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Upcoming Seminars on Downsizing for Seniors
Are you or a loved one looking to make a move to a smaller residence? Are you overwhelmed as to where to start the process? Please join us at one of our informative seminars ideal for seniors considering a move to a smaller home or residential care community. Panel of Experts: Brett and I will be presenting with other experts on how you can simplify the downsizing process. In addition … [Read More...]

Pleasanton Home For Sale – Labecca Court
Would you like to buy a beautiful home in Pleasanton? 2751 Labecca Court is in a prime court location near Mohr Elementary and parks. It has spacious living with cathedral ceiling in living room/dining area, open floor plan, generous room sizes and lots of natural light. The owners put in plantation shutters, upscale carpet and hardwood flooring. This is a regular sale. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 … [Read More...]

Happy Australia Day
For all our fellow Australian’s, today in the land down under it’s Australia day. A day commemorating the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26th in 1788. Yes, while it is only the 25th here today, Australia is a day ahead of us. So why do I mention Australia day? And… Read More

Tri-Valley Restaurant Week – Great Meal Deals
Tomorrow marks the start of restaurant week (January 21 to January 29) in the Tri-Valley. This is a wonderful opportunity to perhaps try some new restaurant at a reduced price. As you’ll see below, there are quite a number of great restaurants, in fact over 20, participating as part of California Restaurant Month. Each of… Read More

What kind of home insurance should I get?
A: A standard policy will do in most instances. It protects against several natural disasters and catastrophic events. However, it will not guard against earthquakes, floods, war, and nuclear accidents. The policy can be expanded to include these disasters as well as coverage for such things as workers’ compensation. In fact, the lender may require… Read More

10 Most Expensive Tri-Valley Homes Sold in 2011
Welcome to our annual list of the ten most expensive homes sold in the Tri-Valley during the past year (2011). As you’ll see, the majority of the homes in the top 10 based on sales price were located in Pleasanton with one each in Dublin and San Ramon. The most expensive sale in Livermore for… Read More

Upcoming Seminars on Downsizing for Seniors
Are you or a loved one looking to make a move to a smaller residence? Are you overwhelmed as to where to start the process? Please join us at one of our informative seminars ideal for seniors considering a move to a smaller home or residential care community. Panel of Experts: Brett and I will… Read More

Pleasanton Home For Sale – Labecca Court
Would you like to buy a beautiful home in Pleasanton? 2751 Labecca Court is in a prime court location near Mohr Elementary and parks. It has spacious living with cathedral ceiling in living room/dining area, open floor plan, generous room sizes and lots of natural light. The owners put in plantation shutters, upscale carpet and… Read More

Growing out of your home?
I was speaking recently with our mortgage broker about the fact we have several clients who bought their home when they didn’t have children or had one child and now have several children. They have literally grown out of their home. Unfortunately, due to the market, their homes are now worth less than when they… Read More

Livermore Home Sales & Market Update
Our Livermore real estate market continues to do well with strong demand for homes. The median single family home price in Livermore saw a small increase in November to $408,000, from $404,000 in October. This number can be affected by the sale of distressed properties, which typically sell at discounted prices. Distressed properties accounted for… Read More

Healthy Holidays: Seniors Need to Stay Active and Engaged
This holiday season, seniors and aging adults are urged to stay active in order to enjoy good health during this year’s festivities. While nonagenarians, a person whose age is in the nineties, may not be able to go “dashing through the snow” as fast as they did in their youth, they can make an effort… Read More
Affordable Housing Opportunities – December 29 Deadline
We just became aware of two opportunities for affordable home purchases for first time home buyers through the Pleasanton Homeownership Assistant Program. The deadline for applications is 5pm December 29, 2011. Current properties include a 2BR townhome offered at $239,970 and a 3BR duet home offered at $278,350. Buyers must meet income and eligibility requirements… Read More
