The last count I had regarding the number of homes lost to the October fire storm here in the Napa Valley was nearly 500 from my insurance agent about 4 weeks ago. I wasn’t surprised to see that figure climb to well over 600 in the latest number. Napa County puts the figure at 637 […]
Napa Valley hotels account for a big portion of income received by communities here
Every community in the Napa Valley and the County as well are getting millions of dollars each year from hotel visitors. Each person who stays overnight contributes 12% in what’s called a transient occupancy tax, TOT, more commonly referred to as a bed tax. The beauty of this tax, it stays 100% with the local […]
Yountville, Napa Valley’s gem, ranks on Expedia’s most beautiful Town list
If you have ever tried to get a seat at the bar at Bouchon, you may relate to this story. Expedia has just ranked Yountville fifth among its 30 most beautiful towns in the nation. Granted number five may not seem like a big deal, but this town know for its charm and gastronomic delights will take […]
Napa Valley’s 2015 grape crop value up, volume way down
The 2015 harvest Napa County’s grape value was up 6% but the amount of grapes grown declined 29% compared to 2014. The average price per ton for Napa County grapes $4,328, the highest in California. In case you wonder what the average price per ton fetches here for some popular grapes : Cabernet sauvignon $6,319, I have heard the top dollar is […]
Napa Valley Residential Home Sales for Fourth Quarter 2015
Here are the Napa Valley residential homes sales from October 1st to December 31st for 2015 as reported in BAREIS, my multiple listing service. These include single family homes and condos/townhouses but no land or commercial properties. If you like more information on any of these, please email me and I am happy to send […]
Napa Valley Hotel Business is Booming
With the average Napa Valley hotel room approaching $350 per night, one might think things might be slowing down a bit, but the numbers say no way. According to Legendary Napa Valley, the official Napa Valley marketing organization, for the past 12 months ending in November area hotels reported a 14.8 percent increase in revenue . In case […]
Napa Valley Opera House Announces New Tenant, The Famous New York Blue Note Jazz Club Group
The Napa Valley Opera House will have a new tenant come February 1st, 2016. Blue Note Napa Valley will be the latest site for the famed New York jazz club. The Opera House has been home to City Winery, another New York fixture, for the last two years. City Winery never caught on here especially trying […]
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