Doug Buenz
Real Estate Broker
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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The Pleasanton Farmer’s Market is a tradition. It is held every Saturday, rain or shine, in downtown Pleasanton on Angela St off of Main St. Here you will find a wide range of fruits, vegetables, breads, flowers, herbs, condiments, and more. You can be entertained by a balloon artist, or even adopt …
According to CNBC, Pleasanton is rich. Not “a decent disposable income” type of rich. I mean Thurston Howell type of rich. I’m talking shopping on Rodeo Drive, vacationing in the South of France, and using Silver Oak as a cooking wine type of rich, at least according to Portfolio.com, which ranked Pleasanton …
In case you haven’t heard, the local real estate market in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, and the Tri-Valley is on fire. Multiple offers are everywhere, at least in the lower price ranges. In the past 2 weeks, I have had clients consider writing offers or actually writing offers on homes that are …
Nob Hill supermarket in Pleasanton is closing in March. The grocery store, located on Santa Rita Rd between Stoneridge Dr and W. Las Positas, is the latest in a string of retail businesses that have closed in the Tri-Valley.
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Nob Hill’s sister brand is Raley’s, which has a huge grocery and …
The Pleasanton real estate market had a strong showing in December, with 44 closed sales, up from 39 in November. Sales prices for single family homes ranged from $321,052 to $3,500,000. The median sales price was $654,000, down from $670,000 in November. The median price per sq ft was $356, with an …
While the activity in the Ruby Hill neighborhood of Pleasanton was fairy constant throughout 2009, high inventory levels continue to be the story. There is over nine months worth of inventory on the market. The 23 active listings have been on the market an average of 146 days.
The Callippe Preserve Trail encirlces the golf course of the same name and offers stunning views of Mt. Diablo, the Pleasanton Ridge and the hills surronding the area. It is no more than 10 minutes away from anywhere in Pleasanton but is not heavily utilized.
According to the US News and World Report Annual Ranking, five high schools in Pleasanton, Danville and San Ramon earned the prestigious Silver medal. Foothill High School and Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton received the award, as did California High School in San Ramon and San Ramon Valley High School in Danville. …
More people moved into the San Francisco Metroplitan Area last year than moved out, according to a report issued by the Brookings Institute. If that trend continues, it is bound to help improve the economy and housing market.
Augustin Bernal Park at the Pleasanton Ridge offers spectacular scenery and stunning views of the valley. It seems a world away, but is easily accessible off Foothill Road. With miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, it is a perfect place to go to escape the hustle and bustle of suburbia.
In a quarterly survey of East Bay businesses commissioned by the Bay Area Council, 35% of respondents in Contra Costa/Solano County and 27% of respondents in Alameda County said they expect to cut jobs in the next six months. Those were the two worst results in the Bay Area.
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Good article in the San Jose Mercury News about the state of Venture Capital funding and startups in Silicon Valley. With the stock market meltdown in October of 2008, the venture capital industry saw shock waves that sent it into a tailspin. But the climate is improving, and most industry leaders are cautiously …
With this post, I kick off a series on the best hikes in Pleasanton. In addition to all our wonderful neighborhoods, Pleasanton has a wide variety of parks and hiking trails to satisfy everyone, from a leisurely evening stroll with the dog to a strenuous hike up the Pleasanton Ridge. I will cover …
We know the luxury real estate market in Pleasanton, Ruby Hill, Danville, Alamo, and Blackhawk have had their struggles this year. A new report shows that Luxury homes, defined as those listed for $2,000,000 or more, have had more price reductions than lower priced homes in the Bay Area, according to online real …
If you live in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon & the Tri-Valley, you don’t have to drive far to enjoy some of the best family camping in the country. According to ReserveAmerica’s Camping Club, three of the top 100 family campsites in the Unites States are nearby; Sunol Regional Wilderness in Sunol, Del Valle …
