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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There are several contingencies in a standard Real Estate Purchase Agreement. One of the main contingencies is the loan contingency. Basically, the buyer will specify the terms of the purchase on the first page of the purchase agreement, including the loan amount, as well as the terms of the financing the buyer is …
There are a lot of reasons why homes don’t sell, and it does not always involve just the price. Changing the value proposition can often make the difference in getting a home sold.
The Obama adminstration announced a new plan to help streamline the process for a short sale by creating uniform documentation and offering various incentives to the parties involved.
You work with your Realtor to stage your house to perfection. You plan an open house and leave for the day, leaving your home in the hands of your agent. When you return, you find jewelry or other items missing.
Or perhaps you are doing a For Sale By Owner and you …
Fannie Mae announced last week that it will offer one year leases at market rates to borrowers who sign over their deeds in lieu of foreclosure. While this may seem radical, the idea is picking up steam. The damage to a borrower’s credit is less severe when they voluntarily turn over their home …
The Pleasanton CA real estate market has seen quite a year. We have seen the market go from a deep slumber in January to a nice run beginning in April, to down right hot in some neighborhoods, mostly in the lower price ranges. Here are 5 things we know about the Pleasanton housing …
Fall is here, and Winter is coming. We know what that means… colder temperatures, shorter days, cozy fires in the fireplace, and eating 8 lbs of candy at Halloween.
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Here are 8 home improvements you should consider as we head towards Winter, courtesy of Paul F. Ryan, host of …
This video from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart shows that even smart, well-connected sellers who should know better are sometimes are not connected with reality when it comes to their own home. This is really funny…
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
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What a difference 6 months makes. Beginning in April, the Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Tri-Valley real estate markets began a strong come back which is continuing this Fall. As we have discussed, the new strength in the market is focused predominantly on the lower price ranges. Indeed, homes priced under …
Interesting article in the New York Times about the shady practices of a loan modification company in Southern California. It seems that former Subprime (remember that word?) and Alt-A mortgage brokers have found a new calling in the often controversial world of loan modifications.
Loan Modification companies have sprouted up like weeds in …
If you see a motorcycle cop in Pleasanton at an intersection who seems to be searching his blackberry, you will be witnessing the latest technology in practice. No, the officer is not texting, checking facebook or twittering. In fact the policeman is using “The Mole”, a new hand held device that shows the …
Okay, I get it. This is a tough market to determine the value of property. The housing market is volatile, the economy is surging and stalling, buyers are uncertain, and many buyers and sellers are unrealistic. At times it seems that the best way to determine the value of a home is …
This is a question as old as the real estate business itself. Who controls property values? We all know that sellers do not control property values. Sure they can set the asking price, and control the condition of the property, but not the value of a given piece of property. Yes, …
Now that the real estate market in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and the Tri-Valley has seen a dramatic uptick in activity, especially in the lower price segments, it’s time to examine two of the most important factors in the health of the local housing market… affordability and liquidity. As is usually the case …
While the lower end of the market in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and the Tri-Valley shows strong improvement, there is a condition lurking in the background which could prolong the local real estate market slump. The so-called “shadow inventory” consists of homes owned by banks that are not yet on the market. According …
