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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Market Report: Lots / Land For Sale In Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) There are a total of 30 parcels within the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates community in Livermore, CA that are a part of the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates HOA. There are 14 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Lots and 16 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Homes. As of today, November 14, 2009, there are 2 lots for sale, 0 pending sales and 5 closed sales on the MLS. The information below was obtained via the Bay East Association of Realtors MLS and public records: ACTIVE LISTINGS $1,799,000 - 221 E. Vineyard Avenue, Livermore (listed 9/3/2006) Lot #32 17.46 acres Days on market: 1099 $1,749,000 - 247 E. Vallecitos Road, Livermore (listed 9/9/2005) Owners: Gurmeet Dhaliwal & Amrita Dhaliwal Lot #1 19.47 a...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Market Report: Homes For Sale In Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) There are a total of 30 parcels within the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates community in Livermore, CA that are a part of the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates HOA. There are 16 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Homes and 14 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Lots. As of today, November 12, 2009, there are 5 homes for sale, 1 pending sale, 1 closed sale and 1 expired listing. The information below was obtained via the Bay East Association of Realtors MLS and public records: ACTIVE LISTINGS $3,998,000 - 417 E. Vineyard Avenue, Livermore (listed 10/26/2009) Owners: David Rosa & Michelle Rosa 7009 sq. ft. per MLS / 7000 sq. ft. per public records Year built: 2008 19.41 acres Days on market: 17 $3,999,000 - 777 E. Vi...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Chevys Fresh Mex Happy Hour - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) Chevys Fresh Mex in Livermore, CA is located at 4685 First Street, next to IHOP and just a stone's throw off I-580 at the First Street exit. We just went to the Pleasanton Chevys a couple of days ago (for the first time in months) and I think I caught Margarita Madness...so this afternoon, we went to the Livermore Chevys for Happy Hour! We enjoyed complimentary chips and salsa and I had three magnificent mango margaritas! Chevys Happy Hour, Monday - Friday from 3pm to 7pm (in the cantina only) $3 Drink Menu Original Frozen Margaritas Domestic Draft Beers House Wines Well Drinks Seasonal Fresh Fruit Margaritas (add 25 cents) - Strawberry, Peach, Melon, Mango and the seasonal flavor, Cranberry 50% Off Appetizer Menu ...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
November 11, 2009 - 20 REOs in Livermore CA or Foreclosures in Livermore CA sold and closed during October 2009. 15 were single family homes and 5 were attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes).* an amazing 90% of these homes sold at or over listed price. The 15 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Livermore CA had a low sales price of $225,000 and a high sales price of $1,151,250. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Livermore for this period is $410,500. These homes were on the market an average of 17 days. The 5 attached homes (including duets and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Livermore CA had a low sales price of $65,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 855 square feet of living space) and a high sales price of $3...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
November 11, 2009 - 19 Short Sales in Livermore CA sold and closed during October 2009. 14 were single family homes and 5 were attached homes (including duets, condos and townhomes).* 14 detached single family homes sold from a low of $260,000 to a high of $750,000. The median sale price of short sales in Livermore CA is $407,500 for single family homes after an average 53 days on the market. 5 attached homes (including duets and townhomes) sold from a low of $199,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 841 sq. ft. of living space to a high of $345,000 for 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath duet with 1,478 sq. ft. of living space. The median sale price of short sales in Livermore CA is $249,000 for attached homes after an average 21 days on the market. November 11, 2009 - There are 187 Short Sales in L...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Costco Holiday Hours - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) The Costco warehouse in Livermore, CA is located at 2800 Independence Drive at the Airway Blvd. exit off the I-580 freeway. The Livermore Costco's official opening date was November 17, 1993 so they're coming up on their 16th anniversary! Between November 7th and December 19th, Costco has extended holiday hours as shown below: This Costco also has a gas station with regular and premium gas prices that are the lowest prices in the area. The Costco Food Court is located inside and offers the typical selection of food items at very low prices, such as a polish sausage & soda for $1.50! Costco's chicken bake is delicious and their chicken caesar salad is large enough for two people to share. Their frozen yogurt (chocolate, va...
