Doug Buenz
Real Estate Broker
Alain Pinel Realtors
(925) 463-2000
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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 have not been very efficient when it comes to foreclosing on delinquent mortgages and moving the distressed properties to market. There has been a fair amount of press in the past few months about the “shadow inventory” of distressed properties that banks own but have not had the means to get on the …
The real estate market cooled off somewhat over the past two months. Back in March, pending sales took a big jump while inventory remained relatively stable. However, pending sales slipped in both April and May, while inventory ticked upwards. Homes priced under $1 million, which made up 85% of inventory and …
The real estate market in softened in May, with pending sales showing a decline from April, driven by homes priced under $1 million. We are seeing some decline in pending sales in Tri-Valley cities, and San Ramon is no exception.
Overall, pending sales fell by nearly a third or 31 single family …
For the children of San Ramon Valley, there are many children salons that cater specifically to their special needs. One of the best in town is Kids N Teens in San Ramon.
The Dublin real estate market stepped back a little in May, as did the market in other Tri-Valley cities. Inventory and pending sales fell in May, reversing four month trends in both categories. Are we seeing a turning point as the federal tax credit for home buyers ends and interest rates potentially head …
Are you thinking about refinancing your 30 year mortgage but don’t really want to extend it out a full 30 years? Are the monthly payments associated with a 15 year mortgage more than you want to take on? Maybe a 20 year fixed rate mortgage is the answer.
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The neighborhood of continues to sell out of whatever inventory it gets. There have been seven closed sales in the past six months, with another sale pending and only one home actively listed. Inventory that becomes available sells fairly quickly, with nearly all the sales having been listed for less than …
The real estate market saw more closed home sales in May, with 58 closed single family homes, compared to 41 in April. The median sales price for Pleasanton was $722,500 in May, down from $752,000 in April. However the median price per square foot increased to $351 in May from $340 in April.
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With the summer heat right around the corner here in the Tri-Valley, you might be thinking of ways to reduce your energy bill while staying comfortable this summer and then into the following winter. Two new books offer some great advice on how to do just that. They are “Green Sense for the …
The real estate market saw fewer closed home sales in May, with 40 closed single family homes, compared to 53 in April. The median sales price for Danville was $870,000 in May, down from $880,000 in April. However, the median price per square foot increased to $350 in May from $346 in April.
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Over the course of the summer, Danville and San Ramon will be buzzing with artistic fervor. Whether you enjoy a street fair atmosphere whilst sipping fine wines and taking in art displays or getting your heart pumping with an invigorating bike ride, there is something for every art lover who wishes to support the local arts and art education.
The real estate market saw more closed home sales in May, with 60 closed single family homes, compared to 57 in April. The median sales price for San Ramon was $680,000 in May, down from $765,000 in April. However, the median price per square foot increased to $323 in May from $292 in …
The warm weather has returned, just in time to welcome back the summer Moonlight Movies program in downtown Danville.
The Dublin real estate market saw more closed home sales in May, with 33 closed single family homes, compared to 18 in April. The median sales price for Dublin was $645,000 in May, up from $600,000 in April. The median price per square foot also increased to $290 in May from $284 in April.
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