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2011 

    It’s difficult, but try your best not to be insulted by the offer.   I know it’s hard!!  But buyers listen to so many ‘experts’. Economists. Friends and neighbors. National or state news reports that may be far different from your local market.  Sometimes it’s wishful thinking on their part,...
07/30/2011
Northfront Park, Livermore, CA 94551 6315 Almaden Way Livermore, CA 94551 Built in 2001 to serve several subdivision, the 2 acre parcel has pathways for pushing strollers or walking the dog, plenty of open grassy areas for playing and a tot lot for the little ones. This park is conveniently locat...
07/30/2011
Carlton Square Neighborhood Robert Way Livermore, CA 94550 A well-established home track, Hoffman built these one story ranch style homes in 1965-66. The neighborhood sits at the southwest end of Livermore, close to Stanley Blvd. and convenient to Pleasanton and Highway 84.  Many of these homes h...
07/30/2011
Big Trees Neighborhood Park 5470 Kathy Way Livermore, CA 94550 This park isn’t the biggest at 4.2 acres, but some of the trees certainly might be.  Named for the giant eucalyptus trees by area residents, Big Trees Park was first opened in 1971 to serve the surrounding neighborhood of Wagner Farms...
07/28/2011
Kristopher Ranch Development Lexington Way Livermore, CA 94550 Part of the South Livermore plan included new homes adjacent to the beautiful Livermore wine country.  One such subdivision was constructed by Greystone (Lennar) from 2000 to 2003. Contemporary in styling, yet with a little country fl...
07/27/2011
Robertson Park, Livermore, CA 945510 posted 7/25/2011 3200 Robertson Park Rd. Livermore, CA 94550 One of the premier parks in Livermore, this special use park is home to two of Livermore’s signature events – the Livermore Rodeo, and the Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The 110 acre park ...
07/25/2011
My dog Coco gets a visit to the park nearly every day.  My husband has developed a habit of taking her on the playground equipment, where she goes up the ladder, across the wobbly bridge, through the mesh tunnel and down the slide.  Not to be outdone, my 1 year old grandaughter wanted to go down ...
07/20/2011
The median home price in Pleasanton has taken a bit of a dive (8%) compared to last year at this time, but is up over the previous months. Actually, this is the highest number it's reached since October '10.   When compared to most of the previous 12 months, the current figure looks pretty good,...
07/20/2011
The median home price in Livermore is certain having its ups and downs. While these numbers aren't drastic, seeing a decline isn't welcome news.  Our numbers have droped 4% over last year.  May to May looked promising, but June has seen that climb evaporate. Supply has dipped a bit since last mo...
07/18/2011
Shadowbrook Neighborhood Lexington Way Livermore, CA 94550 One of the most prominent builders in Livermore during the later 60s, early 70s was Mehran, who built several major developments – Sunset East, Sunset West, Shadowbrook and Whispering Pines.  Shadowbrook is located on the southeastern sid...
07/17/2011
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