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
Loading ...If those old treasures are collecting dust in the attic, then bring them out to the Antique and Art Faire in Danville on Sept. 3 (Labor Day) to find out what they’re worth. Discover Danville Association will host the event on Railroad Avenue in the Railroad Center and at the Museum of the San Ramon …more >
The long Labor Day weekend ahead is a great time to be reminded of one of our region’s most treasured resources: wine. The 31st Annual Harvest Wine Celebration takes place Sunday and Monday at more than 40 area wineries in Livermore. The participating wineries will also have food, music, and arts and crafts on hand …more >
Sound the bagpipes! It’s time to celebrate all things Scottish as the 147th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games comes to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton Sept. 1 and 2 for a weekend of music, history, athleticism, food, and plenty of family fun. You can watch band pipe competition and U.S. Drum Major Championships, try …more >
The West Coast Nationals, the premier Goodguys Rod and Custom Association event, is ready to take over the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton Aug. 24-26. The show attracts some 70,000 visitors each year. More than 3,000 ’72 and earlier hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks and classics will fill the floor. There will be more …more >
If you’re a fan of art or wine, or simply take any opportunity to enjoy a late summer evening stroll, then be sure to grab your tickets to Danville’s Art & Wine Stroll, set to take place Aug. 23. You can enjoy the works of local artists while sipping the best vintages from Livermore Valley …more >
The inventory of single family detached homes in Blackhawk rebounded some from the many-year low set in June. Pended sales, however, remained at a very low level. We have not seen pended sales this low during June and July – at least not for many years. Three sales were pended during July, down one from …more >
If you’re looking for some family fun this Sunday, grab the kids – and your pooch – and head to Garré Vineyard & Winery to support Big Dawgs Rescue. You can adopt a pup, or enjoy food and wine and let your furry friend nibble on treats. The event will take place from noon to …more >
If your idea of the perfect pet is one that chirps, flies, and has feathers, then you’ll want to head out to the Pleasanton Bird Mart Aug. 19 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton . Organizers say the feather fest is new and improved. The public will be treated to wholesale prices for everything …more >
The inventory of single family detached homes in Alamo fell for the third consecutive month and matched the low for the year of 54 set in March, which was the lowest level since 2006. Pended sales were basically flat from June to July. 21 sales pended during July, compared to 20 during June. Inventory fell …more >
The inventory of single family detached homes in Danville posted another new six year low in July, with only 89 such homes listed for sale. Inventory is only about 40% of what it was a year ago. Pended sales rebounded after dipping sharply in June. Overall, there were 89 homes available at the end of …more >
It appears that San Ramon’s extremely low inventory levels this year began to take their toll on sales, which continued a four months slide in July. Perhaps June will end up being the bottom of inventory levels for 2011 as inventory actually increased slightly in July. Overall, there were 24 fewer pended sales of single …more >
Pended sales of single family detached homes in Livermore have been unchanged since April, even while inventory has continued to fall. July’s inventory was less than a third of what it was a year ago, while pended sales were 20% higher. This dynamic has been driven entirely by homes priced under $1 million, which have …more >
Pended sales of single family detached homes fell sharply in Dublin during July. 40 sales pended in July, down from a very high 52 during June. July’s pended sales were still 25% higher than they were a year ago, when there were 30 during July 2011. Inventory actually increased two units to 42 at the …more >
The inventory of single family detached homes in Pleasanton fell again in July, with only 76 homes actively listed. We have to go back to March 2005 to find inventory this low. Demand remained strong, evidenced by July being the fifth consecutive month with more than 70 sales pended. There have been 386 sales pended …more >
If you’re a fan of spontaneous hilarity, then grab your tickets for San Ramon’s Night at the Improv, coming Aug. 5 to the Front Row Theater at the Dougherty Station Community Center. The San Ramon Improv U Players and resident troupe Twisted Gray Matter will be on hand for a raucous evening of improvisational comedy. …more >