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Supporting Tri-Valley Local Businesses as We Shelter in Place

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If you are like me, you are getting a little antsy about sheltering in place and hoping our local businesses will be able to resume their services quickly.

If I’ve learned anything from this experience, it’s to never again take for granted all that the Tri-Valley has to offer.

Even a trip to the local grocery store without a mask seems so little to ask for. A night out for dinner with the family seems a dream come true. Playing at the park with my kids, watching them play sports, have playdates, or go to a school activity would be a welcome treat for this dad.

The Tri-Valley is a fantastic place to call home, and I, for one, can’t wait to visit our wineries, sit down at our restaurants, grab a cup of coffee and not have to rush out the door, or shop leisurely at the mall or the many boutique stores that fill Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin.

Hoping You and Your Family are Well During this Time

The Gamache Team is wishing you and your family the best during these unprecedented times. Whether you are our neighbor, a business owner, a teacher, community member, essential worker, or a little bit of everything, we are sending our best wishes.

The Tri-Valley area is very community-based. Support for our local business is paramount during these times, and we want to encourage everyone to support the families who are hurting due to this pandemic.

Supporting Our Tri-Valley Local Businesses

Small, local businesses are only as strong as the community in which they serve — and thankfully, our Tri-Valley community is very strong.

Here are a few ways you can support our Tri-Valley local businesses and their families:

Buy Gift Cards: Consider purchasing gift cards to our local coffee shops, restaurants, stores, and salons to be used upon re-opening.

Shop Locally: Purchase groceries and necessary supplies at our local grocers and stores. Curbside pickup is now available for retail stores in our community. Or shop for fresh produce and other commodities at your local farmer’s market. Here is a list of the Farmers Market in our areas.

Play, Learn and Work out Online: Many of our local businesses have switched to online programs. The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center is featuring online classes, as are some other businesses. Sign up for online classes and services such as tutoring, yoga, personal training, music, and more!

Send Food or Coffee to Hospitals: Buy food or coffee from our local businesses and share it with hospital workers, delivery drivers, our local police or fire departments, or your children’s teachers! Your support and gratitude will go a long way to make someone’s day while you support our local businesses.

Tip Generously: Many in the service industry, from baristas to servers, depend on tips to make a living. If you are able, consider leaving a generous tip whenever you can.

We are All in This Together

If you are a local business who would like support, please leave a comment on our Facebook page! We will do our best to get the word out!

 

 

A New Take at Sheltering in Place Including Good News for the Tri-Valley!

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As a busy father, husband, and realtor, I appreciate how difficult this work, play, school, and live at home experience has been for all of us. Driving past the empty buildings, restaurants, wineries and shops in the Tri-Valley is difficult to witness.

Our previously thriving community is at an indefinite standstill, and we literally are living through history in the making.

Making the Best out of a Difficult Situation

Despite how difficult this process has been, I do like to look at the positive aspects. Not that I can speak for everyone, but I’m discovering the little blessings life has to offer.

The hills look a lot greener; the flowers bloom a bit brighter; and I feel a little more relaxed not having to rush from appointments and activities to spend time with my family.

I feel more appreciative of the people and events in my life I don’t have at my disposal. Life events such as celebrating birthdays or graduations, meeting my neighbors for a BBQ, and greeting people at an open house have never been more important to me.

The Tri-Valley Real Estate Market is Still Thriving

I am lucky to have chosen a career that has me able to still serve my clients, albeit virtually these days. In fact, our listing at 1001 Murrieta Blvd. in Livermore is pending, proving that the market is still alive and thriving!

The Gamache Team is still hard at work making the dreams of new homebuyers, investors, relocators, and sellers come true. We meet through virtual office meetings and old-fashioned ways such as calling and emailing.

It’s a new way of doing business, and one that will most likely continue for a bit, proving once again, The Gamache Team is still capable of helping our clients through the most difficult of experiences.

Have You Heard the Good News about the Tri-Valley Being Among the Safest Places to Live? 

Another benefit of being at home is that I have plenty of opportunity to catch up on the latest news! According to The Patch, Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore were ranked among the 50 safest places to live. Our nearby neighbors, Danville and San Ramon, were also ranked in this list.

The list of the 50 safest cities were compiled by Safewise and took into account violent crimes, property crimes, and other information. To see the results of the study, read the April 1 report, California’s 50 Safest Cities of 2020.

Stay Healthy and Upbeat Until We Meet in Person

As always, your best interests are in our thoughts and in the way we conduct ourselves professionally as well as personally.

If you have any needs, want to know more about the state of the market, rates, or are simply just wanting to check in and say, “Hi!” we would be more than happy to hear from you!

Our email is dan@gamacheteam.com and you can reach us by phone at (925) 918-0332.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checking in with You as We Shelter in Place

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The Gamache Team is wishing all the best to you and your families during this unprecedented time.

