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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Okay, it will probably only be for a few minutes, but Lance Armstrong is coming to ! Lance will be competing in the Amgen Tour of California, along with other professional riders. The race will go through Livermore on May 19th from around 12:30 to 12:50 PM.
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The real estate market in Pleasanton picked up more steam in March, with both inventory and pending sales of single family homes increasing for the fourth straight month. Gains were seen in all market segments but homes priced between $1 million and $2 million saw the strongest increases. Pending sales rose faster than …
The action was swift. Our esteemed California legislators rose to the occasion, set aside their relentless partisan bickering, and focused their energy on solving “the problem”.
What problem you ask? School funding? No. Crumbling infrastructure? Nope. Unemployment? Nyet. Our government in California enacted a $100 million program …
It has been very quiet in the Parkside neighborhood of Pleasanton. There has been only one closed sale in the past six months. There is one pending sale and no active listings. There have only been five closed sales in the past 15 months.
The one pending sale on Omega Cir. is listed …
Interesting article in the about plans to turn portions of Detroit back into semi-rural farm land or open space. Certainly an incredible story, as this once powerful industrial city has become saddled with thousands of vacant houses and lots, and some neighborhoods that resemble ghost towns. In many ways, this is a …
The real estate market in the neighborhood of was generally steady in the past six months. There was only one closed sale during that period, compared to five in the prior six month period. There are an additional three homes pending sale and two active listings.
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The two active listings are …
The next time your taste buds crave delectable Chinese specialties such as Peking Prawns, Kung Po Three Combo, or Tea Smoked Duck, look no farther than Uncle Yu’s Szechuan. This award winning restaurant has three locations in the East Bay — San Ramon, Livermore, and Lafayette — and brings the elegance of Szechuan cuisine to the Tri Valley .
The market in the Ruby Hill neighborhood of Pleasanton has seen strong activity over the past six months, with 18 homes sold and another 14 pending sale. 16 additional homes were listed for sale in the past three months to keep inventory levels high at 25 active listings. That represents approximately 5 months …
There’s a new place to read in town. Literally. Read Bookstore recently opened in Blackhawk Plaza to the enthusiastic anticipation of local book lovers.
The market saw more closed home sales in March, with 40 closed single family homes, up from 30 in February. The median sales price for Pleasanton was $721,750 in March, down from $746.500 in February. The median price per square foot also dropped to $337 in March, from $351 in February.
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The market saw more closed home sales in March, with 45 closed single family homes, compared to 21 in February. The median sales price for Danville was $820,000 in March, up from $809,000 in February. The median price per square foot also increased to $346 in March from $304 in February.
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The market saw more closed home sales in March, with 37 closed single family homes, up from 33 in February. The median sales price for San Ramon was $780,000 in March, up from $712,800 in February. However, the median price per square foot dropped to $289 in March from $305 in February.
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The Dublin real estate market saw more closed home sales in March, with 33 closed single family homes, up from 17 in February. The median sales price for Dublin was $600,000 in March, up from $499,000 in February. However, the median price per square foot dropped to $294 in March from $299 in February.
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The appraisal contingency is a standard clause in most real estate purchase agreements. It is a clause that essentially says “this contract is subject to the property appraising at the contract sales price (or more), or the contract may be canceled by the buyer”. While the intent is fairly clear, what is less …
One of the great things about living in Pleasanton is the periodic invasion of custom & hot rod cars, all thanks to the Good Guys car shows at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. 4 weekends a year, the streets are swarming with classic muscle cars, restored vintage and antique cars, and everything in between. …
