Team Member Highlight – Gordon Dobbs

As superintendent with Nino Homes since 2006, Gordon currently oversees the charming Mills Ranch project in King City. He brings more than 40 years of experience in the building trades to his role with Nino Homes. His typical day includes ensuring everything is going according to plan and making sure the right subcontractors are onsite and on schedule. He also schedules necessary inspections and addresses any problems that need to be resolved. He’s a master at pulling together his team, clearly outlining assignments and making sure everyone has what they need to complete their work on time and on budget.

“Mike and Tracy are great to work for,” says Gordon. “We always know what’s expected of us and are given the freedom to do our jobs. If I say there’s a problem, we fix it and move on as a company. They listen to what we have to say and respect us. It’s a small family business and they take care to make us feel like part of the family.”

Hailing from Salinas, Gordon has lived in Hollister since the mid-1980s with his wife of 37 years. In his spare time, he enjoys boating and riding his motorcycle.

Nino Homes Goes Solar

Solar is a great way to power your home, add to its value and help the planet. And now, working with Sun Power Solar, every home at Vintage Meadows comes equipped with solar panels. This will soon expand with Phase 5 of Mills Ranch in King City. Sun Power, a leading provider of solar since 1985, has been working with Nino Homes since 2019.

Homebuyers have a choice to purchase or lease the system. Either way, every solar power system is back by a 25-year warranty so you can count on its quality and reliability.The purchase option has several advantages including: the cost is included in the mortgage and financed over the life of the mortgage at the same interest rate; power is provided by PG&E and you receive just one bill; buyers receive a tax credit through the County of Monterey; and if you sell the home, the system is part of the deal. Leasing is also an option. And we make it easy. Before close of escrow, a Sun Power energy consultant calls each homeowner and sets up an online presentation specific to their home. Solar power is the wave of the future and you can find it at Vintage Meadows.

Beautifying Your Backyard

How you plan to use your backyard is a big decision. And there are many things to consider. The first step is to decide how you want to use the space. Do you want more of a hardscape to keep maintenance low and provide for outdoor entertaining and dining? Or is a grassy spot with plants and shrubs more your style? As long as you don’t change slope or drainage, the rest is up to you.

Think about the things you enjoy looking at through your sliding door or when you’re enjoying your backyard. If living elements are your thing, the Sunset Western Garden Book is a good guide of the types of plants, flowers and shrubs that work best in this area. Flowering plants, whether perennials or annuals, add a pop of color and texture and can be planted in the ground or in decorative pots. Add some edibles like cherry tomatoes, basil, arugula or oregano to spice up your meals. Plants like lavender, salvias and jasmine are not only colorful, they’re fragrant.

Portable accessories like a small fountain, a sculpture, solar lighting to create a path or a string of tealights along the fence can really set the mood. Add a patio of concrete or pavers to accommodate outdoor furniture, even a BBQ.

Extend your personal style from inside to outside to create the perfect setting for relaxation and recreation.

Pitch in to Keep King City Beautiful

Celebrate Beautification Week, June 20—June 28, and help keep King City beautiful. The City-wide effort, sponsored by the King City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, suggests a variety of ways you can participate. From pulling weeds, trimming shrubs and planting flowers to mowing and edging lawns and creating a plan for ongoing cleaning & maintenance. From repainting signs, removing handwritten signs and sweeping sidewalks to washing windows and painting building & trim. And more! For more info, call the King City Chamber of Commerce at (831) 385-3814.