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Talk to your neighbor about yelping puppy before trying other tactics Q: I’ve been a reader of your column for a long time now and I find your advice informative and extremely helpful. But I have a problem that must be pretty common, and I don’t think you’ve ever written about it, so I hope you’ll answer this email for me and others who suffer from the same thing. I live in a two-story house in Fairfield. My bedroom is on the second floor and looks out over several backyards. Early this summer, a neighbor in back of my house and about two doors down bought a puppy. I think he keeps it outside 24/7 and that dog barks and barks and barks. Well, actually, it yelps and yelps and yelps. I think I would prefer barking. The dog makes noise during the day. but with passing traffic and other daytime noises it’s not a big deal. But at night it’s awful. Being on the second floor, there is nothing to stop this dog’s noise from shooting straight into the window, and I think the beast never sleeps. Short of setting up a sniper rifle in the window, what can I do? A: Well, first things first, It would be irresponsible of me not to make sure that the “sniper rifle” reference was just tonguein-cheek. Obviously there are legal consequences, that’s criminal legal consequences, to pursuing a locked-and-loaded course of action. Besides, it’s not the poor dog’s fault so let’s talk about the owner. (And don’t shoot him either!) As in most things, there are a variety of tactics you can try, but you should probably start out with the simplest, least expensive method and work your way up if you have to. How about going around
Tim Jones to the guy’s street and knocking on his door? I know it’s kind of old-fashioned to talk to your neighbor, but it may solve the problem with little investment of your time and no money whatsoever. If I were you, I’d talk to your immediate neighbors and see if you can get them to come along. Not only for moral support, but to show the guy that you’re not just an oversensitive neighbor or chronic dog hater. Hey, what’s the worse that could happen? The guy isn’t receptive and slams the door. Step 2: Wait until late evening when it’s dark, quiet and the dog is singing to the moon. Then call the police. The police can respond to a disturbing the peace call. This will be low on their call priority list, but if there’s an available officer, they’ll likely respond. And again, little time and no money. If they do send an officer, he or she can repeat the knockon-the-door thing you tried without success, but this time with a uniform and badge. If you’re still not getting anywhere, you can call the county’s Animal Control folks and the city’s Code Enforcement Officer. Both have limited jurisdiction. Animal Control is more interested in the animal’s welfare and public safety. Code Enforcement can respond to animal nuisance complaints, but their resources are usually pretty limited.
If none of the above works, you’re left with a fairly serious course of action. A nuisance, by definition, is an unreasonable interference with another landowner’s quiet enjoyment of their land. What constitutes “unreasonable” and “quiet enjoyment” is ultimately in the mind of the judge or jury. But it’s pretty well established that a dog barking at all hours, on a regular basis and in a subdivision constitutes a legal nuisance. As such, a court can step in and issue an injunction to the dog’s owner to muzzle the animal or risk losing it. But the path from lawsuit to judge can be a long and somewhat expensive one. As lawsuits go, this is pretty cheap, maybe in the $5,000 to $8,000 category, depending upon how hard the dog owner fights. If you have to go down Litigation Road, here are some suggestions. First, keep a detailed journal of date and time the dog is howling. The more detailed the better. Next, make some recordings from your bedroom and enter the fact that you did so into your journal. Assuming you’ve attempted to contact the neighbor, make sure you jot down that informa-
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tion as well. Your journal and recordings will serve as your evidence at trial. These types of nuisance suits are usually a community effort with five to 10 neighbors joining forces, both economically and morally, to rid their neighborhood of such a disturbance. Tim Jones is a real estate attorney in Fairfield. If you have any real estate questions you would like to have answered in this column, you can send an email to AllThingsRealEstate@ TJones-Law.com.
Mortgage rates’ rapid rise continued unabated this week. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average climbed to 4.67% with an average 0.8 point. (A point is a fee paid to a lender equal to 1% of the loan amount. It is in addition to the interest rate.) It was 4.42% a week ago and 3.18% a year ago. The last time the 30-year average was this high was in December 2018. Freddie Mac, the federally chartered mortgage investor, aggregates rates from around See Mortgage, Page 9
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What to consider when shopping for an
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equipment manufacturer. Overwhelmed by choices? Shop from an authorized dealer, which will help you evaluate your lawn needs and answer questions, as well as let you test-drive various models to get a feel for which one fits you the best.
