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Carolyn RobertsBROKER/OWNER

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RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES588 Main Street, Napa CA 94559

Riverfront Residences features 50 luxury condominiums built along the Napa River in the heart of the downtown Napa renaissance. With a European flair, the homes surround a landscaped courtyard and are located above boutiques, cafes and restaurants, including

establishments from Iron Chef Morimoto, Fish Story, and the new Pear restaurant.

Denise CookREALTOR

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PRICED FROM $545,000 - $829,000

One Bedrooms $545,000 – $599,000Two Bedrooms $599,000 – $829,000

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GENTLY UNFOLDING OVER APPROXIMATELY 140 ACRES, this wine country estate boasts views of five counties. The approximate 11,800 sq. ft. six bedroom home is like no other — utilizing a dramatic combination of modern and centuries-old building methods and materials harvested and crafted on site. Outdoors is a playground including a stocked lake with white sand beach, island and Zip line, a 70-foot free form swimming pool with waterfall plunge, spa, softball diamond, tennis court, orchard, vegetable, fruit and flower gardens, in-ground trampoline and more. Approximately 70 acres available for vineyard planting, plus manager’s building and barn. Approximately 12 minutes to Sonoma’s historic Plaza and 50 minutes to San Francisco.

Price upon request.For more information, contact:

Donald Van de Mark707.337.2227

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Priced from $249,990

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CAL ISTOGA


www.calistoga-realty.com1473 C Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515

707-942-9422

Sharon Carone, Broker • Darlene Brissard, Realtor • Brian Durnian, Broker

ULTIMATE ESTATE BUILDING SITEThe tree-lined entry winds through the oaks to the home site overlooking your own private meadow. Approximately 15 acres with 8.5+ acres plantable in the Knights Valley appellation. Well, perc, geo-technical reports available.

$1,295,000

IMPECCABLEComfortable, spacious, and inviting, describe this lovingly cared for 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a corner lot across from the golf course. Beautiful low maintenance landscaping, spacious upgraded kitchen, great � oor plan, ready for someone to move right in.

$690,000

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATEDNormandy style home with guest house, art studio/workshop, in ground pool, a great old barn and a master gardener designed rose garden. Living room w/ � replace, wood � oors, crown molding and indirect lighting, formal dining room, office/den w/ custom built-ins, media room, gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, custom cabinetry, La Rochelle tile counters, banquette and a lovely screened in porch. Two parcels.

$1,780,000

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ENJOY THE PROPERTY NOW AND BUILD LATERTwo homes on 7+ acres close to Calistoga and Santa Rosa. Older home with three bedrooms, one bath and a triple wide Mobile home with two bedrooms, two full baths, family room and living room. Wonderful views-peaceful setting. Three outbuildings on the property for storage or hobby room. Apple orchard and Porter Creek frontage. $720,000

WISTERIA GARDEN COTTAGES B&BVintage Inn located in downtown Calistoga. 2 legal overnight units with poten-tial for a 3rd. Main home has hardwood � oors/newer kitchen with many other upgrades. Large courtyard area for travelers to enjoy the Napa Valley lifestyle.

$775,000

OWN A PIECE OF CALISTOGA HISTORYThis adorable bungalow, constructed on a bet that a house could be built without nails has stood the test of time since 1890. Two bedrooms, 1 bath on a 9000+ square foot lot in the heart of town.

$295,000

GREAT RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITYLocated in the heart of Calistoga. Most recently leased as Wapoo Restaurant for over 20 years. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating areas. 35 pre-paid in-lieu parking spaces.

$1,200,000

IDEAL FOR DEVELOPER - GREAT ESTATE POTENTIALA country farmhouse circa 1880 situated on 1.5+ acres located in the heart of town with lots of charm. 1/2 + acre vineyard, lots of fruit trees and an old barn has a small wine cellar and is a bonded winery for dba - Grant Street LLC - On site stor-age under 50 cases. Potential to subdivide into several parcels with access onto Michael Way. Zoned for 4+ parcel split. $995,000

PANORAMIC VIEWSEnjoy the views from this 10 acre parcel overlooking Calistoga and the upper valley. Well and road are in. Property is perked. Enough area to plant small vineyard. Possible potential for winery and caves.

