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Alain Pinel Realtors
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I am a local Real Estate Broker with Alain Pinel Realtors serving the Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley area. I am an avid watcher of the local real estate market, as well as cultural and political events. But that is what I do, not who I am... » read more

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Celebrate With Mom at Dublin’s May Fair on Mother’s Day Weekend

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If you’re still not sure how to celebrate your Mom and/or wife on Mother’s Day Weekend (it’s sneaking up on us), then make plans for Dublin’s May Fair on Saturday, May 12.
The fair will be held at Dublin Heritage Park & Museums. She’ll be treated to French music, a May Pole dance, French food and

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Time for Family Fun: The True Story of The Three Little Pigs Coming to San Ramon

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If you’re on the lookout for a fun activity for the whole family, then grab your tickets for the Bay Area Childrens Theater upcoming presentation of The True Story of The Three Little Pigs.
The show, based on the book by John Scieszka, comes to the San Ramon

Performing Arts Front Row Theater stage for a 5-performance

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Celebrate Spring with Danville Wine and Chocolate Stroll May 10

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I can’t think of two things that go together better than wine and chocolate. And on May 10, you can celebrate spring with this delectable pairing at the Downtown Danville Spring Wine & Chocolate Stroll.
The 4th annual event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to the heavenly wine tasting and

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Ruby Hill Pleasanton Market Update May 2012

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The pace of sales slowed over the past six months in the Ruby Hill neighborhood of Pleasanton.  18 sales closed during that period, compared to 28 during the previous six month period and 22 for this same period a year ago.  That represents about a 25% drop in closed sales from the norm for Ruby

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Carlton Oaks Pleasanton Market Update May 2012

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The Carlton Oaks neighborhood of Pleasanton did not see much activity during the past six months.  There have been no closed sales during that period, although two sales are pending.  There is one active listing in the neighborhood.
The active listing is on W Lagoon Road and is priced at $1,009,999 or $285 per square foot. 

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Pheasant Ridge Pleasanton Market Update May 2012

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The past six months brought a nice increase in activity in the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood of Pleasanton.  Four sales closed during that period, compared to none during the same period a year ago and only three during all of 2011.  There are no active listings and only one sale pending.
The pending sale is on Laguna

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Sevillano and Ponderosa Legacy Livermore Market Update May 2012

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The Sevillano and Ponderosa Legacy neighborhoods of Livermore saw a fair amount of activity over the past six months.  While there were only two closed sales during that period, and only one this year, three sales are pending and there are three homes actively listed.
The three active listings carry an average price of $1,179,167 or

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Cimarron Hills & Woodranch Danville Market Update April 2012

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Over the past few years, the Cimarron Hills/Woodranch neighborhood of Danville has averaged about one sale a month and the last six months was no exception, with seven closed sales.  More inventory would likely create more sales, since homes here sell quickly.  Two additional sales are pending and there are three active listings.
The average price

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Old Ranch Estates & Old Ranch Summit San Ramon Market Update April 2012

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There can’t be any sales if there aren’t any homes for sale and that has been the case in the Old Ranch/Summit neighborhood of San Ramon for the past two years.  There are no active listings here and only one pending sale.  No sales have closed this year and a total of four closed during

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The Bridges San Ramon Market Update April 2012

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The Bridges neighborhood of San Ramon remained hot over the past six months.  20 sales closed during that period, compared to 29 during the prior six months.  However, that’s not entirely a fair comparison since the current period was during the fall and winter, a period that is less active than the spring and summer. 

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5 things you should know about the current market

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What a difference  a few months can make.  The stock market is up, the economy appears to be thawing, the real estate market is strong, and gas is under $3.00 a gallon (I wish).  So it is a good time to take a step back and see the Pleasanton and Tri-Valley real estate market from

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5 Ways to Make Your House Bloom When Selling This Spring

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As the real estate freeze begins a slight thaw-out this spring, industry experts are predicting the best selling season in five years.  This certainly looks like it is the case in Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley real estate markets.
“The spring home buying season looks bright because of an elevated level of contract offers so far this

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Celebrate First Wednesday Street Party of Season Cinco De Mayo-style in Pleasanton

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The first Wednesday street party of the season in Downtown Pleasanton

will celebrate in pure Cinco De Mayo Fashion on May 2.
You can visit the unique shops, dine in one of the delectable restaurants, or simply spend a casual evening visiting the many booths of great products and services.
The feature band for the month is Ruckatan.

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Pleasanton Market Update March 2012 – Most Pending Sales in 7 Years

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To say the market in Pleasanton is hot is an understatement.  There were more pending sales of single family detached homes during March (88) in Pleasanton than any month since June of 2005.  March’s increase of 37 pending sales is also greater than any single-month increase in at least that time period.  Inventory rose slightly

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Blackhawk Market Update March 2012 – Getting Tighter

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Rising sales and flat inventory have been the story in Blackhawk for the past several months and March was no exception.  Inventory matched the six year low of 33 set in December 2010, while 16 pending sales were the most since May of that year.
Overall, pending sales increased to 16 in March, the fourth consecutive

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