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While looking to either buy or sell your wine country real estate there are a few things to keep in mind right now. Real Estate agents are helping buyers look for a larger home so they have more room for a home office or for distance learning right now.

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Looking for luxury wine country real estate in Napa Valley and Sonoma? St. Helena Real Estate has access and gained the confidence of buyers and sellers of high-end, luxury estates, wineries and vineyards to fulfill your dream of owning this special one-of-a-kind wine country estate. Click here or call (707) 967-9570.

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Things to keep in mind to avoid home improvement fraud

Home improvement fraud can absolutely happen during the springtime. With warmer weather coming, there’s a ton of projects to be done. Any owner of Napa real estate that plans on getting work done should be ready to vet the people he or she will be working with. Any realtor would absolutely agree that it is essential to make sure you know who you are doing business with. That being said, when you do make the jump to getting your Napa real estate in top shape for summer, here’s some good ways to prevent yourself from falling victim to down payment fraud.

1. Paying by cash Though paying with cash for a home may be something a realtor encourages you to do when buying a home, paying by cash for down payments on contracting work leaves you most exposed to fraud. An incomplete receipt is typically not good enough in a court of law to make a claim and the contractor can siphon cash from his or her business to pay for personal expenditures. Don’t leave yourself open to fraud and pay by the next two ways!

2. Pay by check If necessary, paying by check is a safer way to transfer funds for the deposit. It’s got more of a paper trail and you will have a better record for yourself too. It is not the absolute safest way, but compared to cash it is a significantly safer bet.

3. Pay by credit card Paying by credit card is the most secure and convenient way to pay for your construction deposit. Many contractors can easily take payment with a cell phone attachment or other portable payment device in person. That way you have an immediate record with the card issuer once your transaction is complete! You and your Napa real estate is protected is the best way possible and pave the way for an easier time during construction.

But before you handle the down payment issue, always be sure to do background checks on anyone coming to do work on your home. Sometimes a realtor may even have recommendations for contractors.Napa Valley is a fantastic place to make a home so call us, your local Napa realtors and let us help you find your next place to settle down!

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Explore our exclusive listings with many options for the luxury real estate you are looking for. You can find high-end residential estates, land, vineyards or wineries and commercial properties in our exclusiv listings. Click here to brows our exclusiv listing or call our office at (707) 967-9570.

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Looking for homes for sale in Napa Valley? St. Helena Real Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley, has the experienced realtor team with deep local insights and access to exclusive listings in and around Napa. Click here to learn more or call our office at (707) 967-9570.

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Looking for Healdsburg real estate? St. Helena Real Estate, located in the heart of wine country, has the experienced realtor team with deep local insights and access to exclusive listings in and around Healdsburg. Click here to learn more or call our office at (707) 967-9570.

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St. Helena Real Estate is the high-end real estate company of choice in Napa Valley. Located in downtown St. Helena - right the heart of wine country - there are always special luxury listings available. Visit our website to search our exclusive listings or call or office at (707) 967-9570.

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Ideas and information about Home Security Systems

While Napa Valley has always been a wonderful, safe and secure place to live, there are so many vacation homes in the valley these days, security has become much more important than it was in the past. There are also many ways to protect your home, from decorative fences and carefully placed thorny plants to modern technologies. Fortunately, protecting your home, whether it’s a vacation property, full time residence or a homes for sale in Napa, CA, has never been easier. And with some mobile apps you can make system adjustments and monitor goings-on with certain products using your smartphone. Home security solutions range from simple to complex and offer a different variety of security features. A few of the services available to residents in wine country are listed below. There are many others, so be sure to look around while finding the best solution for your wine country real estate.

For those who are looking for a turn-key solution for their homes in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga or Angwin, CA, there are going to be many traditional large companies like ADT. These groups offer many different services and have versatile options ranging from door and window sensors to other sensors like carbon monoxide or sensors designed to detect flooding. Camera based systems are a big part as well and they provide professional installation and 24/7 monitoring. There  are other great services including Simply safe, Protect America and Front point out there that can be installed in most homes for sale in Napa, CA. All of these systems have a bit of a DIY component but require no tools and take under an hour to install. All of these companies have professional monitoring 24/7 and have their own unique set of features.Some do not have ongoing contracts but all have start-up costs though they are quite reasonable. Whether you’re a vacation homeowner or full time resident, there are several security systems available for you in Napa Valley.

All of these systems for your wine country real estate have different price ranges and sometimes provide products or services a la carte. If you do have a professional installation done, be sure to research any costs associate with that. Your homeowner’s insurance may even give you a discount when you purchase a home security system. Purchasing property in Napa Valley’s Famous wine region is a great investment and it’s worth protecting. And again, with modern technology it has never been as easy or affordable as it is right now.

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St. Helena Real Estate is the high-end real estate company of choice in Napa Valley. Located in downtown St. Helena - right the heart of wine country - there are always special luxury listings available. Visit our website to search our exclusive listings or call or office at (707) 967-9570.

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Looking for homes for sale in Napa Valley? St. Helena Real Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley, has the experienced realtor team with deep local insights and access to exclusive listings in and around Napa. Click here to learn more or call our office at (707) 967-9570.