$665,000



707-942-9422


PRIVATE VALLEY59.7+/- acre estate property located between Calistoga and Knights Valley, adjacent to Blossom Creek Winery and Turnbull. 4100 Sq. ft. main residence, 900 sq.ft. guest house currently utilized as an office. Approx 16.7 acres of vineyard on a long term lease expiring in 2025. An additional 8+/- acres of vineyard - 4 acres of hillside Cabernet and 4+/-acres of Petite Sirah. Additional plantable acreage and potential for Winery/Caves. A rare opportunity.

$8,500,000

CLASSIC COUNTRY FARMHOUSEOn 40 acres complete with wrap around porches and 360 degree views from the knoll top setting. Great room with wood � oors, a � replace, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, 3 beds., 3.5 baths, detached guest house, pool, greenhouse and vineyard.

$2,950,000

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NAPA VALLEY LAND BROKERSSpecializing in. . . Land, Vineyards, Wineries, Country Homes and Estates

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A virgin, undeveloped vineyard site near famous vineyards located in Foss Valley. Stagecoach Vineyards is adjacent to the South and Chapellet Vineyards and Pritchard Hill are to the North. Slope analysis indicates 124 acres under 30% slope, 100 +/- acres plantable. Good road to property with easements in place. An erosion plan with Napa County will be required.

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This private estate property has been in the same family for three generations. Knoll home sites with unobstructed views, total privacy, and no road noise. Existing dirt roads, year round spring, meadows, forests and a 7+/- acre vine-yard site. The entrance easement is directly through the exclusive Calistoga Ranch Resort.


INTRODUCING...SUZANNE B. TRUCHARD, BROKER-ASSOCIATESuzanne joined Napa Valley Land Brokers as a Broker-Associate last year. She developed her expertise in property as an attorney specializing in corporate law, wine/vineyard law, and the related land use, zoning, and local government issues that arise in complex land transactions. As a broker who is bilingual with a strong legal foundation, Suzanne’s primary focus is ensuring a seamless transaction from start to finish, in addition to being a strong advocate for her client. She received her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and her law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. 707.363.4187 • [email protected]

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Permit Check Critical When Buying Home

By Dian Hymer

Most houses are inspected by a home inspector before they’re sold. However, home inspectors usually don’t inspect the permit record on a house. To be sure you have the complete picture, it’s wise to go to the local planning department and check the permit history on the home you’re buying before your inspection contingency is due.

Why is this important? Some planning departments require that any open or expired permits that haven’t received � nal approval must be completed before a new permit on the property will be issued. In one case, a seller took out a permit to replace the roof. He never had the job done and the permit expired.

The new owners applied for a permit and were denied. They needed to pay to reopen the roof permit and complete the job before they could obtain a permit to do additional work on the house. This could add a considerable cost to your improvement budget.

You might be able to � le a claim against the seller, depending on the circumstances. However, he may not have been aware of the expired permit if a previous seller took out the permit and your seller didn’t check the permit record when he purchased the property.

HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Go to the city planning department before you remove your inspection contingency and � nd out if there are any open or expired permits. You might be able to negotiate an acceptable solution before closing. This would be less hassle and expense than taking legal action after closing.

A good home inspector should be able to point out any glaring building code violations in work done by previous owners. This could be an indication that the work was done without building permits.

For example, a recent homebuyer was informed by her inspector that the relatively new electrical circuit breaker box was installed in a fashion that would not

pass a city building inspector’s scrutiny. The box had several irregularities.

Further investigation revealed that the seller had recently added the circuit box. Although he used a licensed electrician, the work was done without a permit. The buyer hired an electrician to inspect the box and it turned out it needed to be replaced in order to meet code requirements.

The buyer made a request for a price concession from the seller to compensate for this new information discovered during inspections. He agreed to lower the price. The buyer took responsibility for replacing the box with permit after closing.

Sometimes homeowners bypass the permit process in order to save time and money. Busy contractors don’t like to wait for inspectors and sometimes encourage sellers to forgo permits. If you’re adding additional living space, don’t even consider doing the work without permit.

Appraisers often won’t give unpermitted additions full value as livable square feet. This could affect the sale price of the property. It’s possible to take out permits after the work is done, but it will cost more in fees, and walls might have to be opened to make sure that any plumbing and electrical work was done correctly.

