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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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Old Town Pleasanton Market update January 2012

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The Old Town neighborhood of Pleasanton has not seen much activity the past two years.  Only three sales have closed there during that time.  In addition, there are no active listings or pending sales.
The three homes that closed in the past two years had an average sales price of $996,650 or $348 per square foot. 

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The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow: Annie Show Comes to Livermore

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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,

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Moller Ranch Pleasanton Market Update January 2012

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It was not a particularly busy year in the Moller Ranch neighborhood of Pleasanton.  Four sales closed during the year, none since early September.  Five sales closed here in 2010.  There is only one active listing and no pending sales.  I included sales from 201 in the tables below in order to provide a little

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Foxborough & Grey Eagle Estates Pleasanton Market Update January 2012

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The second half of 2011 matched the activity in the first half in the Foxborough/Grey Eagle Estates neighborhood of Pleasanton.  Two sales closed during the second half, making four for all of 2011.  That is actually double the number of sales in 2010.  There are no active listings or pending sales in this neighborhood.
The average

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Roller Derby Victory Tour Coming to Pleasanton Feb. 4

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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
.
“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

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Vintage Heights Pleasanton Market Update January 2012

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2011 was a very quiet year for the Vintage Heights neighborhood of Pleasanton.  Three sales closed in all of 2011, compared to seven during 2010.  No homes are actively listed and there are no pending sales.
Four sales closed since November 2010.  They sold for an average price of $1,012,500 or $321 per square foot, which

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Parkside Pleasanton Market Update January 2012

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The last time I wrote about the Parkside neighborhood in Pleasanton was in June of last year and it was very quiet.  Few homes had been on the market for the prior year and only three sales had closed in over a year.  Since that time, two sales that were pending closed and four additional

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Val Vista Pleasanton Market Update January 2012

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The Val Vista neighborhood of Pleasanton continues to be one of the most active neighborhoods in Pleasanton.  A large number of homes have gone on the market and none of them has taken very long to sell.  Only two homes are actively listed but there are 12 pending sales.  Eight sales closed in the past

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Show Me the Money! Eddie Money Coming to Tommy T’s Jan. 25

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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

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Livermore Valley Opera to Hold 20th Anniversary Bash Jan. 28

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The Livermore Valley
Opera will celebrate its 20th anniversary in grand style Jan. 28 with champagne, a three-course meal with wine from Livermore wineries, and a lineup of impressive artists.
The event will be held at 5 p.m. at the Ruby Hills Country Club.
The evening will begin with champagne and a concert featuring three leading divas singing

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Zephyr Grill & Bar Tasting Tuesday is January 24

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Zephyr Grill & Bar in Livermore
will be offering complimentary tastings of its 2009 Livermore Valley Chardonnay and 2008 Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon during its Tasting Tuesday event, coming Jan. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
McGrail Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon will be available by the glass (that night only!), and if you end up buying a

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Pleasanton Market Update December 2011 – Lowest Inventory In Seven Years

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The inventory of single family detached homes in Pleasanton dropped to its lowest level since 2005, led by homes price under $1 million.  Meanwhile, pending sales matched December 2009, which was the highest December on record since 2006.  There was 2.0 months of inventory on the market relative to pending sales at the end of

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Just Listed - Luxury Home in Pheasant Ridge with Pool & Spa!

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Just Listed!  7208 Rosecliff Ct, Pleasanton.  Fabulous luxury home with 5 bedrooms plus office & bonus room/theatre, 5 ½ baths, elegant formal living & dining rooms, gourmet granite & stainless kitchen, spacious family room with fireplace, hardwood floors, designer carpeting, luxurious master

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Pleasanton Home Sales December 2011

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Closed sales of single family detached homes in Pleasanton increased by 14 in December to 53, from 39 in November.  The median sales price increased from $645,000 in November to $689,000 in December.  While not a big increase, it is off the two year bottom set in November.  21% of the sales closed in December

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Avignon, Chateau Estates, Bordeaux Estates Pleasanton Market Update January 2012

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It was a quiet six months (and year for that matter) in the Avignon, Bordeaux Estates and Chateau Estates neighborhood of Pleasanton.  Only one sale closed during the period, with one more sale pending.  No homes are actively listed.  There were three closed sales total during 2011, compared to six during 2010.
The sole pending sale

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