Our family, like yours, has been impacted as we shelter in place, trying to balance our kids, our business, and our families.

We are definitely using this time to focus on what matters most and to bring back the essentials of what really matters.

Support our Small Business Community

The Gamaches have deep ties to the community, and we wish the best for all of our local small businesses during these challenging times.

In an effort to support our neighbors, we encourage you to check out the list of Tri-Valley businesses who offer delivery, in store pick up, or curbside pick-up. For businesses that are not able to operate under these current conditions, we encourage you to support them by purchasing a gift certificate.

Here is a link to view the list of business and restaurants who are participating in this effort.

With each passing day, business models change, so we encourage you to call to verify the store hours and offerings.

How is COVID-19 Impacting the Real Estate Market

There’s no denying COVID-19 has caused many sellers to pull their homes off the market. However, in reality, life must go on, and both buyers and sellers need to move.

Prior to the shelter in place and new guidelines imposed on real estate, March showed strong market statistics.

The Gamache Team represented the sellers of 3227 Runnymeade Ct. in Pleasanton.  This 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,471 square foot home was listed for $1,248,000 and sold for $1,305,000 on March 30, 2020.

Under current guidelines, which are in flux, real estate is an essential business, and we are still helping our buyers and sellers with their real estate needs.

Currently Listed For Sale

We have a stunning remodeled condo in South Livermore for sale. 1001 Murrieta Blvd. features 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and approximately 669 square feet of living space.

Priced at an affordable $355,00, this attractive condo offers new cabinets and flooring, stainless steel appliances, remodeled bathroom, spacious master suite, storage, fully-fenced patio, community pool, and easy access to freeways and award-winning schools.

Contact The Gamache Team for the Latest Real Estate Market Updates

For all the current real estate market details and guidelines, it’s best to contact us for all the information.

We are not Alone

Rest assured we are in this together, and we will get through, stronger, better, and with more of an emphasis on relationships and what is important in life. Take care of yourselves and your families.

March Madness ⛹🏻‍♂️ 🏀 is Right Around the Corner! The Gamache Team Preps You to Win It All

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Let the Craze Begin! Sunday, March 15, 2020

This Sunday, March 15, starts the craze known as March Madness. Men’s and Women’s college basketball teams from around the country compete against each other to win the coveted National Championship Title.

Fans across the nation carefully, or some haphazardly, depending on their knowledge of the teams, fill out brackets and bet on the winning teams. One by one, the teams advance in single round elimination games, until the Champions are awarded for their hard work.

What Does March Madness Have to do with Real Estate and The Gamache Team?

The Gamache Team always has their A-Game on. Unlike other teams that need to be invited to play, the Gamache Team shows consistency in their performance throughout the year and excellence in post season real estate, helping their buyers and sellers accomplish their real estate goals.

During offense, or what we refer to as being your Selling Agent, The Gamache Team strategizes to compete with the competition. The Gamache Team prepares the home to sell; prices it to get the most attendance; markets the home to the various buyers through streamlined digital marketing strategies as well as traditional game plans; takes on all offers; and in strategic moves, completes the deal, ensuring a Win for their Sellers.

Our defensive strategies include preparing our Buyers to be ready for game time. We help them suit up with the right lender to get pre-approval; size up the competition to make sure we have a solid line up before we make an offer; then call the best play at the right price under the fairest terms before the buzzer sounds. Then we collect the victory keys and add a W to the books.

 

Need Help Preparing for March Madness? Contact The Gamache Team

If you are thinking of buying a home in the Tri-Valley or selling your home, make the first move by contacting The Gamache Team.

Our Team has been taking part in March Madness since 1972, and we have quite a few Wins under our belt.

We are more than happy to help you fill in the brackets you need to own a home, sell your home, invest, move up, or relocate.

Our expert team believes in a no hassle game play, only putting as much or as little pressure as necessary to make your real estate dreams a reality.

This Sunday, as the March Madness craze begins, consider reaching out to us! We are available by phone (925) 918-0332 or by email Dan@gamacheteam.com.

For more information about how The Gamache Team can help you during March Madness, or any other time, check out the rest of our website.

For information about March Madness, including help on how to pick the winning brackets, read this article.

What Buyers and Sellers Can Learn from Superbowl LIV

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If you aren’t aware by now, the Kansas City Chiefs clinched a 20-31 Victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Superbowl LIV, overcoming a double digit deficit and scoring 21 points within minutes in the fourth quarter.

MVP, Patrick Mahomes, is known for his come-from-behind victories, which gave the Chiefs their first Superbowl win in 50 years under Coach Andy Reid.

How Superbowl LIV Relates to Real Estate

As Bay Area sports fans who enjoy great competition, The Gamache Team would like to demonstrate what buyers and sellers can learn from Superbowl LIV.

First, it’s important to take the advice from a strong leader, someone who makes the plays that get results. The San Francisco 49ers head coaches, Kyle Shanahan and Andy Reid, both led their teams to Championships and to the most important game of the season.

