Copy of June/4th of July 2026 Newsletter

audrey krafft

sonoma & Napa real estate

Happy 250 years, America! What a milestone, huh?? As with every 4th of July, there are many ways to celebrate in our beautiful community. I'll share what's going on in Napa & Sonoma County below, but first I'll share some fun facts about the signing of the Declaration of Independence:

🇺🇸 The Declaration of Independence was not actually signed on July 4, 1776. The Second Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, and adopted the document on July 4, but the official signing didn't take place until August 2—and some delegates didn't sign until November.

🇺🇸 Some of the most recognizable Founding Fathers never actually signed the Declaration. George Washington and James Madison were off serving in the military, Alexander Hamilton was too young at 21, and Patrick Henry chose not to sign.

🇺🇸 Both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the exact same day: July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the Declaration.

🇺🇸 The Founding Fathers never called themselves by that title. The term wasn't coined until 1920 when President Warren G. Harding used it in a speech.

How will you celebrate the 4th of July this year? We went all out with decorations and I even have "4th of July cornflowers" to use as bouquets in our egg stand this weekend. Whether you're in Sonoma or Napa, you have options!

🧨 Napa Valley 4th of July events (St. Helena's celebration is on the 3rd of July and they're also celebrating their town's 150 years!)

🧨 Sonoma County 4th of July events - fireworks can be found in Sonoma, Petaluma, Cloverdale and Healdsburg. Here's a list of other fun happenings in the county.

Wishing you a fun and festive 4th of July. What a beautiful and special place we are so fortunate to call home!

– Audrey

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

— Declaration of Independence

Here's a little snapshot of what's going on in the real estate market:

💰 The current 30-year fixed rate mortgage average in the U.S. is 6.49%, up 0.02% from last week and down 0.28% from this time last year. (Freddie Mac, 6/25/2026)

💰 In Sonoma Valley, the number of active listings in May was 214, down 9% from May 2025. The SFR median sales price was $1.25M, down 11% from May 2025. The number of sold listings in May was 43, up 13% from May 2025. (BAREIS)

💰 In Napa County, the number of active listings in May was 507, down 10% from May 2025. The SFR median sales price was $958K, up 5% from May 2025. The number of sold listings in May was 64, down 15% from May 2025. (BAREIS)

💰 Rates have remained relatively stable over the last six weeks. Meanwhile, purchase activity eased modestly and refinance activity has continued to pick up, reflecting borrowers’ responsiveness to current rate levels. (Freddie Mac)

If you're beginning your search or considering purchasing a home in the near future, don't hesitate to reach out! Finding a great agent is one of the first steps in your exciting homeownership journey. Check out my happy customer reviews to see if we'd be a good fit!

Audrey Krafft, Sonoma & Napa Real Estate

REALTOR®, DRE 02208035

707-853-4563 | audrey.krafft@compass.com

KrafftyFarms Update

June Employee of the Month: Junior. Junior is a secret agent roo. He’s third in command and as long as he plays it cool, the other roosters let him do his thing. He likes to take his small flock of hens on adventures near and often too far. The ladies love Junior.

It’s treat season for everyone on the farm! The garden is producing tons of squash and zucchini and when they get too big, the hogs get first dibs. Too far gone lettuce or winter greens go to the chickens and livestock. We have to be careful what we give to alpacas because they can easily choke if they aren’t given small or soft pieces. These beautiful girls are probably our most high maintenance animals on the farm!

It’s amazing how quickly things begin to bloom. One day you’re weeding around these soon to bloom plants, next thing you know you’re surrounded by buzzing bees pollinating the sweet smell of sage and lavender. Growing vegetables, fruits and flowers, the magic of it never wears off, even the small things like seeing a small pepper begin to emerge or a tiny cilantro sprout.

The livestock chickens are at it again, this time they started exploring the Airstream and raised beds around the house. Fortunately, we spotted them before they got too curious and the hens’ dapper roosters escorted them home. Guess it’s time to put some bird netting up in the garden. Over the years we’ve made our plantings animal proof, but if there’s a will there’s a way. Ahh the joys of animals, and yet we wouldn’t have it any other way.

This year I decided to take garden archways to the next level by training my pumpkins, winter squash and cukes to vine. So far things are going great and the gourds seem to be a lot happier off the ground. We'll see how those strong vines hold up through the season!

Always fun at KrafftyFarms!

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"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die."

— President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Audrey Krafft

Sonoma & Napa Real Estate

707-853-4563 | audrey.krafft@compass.com

135 W Napa St Ste 200, Sonoma, CA 95476

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