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Looking for homes for sale in Napa Valley? St. Helena Real Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley, has the experienced realtor team with deep local insights and access to exclusive listings in and around Napa. Click here to learn more or call our office at (707) 967-9570.

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Luxury Real Estate Trends Coming In 2020

Luxury real estate has some interesting new ideas coming up in 2020. There’s going to be a big focus on technology in both indoor and outdoor spaces. And with great Napa Valley real estate you will be doing a lot of entertaining in both areas. Open layouts that facilitate flow through the kitchen area particularly will be of note as will be natural looking finishes outside the home. Making luxury real estate less generally opulent and more welcoming will be more the trend than not.

Smart appliances in luxury real estate will also be in the forefront. Digital showers that can automatically adjust temperature, lighting and music will be something to consider as well as smart thermostats that one can control on their phone are becoming more popular along with high end appliances like smart refrigerators that can let you know what foods you are low on. Luxury Napa Valley real estate also may include things like smart lighting controlled by phone or other voice commanded delights like the ability to raise and lower sunshades.

Indoor/outdoor living will also come to the forefront for luxury real estate. The ability to entertain in both spheres is becoming increasingly valuable. So things like outdoor wet bars and outdoor kitchens may grace new Napa Valley real estate. More active and multi-use spaces are going to come to the forefront in this sector of the real estate market. Home theaters will continue to be prevalent as well as movie night never goes out of style. Things like resort-style pools and sport courts of any kind will also become more popular along with more privacy oriented amenities to keep wandering eyes from peering over the fence.

Not many other areas can compare with Napa Valley real estate. With the fantastic weather and homes that can rival any other piece of luxury real estate, you can easily see why so many people have property here. Napa Valley is at the pinnacle of luxury wine country living and with its proximity to the bay area and sheer natural beauty it will continue to be for years to come.

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Looking for luxury wine country real estate in Napa Valley and Sonoma? St. Helena Real Estate has access and gained the confidence of buyers and sellers of high-end, luxury estates, wineries and vineyards to fulfill your dream of owning this special one-of-a-kind wine country estate. Click here or call (707) 967-9570.

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Homes for sale in Napa and homes for sale in Sonoma County look fantastic when decorated, so get creative and incorporate holiday elegance to make your property truly shine this season!

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Purchasing Wine Country Real Estate During the Off-Season

The wine country real estate market, just like anywhere else sometimes has a lull in the winter. But interestingly enough the winter can be an advantageous time to buy or sell your home as there’s perhaps a little more pressure on the other side to make a deal and get on with the sale. That being said, let’s see some advantages of buying or selling homes for sale in Napa, CA for this winter. Reasons to buy a home in winter: • People need buyers. Sellers can be very motivated during the winter as they sometimes have other obligations that require a quicker sale. Homes for sale in Napa, CA are no exception.

• You can get a better deal. Sellers may be so in need they may also cut the price of their wine country real estate. When there’s fewer buyers, many are willing to take what they can get. • See how the home performs in the winter The other thing to think about is the fact that you will see things about the house during the rainy season that you wouldn’t see during the summer. Is there a leak coming through part of the roof? Does the threshold not hold back water very well? These are things that may go unnoticed in any wine country real estate in June or July. Reasons to sell a home in the winter • Year-end tax breaks For those of you looking to move homes for sale in Napa, CA during the winter, if you can get the sale finalized before the end of the year you may have some tax benefits.

• Winter buyers are motivated-likely have a pressing need. Just like wintertime sellers, buyers may have a pressing need to get into a house so they may be willing to finalize a sale more quickly too.

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Looking for homes for sale in Rutherford CA? St. Helena Real Estate, located in the heart of Napa Valley, has the experienced realtor team with deep local insights and access to exclusive listings in and around Rutherford. Click here to learn more or call our office at (707) 967-9570.

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How to Avoid Interior Painting Mistakes

Interior painting can be an absolute chore. But if the job needs to get done, you can avoid making mistakes that cost time and money. And if you have Napa Valley real estate or any homes for sale in Napa, CA you’d of course like to get it right the first time before your home gets on the market. So, let’s look at some ways you can keep from having to repaint your walls:

1. Use the correct paint: Using the wrong paint when repainting a wall can really be a mess. Bubbling and cracking can follow and you’ll end up needing to redo everything anyway. If need be, try and get a sample to a professional who can help choose the right paint. 2. Make sure the tape is correct Simple things like incorrect taping can make your painting job on your Napa Valley real estate look sloppy. Bubbles in the tape or uneven taping can result in your lines coming out wrong or having paint seep in the wrong areas. 

3. Clean the wall beforehand Be sure to thoroughly clean the wall before getting started painting. Hairs and dirt on the wall can ruin the new paint job on any of your homes for sale in Napa, CA causing you to need to repaint. 4. Don’t over saturate your brush Over soaking your paintbrush or roller will waste paint at the end of the day and may even cause drips or uneven coating. Also be sure to clean your brushes after just in case you do need to redo the coat. Leaving paint in your brushes is a great way to ruin your investment.

Napa Valley real estate or any of the many homes for sale in Napa, CA are just like any piece of property. With great care and a little knowledge they will fetch the best price on the market.