“Birdland” is one of Pleasanton’s most highly sought after neighborhoods. With its center-of-town location, close proximity to local schools and backyard access to the Sports Park, it’s no wonder many buyers flock to this area of town (pardon the pun!).
If you’ve never visited Birdland, this well-established neighborhood got its distinctive nickname because its mature tree-lined streets are named after different species of birds (e.g. Raven Road, Hummingbird Lane and Blackbird Drive, to name a few). First built in 1968, most of these homes have been remodeled, updated and continue to be well-maintained. Woodthrush Park is located in the neighborhood and many of the homes back up to the Sports Park, making it an ideal location for families with children in sports, dog walkers and anyone who enjoys strolling around Pleasanton’s premier parkland.
Situated off Valley Avenue, between Hopyard Road and Santa Rita Road, Birdland is centrally located to downtown Pleasanton, the Stoneridge Mall and city amenities like the Aquatic Center and the Pleasanton Library. Commuters appreciate its close proximity to on-ramps for the 580 and 680 freeways as well as Pleasanton’s BART station. Neighborhood children can easily walk or ride their bikes to all three levels of schools -- elementary, middle and senior high -- in Pleasanton’s top-ranked school district. All of these factors help keep the home values in Birdland strong, even in today’s economy.
We often have listings in Birdland and are very familiar with the homes in this desirable neighborhood. Give us a call for more information.
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As the number one real estate sales team in Pleasanton, our high volume in sales means we see a lot of loan options. We’re happy to report the mortgage specialists we work with in Pleasanton have come up with outstanding loan programs for qualified applicants. One that we’ll highlight today is Diversified Capital’s “Fast Close” Program, which promises a 15-day or less financing program for purchases –once a completed application is received. This program includes conforming and FHA loans. They’ve streamlined the application process and work with preferred lenders and title companies to make getting a loan a hassle-free experience. Give us a call. We’d be happy to put you in touch with a top-notch mortgage specialist.
Tickets are now on sale for Downtown Pleasanton’s annual Wine Stroll on July 16 from 6-9 p.m. on Main Street. This event sells out every year, so be sure to get your tickets soon. The ticket, which includes a commemorative wine glass and tasting map, provides you with the opportunity to sample wine from more than 20 Livermore wineries that will be situated throughout Downtown Pleasanton to pour their wines. The event will also showcase the diverse businesses and services available on Pleasanton’s Main Street.
Presale tickets are available for $25 at: Clover Creek, 670 Main St., Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., Studio 7, 400 Main St., and the Pleasanton Downtown Association office, 830 Main St., suite A.
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. If there are any tickets left on the day of the event, they will be sold between 5:45-7 p.m. for $30 at the Museum on Main. This event is not recommended for children. For more information, visit the Pleasanton Downtown Association’s website at www.downtownpleasanton.netThe Fabulous Properties Team
Ruby Hill, Pleasanton
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Announcing a price reduction
on 1964 Via Di Salerno, a 5,426 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now
MLS®
$2,095,000 USD
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If you are a classic rock fan, you won’t want to miss this week’s (July 10) Friday Night Concert in the Park. Making its first appearance at Downtown Pleasanton’s Concert in the Park is Rock Explosion. This band knows how to rock like it’s the 70s, playing music from such perennial favorites as AC/DC, Van Halen, Journey, Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. The band members have each shared a stage with marquee names like Deep Purple, Toto, Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart. Rock Explosion’s music is suitable for all ages. So get your beach chairs and blankets out to Wayside Park early to save your spot. The concert is from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lions Wayside Park (corner of First and Neal streets). For more information, visit the PleasanThe Fabulous Properties Team
ton Downtown Association’s website at www.downtownpleasanton.net
Because we have a number of listings in Ruby Hill, there is a common misperception that we limit our listings to that area of town. Not true! In fact, we currently have a number of listings throughout Pleasanton and Livermore. In addition to working with buyers and sellers, we also assist with short and long-term leases throughout the Tri Valley. Our Fabulous Properties Team is the #1 real estate sales team in Pleasanton. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, we are committed to representing you with integrity and enthusiasm throughout the Tri Valley and beyond. Check out our current listings at http://www.fabulousproperties.net/Featured_Listings/page_2001314.htm
What’s better that fresh produce straight from the farm? How about free entertainment for the kids while you shop! The first Thursday of the month is Family First Night at Livermore Certified Farmers Market, held at Carnegie Park (3rd and J streets). This Thursday’s (July 2) evening market, held from 5-8 p.m., will feature free entertainment and activities for children. For more information, visit www.livermoredowntown.com