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here’s never been a better time to consider adding a battery-powered push lawn mower to your arsenal of outdoor tools. “Battery technology has improved to the point where a battery mower performs just as well as a gaspowered one,” says Mike Chiesa, manager of Power at Hand, which sells and services outdoor power equipment in Denver. Eco-friendly electric mowers are 30 to 40% quieter than their gas counterparts, which can spew about 11 times the emissions that a car does over the same period, according to Alex Kronk, whose website, thelawnreview.com, gives advice about lawn tools. Electric models also require minimal maintenance, almost always start on the first try and don’t emit noxious fumes. Plus, right now, gasoline prices are obscenely high. Thanks to high customer demand, cordless, battery-powered push mowers have become mainstream. Riding mowers will probably follow (their cost is currently in the thousands), but for this story, I’m sticking to the ones you walk behind. You can find mowers by nearly every major manufacturer at home improvement stores or specialty dealers. Before you pull out your credit card, though, do a bit of selfevaluation. Chiesa asks every customer: Do you really take care of your lawn? Do you mow every four to five days when it’s growing in spring, or do you mow when the grass gets tall and your neighbors complain? Cutting tall grass requires extra force, which can wear out an electric engine.
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Thanks to high customer demand, cordless, battery-powered push mowers have become mainstream. “Be real with yourself as to what type of mower you are,” he says. “Electric will disappoint you if you just let the grass grow.” For those who take pride in a well-groomed lawn, electric is the way to go. With a batterypowered mower, you never have to change the oil or worry that the gasoline will go bad. Battery models are lightweight (about 20 pounds compared with about 80 pounds for gas-powered) and fold up neatly for storage. A durable one costs between $300 and $600. Here are some tips for choosing a battery-powered lawn mower.
Determine your lawn size
Look for reputable brands
Many consumers incorrectly estimate how much grass they need to mow. Use Zillow or Redfin to get your lot size, or try measuremylawn.com. For any space less than one acre, a battery mower should be up to the task, Kronk says. Ask the dealer about a model’s run time or how many square feet it can mow before the battery runs out of juice. A battery mower can typically run for 25 to 40 minutes on a single charge, so a large lawn may require you to switch to a second battery (about $40 to $150), unless you opt to mow the front and back on different days.
For major equipment purchases, smart consumers know to shop name brands with strong track records. It doesn’t particularly matter where you buy your mower from – a specialty retailer, a home improvement center, a hardware store, online – as long as the company has a solid reputation for products and customer service. Look for unbiased reviews online and/ or watch video reviews to see the machines in action. Then talk to family members or neighbors who have electric mowers, says Aran Brosnan, senior marketing manager for Toro, an outdoor
Take note of other products that could use the same battery and charger, such as a string trimmer or leaf blower. “Manufacturers are trying to ensure that their rechargeable battery is interchangeable across all power tools, so you can buy another tool in the system without another battery and charger,” Brosnan says. If you already have other battery-powered tools, you may want to start with that company, such as Ryobi, Ego, Toro or Greenworks, to see whether it offers a mower. That way, you can either buy the full version and swap in the battery from your other tools for additional run time, or you can purchase the tool without the battery and save money.
Self-propelled vs. hand-push Push mowers come in two styles: hand-push or self-propelled. With the latter, you essentially walk behind the machine as it cuts the grass. The one you choose will depend on your personal preference, but note that electric mowers aren’t that heavy to begin with. “The self-propelled function quickly drains the battery and increases mower cost by up to $200,” Kronk says. See Mower, Page 9
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Real estate transactions BENICIA
02-22-22 [4 Bdrms - 1934 SqFt - 1975 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 00/1989, $140,000
TOTAL SALES: 2 LOWEST AMOUNT: $535,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $840,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $687,500 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $687,500
2710 Marcel Lane - $575,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1442 SqFt - 1999 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-14-15, $420,000
4310 Pine Creek Circle - $730,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 1095 SqFt - 1980 YrBlt]
3159 Pine Valley Drive - $819,000
390 East E Street - $840,000
1543 London Circle - $535,000
DIXON TOTAL SALES: 3 LOWEST AMOUNT: $470,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $560,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $540,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $523,333
330 Archer Place - $560,000
02-24-22 [4 Bdrms - 1758 SqFt - 1980 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-17-21, $330,000
615 Berkshire Drive - $540,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1494 SqFt - 1978 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 10-04-21, $530,500
631 Shasta Court - $470,000
02-25-22 [4 Bdrms - 1178 SqFt - 1955 YrBlt]
FAIRFIELD TOTAL SALES: 27 LOWEST AMOUNT: $275,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $2,415,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $575,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $674,481
920 Antiquity Drive - $783,000
02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1850 SqFt - 2006 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 03-06-08, $530,000
