W hile many people enjoy walking along Main Street through Pleasanton’s downtown, there are just as many who are unaware of the rich

history within each building they pass. But, the Museum On Main is hoping to change that with a new downtown walking tour led by the museum’s Education Director Heather Haugen Rizzoli titled “History By Heather.” “I hope people will take away a little more knowledge of what it took to create this wonderful town that we live in today and some of the people and decision makers behind it,” Rizzoli said. “We live in such a wonderful town, but it didn’t get that way in a day. It takes a lot of thought and careful planning. Something we all need to do is go back and learn the history. It sort of justifies coming down and shopping when we learn about the history before hand.” “History By Heather” will take participants through Pleasanton’s past, focusing specifically on the big names who gave the city its roots, like the Bernals, the Kottingers and Joshua Neal, as well as the original pioneers and settlers. Rizzoli will also discuss some of the natural history of the area and talk about the Ohlone Indians, a topic she frequently lectures on for school groups. As education director, Rizzoli gives many tours and presentations for school-age children, but she said for the adults, she is sure to bring in some of the inter-esting facts about the city’s history that might not be appropriate for children. “It’s not set in stone, but Jose Maria Amador might have had 300 adult male Indians killed, possibly because he thought they were stealing off his property, but it’s not a fact as of yet,” Rizzoli said. Jose Maria Amador was the first European to receive a land grant from the Mexican government, which owned California in 16th and early 17th centuries, for the Tri-Valley area. His ranch, named Rancho San Ramon, comprised most of what is now Dublin and all of San Ramon, which is where the city gets its name. Topics, such as the possible nefarious nature of some of the city’s original settlers, would not be appropriate for children, but the nuances of history are captivating for adults, Rizzoli said. “I often try to make it humorous and entertaining so it’s not like walking into a class and having a lecture,” Rizzoli said. Rizzoli will also bring in elements from the museum’s annual, and very popular, “Ghost Tour” by telling some of the famous downtown ghost stories. She also plans to point out some of the architectural highlights as the tour walks from the Museum On Main to the Rose Hotel, crossing the street, and then finishing at Gay 90s Pizza. While there is currently no regular tour of down-town Pleasanton, local architect and historian Charles Huff and Mary Dillon with the Tri-Valley Visitor and Convention Bureau also give tours, and all three guides share notes. That’s not to say that each tour is the same—far from it. “Each one has some similar items and each one has a different approach,” Rizzoli said. “I’m going to bring in things I’ve uncovered while doing local his-

tory programs, Mary is good with the Valley, and she also does wine bus tours, and Charles is much better with architecture. He has a wonderful knowledge about architecture designs.” In fact, Rizzoli said she makes sure each one of her own tours is different, touching on major sites and historical points, but also adjusting it based on the audience’s interests. The idea to do the “History By Heather” tour came from public interest, Rizzoli said. Many people come into the museum and request down-town tours, but none are offered on a daily, or even a monthly basis. “We have so many requests that we thought we’d see if it will work and if it’s something people want, we

might do it once a month,” Rizzoli said. Other towns, such as Carmel, Calif., offer walking tours every day, and that’s something the museum is considering if there

is a large enough interest. “It’s a way to find all the nooks and crannies of history,” Rizzoli said. “It gives people the history of their town that they can then share with newcomers and family and friends who visit, which creates a sense of belonging.” The tour starts at 11 a.m., Friday, July 21 at the Museum On Main, 603 Main

Street. Tickets are $10 per person and reservations are recommended. Space is limited to the first 25 people. Call 462-2766. ■

Heather Haugen Rizzoli leads a new downtown tour with the Museum On Main

Walk into history

by Rebecca Guyon

Heather Haugen Rizzoli (above) will meet residents with a curiosity for history at the Museum On Main Friday, July 21 for a downtown walking tour titled “History By Heather.”

“I hope people will take away a little more knowledge of what it took to create this wonderful town that we live in today and some of the people and decision makers behind it.”

