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Napa Riverfront Art: Quent Cordair Fine Art

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The Quent Cordair Fine Art Gallery in Napa Valley on the RiverfrontThis week, I recommend that you go check out the “Quent Cordair Fine Art” gallery on Napa Valley’s Riverfront.

There is some amazing pieces to be admired here, which make this gallery a “must-visit!”

The Quent Cordair Fine Art gallery was opened by artist Quent Cordair in the year 1996.  As a prime provider of cotemporary Romantic Realism in drawing, painting, and sculpture, Quent Cordair Fine Art has greatly developed to serve a worldwide client base of both personal and corporate collectors!

Romantic Realism is an act, which renews the high esthetic standards and styles of pre-20th century ateliers.  It breathes new life of comprehensibility, beauty, romanticism, and stylization to contemporary subject matter.  The gallery has a collection that displays different themes, which celebrate moments of being successful, happy, and joyful!  The subject matter includes figurative, narrative, allegorical, still lives, seascapes, and landscapes.  Represented are award-winning sculptors and different types of artists of worldwide renown.  They also show the talents of rising artists who have unique vision and accomplishment.  Commissions are available for portraiture, murals, garden, and architectural projects!

Quent Cordair Fine Art (also known as “QCFA,”) is open six days a week.  You can also make a private appointment if the scheduled hours of operation are not convenient for you!  They gallery and it’s website are both an invaluable resource for private art collectors, interior designers, AND landscape designers.  For additional information, you may call them at (707) 255-2242.  Alternatively, you can visit their website by clicking here!

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Napa Riverfront Art: Napa’s Riverfront ARTwalk

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Napa Valley Riverfront ARTwalk Donald Buresh Waterfront Property Expert

With spring just around the corner, it is a wonderful time of the year that we can get out and enjoy the sights and smells, beautiful flowers, trees, and nature itself!

But, it’s also a good time to appreciate beauty, and what better place to do that than at the Napa Riverfront’s own “ARTwalk.”

Napa’s ARTwalk creates an exciting and appealing environment for the public by integrating outdoor art with public areas.  The ARTwalk does a great job at preserving and enriching Napa’s cultural environment, and also promotes participation from the public and interaction with artwork and their artists.  They keep artwork on view for twenty-four months, and during that time the members of the community and tourists alike are encouraged to nominate one of the pieces of art for a “People’s Choice Award.”  The annual winner of this award also receives a prize of a two-night long getaway in Napa.

To make your visit easier for you to understand, there are downloadable brochures available for you to use that you can get here.  The brochures include a guide of the art locations, information about the people who created the artwork, as well as links to the ARTwalk’s audio tour, which enables a self-guided viewing of the art display from the sunrise until the sunset!  Thanks to technology, you can use the audio tour by simply scanning a QR code off of the brochure using your iPhone or any other device that supports a QR code-scanning app!  The ARTwalk is a great art destination in Napa, and it helps to stimulate the Downtown economy through increasing its pedestrian activity.

For more information about Napa’s riverfront ARTwalk, you can visit their website by clicking here!

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27.7 Percent Increase in Napa Valley Median Home Values

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Median Home Values in Napa Valley Up 27 percentThere is great news for the homeowners who made it through the recession and have spent the past several years hoping to see their home values rise again!

Napa County home prices rebounded in 2013, increasing 27.7% from 2012 levels, according to Bay Area Real Estate Information Services.  The median home price for Napa County homes rose to $454,500, compared to $355,750 in 2012.  Homes spent an average of 89 days on the market in 2013, while the average was 118 days in 2012.  With the foreclosure crisis winding down, the number of distressed property sales in 2013 declined to just 11.7% of the market, compared to 25.66% in 2012.

“There are very few short sales” and bank-owned properties for sale now, said Randy Gularte of Heritage Sotheby’s International Realty. With those distressed properties removed from the market, “Now it’s a matter of a normal buyer/seller market,” he said.

