Category Archives: Visit WineCountry

Are we at the bottom?

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Mirjam

Earlier this week I had the privilege to be at a financial seminar organized by Wachovia Securities. Senior Portfolio Manager Margaret Patel was the first speaker and besides a lot of valuable information she expects the real estate market to … Continue reading →

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Green living in Sonoma County

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Mirjam

Did you see the new homes at Bridge Trail at the North Village ? It’s developed by Hugh Futrell, a great developer who does unusual projects. He also build The Burbank on seventh street in Santa Rosa. Both developments have … Continue reading →

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Great time to sell too!

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Mirjam

Today a totally different thought. You will read everywhere how bad the market (Press Democrat) is, that we are in a depression (see CNBC article), but don’t forget, the current market conditions do have a silver lining. Home owners who … Continue reading →

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Barrel Tasting !

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Mirjam

Yes, last weekend was the first weekend for this years Russian River Wine Road barrel tasting. Coming weekend will be the second. But last weekend was great and there were some great wines to taste. Make sure you pick up … Continue reading →

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Refinement in 1031 exchange

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Mirjam

Good news for all you folks  who own investment property for appreciation purposes in a ‘vacation’ area (Lake Tahoe, Hawaii). Exchanging this property will be a whole lot easier. Per March 10, 2008 the IRS officially allows limited personal use … Continue reading →

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Barrel Tasting and Real Estate

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Mirjam

Coming 2 weekends will be the 30th annual barrel tasting weekend in Sonoma County. There will be food and lots of great wines to preview from the barrel. Tickets are $20,00 per person per weekend. It’s going to be busy, … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning!

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Mirjam

The spring is in the air, trees are blossoming, it’s beautiful. Although it will be a rainy weekend, it’s beautiful outside, perfect for some wine tasting -> just an excuse to drive through the county side, enjoy the scenery and … Continue reading →

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Life is good in Sonoma County…

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Mirjam

Did you already get a chance to drop by WineSpectum in downtown Santa Rosa’s Rail Road Square? I did meet with a friend – the best chiroprator I know: Patrick Pisenti -> just opened his office in Santa Rosa- and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Healdsburg – great destinaton for wine lovers

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Mirjam

Seghesio is one of our favorite wineries, members of their Centennial wine club are invited to club events, visit with family members and get to taste the limited production wines. Yesterday’s November Wine release party’s theme was a taste of … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant in town

Posted on November 10, 2007 by Mirjam

Yesterday Mary’s Pizza Shack officially opened their doors for the newest restaurant at the Santa Rosa Court House plaza. I had the honor to meet Cullen Williamson (he married one of Mary’s grand daughters) and he told me a little … Continue reading →

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