Wine Country Talks
Accessory Dwelling Units 101 with Scott Johnson

Are you a homeowner in Napa or Sonoma County?
Join us to hear Scott Johnson, the Director of the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, discuss building Accessory Dwelling Units in Sonoma and Napa County. (aka second units, backyard cottages, granny flats, converted garages) Scott will also share some of the lessons the Napa Sonoma ADU Center has learned, tips for working with your local municipality, and a few creative tips for building your ADU.
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Real Estate Investment Seminar & 1031 Exchanges
Are you a new investor looking to buy your first investment property, or are you a seasoned investor looking for some ideas on how to better position your real estate in this shifting market? Either way, this 1-hour presentation will share strategies on how to build wealth with a 1031 Exchange and how to navigate any real estate market cycle to better meet your financial objectives.
- 2024 tax update
- How to build more equity for your retirement
- How to use a 1031 Exchange to build wealth
- Real estate investor strategies
- Appreciation vs. cash flow
- Buying/selling out of state
- Buying a vacation/second home with a 1031 Exchange
- How to eliminate the headaches of owning rentals
- Estate planning tips
- How to reposition your real estate investments to better meet your current financial goals
- And more…
Join us Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30pm, to hear Dr. Robert Eyler, discuss U.S. and California economic overview and forecast and regional economic overview as linked to Napa County, Sonoma and surrounding area's housing markets.
- Protect Your Property: Ensure your real estate is smoothly transferred without costly delays or court.
- Avoid Probate Pitfalls: Learn how to keep your home out of the long, expensive probate process.
- Plan for the Future: Get tips on trusts, powers of attorney, and TOD deeds to protect your assets.
Wednesday, October 16th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Prop 19 Base Year and Intergenerational Reassessment Exclusions
- Current Real Estate Market Vis a Vis Values
- Homeowner Exemption (only 80% eligible file)
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Join us for an enlightening session with John Tuteur, Napa County Assessor-Recorder- County Clerk. John will discuss the significant advantages of Proposition 19 for homeowners aged 55 and above who want to move to a new home anywhere in California.
How Prop. 19 Works: You can transfer your original home’s Proposition 13 base year value when moving to a new home with possible adjustment depending on whether you buy a more expensive replacement.
Napa Fire Wise
- What is Napa Fire Wise?
- Defensible Space Reimbursement
- County Chipping Programs
- Hazardous Fuel Reduction Available
- Other Resources are Available to the Public?
- Where, and How, to Create Defensible Space on Your Property
- Questions?