The Gamache Team has championed the real estate goals of buyers and sellers in the Tri-Valley for decades. Much like the relationship between father and son duo, Mike and Kyle Shanahan, Dan Gamache has taken the lead and learned from his father and grandfather.

The results? Both Superbowl Teams and The Gamache Team come from a strong line of leaders.

Second, it’s important to remain calm and steady until the whistle blows and the game clock runs out. 49er fans agonized over the triple touchdowns Mahomes pulled off in the fourth quarter and watched as Garappolo and the 49ers panicked under pressure.

When buyers and sellers are trusting a realtor with the purchase and sale of their most expensive asset, it’s important to work with a realtor who remains calm and steady until the transaction is complete. The Gamache Team has a reputation for handling tough situations and personalities, which results in a steady transaction from beginning to end.

Thirdly, it’s equally important for buyers and sellers to never give up on their dreams. Even with obstacles that seem like challenges, it’s imperative to persist until the dreams become a reality.

Take, for example, the 49er’s assistant coach, Katie Sowers, who is the first female coach in Superbowl history. She dreamed of being on a football team since she was a little girl. Reading from her journal, Sowers reminisces, “I hope, someday, I will be on a real football team.”

The Gamache Team has assisted buyers and sellers with their real estate dreams since the early 1970’s. Working side by side with their clients, The Gamache Team listens to their clients’ real estate objectives, plans within their budget, assists with every aspect of the transaction, and works tirelessly until the keys are in the right hands and the paperwork is delivered.

If you have a real estate dream, talk to The Gamache Team. They are friendly, thorough, approachable, and much like Mahomes, Garoppolo, Reid, Shanahan, and their Chief and 49er organizations, much appreciated and respected by their fans.

Contact The Gamache Team for Your Real Estate Goals and Objectives

The Gamache Team is the perfect blend of experience, energy, and knowledge to offer unmatched service to all our clients! We are known for our expertise in listening to our clients’ needs and guiding them to make their real estate dreams a reality.

Whether you are looking for your first home, a second home, vacation home, investment property, or commercial or industrial property, the Gamaches have over 50 years of industry experience. (925) 918-0332.

Bring the Magic of the Holidays to Life with the Best Holiday Light Displays in the Tri-Valley Area

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As a father and uncle, I feel the excitement of children during the holiday season. The sparkle of lights, the baked goodies, the beautiful decorations, the homemade presents crafted at school with such love by caring teachers, and the talk of visits by cherished family and friends make this a magical time of year.

The Tri-Valley area features so many holiday events, it’s almost overwhelming. Whether you want to visit many of our popular Livermore Vineyards, see a show at the Bankhead Theater, shop the many stores at Stoneridge Mall, or grab a movie and bite to eat at The Regal Hacienda Crossings, the Tri-Valley has something for everyone.

Don’t Miss the Award Winning Holiday Light Display at 7574 Sutton Lane in Dublin, California 

Our family loves to make a habit of seeing the light displays in our area, some of which have won awards! Last year, the family at 7574 Sutton Lane in Dublin entered in the City of Dublin Holiday Lights contest and won Best Overall in the City of Dublin!

This year, the family added even more spectacular features to their already popular display: “We have multiple moving figures from Santa waving to penguins trying to fly, deer moving their head and a train with moving wheels. There is a 13 foot candy cane with lights and a 4 foot wreath. Lights synced to music.”

The family will have the lights on display until January 4th, so don’t miss your opportunity to share in the fun and lights display. For a sample of their light display, you can check out their website.

Livermore Residents at 1234 Riesling Circle Join Together to Decorate their Neighborhood With Icicle Lights

Drive along the U-shaped neighborhood at 1234 Riesling Drive to admire the block of homes, most of which have been decorated with cool icicle lights. The families join together to rent a boom and take turns embellishing their homes with the bright lights that draw in crowds of people.

For a better experience, park your car, bundle up the kids, and sip some hot chocolate while you admire the bountiful displays that light up the night sky and fill the neighborhood and visitors with plenty of holiday cheer.

Each home has its own theme and décor, from lit up roofs and windows to lawn displays. For more information and hours, visit their website.

Widmer World 2019 Promises to be the Best Ever! The Home at 3671 Chelsea Court in Pleasanton, California was featured on TV

Bob Widmer and his family have been delighting families across the world with their over-the-top holiday light display and were featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” in 2015.

From trains, mini villages, a nativity scene, Santa and Mrs. Claus, candy shop, penguins, Santa’s workshop and more, this interactive light display set to music features over 1000 lights on almost a full acre of land.

Each year, the fantasy light and holiday display gets bigger and better, with a crowd favorite being the virtual tour of Santa Claus in the upstairs window.

To see videos of the home or to find out more information about the incredible light display at 3671 Chelsea Court in Pleasanton, visit their website.

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