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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If you’re new to the area, or new to hiking, a great place to start exploring Mt. Diablo State Park is at the Curry Point Trailhead. It’s the perfect launching point for hikers of all abilities, including those with young children, and its mid mountain location just past Rock City makes it easily accessible.
In 1998, a dining gem called Cafe Esin opened in San Ramon. Named “Esin” for one of the chef/owners, the name also means “inspiration,” and since their opening, their fresh and inventive cuisine has inspired a faithful following. Ten years later, Esin Restaurant & Bar relocated to its beautiful new space at The Rose Garden in Danville, where they continue to serve wonderful food and wines.
The Diablo Highlands neighborhood of Danville features both smaller lot detached homes, as well as larger lot single family homes “Diablo Highlands Country Estates”. The neighborhood has remained active over the past six months, with most homes selling quickly. There has been a significant increase in activity in Country Estates. Here …
The Village Theater in downtown Danville has recently enjoyed a renovation that has breathed new life into this already charming historic landmark. Dating back to 1873, the structure was originally constructed as a farmer’s lodge, and has been used over the years as a Grange Hall, movie theater and a church.
Stella Luna is a create-your-own candle studio, where you can customize and create the perfect candles for your home. With a wide selection of designs and scents, making the candle is as therapeutic as lighting it when you get home.
Around this time of year, the playing fields all over the San Ramon Valley area are dominated by red and white jerseys. In an area where soccer is nearly a religion, children of all ages are ready to begin another exciting season. Of the various leagues, Mustang Soccer is one of the most respected, not only locally, but nationwide.
Along the tree lined stretch of Camino Tassajara lies the stunning Sycamore Valley Park.
The Danville real estate market saw a significant drop in closed home sales in July. There were 38 closed single family home sales during the month, compared to 61 in June. Junes higher number may have been affected the ending of the federal tax credit for home buyers. July’s closed sales were …
One of the newest places to get pampered in town is the Jellyfish Spa in Blackhawk Plaza.
In the last year or two, San Ramon Valley has seen a remarkable influx of frozen yogurt shops, and they have been welcomed with open arms. Here are some of the popular frozen yogurt shops in the area
The market activity has slowed some in the Cimarron Hills and Woodranch neighborhoods of Danville. There were only four closed sales during the past six months, compared to 11 during the previous six month period. Three homes are actively listed, with 2 of the 3 being the smaller lot homes in Woodranch. …
Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore have been working for years to bring more high-tech companies into the Tri-Valley. With the difficult economic times, the results have been mixed. But there is a new influx of smaller upstart tech companies moving here.
Area leaders have always hoped the Tri-Valley would become a tech hub, but progress …
While the drop off was not dramatic, June marked the third month in a row that pending sales of single family homes in Danville declined. Inventory, meanwhile, remained relatively flat. Homes priced under $1 million, which made up 57% of the inventory and 73% of pending sales, showed the sharpest decreases in pending …
Blackhawk Plaza is heating up for summer, with a variety of activities for the entire family.
The Danville real estate market saw more closed home sales in June, with 61 closed single family homes, compared to 40 in May. The median sales price for Danville was $832,500 in June, down from $870,000 in May. The median price per square foot decreased slightly to $349 in June from $35- in …