418 Baylor Court - $750,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1770 SqFt - 2010 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 10-28-20, $460,000
1006 McKinley Street - $495,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1029 SqFt - 1955 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-14-21, $280,000 02-25-22 [4 Bdrms - 2409 SqFt - 2001 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 11-29-21, $686,000 02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1872 SqFt - 1989 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 03-04-19, $535,000
3176 Puffin Circle - $650,000
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1846 SqFt - 2005 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-05-19, $430,000
3868 Quarryville Court - $910,000
02-23-22 [5 Bdrms - 3208 SqFt - 2010 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 01-31-14, $510,000
2376 Ross Court - $575,000
02-24-22 [4 Bdrms - 1696 SqFt - 1973 YrBlt]
312 San Andreas Street - $460,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 960 SqFt - 1961 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-24-14, $230,000
1114 Sandpiper Court - $500,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1128 SqFt - 1971 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-14-21, $320,000
1066 Scott Street - $535,000
02-22-22 [4 Bdrms - 1560 SqFt - 1985 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-04-15, $259,000
1214 Swan Lake Drive - $710,000
02-24-22 [4 Bdrms - 2705 SqFt - 2002 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 02-22-12, $278,000
725 Trout Court - $625,000
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1544 SqFt - 2001 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 11-06-12, $250,000
2776 Violet Avenue - $540,000
02-25-22 [4 Bdrms - 1440 SqFt - 1969 YrBlt]
02-23-22 [4 Bdrms - 2364 SqFt - 2016 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 01-13-17, $503,500
213 Wisconsin Street - $458,000
02-25-22 [4 Bdrms - 2444 SqFt - 2002 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-08-14, $395,000
218 East Wyoming Street - $510,000
1237 Breckinridge Drive - $717,000 772 Del Mar Street - $512,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1171 SqFt - 1966 YrBlt]
58 El Toro Court - $275,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1164 SqFt - 1974 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 01-17-20, $190,000
225 Empire Place - $460,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1304 SqFt - 1952 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-22-17, $308,000
518 Empire Street - $522,000
02-22-22 [4 Bdrms - 1656 SqFt - 1954 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 05-02-18, $340,000 02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1060 SqFt - 1956 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-23-18, $349,000
RIO VISTA TOTAL SALES: 6 LOWEST AMOUNT: $415,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $585,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $545,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $524,667
497 Waterwood Drive - $585,000
536 Isabella Drive - $525,000
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195 Lassen Circle - $430,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 2133 SqFt - 2018 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-21-18, $490,000
TOTAL SALES: 8 LOWEST AMOUNT: $400,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $675,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $545,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $544,125
236 Cloverleaf Circle - $500,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1366 SqFt - 1995 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 11-24-08, $192,000 02-23-22 [2 Bdrms - 1130 SqFt - 1984 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-18-15, $285,000
506 Edwards Court - $608,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1759 SqFt - 1989 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-14-19, $427,500
508 Marina Boulevard - $675,000
02-22-22 [4 Bdrms - 2048 SqFt - 1978 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 11-28-11, $246,000
1200 Silk Oak Drive - $570,000
02-25-22 [4 Bdrms - 1746 SqFt - 1989 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 05-22-13, $200,000
338 Spoonbill Lane - $580,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1320 SqFt - 1976 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-03-21, $190,500
529 Thomas Circle - $520,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1323 SqFt - 1986 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-18-00, $169,900
TOTAL SALES: 20 LOWEST AMOUNT: $420,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $900,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $542,500 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $565,400
155 Arrowhead Drive - $560,000
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1906 SqFt - 1971 YrBlt]
1024 Barnsbury Court - $667,000 197 Brighton Circle - $900,000
02-24-22 [4 Bdrms - 3686 SqFt - 2007 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-08-07, $682,000
260 Catalpa Court - $451,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 1143 SqFt - 1984 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-17-11, $161,500 02-24-22 [4 Bdrms - 1889 SqFt - 1976 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-01-09, $385,000 02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1513 SqFt - 1976 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-12-10, $168,000
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1328 SqFt - 2002 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-26-21, $598,000
180 Heatherwood Lane - $550,000
317 Elder Street - $490,000
02-24-22 [5 Bdrms - 3119 SqFt - 2013 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-04-20, $655,000
1020 Michelbook Lane - $498,000
607 Embassy Circle - $635,000
02-23-22 [4 Bdrms - 2160 SqFt - 2005 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-22-10, $250,000
708 Riverwood Lane - $540,000
184 Glacier Circle - $420,000
1876 Leaning Oak Drive - $710,000
2840 Mankas Boulevard - $500,000