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By Marylou Edwards, Specializing In Home Financing
(Diversified Mortgage Group)
Our church at Fellowship, Livermore has a fabulous idea on buying presents from very poor countries to help them.  there is a shopping  weekend a the church on December 5-6.  Their websites are www. tradeasone.com or www.adventconspiracy.com.  Trade as one has a fabulous video explaining how it all works but you are basically providing a livelihood to the poorest of the poor mostly in Africa, India and some parts of Asia.  Well worth the present you will either give or what about giving a donation to your favorite charity in liue of a gift that the recipient may not even like??  Something different to do at a very opportune time in our lives when cost cutting is the norm don't you think? I hope you can help!
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Silent Saturday - I Love This Sign! I took this photo at El Sol Winery in Livermore Wine Country, CA:
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Livermore Downtown Halloween Carnival - Free Donuts at Donut Wheel - Livermore, CA The Livermore Downtown Halloween Carnival took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2009 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. In previous years, Livermore Downtown Inc. hosted an annual Trick-Or-Treat Event that was open to the public, but due to its tremendous popularity (without the ability to support such numbers) and today's economic climate, they have decided to focus on the local children instead. Here is their press release announcing the new event: "Due to the current economic climate, Livermore Downtown Inc. will no longer be hosting the annual downtown Trick-or-Treat event. In it's place, a Downtown Halloween Carnival is being planned for families with children 5th Grade and under. "We are excited about this evolu...
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Many banks have now jumped on the short sale bandwagon. Approvals on many short sales can be obtained in as little as 30 days. Major banks, not wanting to foreclosure on homeowners, have now given timely short sale approvals top priority. Take Wachovia Bank for instance. Now a part of Wells Fargo, Wachovia did a lot of bad loans circa 2000-2006 that many homeowners can no longer afford to keep current. Wachovia's current solution?? To allow homeowners to short sale the property in lieu of foreclosure. In fact, they've added trained personnel and streamlined the process so well that in many cases we can approvals in as little as 30 days! And, what is even more amazing, is that in some cases, the homeowner may qualify to get as much as $2,500.00 in cash, from Wachovia, to help them with t...
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By Karen Crowson, Your Agent for Change
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Need to learn more about Livermore? This ten minute video will give you a quick glimpse into its past, along with some great footage about the recent downtown rennovation resulting in  national recognition as a recipient of the Great American Main Street Award in 2009.
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
October 10, 2009 - 18 Short Sales in Livermore CA sold and closed during September 2009. 13 were single family homes and 5 were attached homes (including duets, condos and townhomes).* 13 detached single family homes sold from a low of $295,000 to a high of $900,000. The median sale price of short sales in Livermore CA is $431,500 for single family homes after an average 30 days on the market. 5 attached homes (including duets and townhomes) sold from a low of $114,000 to a high of $349,000. The median sale price of short sales in Livermore CA is $240,000 for attached homes after an average 11 days on the market. October 10, 2009 - There are 147 Short Sales in Livermore CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 120 are detached single family homes that were listed f...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
October 10, 2009 - 24 REOs in Livermore CA or Foreclosures in Livermore CA sold and closed during September 2009. 16 were single family homes and 8 were attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes).* almost 71% of these homes sold at or over listed price. The 16 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Livermore CA had a low sales price of $241,900 and a high sales price of $834,900. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Livermore for this period is $380,000. These homes were on the market an average of 21 days. The 8 attached homes (including duets and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Livermore CA had a low sales price of $72,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 850 square feet of living space) and a high sales price of $282,00...
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By Cathy Lee, ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA
(CL Design Services Home Staging)
Tri Valley Tweetup, hosted and sponsored by Wente Vineyards.   It was an amazing time out at the Estate Tasting Room tonight. We enjoyed wonderful wine, cheese, crackers and fruit....and that was all BEFORE the stargazing began. Have you been out to see Jupiter tonight??? Simply incredible! Location: Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room, Livermore         Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging in Danville serving the san Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interest in mind with every home staging. Contact Cathy Lee today for your complimentary quote at 925-351-6118. 
