Doug Buenz
Real Estate Broker
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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Banks ratcheted up the number of California homeowners they pushed into the foreclosure process during February. There was a 19.7% increase in February over January in the number of properties that banks began foreclosure proceedings on.
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At the same time, an even larger number of homeowners fell behind …
We have seen an increase in activity in the neighborhood of , with increased sales of both custom and semi-custom homes.
CUSTOM HOMES
There were no sales of custom homes during the first nine months of 2009 but there were two since October. Three additional homes have come on the market in the past …
It is pretty common knowledge that babies and young children benefit from exposure to music. Many young parents even begin the introduction to music when their babies are in utero. Once out in the world, there will be lullabies and happy rhymes to be passed down. But another wonderful way to continue this musical connection is through classes at Music Together.In the San Ramon Valley, classes are offered in Danville, Blackhawk, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Livermore, as well as in Walnut Creek.
The market in the of picked up somewhat in the past six months. There were six closed sales since July 2009 and there is one additional sale pending and one active listing. There were only four closed sales in the first seven months of 2009.
The active listing on Roundhill Dr. is …
Along Downtown Danville’s main artery, Hartz Avenue, tucked amongst other noteworthy shops, there is a tiny bakery that churns out some of the sweetest delights. The Old Towne Danville Bakery has been serving the community since 1952, and has shared in life’s sweetest celebrations for many residents of the San Ramon Valley.
The market saw a slight increase in home sales in February, with 21 closed sales of single family homes for the month, up from 20 closed sales in January. The median home price was lower for the month, coming in at $809,000, down from $857,500. The median price per sq ft was …
Spring is here, and not only is it time for the ritual housecleaning, it’s typically time to spruce up our outdoor living spaces. We’re so fortunate to live in an area where we can enjoy the great outdoors for so many months out of the year. There are a variety of shops in the area where we can find the perfect plant or garden tool, and one of the best is Navlet’s Garden Center in Danville.
The Dublin real estate market saw fewer closed home sales in February, with 17 closed single family homes, down from 20 in January. The median sales price for Dublin was $499,000 in February, down from $593,000 in January. However, the median price per square foot increased to $299 in February, up from $282 in January.
The …
East Coast transplants to the Tri-Valley can find the Best Pizza West of New York at Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria.
The San Ramon real estate market saw fewer closed home sales in February, with 33 closed single family homes, down from 42 in January. The median sales price for San Ramon was $712,800 in February, down from $755,500 in January. However, the median price per square foot increased to $305 in February, up from …
The market had fewer closed sales in February than in January, with 30 closed single family homes, down from 35 in January. The median sales price increased to $746,500, from $707,000 in January. The median sales price per square foot also increased in January to $351, from January’s $336.
January’s closed …
If you like wine, this weekend is for you. The Livermore Winegrower’s Association is holding its second annual Barrel Tasting Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21. Last year’s event was such a huge success that they decided to do it again, only bigger. There will be 27 wineries taking part in …
The Sycamore Area in Danville is another area that has slowed somewhat over the past six months. There were three closed sales since August 2009, compared to ten in the prior six month period. This appears to be an inventory issue, since the homes that do come on the market sell fairly quickly. …
Without a word, El Balazo a popular chain of Mexican restaurants closed the doors to all but one of its locations last Wednesday. Maybe it was the economy or maybe it was some other problem. No one at the company is talking.
This one hits close to home. My family and I …
Things slowed a bit in the Greenbrook Area in Danville during the past six months, where there were six closed sales, compared to ten in the prior six month period. There is also one pending sale and four active listings. It has also been somewhat of a mixed bag with regards to how …