—Heather Haugen Rizzoli

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P leasanton girls interested in learning self defense need look no further because the Tri-Valley Haven is hosting a class titled “Self Defense for

Teenage Girls” next Tuesday, July 18, at Las Positas College from 1-5 p.m. The class, open to girls ages 14-19, will first teach participants about sexual assault and debunk some of the myths surrounding the topic, said Darlene Apodaca, self defense and prevention instructor for the Tri-Valley Haven. Students will then go through assertiveness training, a skill that entails learning how to say no and mean it, as well as learn how to be aware of their surroundings and what to look out for. “We make them aware in the beginning that 80 percent of self defense is not physical,” Apodaca said. “It’s being aware of your environment, being assertive

if someone is making you uncomfortable, and looking someone in the eye and saying, ‘I’m not comfortable with you being there,’” added Christine Dillman, coor-dinator of the Tri-Valley Haven’s Rape Crisis Center. The class then moves to physical techniques girls can use to protect themselves in case of an attack. This lesson includes choke release moves, proper punching and kicking techniques and target areas, as well as learning how to use “weapons of the body,” such as elbows, knees and feet, things that can be used to get out of potentially dangerous situations. “A lot of people think it is karate or kung fu, but it’s not like that,” Apodca said. “We encourage the women to protect themselves in any way they need to, and if that means to fight back, then we give them the tools they need to do that. But we make it clear that every-body is different and in any situation some may choose to fight, some may chose not to. We’re not saying you have to fight, but if you need to protect yourself in a physical way, this is how.” For teens, the class gives additional information about dating violence and date rape, something that is covered

in the regular class for adults, but not as exten-sively. The class also addresses the dangers and warning signs of online predators, especially on the popular Web site MySpace, which has been

in the news recently because of parent and police concerns over its use by pedophiles. “Because we’re a domestic violence and sexual assault agency, we also want to do prevention in the community, so we developed a self defense class and personal safety workshop to do prevention in the whole Tri-Valley,” Dillman said. In an effort to reach all ages and grade levels, the Haven approached Las Positas about five years ago to coordinate the course. Now, the Haven holds a self defense course at Las Positas once a quarter, Dillman said. “I think it’s important to let people know that rape happens in this community, but it’s more important to start prevention,” Dillman said. “If we can raise aware-ness and make girls more assertive, then we can start to prevent sexual assault, rather than put band aids on the situation.” Visit www.laspositascollege.edu/communityed to sign up for the class or call 424-1467. Cost is $5.

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On Your Mark Event’s Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Series second leg of four such events this

year will be held tomorrow, starting at 7 a.m. at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. A sell-out crowd of 1,000 par-ticipants is expected. The remaining 2006 On Your Mark Event’s Tri-For-Fun Series dates are Aug. 19 for the third Tri-For-Fun triathlon and Sept. 17 for the Tri-For-Real. All races start at 7 a.m. at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park on Stanley Boulevard. The Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Series continues to be a huge hit with sea-soned tri-athletes and first timer tri-athletes, according to Mark Aiton, its director. Triathlete magazine agrees, nam-ing the Tri-For-Fun Triathlon series as one of the top 12 triathlons in Northern America. Utilizing the lake and rolling hills of Shadow Cliffs and the flat paved roads running through Pleasanton and Livermore, the Tri-

For-Fun features a course distance of a 400-yard swim, an 11-mile bike ride through a looped course with flat streets and then a 3-mile run along a rolling fire trail. Aiton said the course is suitable for the newcomer as well as the seasoned tri-athlete. “Along with the shorter course and the safe, friendly and non-competitive atmosphere, the Tri-For-Fun makes an excellent event for the numerous first-time tri-ath-letes,” he said. “It’s not unusual to see a 10-year-old running along side with a 70-year-old.” Though the three Tri-For-Fun triathlons are not competitive, there is a large timing clock so each par-ticipant can check on personal time achievements. Since 1988, the On Your Mark Event management has produced, managed and provided timing and results services for more than 500 sporting events. These have includ-ed runs, duathlons, triathlons, bike races, swimming competitions and track and field meets. Headquartered in Arnold, Calif., the company is directed by Aiton and his wife Kandee, who are co-principals.

