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Great News for Pleasanton!

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If you are a resident of Pleasanton or you are looking to relocate to Pleasanton, The Gamache Team would like to share some of the great happenings in this city!

In the latest Streetwise Report of California’s 50 Safest Cities of 2022, Pleasanton jumped up 16 spots to be the 33rd safest city in California. Researchers rank California cities based on crime (property, violent, package theft, and gun violence) and compile their findings in an annual report. 

Other neighboring cities of San Ramon and Danville made the short list, with San Ramon being ranked at number 11 (up from 25), and Danville securing its number 1 spot for the third year in a row. 

Donlon Elementary School Field Update

Residents in Pleasanton are cheering among reports that Donlon Elementary School Field will be considered for removal from Pleasanton’s Housing Element site inventory list. Instead, the field will be considered by the district to be used as a space that benefits both the school and the neighborhood. 

The decision to remove the school brings approval and excitement from school families, students and the community in and around the school who want the field to be used to play on.

Music on Friday Nights in Pleasanton

The popular Concert in the Park series in Pleasanton that began on June 10 and ends on August 26 continues to draw crowds of people. The weekly event brings families together at Lions Wayside Park in Pleasanton and features “an eclectic mix of music from classic rock, blues and big band to today’s hits.”

The concerts last from 7-8:30, but residents are encouraged to set up chairs and blankets earlier; enjoy dinner; play on the grass; and socialize. The Concert in the Park series is sponsored by Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA).

Pleasanton Home Sales Prices are Up 22% 

Pleasanton homes sales prices are up 22% since last June according to David Stark from Bay East. Despite record inflation and an increase in interest rates, Pleasanton home sellers continue to enjoy the prices buyers are willing to pay for their properties. 

The Gamache Team sold three homes in Pleasanton since May and has an 8 bedroom, 8 bath quadruplex listed for sale for $2,500,000. 

Contact The Gamache Team for Your Pleasanton Real Estate Needs

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell in Pleasanton, please feel free to reach out to us for all the latest community and real estate information. (925) 918-0332. Dan@gamacheteam.com.

 

Exciting Updates to Livermore

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Having lived a lifetime in Livermore, The Gamache Team knows how great it is to live here-award-winning schools, fantastic weather, commutability for work and play, world-class golf courses, wineries that rival Napas, and easy access to shopping, restaurants, and recreation are just some of the many reasons we love Livermore.

Now, there are even more reasons to love Livermore.

Updates and Improvements Planned for Livermore

According to a recent report by the Bay City News Service, there is a 20 year General Plan for updates and improvements to Livermore.

Some of the most notable improvements including widening Vasco Road north of Garaventa Ranch Road through the Dalton Avenue intersection to increase traffic flow and improve the safety of bike riders; adding a new parking garage at I Street and increasing the number of parking spaces at L Street to benefit residents and visitors and make it easy to visit our historic downtown; and adding a new Livermorium Plaza to pay homage to “the artificial transuranium atomic element produced in 2000 by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Russian scientists.” The Livermorium promises a spinning “water ball” that is sure to bring delight and artistry to our already fantastic downtown.

This 20-year plan includes $152 million in capital improvements and is being spearheaded by 19 members of the community. The public is welcome to attend the planning meetings which are held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Agendas for the meetings can be found on the City Clerk Advisory Bodies webpage.

Other Improvements to Livermore

The Gamache Team has a vested interest in Livermore. Not only do we work, live, educate our kids, and recreate in Livermore, we are responsible for making sure our real estate clients know what to expect when they hire us to find them a home in Livermore.

We have our pulse on the happenings of Livermore and would like to direct you to the city of Livermore’s website.

Here, you can gather all the information you need to decide for yourself what others before you already have-what makes Livermore one of the best places to call home.

The Gamache Team Specializes in the South Livermore Market

The Gamache Team specializes in the south Livermore market where our clients trust us to know the areas and neighborhoods, the best schools, the shopping, dining, and recreational hot spots. When you work with The Gamache Team, we will direct you to the areas that fit your budget, design, neighborhood, and home atmosphere.

We’ve been in the real estate business for over 50 years combined, helping our clients with their real estate needs.

If you are in the market for a new home; if you are looking to sell your Livermore home, contact The Gamache Team.

 

 

 

In Support of Livermore Wineries

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One of the best parts of living in Livermore is the close, easy access to so many beautiful wineries. With so many local Livermore wineries counting on its residents for survival, it’s crucial we support our local Livermore wineries.

Why Visit Livermore Wineries

Livermore is known for its award-winning wineries, its close community connections with wineries, and an ambiance that promises a quaint, romantic, serene experience when visiting one of the 45 local wineries.