02-25-22 [2 Bdrms - 1767 SqFt - 2007 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 07-09-07, $388,500 02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 2302 SqFt - 2006 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 04-10-06, $455,274
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1306 SqFt - 1978 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-20-21, $435,000
172 Suncrest Way - $600,000
179 Mesa Court - $575,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 1152 SqFt - 1964 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-11-01, $150,000 02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1274 SqFt - 1974 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 04-18-00, $145,000
118 Novato Drive - $500,000
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02-22-22 [5 Bdrms - 2159 SqFt - 2009 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-14-16, $437,500
374 Edwin Drive - $570,000
5286 Klingsell Place - $845,000
462 Royal Oaks Drive - $525,000
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4348 Broadway Chase - $560,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 2133 SqFt - 2015 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 01-09-15, $393,500
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1095 SqFt - 1993 YrBlt]
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1657 SqFt - 1988 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 04-09-18, $440,000
406 Lupine Circle - $640,000
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02-23-22 [4 Bdrms - 1678 SqFt - 1978 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-10-08, $190,000
02-23-22 [4 Bdrms - 5044 SqFt - 2016 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-06-16, $1,550,500
510 Harvest Spring Court - $630,000
1812 Quail Meadows Circle - $430,000 167 Rainier Circle - $425,000
837 Worley Road - $400,000
124 Cheyenne Drive - $755,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1635 SqFt - 2019 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 06-14-19, $388,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1200 SqFt - 1968 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-10-08, $170,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 1152 SqFt - 1964 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 05-24-99, $116,000
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541 Birch Ridge Drive - $415,000
5323 Fox Ridge Court - $2,415,000
02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1296 SqFt - 1968 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 02-25-16, $292,000
1303 Crane Drive - $500,000
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1178 SqFt - 1945 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 11-09-21, $325,000
02-23-22 [2 Bdrms - 1439 SqFt - 2005 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 04-22-15, $252,000
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hen I first heard this term 30 years ago, it sounded like an uncomfortable medical condition. This week, the yield curve inverted. The two-year treasury bill was offering a yield higher than an investor could get on a five-year T-bill or a 10-year treasury bond for the first time in a while, and when the yield curve inverts, historically, that is a sign of a recession possibly coming down the road. The best way to explain this to folks that have money in a federally insured savings account is for them to visualize a marketing banner up above the bank teller that says, “hey customers, open a 90-day CD today and we will pay you 2% or a one-year CD and you get 1%.” When short-term rates are higher than long-term rates most people will choose the shorter maturity. When a two-year treasury bill pays 2.5% and the investor’s money is backed by the government and their money is only tied up for two years, this tempts people that are fearful to get out of stocks, real estate and riskier investments and park their money on the sidelines for a couple years with no risk, or I should say, their only risk would be the U.S. defaulting on their debt like Putin and Russia. I wrote about this flight to quality phenomenon a couple months ago. A recession is when the U.S. GDP declines two quarters in a row, and if we see one because of the war, pandemic, inflation,
Jim Porter the FED, the supply chain or the government, it should be a light one because there are job openings everywhere and the current economy has not been bolstered by mortgage fraud financed by Wall Street, which pumped trillions into the system. Remember, you guys, people were buying lots of boats, motor homes and rental properties from 2004 and 2006 using their artificially inflated home values as a source of cash which boosted GDP. The residential housing market is as solid as a rock because buyers have had to prove income, make a down payment, and have good credit to buy a house this past 12 years. There is a 3 or 4 million house shortage in America, and right here in little old Solano County, it will take years for these builders to build enough homes to keep up with the demand. I am not saying home values will continue to rise at 10% per year, but what I am saying is that we will not see a big increase in mortgage delinquency or foreclosures because even if home prices decline by 5% or 10% temporarily, who the heck is going to walk away from their See Porter, Page 10
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ON GARDENING
Best supporting flower goes to . . . Blue My Mind, Blue My Mind XL
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lue My Mind and last year’s sibling Blue My Mind evolvulus are surefire winners of the 2022 Best Supporting Flower. This is for the flower that delivers an outstanding performance in a supporting role. As I write this, I am a couple of hours away from the 2022 version of the Oscars. I don’t know what this year’s films are and have to admit I haven’t seen any of them. There is a good chance, however, the Hollywood stars don’t know my best supporting flower, either. That’s OK, it is their loss. I suspect that Blue My Mind and the Blue My Mind XL will always get a nomination, but there will be those years that a Scaevola or a Mecardonia might slip in and grab the trophy. You