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Kanpai Sushi - Livermore, California (Alameda County, CA) After many dining experiences searching for the best sushi in the Tri-Valley (San Francisco East Bay, California), Kanpai Sushi is the winner! Kanpai Sushi is at 1510 N. Vasco Road, Livermore, CA and they're just two minutes off the 580 freeway at Vasco Road. They're located in the PW Market shopping center between Starbucks and Carl's Jr. Kanpai Sushi serves the freshest fish and in generous portions. They also have the most magnificent nigiri sushi I've ever had called "Escolar" which is Japanese for "Butterfish." The servers at Kanpai Sushi even remember our "usual" - 5 orders of escolar! Kanpai Sushi also has excellent "Sake" ("Salmon") and "Hamachi" ("Yellowtail") as well as a variety of sushi rolls. Our favorite sushi roll ...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
First Street Ale House - Livermore, California (Alameda County, CA) First Street Ale House is the busiest restaurant in downtown Livermore...it seems no matter what time of day it is, people are there eating, drinking and/or talking. Their outdoor patio fills up very quickly as Happy Hour approaches and stays packed pretty much for the rest of the night. Service is very friendly, their burgers aren't bad...and their garlic fries are awesome! I'm not a beer drinker, but Bob is and he loved their Pyramid Apricot Ale. First Street Ale House has 20 beers on tap. First Street Ale House has a variety of pub food items from burgers and sandwiches to salads and all the typical appetizers like chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, nachos, jalapeno poppers and their famous garlic fries. Their prices ...
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By Karen Crowson, Your Agent for Change
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
The 8th Annual ArtWalk kicks off Downtown Livermore on October 10, 2009. Livermore’s highly recognized Downtown redevelopment provides the perfect atmosphere for enjoying a leisurely stroll while viewing the work of over 150 local artists. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Artwork includes paintings, photography, pottery, textile art, jewelry and more. One of my personal favorites is my friend and neighbor, Katie Caulk. You’ll have plenty of restaurants to choose from including Strizzi’s, Harry’s Hofbrau, (The Carvery), Dimitri’s and the newly opened Eddie Pappa’s. Don’t forget to stop by Blacksmith Square to taste some of Livermore’s finest wines. At day’s end, be sure to go to the Bankhead Plaza, (on First St., right in front of the Bankhead Performing Arts Theater) for an ...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
1st Annual Barrel Tasting Event - Livermore Wine Country, California (Alameda County, CA) Livermore Valley Wine Country celebrated its first annual barrel tasting event the weekend of March 28-29, 2009. This was the first time we tasted wine from the barrel and it was not only educational but also quite entertaining! We visited 16 different Livermore wineries in two days: Deer Ridge Vineyards Livermore Valley Cellars Steven Kent Winery Cuda Ridge Wines Wood Family Vineyards El Sol Winery Garre Vineyard & Winery Murrieta's Well Bent Creek Winery White Crane Winery Charles R Vineyard Big White House McGrail Vineyards & Winery Eagle Ridge Vineyard Concannon Vineyard Fenestra Winery Our favorite wineries of the weekend: Deer Ridge Vineyards, Bent Creek Winery, Concannon Vineyard and Fenestr...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Video of Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates in Livermore Wine Country, California (Alameda County, CA) Thanks for watching my video tour of 6 homes at Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates plus Kalthoff Vineyards! The video starts out on Highway 84 at the Ruby Hill East Gate and proceeds on to Kalthoff Common. Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates is a planned community in Livermore Valley Wine Country next to the Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, California. The vineyards at Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates are a part of the Tri-Valley Conservancy. Building permits for Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates are obtained through the City of Livermore. Homes are subject to review and approval by the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates Architectural Design Committee. The Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates HOA dues are currently $81.00 per month. They ...
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