Livermore wineries offer an intimate adventure with humble attitudes and charm. Whether the winery is family-owned or one of rich, historic relevance, Livermore wineries prove to be one of the best reasons to live in Livermore.

In addition, Livermore wineries tend to be less crowded than their counterparts, less expensive, easier to navigate, especially when living in Livermore, and unsurpassed in beauty.

Which Livermore Wine to Imbibe?

Whether you crave a buttery chardonnay, a peppery Syrah, or a sweet Riesling or Moscato, Livermore wineries will not disappoint.

Each Livermore winery offers its own personal venue, experience, and grape varietal.

Whether your preference is a picnic overlooking acres of wineries with a bottle of Merlot, a private wine tasting while learning about the different grape varietals, or an intimate lunch with a Pinot Noir while overlooking a world-famous golf course, your needs will be met at the wineries in Livermore.

Which Livermore Wineries Should I Visit?

Livermore has a winery for every taste, experience, and budget! It’s best to plan your Livermore wine tasting tour around the Livermore Winery webpage.

Here you will find a brief description of the wineries, a picture, hours of operation, address, and more!

Living Near Livermore’s Beautiful Wineries

If you are interested in learning more about living in Livermore, we would be happy to assist you.

The Gamache Team is a family-run business with deep roots in Livermore, and we would be happy to share our thoughts on living in one of the world’s greatest wine countries.

So Many Reasons to Live in Livermore

In addition to wineries, Livermore offers some of the best schools, neighborhoods, parks and playgrounds, golf courses, museums, and natural beauty.

Its proximity to the mountains, Yosemite, and Tahoe allows for easy weekend trips. Likewise, a day at one of the Bay Area beaches is an easy drive, allowing for sun and ski in one weekend!

Commuters find the ease and access to Bay Area freeways an added bonus as well as the availability to BART.

Come Home to Livermore

The Gamache Team would like to invite you to learn more about Livermore, including its neighborhoods. For an easy look via our website, click here or call us for more information 925-918-0332.

Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in Livermore

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Vineyard and bike trail at sunset in Livermore Wine Country, California

Livermore is quickly becoming one of the hottest places to call home. A quaint city on the eastern outskirts of the Bay Area, Livermore offers so many opportunities for families to play, gather, shop, dine, travel, and live.

What draws so many to want to live in Livermore? Based on the number of sellers who have purchased a home in Livermore, The Gamache Team has our own idea of why buyers choose to live in Livermore.

Here are the Gamache’s Top Five Reasons to Buy a Home in Livermore

Culture- One of the most endearing aspects of Livermore is its mix of historic and modern times. Livermore’s ranch farms and oldest wineries remind us of its historic roots while the Lawrence Livermore National Lab and Sandia National Laboratories provide evidence of a more modern, sophisticated, and innovative nature.

Downtown offers residents plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment. From the spectacular performance at The Bankhead Theater to the rows of delicious eateries and shops, there is always something culturally attractive for people who want to buy a home in Livermore.

Weather- Livermore’s hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters are the epitome of the perfect climate. Residents enjoy temperate weather throughout the season which makes this the perfect city to thrive. Swim, camp, hike, and fish at Del Valle Regional Park during the warm months and enjoy a cool but not freezing winter.

Location- Livermore is the farthest city east in the Bay Area with neighboring cities of Dublin and Pleasanton to the west. Interstate 580 allows for people who want to buy a home in Livermore to travel south for work, northeast to the mountains, or west to San Francisco.

Recreation- Whether you want to golf, taste wine, go see a live Rodeo, watch fireworks during the 4th of July, or just play in one of the many parks, Livermore is the best place for people looking to buy a home in Livermore to play. The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District offer classes for the entire family.

Award-winning wineries top some of the most visited sites along with some of the best golf courses in the world.

Neighborhoods- From small cottage to sprawling ranch, Livermore features some of the best neighborhoods for people who want to buy a home in Livermore. Depending on lifestyle, neighborhoods in Livermore can range from older and more historic to modern and chic.

The Gamache Team invites anyone who wants to buy a home in Livermore to visit our neighborhood guide.

Home For Sale in Livermore 12200 Tesla Road

Located in one of the most popular neighborhoods in Livermore, 12200 Tesla Road features 7 acres, modern upgrades, peace, serenity, views, and a potential for an in-law unit or guest home.

To see more about this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home priced at $1,695,000, please read our blog.

Contact The Gamache Team if You Want to Buy a Home in Livermore

The Gamache Team is the perfect blend of experience, energy, and knowledge to offer unmatched service to all our clients! In any phase of real estate, The Gamache Team is prepared to handle it with you. With over 20 years of Tri Valley real estate experience, The Gamache Team is ready to give you the best service possible!