Norman Winter might even wonder, how I could give it to both Blue My Mind and the XL version? Well, the University of Tennessee trials said it all. Perfect Score all season for both, and they couldn’t tell the difference between the two. Other trials said the XL was indeed a little larger in flower and habit. While I won’t bet the proverbial family farm on it, I will wager that when you see the icy blue blooms in a combo, you will ooh and ahh. It will be thanks to the little blue
flowered evolvulus. Usually my articles are required to straighten up some taxonomic change of nomenclature. This time I am chasing the rabbit we call the common name. When the evolvulus came out in the mid-’90s, we were happy to let that be the common name. It kind of added an air of mystery to the plant. The big plant production market boys don’t like mystery, so they tagged “bush morning glory” to it. While grannies and such love their morning glories, there is another segment of gardeners and farmers that this puts the fear of God into. To this group, the term “bush” simply means See Winter, Page 11
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Mortgage
nance. It has been a while since rates have moved up that much that quickly. At the start of the year, the 30-year fixed average was 3.22%. Now it is more than a percentage point and a half or 155 basis points higher just three months later. (A basis point is 0.01 percentage point.) The Federal Reserve’s actions are the biggest reason mortgage rates are moving higher. Although the Fed does not set mortgage rates, it does influence them. The central bank took the first steps toward bringing down inflation earlier this month when it raised its benchmark rate for the first time since 2018. In addition to the federal funds rate hike, the Fed indicated at its last meeting that it would begin reducing its balance sheet. The Federal Reserve holds about $2.74 trillion in mortgagebacked securities. It indicated it will reveal its plans for reducing its holdings at its May meeting. The more aggressively the Fed sells those bonds the faster mortgage rates are likely to rise. “Mortgage rates have been rising steadily for a month, driven higher by inflation and the Federal Reserve’s effort to control inflation,” Holden Lewis, home and mortgage specialist at NerdWallet, said. “Just a couple of months ago, most forecasters were predicting that rates would rise all year but wouldn’t reach 5%. Well, we’re approaching 5% just a quarter of the way
through the year. Rates will keep tiered by loan-to-value ratio. The market composite index – a rising until investors see inflation Bankrate.com, which puts out measure of total loan application heading downward.” a weekly mortgage rate trend volume – decreased 6.8% from a But this rapid ascent isn’t index, found the experts it sur- week earlier, according to Mortexpected to last. As Matthew veyed divided on where rates gage Bankers Association data. Graham, chief operatThe refinance ing officer of Mortgage index fell 15% and was News Daily, wrote The 15-year fixed-rate average jumped to 3.83% down 60% from a year last week, “the higher ago. The purchase with an average 0.8 point. It was 3.63% a week ago rates go and the faster index edged up 1%. and 2.45% a year ago. The five-year adjustable rate they get there, the The refinance share sooner the next period average rose to 3.5% with an average 0.3 point. It was of mortgage activity of relative stability accounted for 40.6% of 3.36% a week ago and 2.84% a year ago. can begin. This can applications. happen even as the Mike Fratantoni, Fed continues to hike the MBA’s chief economist, is rates because the mortgage and are headed in the coming week. not surprised to see refinance Forty percent said they will go Treasury markets are making immediate changes based on up, another 40% said they would volume continue to decline given future expectations. When the go down, and 20% said they that rates are significantly higher than a year ago. But he is encourfuture plays out as expected, it would stay about the same. Greg McBride, chief financial aged by the uptick in purchase doesn’t imply any change to the analyst at Bankrate.com, expects applications. rates we’re currently seeing.” It is not just rising rates that rates will rise. “Even with the ongoing climb “The rise in rates is due for a in rates, purchase application are making home loans more expensive. Earlier this year, breather,” McBride said. “But volumes were little changed last the Federal Housing Finance until we see some better news on week,” he said. “This is particuAgency announced fee increases inflation or some tepid economic larly auspicious, as we are now effective April 1 for some Fannie data, it is unlikely to happen.” in the beginning of the spring Les Parker, managing director Mae and Freddie Mac home home-buying season, and those loans. Loans with what the at Transformational Mortgage shopping for homes are strugFHFA termed a “high balance” Solutions, predicts they will fall. gling with not only higher and “The 10-Year Treasury note or for a second home face yield minus the 2-year yield more volatile mortgage rates, increased costs. High balance are loans inverted the other day, increas- but also an ongoing shortthat are above the conform- ing concerns about slowing age of homes on the market. ing national baseline limit growth,” Parker said. “So, Given these hurdles, it appears ($647,200). Fees for high balance investors want to buy [mort- to be promising news that purloans will increase between gage-backed securities and that chase application volume has not declined, as many poten0.25% and 0.75%, tiered by drives] down mortgage rates.” Meanwhile, mortgage appli- tial buyers are likely feeling loan-to-value ratio. Fees for second home loans will increase cations fell again last week, the squeeze in their purchasing between 1.125% and 3.875%, pulled down by fewer refinances. power from the jump in rates.”
Mower
factory for repair. There is no local place to take it,” he says.
run longer than their brushed counterparts.