Approximately 40 percent of the participants are first-time tri-ath-letes. Also noteworthy, there is a higher ratio of female participants over male, Aiton said. Many of the girls and women have told the Aitons that they like the pleasant atmosphere and don’t feel as if they are going to get knocked over on their bike by some guy trying to break a world record. “Through the past five years, we can usually count on 60 percent of the participants in all four tri-athlons being female,” Aiton said. “I’m still looking for an organized co-ed triathlon anywhere else in the country that has such a ratio.” After the novice athletes master the first three Tri-For-Funs, they can meet the challenge of the final event, the Tri-For-Real. The final event of the series is held at the same location, but the distances have been increased to a 700-yard swim, 20-mile bike ride and 4-mile run. To register or to receive more information about On Your Mark Events, Tri- For-Fun Triathlon Series, call (209) 795-7832 or e-mail info@onyourmarkevents.com. The organization’s Web site is www.onyourmarkevents.com. ■

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Laura Kathryn Cheney and Daniel Alexander Beltramo Jr.

Laura Cheney and Daniel Beltramo Jr. were married on June 17 at St. Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Church in Berkeley, the same church where the bride’s parents and maternal grandparents were married. A small reception followed at the Pleasanton home of Laura’s parents, Leonard and Suellen Cheney. Laura graduated from Amador Valley High School in 1991. She earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis and received a mas-ter’s degree in physical therapy from UC San Francisco. She is a physical therapist at the Eden Out Patient Rehabilitation Facility in San Leandro. Daniel is the son of Daniel and Margaret Beltramo of Atherton, Calif. Daniel graduated from Menlo School in Atherton. He is a graduate of Stanford University and received a master’s degree in business administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1994. He is the founder of Vizu, and interactive Web-based public opinion polling service. The couple honeymooned in Fiji and Sydney, Australia. They cur-rently reside in San Francisco.

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TransitionsTransitionsIra Morgan White Ira White died June 26 at the age of 96. He was born December 2, 1909 in Berkeley. He received degrees in electrical engineering at The University of C a l i f o r n i a , Berkeley. He was the gen-eral manager of the Pelton Wa t e r w h e e l plant in San Francisco and designed and manufactured turbines for h y d r o e l e c -tric power plants. His expertise took him all over the world in the 1940s and 50s. In 1986 he returned to the Bay Area, finally settling in Pleasanton. He was considered one of the world’s foremost authorities in hydroelec-tric power design. He is remembered for the pio-neer spirit that guided his life and a love for family, traveling, photog-raphy, golf, tennis, bowling, bridge, dance and boating. He is survived by his wife Virginia; three children Tom, Blair and Gigi; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church.

Paul Wirick Jr.

Paul Wirick, a 35-year resident of Pleasanton, died on June 23. He was born February 10, 1930. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved to go to air shows, read, go boating and fishing. He adored his dog and two cats. He also was a very talented sketch artist. He is survived by his brother-in-law Roy Heyes and his wife Irene; god-daughter Anna Heyes all of England and many dear and beloved friends and neighbors. Services will be held graveside at 11 a.m., July 14, at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Livermore. Memorial donations may be made to the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 11143, Pleasanton 94588.

Robert J. Orr

Bob Orr died July 1 at the age of 69. He was born September 22, 1937, in Leavenworth, Kan. He came to California with his family in 1939 when his father, a federal corrections officer, was transferred from Leavenworth to Alcatraz. From 1942 to 1956, he lived with his family on Alcatraz Island. He enjoyed telling stories of his child-

hood days on “The Rock,” how he had to take a ferry each day to school in San Francisco and, in 1946, had to stay in a hotel in the city for several days while guards and the U.S. Military quelled an inmate uprising. He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and spent most of his enlistment in Panama. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he became a correctional guard at San Quentin, rising to the rank of sergeant before leav-ing to join the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department in 1964. He enjoyed a fine career, serving as custodial officer and supervi-sor, an Oakland Municipal Court Marshal, a patrolman, a shift ser-geant at the Sheriff’s Substation in San Leandro, and as a detective at the same facility. He retired in 1985 and accepted a position at Chabot Community College as director of public safety, where he remained until July of 1998. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Pleasanton and an avid 49er and Giants fan. He is survived by sons Mark and Richard and three granddaughters. His wife of 45 years, Kit, pre-ceded him in death in 2004.