Unlike during the pre-recession era of 100 percent financing loans, Gularte said today’s buyer “has skin in the game.” “Qualified buyers are buying houses. I think it will help us solidify the market.”

San Francisco broker Jeff Appenrodt of Laurel Realty, who recently hosted an open house for a home in the Napa Yacht Club, said he has many clients from San Francisco and the Bay Area who want to buy in Napa.

The broker said buyers are drawn to any property close to city areas such as Napa or St. Helena, and with enough space for grapes, whether for aesthetic or business reasons.

“I have a client in San Francisco who is buying all kinds of property in Napa,” he said. That client has purchased somewhere around $5 to $6 million of property in the past six months, both land and homes, he said. “That area is on the rise” and his clients are looking to buy, said Appenrodt.

Are you interested in buying a home on the waterfront or riverfront in the Napa Valley? Contact Donald Buresh today at (707) 548-2545!

Read the full article from the Napa Valley Register by clicking here!

 

Blessing of Napa’s Boats

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Napa Valley Yacht Club Boat Blessing Donald Buresh Real Estate - Waterfront and Riverfront Property SpecialistOn February 16, The Napa Valley Yacht Club and The Coast Guard Auxiliary held their annual boat inspection and blessing of the boats.

This service is sponsored by Napa Valley’s Yacht Club at the beginning of the cruising season each year for all of Napa County’s boat owners.  The boat inspections were supervised by Curt Han of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  Participating boats were GrandCru, Tom Foolery, CKing Fun, Calaka, and Bounty Hunter.

This inspection covers 36 points of boating safety, on-board safety equipment, and knowledge of the boat captain.  Everything on the vessel is inspected, including flotation devices, electrical, and fuel safety systems to the proper lines and ropes.  The insurance requirements and accident reporting responsibilities are covered as well.  Additionally, the Coast Guard updates boaters on their current regulations.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Napa Valley Yacht Club perform this voluntary service to allow boaters to be completely prepared for a season of safe boating.

Following the inspections, each captain was gifted a decal to display on their boats.

Donald Buresh, Napa Valley Yacht Club member as well as Waterfront and Riverfront Property Expert blessed the fleet in a traditional ceremony dating all the way back to the Middle Ages!  A cruise captain by the name of Karen Agnew and her able-bodied team prepared a delicious lunch consisting of Chicago-style hot dogs, chili beans, potato salad, and brownies. Dr. Tom Hildreth, the fleet captain, thought all of the participants in the event were indeed blessed with a great kickoff the new and exciting cruising year.

The announcement of next year’s boat safety inspection event at the Napa Valley Yacht Club dock will be available in the Napa Valley Register.­­

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Napa Valley’s Riverfront Restaurants

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Angele Restaurant in Napa Valley on the Riverfront Downtown NapaWhen you’re searching for a vacation home on the waterfront or riverfront, Napa Valley might just be the place for you.

There are many taste bud tickling restaurants on Napa Valley’s riverfront.  Below we offer four of the best places to eat if you want to get some of the best food you can find on your vacation in Napa!

 4. Vintage Sweet Shoppe

Located in the Napa Valley over 34 years, Vintage Sweet Shoppe’s handmade chocolates have been featured on the Food Network and in many publications.  Chocolates are paired with wines and ports at the wine bar located in the store.  They also have unique chocolate covered wine bottles.  The Vintage Sweet Shoppe is open late also serving frozen yogurt and espresso drinks.

Vintage Sweet Shoppe is located at 530 Main Street, Napa, CA 94558. You can visit their website by clicking here.

 3. Silo’s

Reminiscent of a classic Chicago speakeasy, Silo’s is Napa’s premiere music venue offering a full bar with appetizers available until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.  While you may not know exactly who will be playing when you get here, you always know you’re going to hear the very best live jazz, blues, rock, reggae, smooth jazz and Motown music around.

Silo’s is located at 530 Main Street in Napa, CA 94559. You can visit their website by clicking here.