From Page 3
Look for durability
Low maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance
From Page 2 80 lenders across the country to come up with weekly national averages. The survey is based on home purchase mortgages. Rates for refinances may be different. It uses rates for highquality borrowers with strong credit scores and large down payments. Because of the criteria, these rates are not available to every borrower. The 15-year fixed-rate average jumped to 3.83% with an average 0.8 point. It was 3.63% a week ago and 2.45% a year ago. The five-year adjustable rate average rose to 3.5% with an average 0.3 point. It was 3.36% a week ago and 2.84% a year ago. “Mortgage rates increased significantly last week,” Paul Thomas, vice president of capital markets at Zillow, said. “Markets are anticipating more aggressive actions by the Federal Reserve, based on comments from many officials after the March [Fed] meeting. Consensus is now predicting several 50 basis point hikes to the federal funds rate this year, which will lead to further upward pressure on mortgage rates.” The rapid rise in the 30-year fixed rate average has been jarring to home buyers and homeowners looking to refi-
Know the procedure if something goes wrong One of the most important aspects to consider is what happens if there’s an issue with the mower, Chiesa says, so ask your retailer before purchasing. “Some companies have authorized dealers, others insist you ship it back in the box to the
You’ll pay more, but in the long run, it pays to purchase a mower with metal – not plastic – decking, Kronk says. Metal decking protects the mower motor, so rocks won’t crack it or get thrown as you mow. Nearly all newer battery mowers have a brushless motor, but you should confirm this with the retailer. Brushless motors are more energy-efficient and
Although battery-powered mowers require little service (no gas, oil or spark plug changes), you should take them to a specialist once or twice a year to have the blades sharpened. “It’s a real surprise to people that dead leaves, not sticks or thick grass, dull mower blades,” Chiesa says. You also want to properly store your mower and
battery. Although the mower can stay in a non-temperature-controlled space, the battery and charger should be kept indoors, where it’s safe from moisture and temperature swings.
Extra features may (or may not) be worth it With so many battery-powered mowers on the market, manufacturers are offering extra features to distinguish their product from others. For instance, some Toro models come with what the company
calls Personal Pace. (Basically, the faster you walk, the faster the self-propelled mower goes, and it slows down when you do.) Some mowers may come with an ecomode that slows down the blade to save battery life; others can sense if the grass is thick and will ramp up when you need more energy. Nearly all mowers have both bag and mulcher options, allowing you to switch between the two features. The one feature you really shouldn’t pay for, Kronk says, is lights. “Not only is it a battery killer, but who mows in the dark?”
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Solano County Listings: Homes for sale PRICE
ADDRESS
CITY
BEDS
BA (F/H)
SQ. FT.
LOT/AC
MLS #
$650,000 $517,000 $540,000 $630,000 $685,000 $685,000 $775,000 $489,900 $545,000 $795,000 $820,000 $839,000 $849,965 $865,000 $888,000 $980,000 $1,050,000 $1,779,500 $520,000 $590,000 $234,999 $599,500 $625,000 $635,000 $635,000 $639,997 $649,950 $665,000 $699,997 $719,000
248 Gisela Drive 915 W F St 960 Pembroke Wy 1430 Cornell Drive 1325 Rose Way 1325 Rose Way 920 Alexander Court 1007 Mockingbird Ln 1725 Elm St 4146 The Masters Dr 4130 Cedar Creek Ct 568 Pine Creek Cir 3225 Riviera Ct 3257 Formby Lane 3201 Riviera Ct 1240 Delaware St 668 Vintage Valley Dr 4666 Green Valley Lane 820 Driftwood Dr 1607 Alcazar Ct 1967 Southwood Dr #4 512 Davis Street 500 Del Mar Circle 251 Gentry Cir 718 Oakmeade Dr 579 Chateau Way 340 Claridge Court 1049 Cabernet Court 125 Maywood Ct 2093 Marshall Rd
AmCanyon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Dixon Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Fairfield Suisun City Suisun City Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville
3 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 2 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 5
2/0 2/0 2/0 2/1 3/0 3/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/1 2/1 2/1 3/0 3/0 3/0 3/1 2/1 3/0 2/0 2/0 1/0 2/0 2/1 2/1 2/1 3/0 2/1 2/1 3/0 2/1
1094 1442 1609 1711 2290 2290 2426 1556 1870 2449 2409 2210 2607 2610 2411 3133 2877 3679 1013 1474 819 1006 1787 1840 1755 1832 2043 2089 2248 2357
0.25 0.14 0.18 3184 0.19 0.19 0.34 0.14 0.14 0.157 15551sf 0.142 0.207 0.22 14851sf 0.34 0.264 2.33 0.12 10428sf 0.017 0.15 4978 6534 0.13 0 0.16 0.14 0.16 0.126
