Doug Buenz
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Alain Pinel Realtors
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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
.
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Pending sales of single family detached homes in Pleasanton remained surprisingly strong in November, while inventory fell sharply. With the holiday season around the corner, perhaps potential sellers decided to stay on the sidelines until the New Year. Buyers, however, were out and active. Sales were mostly flat from October across market segments and inventory …
Closed sales of single family detached homes in Pleasanton decreased by one in November to 39. The median sales price decreased from $647,500 in October to $645,000 in November. That is the lowest median sales price for a month in at least two years. Last month, the mix of low end homes sold skewed the …
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 …
There’s no better reason to indulge in a little wine tasting than the Holidays in the Vineyards event Dec. 3 and 4 at participating wineries throughout the Livermore
Valley.
Wineries will showcase their tasting rooms with arts and craft vendors, holiday music, special wines and activities (some tasting fees may apply). It’s a great chance to sample …
Grab your kids and gather with the community for some holiday cheer on Dec. 3 when the annual Hometown Holiday Parade and tree lighting ceremony kick off the holiday season in downtown Pleasanton.
The parade will hit the streets at 5 p.m. As it concludes an hour or so later, the holiday tree, in front of …
It was a pretty calm month in the Pleasanton real estate market in October, with pending sales of single family detached homes virtually flat and inventory falling a little; quite typical for October. It is interesting to note that pending sales in the $1 million to $2 million range jumped during the month, with corresponding …
It’s hard to believe, but Downtown Pleasanton’s annual Magical Holiday Evening open house is almost here. Holiday decorations, twinkling lights, merry music, and festive window displays will adorn the downtown area shops and restaurants from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 19.
The family event will feature a host of fun surprises and delectable treats. …
Pleasanton’s second Safeway supermarket opens today. The store, which promises to be a great addition to the community, will open its doors at 8 a.m. The Lifestyle supermarket is located at Bernal and Valley avenues. The center will feature other retail businesses as well, including Wells Fargo Bank.
The Lifestyle supermarket is 58,000 square feet, almost …
Forget Black Friday. Get a bona fide jumpstart to your holiday shopping with the Earlier Than the Bird Shopping Celebration Nov. 19.
The event, put on by the Livermore
Downtown Inc. and Pleasanton Downtown Association, will start at 7 a.m. and run until noon. And if 7 a.m. is too early for you on a Saturday morning, …
If you like to buy holiday gifts that have originality and flair, then grab your comfortable shoes and head out to the Country Folk Art Craft Show this weekend, Nov. 19 and 20.
The extravaganza will be held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. And whether you’re trying to make a dent in your holiday …
