value, most represent soft markets where sales are slow and values are either stable or slipping.  The general volume of sales has begun to slow as schools have re-opened. Of the 92 homes that closed escrow in August (down from 161 in July), 20 were on the market 30 days or less and 41 were on the market longer 60 days or longer. Of the 242 homes now for sale and not in escrow, 26 came on the market this past week.  Another 26 homes recently reduced their asking price.  There are still relatively many short sale homes (6) and foreclosures (8) for sale compared to other cities in the area. September 1st Napa Real Estate Market Snapshot: Homes... 09/07/2013

There are 20 Napa homes holding a Labor Day Weekend open house in California's beautiful Napa Valley.   Click on the address included in the listings below to view details of each of the Napa homes for sale.  If you would like assistance during your open house visit or more information about any of these homes, use the form below to contact me directly or use the “Request More Info” tab on the listing page.   Napa Homes Holding A Labor Day Weekend Open House   198 WESTGATE DR, NAPA, CA 94558   $1,750,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 4Sq. Ft.: 4,375   Open House on Sunday, Sep 1, 2013 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM     1121 1ST AVE, NAPA, CA 94559   $1,499,000 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2 full | 1 partialSq. Ft.: 2,526       Open House on Sunday, Sep 1, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM     18 PINEHURST CIR, NAPA, CA 9455... 08/31/2013

Yes, I too was not certain how many years there are in a sesquicentennial, but knew it was a 100+. The  Napa Valley Register, our local newspaper, turned 150 years old yesterday and they ran several stories about their history including the first edition of the paper, Monday, August 10, 1862. Here are few excerpts from the special section they included with the regular paper: Napa had more than a dozen newspapers in the first 60 years after the town’s founding, representing both Democratic and Republican viewpoints. Some never made it past their first few months, while others found themselves on the wrong side of history. Two newspapers loom over those early years more than the others — the Napa Reporter, the first newspaper published in Napa County, and the Register. On July 4, 1856, t... 08/11/2013

The City of Napa home sales report for July 2013 reflects the stable market throughout most of Wine Country.  Of the 161 homes that closed escrow in July, 20 were on the market 30 days or less and 34 were on the market longer than 60 days.  45 homes sold under their listing price and 45 sold above their listing price.  Each neighborhood within the city is different, though homes selling in the mid price range ($300,000 to $500,000) sold above their listing price more often than homes priced lower or higher. Of the 229 homes now for sale, 27 came on the market this past week.  There are still relatively many short sale homes for sale (4) and foreclosures for sale (9) compared to other cities in the area. August 1st Napa Market Snapshot: Homes active on the market: 229 (click to view > Na... 08/08/2013

The City of Napa home sales report for June 2013 reflects the improving market throughout most of Wine Country.  Of the 79 homes that closed escrow in June, 20 were on the market 30 days or less and 25 were on the market longer than 60 days. July 1st Napa Market Snapshot: Homes active on the market: 203 (click to view > Napa homes for sale) Short sale/REO homes for sale:  4/7 Price range of active listings: $110,000 - $17,500,000 Homes now in escrow: 189 Contact Us for more information regarding this Napa home sales report or for help buying or selling Wine Country real estate. To receive a free valuation of your home in today’s market, click > Wine Country home valuation. To search for property listings of all types in Napa and the North Bay, including homes, land, income property and ... 07/07/2013

Napa residential land is available in both the downtown area and in outlying neighborhoods among the vineyards and groves.  Most of these parcels are zoned for single family homes, ranging from small lots to sites that include substantial acreage and private vineyards. Click here >>> Napa Residential Land <<< for current listings as found in Napa Valley’s multiple listing service (MLS).  Click on a property’s Address for photos and detailed information.  The list is updated daily, so bookmark this page and check back for new properties. You can also sign up to receive email alerts automatically when new properties come on the market, just click >>> Napa Valley real estate listing updates <<<. Acreage is approximate and use of land is subject to local government regulations and approvals... 05/28/2013

The Napa Chefs’ Market, which starts its 19th season Thursday, expects to welcome its one millionth visitor before it wraps up in August. This is a super, fun event with great reviews, here is what Yelp says. MAY 16 Chefs’ Market MAY 16, 2013 - AUGUST 01, 2013 Thursday EveningsMay 16 - August 1, 20135:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.FREE Admission and Parking   The Thursday night Napa Chefs' Market celebrates its 19th anniversary by returning May 16 and will run through August 1, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on First Street in Downtown Napa. The Napa Chefs' Market features two cooking demonstrations each night, at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., featuring world-renowned chefs, who are also Napa locals. After the demonstration, audience members may enjoy a sample of the food paired with a taste of wine from Downtown... 05/15/2013

Napa County foreclosed homes for sale continue to make up a just a small portion of the market – only 12 of 314 homes for sale today. Click here to see the list >>> Napa County REO foreclosed homes for sale <<< as of April 23, 2013 – including photos and detailed information for each home.   Click to search the local Wine Country MLS >>> Wine Country homes and land for sale. Contact Us  for help Napa Valley foreclosed homes for sale or for buying or selling Wine Country real estate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- John A. Souerbry & Associates    Call: (707) 317-0280      DRE 01370983         04/23/2013