 2. Frati Gelato Café

The centerpiece of Frati Gelato Café’s restaurant is their authentic artisan gelato.  It is handcrafted daily by their master gelato maker, Dr. Anthony LuPriore.  They offer a relaxing atmosphere for you to come and relax, as well as an outdoor patio.  They offer their signature gelato, authentic Panini, and a small variation of other things.

Frati Gelato Café is located at 670 Main Street in Napa, CA 94559. You can visit their website by clicking here.

1. Angéle Restaurant & Bar

Angéle Restaurant and Bar is a French country restaurant and bar that offers refined bistro fare, wine and cocktails on the Napa Valley riverfront in the heart of downtown Napa.  Their dining room, located in the historic 1890′s ship chandlery that is now known as the Hatt Building, evokes the simple romance of the classic French brasserie, while their riverfront patio celebrates the region’s temperate climate and relaxed atmosphere.

Angéle Restaurant & Bar is located at 540 Main Street in Napa, CA 94559. You can visit their website by clicking here.

 

Hungry yet? Ready to move to the vacation home of your dreams? Contact Napa Valley’s Waterfront and Riverfront expert, Donald Buresh, today at (707) 548-2545!

Top 3 Stores in Downtown Napa Valley

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Check out the great stores in Downtown Napa Valley on Donald Buresh's WebsiteWhen you are searching for a vacation home on the water or riverfront, you may want to know what kind of stores are in the area for you to visit!

There are a lot of great stores on in downtown Napa.  So many, in fact, that it might be hard to make up your mind!  We did all of the dirty work for you, and narrowed it down to the three best places to go shopping!  Take a look at our list below.

3. Ivy, Twig, & Twine

Ivy, Twig & Twine is located in one of Downtown Napa’s newest and premium shopping districts – Napa’s Riverfront.  This amazing store shows off Michael’s broad style and his awesome eye for finding unique, different and one of a kind items.  When people come into the store, it is like stepping into an era of vintage and new items that have a vintage quality to them.  This store celebrates all the holidays throughout the year with different kinds of decorations.  The wide varieties of items are priced so that anyone can find a unique piece to remind them of their visit in to Ivy, Twig, & Twine!

If you’d like to purchase on of Ivy, Twig, & Twine’s amazing pieces, you can visit them at 606 Main Street in Napa, California.

2. Napa Valley Toy Company

Napa Valley Toy Company is a great place for those who are still kids at heart or want to spoil their child with something special. Napa Valley Toy Company is a toy store with located in Napa Valley.  The store offers a wide variety of different games, puzzles, toys and children’s costumes to customers in Napa and the surrounding areas.  There are toys scattered throughout the store for children to play with, creating an interactive experience and atmosphere!  The toy store also features a special section for infants!

If you are interested in visiting Napa Valley Toy Store, they are located at 1398 First St. in Napa, California.

1. Thomas Kinkade of Napa Valley

The Thomas Kinkade of Napa Valley Gallery is an independently operated and owned gallery of fine art.  The owners of the gallery have been Thomas Kinkade collectors for more than ten years!  The Executive Director of the gallery has specialized in Thomas Kinkade artwork for over 15 years now. In 2009, the owners opened their Thomas Kinkade Gallery in Napa, CA.  Most of the pleasure of your purchase is getting to experience the gallery.  They carry several Kinkade originals, in which the subject is Napa Valley.

You can visit them at 1390 Napa Town Center in Napa, California

Has the shopping caught your eye?  If you are considering purchasing a vacation home on Napa’s waterfront or riverfront, contact Donald Buresh to find your dream vacation home today! (707) 548-2545

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Office Locations

Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley has a long successful history serving real estate buyers and sellers throughout Napa County. The company was formed in 1994, bringing together three long-time Napa firms, the oldest of which had begun serving Napa homeowners in 1978.

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Napa Office
1775 Lincoln Avenue
Napa, CA 94558

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St. Helena Office
1289 Main Street
St Helena, CA 94574

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