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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Looking for some good family fun? The
’s production of the musical Annie will run through Feb. 5 at the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center.
The beloved Annie in this production will be played by Jordyn Foley and Jess Martinez will fill the shoes of Daddy Warbucks. John Maio directs the show, with choreography by Christina Lazo, …
If you’re looking for some entertainment that’s a little out of the ordinary, then you’ll be glad to know tickets are available for the 2012 Roller Derby Victory Tour in Pleasanton
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“Wheels rumble at rip-roaring speeds, as thousands of loyal fans are hypnotized by the whirling mayhem of what we call banked track roller derby,” the …
Back in June of 2011, I commented how little changes in the Willow Creek neighborhood of Dublin. There was little activity and homes sold quickly. Now there is even less activity, in fact, there has been none in over seven months. There are no active listings or pending sales in the neighborhood and no sales …
If the cost of two tickets to paradise is beyond your budget right now, then maybe two tickets to see Eddie Money would be within reach.
Money will be playing at Tommy T’s Comedy Steakhouse in Pleasanton on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 and 9:30.
Money was a regular in Berkeley clubs in the late 60s and …
December was typical in Dublin in that both inventory and pending sales fell. What wasn’t typical was the level of inventory, which was at its lowest level since 2005 with only 35 single family detached homes for sale.
Inventory was down 19% from 43 at the end of November, a loss of eight homes. Pending sales …
Closed sales of single family detached homes in Dublin decreased by three units in December, to 29 from 32 in November. The median sales price increased to $565,000 in December from $507,500 in November. The median price per square foot decreased to $266 in December from $269 in November.
Sales that closed in December were on …
After a few months of up and down sales and rising inventory, the Dublin real estate market saw pending sales of single family detached homes rise during November, while inventory fell 42%. Inventory falling this time of year is not a surprise but the size of the fall off is significant. It is also a …
Closed sales of single family detached homes in Dublin increased by eight units in November, to 32 from 20 in October. The median sales price decreased to $507,500 in November from $560,500 in October. That is the second lowest median sales price in Dublin for the year, exceeded only by April’s $500,000. The median price …
If you’re not quite ready to dive into the holiday shopping, or you need a break from it, then grab those running shoes and come out to the San Ramon
Bah-Humbug 5K Run and Walk this Saturday, Dec. 3.
Medals will be provided to the first three finishers in each age division. Costume awards will be given …
Whether you live here, are visiting, or are considering the Tri-Valley as your new home, there is one thing you can count on: there are plenty of ways to rejuvenate in a weekend. Trust me, I know.
Here are the first five that come to mind:
Wine tasting. This one’s a no-brainer. When you’re so close …
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season in Dublin. Tomorrow (Dec. 1) is the 28th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and on Saturday the town will be treated to the Holiday Winter Market.
The tree lighting celebration begins at 7 p.m. at the Fountain Plaza Area of the Dublin Civic Center. Music from …
The Dublin real estate market posted gains in both inventory and pending sales during October, continuing the up and down swings that has been occurring the past few months. The swings aren’t large and aren’t anything to worry about, just kind of interesting for now.
Pending sales increased by 17%, or five units, in October after …
Closed sales of single family detached homes in Dublin fell by six units in October to 20 from 26 in September. That is eight units below October 2010, when there were 28 closed sales. The median sales price increased to $560,500 in October from $529,500 in September. The median price per square foot decreased to …
If you’re a fan of hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks, then you won’t want to miss the Goodguys 22nd Autumn Get-Together, to be held Nov. 12 and 13 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. It’s always fun to see the streets of Pleasanton alive with classic and hot rod cars.
The …
New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Jamie Ford will be the CityRead guest Oct. 27.
The CityRead event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center in San Ramon. Tickets are free, but must be reserved ahead of time (only two tickets per person).
The …
