Some Tips for Restoring Home Decor

Did you buy a vintage home only to find all of that historic charm had been whitewashed with the upgrades over the years? You are not alone; with the recent spate of flips (especially in Vallejo, downtown Suisun, etc.) many homes have lost a lot of their original character. 

Of course, no one says that you are required to retain your home’s original personality, but if you are hoping to reestablish its original glory and don’t have hours to spend on Pinterest, check out this blog for some history and inspiration!

I would actually highly encourage you to take some time to read this blog regardless. It has 100 years of home decor and whether you have a new build, or 1980’s build or something more architecturally interesting, there are a ton of ideas in here for everyone!

There are also 5 additional easy ideas for restoring your home’s heritage:

1. Wainscoting
2. Molding and Rails
3. Built-in Bookshelves
4. Bring back wood floors
5. Distress & Antique your furniture

For more information about each of these items, check out the Pacific Union blog…

What does Brexit mean for us?

According to a lender that I work with…lower interest rates! A 30-year fixed rate mortgage was at 3.5% today!! Absolutely phenomenal! Pacific Union’s Selma Hepp has a more nuanced understanding of the issue:

In her latest Economic Straight Talk column, Pacific Union Chief Economist and Vice President of Business Intelligence Selma Hepp offers her take on the U.K.’s unexpected decision to leave the European Union and how it might impact the U.S. housing market. #brexit #europeanunion #federalreserve

Less is More…

Less Is More: How to Make the Most of a Smaller Home

If you’re planning to purchase a modest-sized home or condo, you’ll want to maximize every inch of space. These general guidelines can help. They’re online at http://pacunion.us/1qZezWe

Ready, Able…& Unwilling?

In case you missed it, there is a lack of inventory right now. One of the reasons why may be that the more affluent aren’t so interested in moving right now.

According to the latest infographic from CAR, many affluent individuals are holding off on buying until they find exactly what it is they want…

Just Listed – Open Sunday 1-4pm

Exclusively Offered at $340,000

306 Los Altos Drive, American Canyon

Come home to the Napa Valley! Delightful 3 bed, 1 bath, 1550± sf home in the heart of Rancho del Mar in American Canyon. Large, rustic addition with exposed beams creates a generous, inviting and open living space. Great for entertaining! Large backyard with mature fruit trees: plum, fig and pears. Blocks away from parks, schools, freeways and shopping. Experience all that American Canyon has to offer!

Pacific Union’s 4th Quarter Update

Last week Pacific Union released it’s 4 Quarter update for Napa County. Lack of inventory is still driving housing prices up.

Here’s the complete Q4 Market Pulse from Pacific Union:

The High Price of Renovating

The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.)  just put out another One Cool Thing last night, and to me,
this time, the numbers are staggering.

According to the infographic, the cost of a complete renovation to your home…after purchase! is a little over $263,000. That is almost the median sales price on a single family home for the US in November!

With that type of expense, thankfully 93% of homeowners hired outside, professional, help. I’m assuming that the other 7% had their contractor’s license!

Most home buyers know that it’s difficult to find “the perfect house.” However, with a little extra time talking to your agent before you buy, you can prevent the latest high cost of housing. It’s important to tell your agent everything that you want in a home. In short: Build Your Dream House. The more that you ask for, the more that we can go out and get the home that you want.

Just Sold Above Asking!

465 Echo Summit Drive, Vallejo

4 bed, 2 bath home in the heart of the Meadows.  Sold over asking. The Vallejo real estate market continues to be extremely strong with the median home price up 22.2% year-over-year. The National Association of Realtors just rated it as the 4th hottest market in all of the country!! Prices are expected to continue to rise in 2016.

Less Than One-Third of Homebuyers Comparison…

I thought that I’d share this mind-boggling statistic with you. Pacific Union points out a surprising statistic: Less than one-third of homebuyers comparison shop for mortgage rates. (Image: Flickr/Scott Maxwell, http://pacunion.us/1LaRTYx)

Less Than One-Third of Homebuyers Comparison…

Here’s a curious trend: While most Americans consider themselves bargain hunters, a much smaller number actually shop around for mortgage rates. #andreaworoch #lendingtree #mortgagerates

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Less Than One-Third of Homebuyers Comparison…

I thought that I’d share this mind-boggling statistic with you. Pacific Union points out a surprising statistic: Less than one-third of homebuyers comparison shop for mortgage rates. (Image: Flickr/Scott Maxwell, http://pacunion.us/1LaRTYx)

Less Than One-Third of Homebuyers Comparison…

Here’s a curious trend: While most Americans consider themselves bargain hunters, a much smaller number actually shop around for mortgage rates. #andreaworoch #lendingtree #mortgagerates

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