Don’t assume that if work is done by a licensed contractor, it will meet local code requirements, particularly if the contractor is from out of the area and is not familiar with local code requirements. Taking out a permit can provide the homeowner with protection against code violations.

You can run up costs bringing the last owner’s work up to code in order to receive � nal approval on work you’re having done to the home. If a building inspector sees something at your home that isn’t code-complying when he’s inspecting, he’s likely to require you to bring that work into compliance before giving � nal approval to your permit.

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www.160CanyonPl.comOne of Silverado’s finest, with golf course and valley views, manicured grounds and a designers touch throughout. This is the perfect compliment of elegance and relaxed comfort, for the ultimate Napa Valley Lifestyle. The main floor Master Suite compliments the stunning open floor plan, which open up to the beautifully landscaped grounds, with a soothing waterfall and pond, and an observation patio with fabulous views. Private gated community, and a transferable country club membership available. MLS# 21307251

Offered at $1,489,000

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www.1RenoCt.comBeautifully restored Vintage Estate Home with a private gated entrance, guest house and 13 car garage. Gorgeous colorful stained glass windows, custom kitchen and bar, elegant dining room with built-in china cabinet and crystal chandelier, all sur-rounded by French doors out to the porch. Entertain in the garden at an outdoor shaded kitchen loggia. Raised veggie gardens, rose covered arbor, and a storybook garden shed.MLS# 21116551


Fabulous views! Set on the valley floor on just over an acre is this stunning Mediterranean home, located just south of Yountville. Included with the beautiful landscaping are 500 Cabernet vines, a two bedroom Guest Cottage and an additional Guest Suite above the detached 2 car garage. The open layout of the Kitchen and Family room are great for entertaining. All bedrooms are en suite with beautiful bathrooms. This is a very special property. MLS# 21217585


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Spectacular views from this private setting. Gated drive, gorgeous mature trees, beautiful custom home and guest house. Perfectly situated along the hillside. Beautifully remodeled kitchen, decks with stunning views of the Napa Valley and spa tub. Fantastic area for entertaining, and much more. MLS# 21305262


www.330RandolphSt.comThis gorgeous Victorian has appeared in books and various articles. It has been beautifully renovated with granite floors, stunning wood mold-ings, fireplace surrounds of marble and hardwood. The chandeliers are magnificent and add warmth and beauty to the living, dining and master bedroom. The special layout of the home’s floorplan features a downstairs level with 2 separate entrances to the 3 bedrooms/2 baths, kitchen and living room, giving you lots of options. MLS# 21208011

Offered at $899,000

1395 Partrick Road, Napa

Gorgeous 15 +/- acre property. Views to the SF Bay, Mt. Diablo, Napa. Development potential for vineyards. All plans, Struc Eng, Soils Test, Grading & Erosion Control plans are ready to besubmitted for a bldg permit. Tested well producing 23gpm. Electricity & phone at property line.MLS# 21300668


3071 North Avenue, Napa

Gorgeous level 1.6 +/- acre parcel in East Napa, ready for your dream home. Beautiful views of the neighboring knoll and surrounding hills. Very quiet and peaceful, yet just minutes to downtown Napa and all the wonderful restaurants and shopping. Well and electric at the street. If you have been waiting for that just right parcel, you will want to see this. MLS# 21302994

Offered at $545,000

www.6922YountSt.comBeautifully updated condo with spectacular views of neighboring hills and the northern valley. This north end of town 2 story features a stunning kitchen with marble slab counter tops, all stainless steel appliances, including a wine cooler, and custom cabinets. Spacious vaulted ceilings in the Living room, lead to the large covered deck with wonderful views looking north up the Napa Valley. It is turnkey and ready for you to enjoy the lifestyle. MLS# 21305887

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IMMACULATELY KEPT HOME IN FOUR OAKSFour bed/2.5 bath, 2 story home on large, almost 1/4 acre lot will be your oasis for year round living/entertaining! Great flow! Formal living room, dining room, kitchen + large family room added. Nice multi-faceted backyard. Wet bar, wine cellar. MLS 21306225 Offered at $679,000

OAKVILLE WINE COUNTRY RETREAT2.44+/- acres. Remodeled Mediterranean style 2 BR/1 BA cottage across from Rudd Winery! Room to build second home. Artistically landscaped to incorporate creek, in-ground pool, stone walls, oak trees, neighboring vineyard/hill views. MLS 21307428 Offered at $1,295,000