322024308 322026083 322021663 322024581 322024128 322024128 322014989 322025480 322025117 322024038 322025385 322017976 322022439 322025740 322020501 322008307 322025141 322024244 322022897 322012063 322021787 321111961 322019100 322019321 322021041 322026823 322021908 322024308 322026790 322014512
Transactions: Homes From Page 4
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 736 SqFt - 1974 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 04-12-05, $169,500
02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1548 SqFt - 1992 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 02-17-21, $550,000
211 Campbell Avenue - $540,000
02-24-22 [4 Bdrms - 2100 SqFt - 2019 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 07-30-19, $500,000
1005 Downs Way - $580,000
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1370 SqFt - 1992 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 01-08-14, $245,000
228 Dutch Flat Court - $550,000
625 Sweet Pea Street - $690,000 821 Vassar Drive - $520,000
VALLEJO TOTAL SALES: 31 LOWEST AMOUNT: $188,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $945,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $550,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $540,887
172 Auburn Drive - $610,000
02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1400 SqFt - 1975 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 09-15-16, $220,000
1000 Azevedo Ranch Road - $630,000 02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1833 SqFt - 2007 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 07-14-08, $440,000
1333 North Camino Alto #179 $255,000
02-25-22 [2 Bdrms - 859 SqFt - 1932 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-01-17, $273,000
OFFICE #
PRICE
ADDRESS
CITY
BEDS
BA (F/H)
707-448-1158 707-446-0600 707-446-0600 707-689-0392 707-448-6119 707-448-6119 707-448-1158 707-448-6119 707-864-6101 707-864-0205 707-864-0205 707-864-0205 707-864-0205 707-864-6101 707-864-0205 707-864-0205 707-864-0205 707-864-6101 707-448-6119 070-864-0205 707-448-6119 707-448-1158 707-689-0392 707-446-0600 707-446-0600 707-448-6119 707-448-1158 707-448-1158 707-448-6119 707-446-0600
$735,000 $769,000 $850,000 $475,000 $500,000 $895,000 $1,995,000
924-1024 Iron Dr 348 Cherry St 136 Ravenswood Ct 1115 Santa Clara St 213 Mermod Rd 8457 Pleasants Valley Rd 26518 County Road 34
Vacaville Vacaville Vacaville Vallejo Winters Winters Winters
4 3 4 3 3 2 3
3/0 2040 2/0 1930 2/1 2789 1/0 1305 1/0 1339 1/0 5/0 3135
CITY
LOT/AC
LOTS & LAND
PRICE
$479,000 $1,250,000 $500,000 $2,000,000 $15,000,000 $359,950 $799,500 $895,000 $498,000 $324,999 $379,500
MULTI-UNIT
PRICE
$735,900
$599,500 $590,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1545 SqFt - 1987 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 04-10-13, $45,455
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1170 SqFt - 1960 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 05-04-17, $295,000
117 La Montanita Court - $630,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1640 SqFt - 1972 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 07-09-18, $469,000
102 Lois Lane - $680,000
561 Grant Street - $395,000
02-23-22 [2 Bdrms - 1215 SqFt - 1905 YrBlt]
107 Greenwood Street - $475,000
02-23-22 [2 Bdrms - 864 SqFt - 1953 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 01-13-05, $250,000
242 Hawkins Street - $625,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 2208 SqFt - 1936 YrBlt] 02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1014 SqFt - 1951 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 02-06-13, $115,500
852 Sheridan Street - $437,000
02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1032 SqFt - 1962 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 05-06-16, $224,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1320 SqFt - 1978 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 08-20-09, $125,500
546 Sonoma Boulevard - $188,000
02-22-22 [5 Bdrms - 1920 SqFt - 1953 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-06-00, $330,000
480 Souza Way - $640,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 1272 SqFt - 1953 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 04-14-09, $150,000 02-23-22 [1 Bdrms - 676 SqFt - 1936 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 03-06-09, $44,000 02-25-22 [4 Bdrms - 1774 SqFt - 1990 YrBlt]
02-24-22 [4 Bdrms - 1442 SqFt - 1963 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 01-15-09, $63,000
224 University Avenue - $250,000
02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1132 SqFt - 1954 YrBlt]
545 Wallace Avenue - $330,000
02-25-22 [1 Bdrms - 894 SqFt - 1984 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 07-15-03, $228,000
157 Waterview Terrace - $690,000
147 Nantucket Lane - $340,000
2015 Napa Street - $365,000
SUB TYPE
SQ. FT.
