June 2025 Newsletter

audrey krafft

sonoma & Napa real estate

Hello! The 4th of July is just around the corner, my favorite holiday. It's so joyous, brings everybody together and what's better than celebrating our amazing country as a community. America will be the big 249 this year! Do you have any plans yet? If you're not quite sure, click the links below for local events in Sonoma and Napa county!

Sonoma Parades & Fireworks

Kenwood Activities & Footrace

Napa Parades & Fireworks, all throughout the valley

However you choose to spend your 4th of July, I wish you a day full of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

❤️🤍💙 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." – The 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 6.77%, down 0.04% from last week and down 0.09% from this time last year. (Freddie Mac, 6/26/2025)

💰 In Sonoma Valley, the number of active listings in May was 236, up 50% from May 2024. The SFR median sales price was $1.40M, no change from May last year. The number of sold listings in May was 36, up 16% from May 2024. (BAREIS)

💰 In Napa County, the number of active listings in May was 548, up 46% from May 2024. The SFR median sales price was $910K, down 18% from May last year. The number of sold listings in May was 74, up 1% from May 2024. (BAREIS)

💰 Borrowers should find comfort in the stability of mortgage rates, which have only fluctuated within a narrow 15-basis point range since mid-April. Although recent data show that home sales remain low, the resulting available inventory provides homebuyers with a wider range of options to consider when entering the market. (Freddie Mac)

With 50% more inventory in Sonoma Valley than last year, buyers have a lot more options but remain cautious about buying. I was reminded today of the old adage, "date the rate, marry the house."

While rates remain steady in the high sixes, if you can afford your mortgage now, remember you can refinance at a later date. And with more inventory in the market, buyers have more negotiating power.

Curious about what the heck is going on in your local real estate market? I get this question at least once a day. Let's chat about it!

👩🏼‍🌾 Until next time!

Audrey Krafft, Sonoma Real Estate Agent

DRE 02208035 | 707-853-4563

audrey.krafft@compass.com

Compass Sonoma Valley

KrafftyFarms Update

🐔 June Employee of the Month is Trudy. Trudy, AKA The Tree Dweller, sleeps in the tree above the chicken coop every night. We’ve also caught her sleeping on top of the metal chicken. Trudy takes her nightly lookout role very seriously!

Check out this reel to see Trudy in action. She's a cutie!

🦙 We had our alpacas, Daisy and Dusty, sheared professionally this year and it was one of the coolest things I've witnessed living on the farm. John, master shearer, was amazing! I assisted him in keeping the girls calm during the process and I think he was done in less than 30 minutes. Check out this reel for some before and after shots. I still can't get over how tiny they look without their wool!!! Even the goats and dogs didn't know what to make of them...

🐷 Pip and Squeak are in absolute heaven in their mud pit. I've never seen a pig dive deep like Pip does. And they also like to play and fight in it, making a huge mess and living their absolute best life! When we picked up these two pigs, I chose them because Squeak was a cute runt and it seemed like Pip was protective over them. Their bond has continued and I'm so happy they have each other. If they're not running around, they're lazily snoozing the day away next to each other.

🌶️ WHEW! The garden is in full swing. I'm reminded of the very important lesson to keep up on weeding, and am in the process of cleaning up all 10 rows. It's quite the workout and insanely satisfying...once the work is done. In the meantime, produce is coming in quick and trying to keep up on. It's a lot of work but I believe whole-heartedly in this lifestyle.

🥕 Last week I made pickled carrots and daikon radishes with jalapeños and ginger. Absolutely delicious!

🌻 Scroll to the end of this email for my newest Planting Guide, July-September. And if you'd like to a printed copy, hit reply and send me your preferred mailing address or swing by the egg stand in July to grab one. Happy Planting!

🥚 Egg stand hours: Friday-Monday.

Always fun at KrafftyFarms 👩🏼‍🌾

"You say, good fortune used to meet you at every corner. But the fortunate person is the one who gives themselves a good fortune. And good fortunes are a well-tuned soul, good impulses and good actions."

– Marcus Aurelius

Audrey Krafft

Sonoma & Napa Real Estate

audrey.krafft@compass.com

135 W Napa St Ste 200, Sonoma, CA 95476

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