RARE SINGLE LEVEL HOFMANN BUILT HOMEin Capriana 9 years new! 3 bed/3 bath, 2,604+/- sqft home w/ 10’ ceilings, beautiful hickory floors in open floorplan. Large front porch extends living/entertaining space outdoors. Formal living, dining rooms, family room/kitchen. MLS 21306898 Offered at $895,000

INCREDIBLE FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE!Surrounded by majestic oak trees private 5.18+/- acre eastside Napa 4 BR/4.5 BA home gutted to studs then exquisitely remodeled, + LR/DR/Master Suite/Formal Entry addition in 1990. Unexpected far reaching views, European style gardens, in-ground pool/spa. MLS 21307420 Offered at $3,600,000

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ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHTThis home, with a fl owing fl oor plan, is an entertainer’s delight. The large kitchen opens to a sunken living room and an amazing backyard. A bocce ball court, full outdoor kitchen, lead the way to a private boat dock and serene views of the water. MLS# 21301787

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UPDATED HOME IN RANCHO DE CALISTOGASpacious home in Rancho de Calistoga 55+ Park in Calistoga. Updated and ready to move-in! Large living/dining room, kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances. 2BD/2BA, enclosed sun room. New redwood porch and backyard with stone patio and raised garden beds. Park has community pool & clubhouse MLS# 21225582

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VACAVILLE - 1.74 +/- ACRESGreat location, corner lot – Possible residential/commercial develop-ment. Check with the City of Vacaville for zoning and permitted use.MLS# 21305872

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The garden of one famous English estate boasted all of these features and more. It was called Stourhead, and these

architectural elements, called follies, were artfully placed along a meandering circular path nearly two miles long. The garden and its follies were designed in 1744 by an amateur landscape designer with the unenviable name of Henry Hoare.A folly is an architectural structure in the landscape that exists for no reason other than to add interest. Follies were all the rage in English gardens of the late 1700s, when they were an integral part of an architecture and landscape design movement known as the picturesque. The movement espoused pretty much what you might guess -- designs were meant to be artfully composed and, well, pretty as a picture. Stourhead was, in fact, literally based upon a landscape painting by Claude Lorrain done a century earlier.Alas, most gardens don’t have room for Stourhead’s highly creative follies. But a folly doesn’t need a lot of room to be effective. The same design elements that worked for Hoare and others during the golden age of English landscape design can still be used to lend picturesque elements to your own garden.

1 Gazebos are a time-honored garden folly.1

Whether square, octagonal or round, they make a fine endpoint for a garden path.Try looking beyond the usual four-by-four-and-latticework construction -- the more exotic the design, the better. Gazebo designs of a century ago featured everything from unpeeled logs to river rock to iron columns and onion domes. In fact, the whole point of a folly is to go a little nuts.

2. A bridge can form the centerpiece of a garden with

suitable terrain.

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It can cross either a dry rockbed or actual water. The scale needn’t be large; look at some of the diminutive bridges found in Japanese landscape architecture. It’s just the act of crossing from one side to the other that engages people’s interest.Do make sure that the bridge actually crosses something (not just flat ground). Even more important, make sure that there’s something worth reaching on the other side -- another folly,

perhaps, or just a bench on which to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

3. Small fountains or pools can add immeasurably to the

pleasure of a garden.

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Besides mere appearance, the soothing sound, cool touch, and refreshing smell of water are a banquet for the senses. For this reason, famed gardens such as Stourhead contained whole networks of artificial ponds and creeks. But a tiny garden can benefit from water as well. You don’t need a torrent -- something as simple as a small basin fed by a trickle of water can transform a garden into an oasis of tranquility.

4. Other follies are limited only by your imagination

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Stourhead’s obelisk, for example, was a scaled-down version of a monumental Egyptian form. Locate follies at natural stopping points in the garden where they reveal a vista or a favorite plant. Even something as simple as a bench, bird bath or sundial can effectively add an unexpected element to the landscape.

Folly Architecture

adds Mystiqueto Garden By Arrol Gellner

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By Dian Hymer

For instance, if there are cracks in the foundation, it might indicate that the foundation needs work, which could be costly. A structural engineer might evaluate the foundation and � nd that the cracks are typical for similarly aged homes in the neighborhood. They should be monitored, but there’s no corrective work recommended.

