As the fires raged, and white ash rained down on the day I spent at this gorgeous home with my buyer and inspectors, my fear turned to confidence as we realized this Sonoma neighborhood would most likely be safe from any fires caused by downed wires. With community landscaping and common area tree removal, relatively new construction, defensible spaces, wider than usual hillside roads and its own water source, the deal closed at a time when other transactions were put on hold. As a Marin and Sonoma real estate expert, I’m happy to provide information on the areas that are already increasing in value, and those that are impacted by the fires.