Pleasanton’s Downtown Friday Night Concert in the Park will feature the music of Burton & Company on Friday, July 3. This band is returning to the Pleasanton downtown concert series to play its distinctive style of jazzy rhythm and blues. The concert begins at 7 p.m., but be sure to stake out your spot in downtown Pleasanton’s Wayside Park much earlier in the day. The patchwork of blankets and beach chairs begins appearing in the early dawn hours every Friday. It’s a great Pleasanton tradition. For more information about the concert series, visit www. Pleasantondowntown.org
Forget the summer solstice. Or the heat wave currently gripping the Tri Valley. Summer does not officially begin in Pleasanton until the Alameda County Fair hits the fairgrounds. This year’s fair, which includes a wide variety of rides, contests, horse racing and concerts, rolled into town on Wednesday (July 1) and continues through July 19. The concert line-up includes, among others, Red, White and Blues (July 4), Bowling for Soup (July 10), En Vogue (July 11) and Ozomatli (July 16). Concerts, scheduled at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily, are free with paid admission. This Friday night (July 3), the fair will feature a fireworks celebration at 9:15 p.m. the fairgrounds are located at 4501 Pleasanton Ave. For more fair information, go to www.alamedacountyfair.com
Hi Everyone! Well, the summer is really starting to heat up now, buyers are jumping off the fence! We have some gorgeous properties to show off this week, so we hope you can come on by and take a look at some of the best properties in Ruby Hill and Pleasanton!
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4141 W. Ruby Hill Dr.
1713 Via di Salerno
1964 Via di Salerno
2333 Romano Court
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7152 Moss Tree Way
3602 Fieldview Ct.
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Ruby Hill, Pleasanton - Announcing a price reduction on 1976 Armondo Court, a 9,820 sq. ft., 6 bath, 6 bdrm 2 story. Now 
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The Crisis, a local favorite that specializes in a wide variety of rock that appeals to music fans of all ages, is coming to Downtown Pleasanton this Friday (June 26) for the Friday Concert in the Park series. The versatile five-piece band, which includes fellow Pleasanton Realtor Doug Buenz on lead guitar and lead vocals, will play from 7-8:30 p.m. at downtown Pleasanton’s Wayside Park. The performance is sponsored by the Alameda County Fair.
A fan favorite in the East Bay, The Crisis features acoustic and electric guitar, piano, keyboards, mandolin, bass, harmonica, and vocal harmonies. The band’s music ranges from acoustic and classic rock to honky tonk/southern rock to blues and Motown. For more information about the concert, visit the Pleasanton Downtown Association’s website at www.pleasantondownton.org
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All home buyers may soon benefit from a tax credit currently available only to first-time buyers, which is great news for the Pleasanton and Livermore real estate market. Impressed with how the current first-time buyer tax credit has boosted the otherwise sluggish real estate market, legislators have introduced several bills into the House and the Senate to expand the tax credit for all home buyers.
According to USA Today, the proposed changes include:
- Setting a new cap of $15,000.
- Extending the tax break into mid-2010.
- Making the benefit available to all home buyers, not just first-timers.
- Offering a separate tax credit to $3,000 for borrowers who refinance.
If all goes as planned, the changes are expected to occur before the current tax credit expires in the fall.
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A fun, family-friendly event officially kicks off the “I Love Pleasanton Schools – Save Our Schools Now” campaign on Thursday (June 25) from 6-7:30 p.m. at Amador Valley High School in the quad area, 1155 Santa Rita Road. The goal of the campaign is to raise $2.8 million by Aug. 14 to restore four key programs cut because of the state budget crisis.
The event will feature music, food for sale and short pep talks from school and community leaders. Everyone in Pleasanton who is passionate about saving class size reduction in K-3 and 9th grade, counselors, reading specialists and the elementary band and strings programs in our schools is encouraged to attend. Pleasanton’s home values have stayed relatively strong, due in large part to our top ranked schools. It’s vital to Pleasanton’s real estate market that we keep our schools strong.
Donations will be accepted during the event. All contributions are tax deductible. For more information, go to www.ilovepleasantonschools.com. To donate online, go to www.ppie.org
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We are delighted with the recent report that Callippe Preserve Golf Course, Pleasanton’s only public golf course, made Golfweek Magazine’s list of Best Municipal Golf Courses in the nation this year. Pleasanton’s beautiful golf course – which until now was a well-kept secret among local golfers -- is in the company of such distinguished courses as Torrey Pines in La Jolla and Harding Park in San Francisco. Opened in 2005, Callippe is one of the newer courses on the magazine’s list, which ranks the top 50 municipal courses in the country, out of more than 8,000 courses. Well done, Callippe!
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