In other words, a red � ag could point to relatively minor or major problems. In either case, they should not be ignored.

Real estate law and custom varies from one state to the next. In California, real estate agents are required to do a “reasonably diligent and competent visual inspection” of a one- to four-unit residential property. This means that the seller’s and buyer’s real estate agents are required to walk through the property and note in writing any red � ags they see.

California real estate agents are even held responsible for failing to point out red � ags they should have known about. For instance, if there are known slides in the area, an agent working there should be aware of that. If agents in the area see signs of sloping on a property in a slide area, they should include that in their agent inspection.

HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Even if you are buying or selling in a state that doesn’t require a real estate agent to inspect for red � ags, ask your agent to walk through a property you’re considering before you write an offer and point out anything that might be considered a red � ag. Then ask your agent to ask the listing agent if there are any reports or disclosures for the buyer to review.

By doing this, you could save yourself time and disappointment if the house appears to have serious problems that you can’t afford to correct and the property is being sold in its present condition with no concessions for repair work from the seller.

Sellers should ask their agent to do a walk-through and visual inspection before the property goes on the market. This will give sellers time to gather more information about a red flag. For instance, if you’re agent says that

your roof has cracked tiles and looks weathered and old, call a reliable

roofer for an expert opinion.

The roofer may feel that the roof is at the end of

its life. If so, you can replace it before you sell, get a second

opinion, or simply disclose this information

and roof report to the buyers so that they can factor this

information into the purchase price.

In some areas, the custom is to wait until there is a rati� ed purchase contract before giving reports and disclosures to buyers. A problem with this strategy is that buyers don’t have adequate

information about the property’s condition before they make an offer. The roof report could become a negotiable item or a deal killer.

Sometimes sellers or their agents hold back “bad” information about a property for fear that the information will keep the property from selling. This is counterproductive if it results in a failed transaction when the buyers who are in contract receive the news.

If you have information pertinent to the sale, it is far better to make it available for buyers to review before they make an offer. That way, you don’t risk having to put the listing back on the market when the buyers discover they paid too much for a house that needs a new roof or foundation repairs.

THE CLOSING: A proactive approach usually yields the best results.

Initial Walk-through Best Time to Spot Red Flags

In the context of a home sale or purchase, a red flag is a warning sign

that there might be something serious going on with the property that

requires further investigation.


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698 MONTECITO BLVD, NAPAThis classic Mediterranean home is down a paved & gated drive and is nestled into a pristine hillside with grand rock outcroppings. The eastern view catches the morning sun and looks out over native forests, vineyards, the valley, and majestic hills. Its beauty speaks to both privacy and entertainment with the lower level guest suite easily ensconced from the main living level. Indoor entertainment is excep-tional with formal living & dining room, and two family rooms. Outdoor entertain-ment can be accommodated on a grand scale with impressive multi-level decking, a great pool, the “Chess Garden” and a huge reception terrace. MLS #21221809$2,900,000 707.260.5952 Carl Mianecke

1554 MCKINLEY ROAD, NAPAFabulous site for a vineyard estate on level acreage surrounded by neighboring vines. Property sits outside the water deficient area. Soil is gravily loam & Haire loam accd to County. Build your luxury home in one of the nicest areas of Napa, close to town & Silverado CC. Zoning is AP/RC which allows for a 2nd unit. Septic evaluation & well reports available. Beautiful setting in a multi-million dollar neighborhood Great property. MLS #21226247 $1,335,000 707.815.7630 Dotty Hopkins

2271 MAIN STREET, NAPAClassic single level downtown Napa home. Great condition and ready to move in. Big lot includes gated driveway, RV parking, 3 car garage, large iron-wood deck, hot tub & your own hobby vineyard. Large kitchen, family room and bed-rooms. Oversized master bedroom with bath. Original hardwood floors in great condition throughout most of the home. Kitchen has updated granite counters and gas stove. Lemon & blood-orange trees in backyard! MLS #21307006$449,000 707.320.8950 Mark Lesti

2195 DELPHA DRIVE, NAPAGorgeous Napa single-level home down a private drive. Remodeled from top to bottom with quality and care. Granite countertops, bar seating and gas stove complete a lovely kitchen. Yard perimeter is newly fenced. Fully landscaped. Central heat and air. MLS #2130645

