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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The Moller Ranch neighborhood of Pleasanton has seen little activity recently. While there are two pending sales in the neighborhood, there are no active listings and no sales have closed since July 2009.
Of the two pending properties, one is a semi-custom home on Moller Ranch Drive. It is listed for $1,049,000 or $373 …
The Foxborough/Grey Eagle Estates neighborhood of Pleasanton is another neighborhood that has not seen a lot of activity in the past 18 months. Only two homes have sold during that period. There are no pending sales and only one home is currently listed. None of the properties were distressed (short sale or …
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The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District has been receiving a lot of attention lately regarding their recent nomination for the prestigious Webby Award. Awarded by the Digital Academy of International Arts and Science, this nomination was given for best government website. For the SRVFP, it is quite an honor, and they share this notable nomination with such esteemed government sites as NASA, U.S. Census and the USAF. However, the innovation does not stop there.
The Willow Creek neighborhood of Dublin has not seen a great deal of activity in the past six months but it was not for a lack of demand. There just weren’t many homes for sale. Everything that came on the market sold in less than a month.
There is one home currently for sale …
The Vintage Heights neighborhood of Pleasanton has been quiet for the past eighteen months. There has only been one closed sale in that period, with one other pending sale. Only one home is currently listed for sale.
The active listing is on Victoria Ridge Court and is listed for $925,000 or $356 per square …
The real estate market in Pleasanton, Dublin, and San Ramon has seen a surge in inventory this month. Pleasanton has seen 95 new single family listings hit the market so far in April. Dublin has seen 42 new single family listings, and San Ramon has seen 80.
Many will argue that this …
The Norris Canyon Estates/Roubion neighborhood of San Ramon remained active during the past six months with 11 closed sales, compared to eight in the previous six month period. There are an additional eight sales pending and three active listings. With a few exceptions, homes in this neighborhood are selling in an average of …
The Val Vista neighborhood in Pleasanton has been very hot the past six months. While there were fewer closed sales (12) than in the prior six month period (23), that is more a reflection of the available inventory than demand. Homes that do come on the market are selling within about 20 days …
One of the quiet jewels of the Danville area is the Blackhawk Museum, which houses one of the area’s most unique and stunning car collections. You don’t have to be a car buff to appreciate the exquisite exhibits. Even those who don’t know a muffler from a transmission will be in awe of the history, artisry and technology behind the automobiles that are on display.
Two months ago, when I looked at the Alamo real estate market for this blog, I noted that there was quite a bit of inventory, particularly relative to pending sales. That still holds true, however, pending sales did increase more rapidly than inventory since January, resulting in a reduction in the relative inventory level. …
In the nearly three years since its opening, The Plaza at Gale Ranch has definitely become a wonderful addition to the community, serving the San Ramon neighborhoods of Gale Ranch and Windemere, and beyond.
Pending sales of single family homes in Livermore really took off in March after more modest gains in January and February. Inventory rose nicely in February but then ticked down in March as a result of the large number of sales. The result was that the market tightened slightly from January to March. …
Getting your first pair of shoes is a rite of passage for little ones who make the big transition from crawling baby to walking toddler. Countless little feet have passed through the doors of the Stride Rite in the Danville Livery for this momentous occasion. With children who grow as fast as weeds, it’s a comfort to know that parents can entrust their tots’ precious tootsies to the very knowledgeable staff at the Danville Stride Rite.
The real estate market in San Ramon accelerated in March, with significant gains in both inventory and pending sales of single family homes. The market was dominated by homes priced under $1 million. Homes in that price range accounted for 89% of pending sales and 76% of inventory.
Overall, both inventory and pending …
Inventory and sales of single family homes in Dublin increased for the third month in a row in March. However, inventory gains outpaced pending sales increases and created just a little breathing room in Dublin. For the past seven months, inventory and pending sales have been virtually the same. In March, however, …
