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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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 …
If you’re like me, you may not read those statements your credit card companies send you telling you how they revised the terms of your credit cards. That’s probably not a good idea generally. But with a new law going into effect today, you may want to go back and check recent changes …
The real estate market in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville continues to sizzle, especially in the lower price ranges. While this is good news for the local economy and home sellers, it has created difficult conditions for many buyers who have smaller down payments. Indeed, buyers who are looking to put 3.5% …
Have you ever had a hard time finding the tools and other items needed for a home repair job? If you have teen age kids, I know the answer to that is yes. They start with “I promise I’ll put it back” when they are younger and graduate to just not telling you …
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.
Is it a good time to buy real estate in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and the Tri-valley? For many people the answer is definitely yes.
Smoking hot. A bank-owned listing on Atheana Ct in Gale Ranch just went pending. No big thing there. However, the seller received over 50 offers on the property! Now that is a property in demand! It was 3021 sq ft, 4 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths on a 10,000 sq ft …
If you have been thinking about adding solar panels to your home, now may just be the perfect time to do so. There is an alignment of factors in play that make now an attractive time to consider solar.
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First, prices have been coming down in general for solar panels as …
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 …
More positive news in the national media about the Bay Area real estate market, which seems to be turning the corner. According to Zillow.com, Bay Area home values (median sales price) in the 3rd quarter declined 8%, but was up 1.2% over the 2nd quarter. The percentage of homes with negative equity declined …
After the Senate passed a plan to extend and expand the credit for the first time buyer’s tax credit, it looks like the House is moving towards approving the measure as early as next week. The current tax credit for first time buyers is set to expire at the end of November.
The …
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…
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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 …
Home prices nationally actually increased by 2.9% in the second quarter of 2009 as compared with the first quarter of 2009. Yes, you read that right. Increased 2.9%. This is the first quarter over quarter increase in the S&P/Case-Shiller report in three years, and offers the strongest signal yet that the market …