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By Jack Guttentag

Think subprime mortgages have gone away? Think again, we have one lurking within FHA, with

features that are eerily similar to those of the private market that went into hyper-drive in the 2000s, and collapsed in 2007.Expensive marketing: The techniques used in the two recent subprime markets to target potential customers are the same. A letter I received recently described “an event sponsored by a real estate company/mortgage company to help people that have had a foreclosure or short sale get back into a house. We did a short sale on our house about two years ago. While there our qualifications were checked, and a few days later they approved us.” The approval was for an FHA. Other than that, this letter could have been written 10 years ago.Liberal qualification requirements: The private subprime market depended on the substantial liberalization of underwriting requirements that arose out of the housing bubble during 2000-2007. The prevailing assumption was that rising house prices would convert the otherwise weak subprime loans into good loans -- which they did, until the bubble burst, at which point the default rate ballooned.In a similar vein, the FHA subprime market today depends on FHA’s very liberal underwriting requirements. FHA requires a down payment of only 3 percent, and has no minimum credit score. Further, the mortgage insurance premium does not vary with the credit score. While FHA borrowers in total have an average score of about 700, a small

group of FHA borrowers have scores below 620. This is the subprime lender’s target market.Most mortgage lenders do not take advantage of this, imposing underwriting “overlays” which are requirements more restrictive than FHA’s. The reason they do this is that they want to retain their status as approved FHA lenders. They know that if the default rate on the loans they submit exceed some limit set by the agency, they will lose their FHA accreditation. None of the six lenders offering FHA loans on my website, for example, will accept a credit score below 640. But there is a small group of lenders who will accept any score, their only concern being whether or not they can get the loan approved by FHA. Because of what I do, I am solicited by these people every day, and the messages they email me are outrageously misleading and dishonest. Overcharges: The profit margins for those originating subprime FHA mortgages are three or four times as large as those on other mortgages because the borrowers view themselves as dependent on the originator who solicited them. And they are right, mainstream lenders will reject them. Subprime FHA lenders are largely shielded from competition.High default rates: FHA loans with very low down payments to borrowers with very low credit scores have very high default rates. Who are these lenders willing to make FHA loans that carry high default

risk? As far as I can determine, they fall into two groups. One group intends to make enough money during the period until they are bounced from the program -- which could be some years -- to make it worth their while. A second group will make the occasional high-risk FHA loan as an accommodation to a referral source, such as a real estate agent or a mortgage broker. The purpose is to encourage the referral source to send them more quality loans. If such lenders keep the number of high-risk loans to a small share of the total, they don’t endanger their accreditation with FHA. Implications for policy: The FHA subprime market results in higher losses to FHA, and allows the most vulnerable borrowers to be overcharged. These borrowers should pay more, but the payments should go to FHA to defray the higher loss rates, not to loan originators. The appropriate remedy is to scale mortgage insurance premiums to credit score.In 2008, FHA attempted to increase mortgage insurance premiums on low credit scores, and to reject scores less than 500 unless the loan-to-value ratio was 90 percent or less. The proposal was shot down by Congress. Premiums are scheduled to rise this year, but will not be scaled by credit score. The method FHA currently uses to control its losses, which is to blackball lenders whose loan submissions have high default rates, is clumsy and only partly effective. Lenders removed from the program are replaced by others, and lenders who spread their subprime loans among larger numbers of good loans are never caught.Implications for borrowers: When you need a mortgage, select the lender, don’t allow the lender to select you. If you keep getting rejected, go to the qualification page on my website, see where your credentials fall short, and read the article on how to fix it.

Subprime Lending, 2013Edition

The central features of a subprime market are:• Expensive marketing directed to borrowers with very poor credentials and few options.

• Liberal qualification requirements that allow some of these weak borrowersto be approved.

• Overcharges, with pro t margins much higher than those available on other mortgages.

• High default rates.