July Fun in the Bay Area

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People enjoying time together on vacation hiking trip. Golden Gate Bridge, over Pacific Ocean, mountains in the background. San Francisco, California, USA

It’s been much too long since we have been able to enjoy everything the Bay Area has to offer. We live in an area that offers water fun, sports activities, arts, culture, museums, parks, shopping, fine and casual dining. Our weather is some of the best in the country.

After a year of staying close to home, we invite you to take a look at July Fun in the Bay Area.

Bay Nature

Science enthusiasts, we invite you to learn more about nature and wildlife through Bay Nature. From talks, walks, and even past videos, you will learn so much about the wildlife that dwells among us when you check out this site.

The Exploratorium

San Francisco’s The Exploratorium is a fun place to explore, learn, and play. Previously closed, The Exploratorium is opening up this weekend with activities sure to delight every member in the family.

Bay Area Older Adults

Explore, hike, learn, and meet others through events at Bay Area Older Adults. Some of the July events include conserving water, hiking along the Anderson Lake County Park, and bird watching.

The Alameda County Fairgrounds

Are you feeling lucky? The Alameda County Fairgrounds sponsors Drive In Bingo Saturdays and Tuesdays, Horse Racing, and a Body Building Competition. As the county re-opens, the Fairgrounds will display more events, so check back!

Summer Concert Series: East Bay Mudd

Grab your snacks, your family, and your dancing shoes! The Summer Concert Series: East Bay Mudd are back!

Thrive City Block Party + Fourth of July Celebration

What do you get when you combine the Warriors, family fun zones, food, and fireworks? A great time that is long overdue! Take a look at the fun activities featured at the Thrive City Block Party + Fourth of July Celebration.

Bay Area Summer Fun Guide

This Bay Area Summer Fun Guide features local events from street fairs, art and vendor events, air shows, music, food, fireworks and more! Download this event list for a summer sure to be full of all the fun and activities we weren’t allowed to do last year!

Not sure if an event is still going to be held? The event guide offers possible cancelations and dates in the future the events may be held.

The Bay Area Offers so Much Summer Fun for Everyone

The Gamache Team wants to wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and fun summer. Weather you stay close to home and enjoy the many spectacular activities our area has to explore or travel to more exotic destinations, we hope you live life to its fullest and appreciate what we missed out on last year.

Here’s to some summer fun in 2021!

 

 

Pleasanton is Getting a Makeover!

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From recreation to shopping, retail, restaurants, mental health, environment, housing and more, Pleasanton’s City Council recently adopted a two-year work plan to make improvements to Pleasanton.

Over the next two years, residents and visitors to Pleasanton will witness changes to the already popular city. Over 90 items made the list of improvements that are set to take place with strong support from first-year Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown.

In a May 27 article in The Patch, Brown states, “…there are many exciting topics that will be coming forward in the next two years…I supported programs that keep our community healthy and active, and there were many projects this year that aimed to have fun while improving our lives.”

Some of the New Plans for Pleasanton’s Makeover

Some of the plans for Pleasanton’s makeover include:

  • Assisting residents and small businesses in recovering from the effects of COVID-19
  • Implementing the newly formed Police Chief Community Advisory Board and the alternative mental health response pilot program
  • Developing a framework for Stoneridge Shopping Center
  • Rezoning residential housing and incorporating senior housing
  • Improving parking in Downtown Pleasanton
  • Eliminating hazardous chemicals from the local water supply
  • Repairing streets to make them safer for pedestrians and bicyclists
  • Creating a plan to connect BART to Valley Link
  • Phasing out plastic utensils from restaurants/retail establishments
  • Implementing smoking restrictions
  • Improving many recreational facilities; adding sports; developing an all-access playground
  • Reopening city community services
  • So much more!

To read more of the city’s plans to beautify, modernize, and improve Pleasanton, please click here to read the entire article.

How You Can Help Pleasanton

Summer’s right around the corner and you can support Pleasanton by supporting the small, local businesses who depend on our patronage to thrive and survive.

Consider taking part in the To Tri-Valley with Love campaign which asks residents to spend a minimum of $25 per week at local businesses instead of shopping online and in big-box stores. The program aims to put money back into the local economy and support the businesses that were hit so hard during the pandemic. Participants can earn “coupons” by signing up for the Promise Pass.

For a list of participating stores in Pleasanton, please click here

The Gamache Team Represents Buyers and Sellers in Pleasanton

The Gamache Team is the perfect blend of experience, energy, and knowledge to offer unmatched service to all our Pleasanton clients! In any phase of real estate, The Gamache Team is prepared to handle it with you. With over 20 years of Tri Valley real estate experience, The Gamache Team is ready to give you the best service possible!

If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell in Pleasanton, please have them contact us.

 

 

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