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The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) 2012 Trails Challenge is a great way to get introduced to the many wonderful parks we have right here in our back yard.  In the Tri-Valley, we are blessed with having access to what is probably the best regional park district in the country, the East Bay Regional Park District.  We have easy access to wilderness, wild life, varying plant life, seclusion, great trails and more.  Have you felt like getting out more but didn’t know quite where to go... Read Full Story

2011 was not a bad year for real estate in Pleasanton ; With low interest rates and lower prices leading the way, there was fairly strong demand across most price segments.  However, most of the metrics were a little worse than they were in 2010.  There were about the same number of properties sold but the median price, average price per square foot and sales price relative to list price were all lower.  Demand was strong in 2011, evidenced by lower inventory numbers.  This review includes... Read Full Story

Just Listed!  6023 Laurel Creek Drive, Pleasanton. Fabulous 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath luxury home in The Preserve featuring approx.. 5700 sq ft with dramatic entry, gourmet granite kitchen, custom marble flooring, spacious family room with stone fireplace, elegant living room with fireplace, luxurious master suite with fireplace and inviting bath, secondary bedroom suites, huge downstairs bonus room with two additional bedroom suites, 3 car garage with additional parking, including potential boat... Read Full Story

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 is on Vineyard Terrace and is priced at $1,399,000 or $312 per square foot.  It has been listed for 499 days and is not a short sale or REO. The average... Read Full Story

The second half of 2011 in the Ruby Hill neighborhood of Pleasanton was pretty normal.  24 sales closed during the period, compared to 24 during the first half of the year and 26 during the second half of 2010.  There were 50 closed sales during 2011, compared to 59 closed in 2010.  An additional six sales are pending and there are 12 active listings. The average price of the 12 active listings is $2,556,385 or $373 per square foot.  The homes have been on the market for an average of 278... Read Full Story

The Stonegate neighborhood of Alamo has been pretty quite over the past six months, with only one closed sale.  There are two pending sales and two active listings.  The neighborhood includes both custom and semi-custom homes. CUSTOM HOMES There is only one active listing of a custom home, on Stonegate Drive.  It is listed for $1,495,000 or $336 per square foot.  It has been on the market for 171 days.  It is not distressed (short sale or REO). Two sales of custom homes are pending... Read Full Story

It was a good six months in the Roundhill Area of Alamo .  Seven sales closed during that period, compared to four during the previous six month period.  An additional four sales are pending and three homes are actively listed. The three active listings are priced at $1,313,000, on average, or $373 per square foot.  The homes were on the market for an average of 43 days.  None of them are distressed (short sale or REO). The average list price of the four pending sales is $1,117,000 or... Read Full Story

Six months ago, I was expecting a large number of sales in the Sycamore Area of Danville and the neighborhood did not disappoint.  At that time, there was an unusually high level of inventory here (seven homes) and, given this neighborhood’s popularity, I would have been surprised to see that inventory still on the market now.  There are three homes actively listed here but they are relatively new listings.  Ten sales closed during the past six months, compared to six during the prior six... Read Full Story

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 fell across the board. Overall inventory fell for the fourth consecutive month, from 173 at the end of October to 125 at the... Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia The holidays are upon us, and if you find yourself with your house on the market, you’ll want to make that first impression a great one as potential buyers come in and out of your holiday bungalow. Five things you should do include: 1.      Clear the clutter. This is important whether it’s during the holidays or during your kids’ summer vacation. Clear counters and closets. Don’t let furniture overtake a room. Don’t let knickknacks have a life of their own. While... Read Full Story