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2043 MORLAN DR $250,000 3/2 1370

1565 RAINIER AVE $280,000 4/3 2014

1301 YELLOWSTONE ST $282,000 3/2 1522

2772 CYPRESS ST $353,000 4/2 1288

862 PUEBLO AVE $360,000 3/2 1217

2120 DEVONSHIRE DR $365,000 4/2 1585

1421 PINE ST $383,000 2/2 1426

2177 W PUEBLO AVE $385,000 3/2 1523

4148 ORTEZ CT $425,000 5/3 2343

4 WHITE FIR CT $575,000 3/3 1841

St. Helena Single Family

1664 SPRING ST $438,000 2/1 544

Napa Condominiums

2739 PERCH DR $106,000 2/3 1762

152 VALLEY OAK DR $190,000 2/2 1165

588 MAIN ST #322 $960,000 3/2 2239

Berryessa Rural Residential

107 PARKVIEW LN $190,000 3/3 2094

107 PARKVIEW LN $388,000 3/3 2094

Calistoga Rural Residential

1270 BENNETT LN $1,500,000 1/3 2088

Napa Rural Residential

1065 ROSE DR $502,500 3/2 2208

5510 SILVERADO TRL $700,000 3/3 2400

5505 DRY CREEK RD $916,500 3/2 1520

Pope, ChilesWooden Valley Rural Residential

1500 INK GRADE $400,000 2/2 1923

Napa Vineyard Residential

7550 ST HELENA HWY $3,500,000 3/3 2048

Pope, ChilesWooden Valley Vineyard Residential

250 ZINFANDEL LN $4,743,500 1/2 2627

RutherfordOakville Vineyard Residential

250 ZINFANDEL LN $4,743,500 1/2 2627

Napa Single Family

*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Office - John Tuteur/707-253-4459. Property sales reported may include partial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.

Recent home sales*

ADDRESS SALE PRICE BED/BA SQ. FT. ADDRESS SALE PRICE BED/BA SQ. FT.

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Calistoga Realty Co., Inc.1473 C Lincoln AvenueCalistoga, CA 94515707.942.9422www.calistoga-realty.com

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Peace and Tranquility in the Wine CountryTucked away from the view of the world discover 3 acres nestled up to a sea of vineyards. The mountains in the distance serve as a backdrop for this single level, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, guest unit, built in pool, gardens and a 4 stall barn with tack room and/or office. Hardwood floors, office with window seat, and formal dining room. A Lovely and spacious kitchen/great room overlooks the sparkling pool. This lovely home will be the center of celebrating life in the wine country with family and friends while creating priceless memories.


Beautifully Situated in a Wooded Setting Soaring ceilings, Brazilian Mahogany floors, granite counters, 2 fireplaces, and skylights throughout. Over 2800 sq. ft. on a quarter acre of elegant living and terraced paradise. MLS# 21226143 Offered at $895,000

Secret Garden! 3BD/2BA 1/2 +/- Acre gated oasis. Beautiful hardwood floors. Spacious open living area. Lovely open kitchen & dining area opens to an inviting outdoor entertaining area. 2 Car attached garage and a 3 car detached garage! Better Hurry! MLS#21307479 Offered at $695,000

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Welcome to Cedar Gables InnA luxurious 10,000 square foot Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast mansion, where enchantment, romance and his-tory await you. Known as one of the Big 4 Napa mansions, Cedar Gables was designed by famed architect Ernest Coxhead in the Shakespearean style. It is well known for its elegant dining room with hand-cut lead crystal chan-deliers, Old English Tavern with a massive fireplace, period details and grand and secret staircases. It offers nine uniquely decorated guest rooms with beautiful antiques. The rooms include queen or king beds, private baths, some with fireplaces and two person whirlpool tubs. There is also the State of the Art Culinary kitchen. Come, dare to dream what you could make possible! MLS#21116886


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A beautiful restored and improved 1940’s era

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This distinctive period home offers hardwood floors, abundant dual paned windows, coffered ceilings and tiled bath. The updated kitchen offers a newer stainless steel range with copper hood and nook area. An interior office, laundry room and basement with wine cellar complete the perfect “Old Town Charmer!” MLS# 21307569

Offered at $515,000

Beautifully Maintained and Appointed Home within Silverado Springs–one of Napa’s most desirable neighborhoods–which includes full membership at world renowned Silverado Country Club and Resort. Hardwood and marble flooring, granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances. MLS# 21226887

Offered at $875,000

Beautifully Upgraded 4BD/3BA Silverado Home on a premium .24 acre cul-de-sac lot w/ views overlooking Silverado’s famous south course! Hardwood floors, stone fireplace, remodeled kitchen w/granite counters, cherry cabinetry and designer appliances. MLS# 21206649

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