2479
TYPE
1009 Sherwood Avenue - $499,500
109 Muirwood Place - $525,000
MLS #
322025722 322024771 322024056 322005510 222023688 321006700 222005840
OFFC RETL
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1176 SqFt - 1954 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 11-09-17, $385,000
307 Mini Drive - $557,000
LOT/AC
0.25 0.16 0.21 0.05 0.11 22.16 20.0
AGRI COMM COMM COMM RESA RESA RESA RESA RESL RESL RESL
UNITS/BEDS
2
02-25-22 [2 Bdrms - 1117 SqFt - 1940 YrBlt]
203 Pueblo Way - $490,000
02-23-22 [3 Bdrms - 2433 SqFt - 1938 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 05-16-05, $615,000
02-24-22 [2 Bdrms - 964 SqFt - 1991 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 12-21-09, $70,000
CITY
Vacaville Vacaville
145 Janice Street - $495,000
380 Linfield Drive - $630,000
1 Frisbie Street #205 - $945,000
CITY
Fairfield
820 Ohio Street - $612,000
02-25-22 [4 Bdrms - 1834 SqFt - 1989 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 10-06-17, $482,500
02-22-22 [3 Bdrms - 1344 SqFt - 1978 YrBlt]
02-22-22 [4 Bdrms - 2413 SqFt - 1930 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 00/1989, $155,000
ADDRESS
512 Davis Street 444 Main Street
Vacaville 6 Dixon 2.16 Vacaville 1.10 Vacaville 3.66 Fairfield Vacaville 1.55 Vacaville 18.16 Winters 22.16 Fairfield 1.03 Vacaville 24.42 Vacaville 40
131 Humphrey Lane - $700,000
1412 Lassen Street - $515,000
111 Fresno Street - $799,000
ADDRESS
549-551 Pacific Avenue
COMMERCIAL
PRICE
02-25-22 [3 Bdrms - 1526 SqFt - 1942 YrBlt]
236 El Camino Real - $790,000
ADDRESS
7215 Pleasants Valley Rd 8362 Auction Ln 360 Butcher 2300-11 E. Monte Vista Mankas Gibson Canyon 3733 Cantelow Rd 8457 Pleasants Valley Rd 746 Bridleridge 2939 Mix Canyon Rd 3062 Mix Canyon Rd
SQ. FT.
02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1344 SqFt - 1954 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 00/1991, $140,000 02-24-22 [3 Bdrms - 1138 SqFt - 1939 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 05-06-09, $67,500 02-22-22 [4 Bdrms - 1989 SqFt - 1989 YrBlt], Previous Sale: 03-23-16, $384,500
MLS#
OFFICE #
707-448-6119 707-448-6119 707-446-0600 707-448-6119 707-448-6119 707-446-0600 707-448-6119 OFFICE #
322010137 322014651 321098151 321102156 21825708 22029146 322026686 321000406 321003452 321007519 321095229
707-446-0600 707-448-6119 707-448-6119 707-448-6119 707-864-0205 707-446-0600 707-446-0600 707-446-0600 707-864-6101 707-446-0600 707-446-0600
MLS #
OFFICE #
MLS #
OFFICE #
321043438 707-689-0392
321111889 321115123
707-448-1158 707-448-1158
Porter From Page 5 $3,000 or $4,000 house payment and pay $3,000 to $4,000 rent for the same type of house? Most of our local homeowners have very low and safe fixed-rate mortgages that they can afford. Buy American stocks and real estate and please take your long-awaited vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth because I own some Disney stock and it is down 30% since this darn pandemic broke out in 2020 when our last recession hit for a few months. Jim Porter, NMLS No. 276412, is the branch manager of Solano Mortgage, NMLS No. 1515497, a division of American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, NMLS No. 1850, licensed in California by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the CRMLA / Equal Housing Opportunity. Jim can be reached at 707-449-4777.
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Winter From Page 8 “I might kill this morning glory if I try hard and rent the flamethrower at the store.” Obviously, I am joking, sort of. The botanical name Evolvulus means to untwist or not climb. Blue My Mind reaches about 12 inches tall, spreading outward to around 24 inches. XL will grow outward a little larger. That’s pretty special for a plant that is in the morning glory family. Space your plants 12 to 24 inches apart. This low growing habit makes it the perfect plant for the front of the border in front of Luscious Marmalade lantanas or whatever is your favorite color. Use it in mixed containers and they will make you look like the design pro who won The Federated Garden Club mixed container award.
Since both Blue My Mind varieties have the ability to perform for a very long season, it pays to prepare your bed properly. I like to work in 3 to 4 inches of organic matter, along with two pounds of a slow-release fertilizer like a 15-7-15 per 100 square feet of bed space. Your bed is probably smaller; just follow your fertilizer’s label instructions. You might wonder the reason for doing this for such a tough plant. The answer is drainage. The Blue My Mind varieties of evolvulus do not like to sit in wet, soggy conditions, so good drainage is an absolute. Not too many plants are this maintenance-free. Watering during dry periods and light monthly applications of fertilizer will keep your plants blooming until frost. No deadheading is needed. This color of blue stands out like the best supporting flower award winner it is, even when paired with a Superbells Hollywood Star calibrachoa.
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