Raymond L. Miller

Raymond Miller died July 1 in Pleasanton. He was 80 years old. He was born May 28, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio and there he attended John Carroll University. During World War II he served on the battleship Idaho in the South Pacific. Afterwards, he dedicated 38 years to the Nabisco Company, retiring as Branch Manager and attaining the nickname “Uncle Ray, The Cookie Man” by his nieces and nephews. He had been living in San Ramon for the past 11 years. He was a member of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Dublin. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathleen Calvey Miller of San Ramon; son Brian Miller of San Francisco; daughter Nora TeStruth of Dublin; brother Donald of Seabrook Island, S.C.; grand-children Ryan TeStruth of Fairfield and Alisa Price; and one great-grandchild, Kaitlyn Price, both of Pleasanton. He also leaves behind 23 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Anthony Miller who both died in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Services were held at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Dublin. Donations may be made to St. Raymond Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of the Easy Bay.

C. Jack Mehan

Jack Mehan died on July 4 at the age of 87. He was born June 21, 1919, in San Jose, Calif., the fifth and

youngest child of Patrick Edwin and Della Buxton Mehan. After losing both parents in early childhood, he moved at age 12 to Oakland to live with his sister Etta and her fam-ily. He graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland and went on to serve honorably with the U.S. Navy’s Intelligence Unit dur-ing World War II. He started a sales career with the 3M Company in 1947. After 35 years, he retired as Area Business Manager, Grocery Trades Division. He enjoyed fishing and camping along the Eel River. He also enjoyed gardening, playing gin rummy and playing golf at Castlewood Country Club where he was a member. He his survived by his wife, Betsy of Pleasanton; daughters Joan Clark, Jan Mehan, both of Napa, and Lynn Clark and her husband Mike of St. Helena; sons Clark and his wife Jayne of El Dorado Hills, Ross and his wife Nan of Sunnyvale; and seven grandchildren. His parents, brother Edwin, sisters Etta Mehan Hunt, Elaine Mehan Parkerson and Evelyn Mehan Stewart and nephew William S. Hunt preceded him in death. At his request no services were held. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.

Obituaries Weddings

The following birth information was provided by ValleyCare Health System and the birth families.

May 18Sarah and Mark Seech gave birth to a 9 pound, 2 ounce, 22 inch boy, Luke Michael Seech, at Kaiser in Walnut Creek. He has a 3-year-old brother John, 2-year-old brother Max and a year old sister Ella.

May 22Elizabeth and Michael Spencer are happy to announce the birth of their first child, the 8 pound, 8 ounce, 21 inch, Thomas Michael Spencer.

May 30Kimberly and Christopher Pengilly, a girlSamantha Beatts and Ricardo Gonzalez-Lira, a girl

May 31Melissa and Michael Nelson, a girl

June 7Jennifer and Steve Taylor, a boy and a girl twins

June 14Lisa and James Hermes, a girl

June 16Christine and Andrew Lombardi, a girl

Births

PleasantonReal Estate News

by GerardaStocking

Gerarda Stocking is the Owner/Broker of Stocking Realty.

We all know that a lender cancall a loan due and payable if wedefault on our payments. Thereis a specific foreclosure processfor this purpose. But are thereany reasons other than not mak-ing our monthly payments thata lender can use legitimately tocall the loan? The answer is YES, but very,very few of the readers of thiscolumn are likely to experiencesuch a problem. The issue at handis whether the lender’s security isreduced in some way. The lender’ssecurity is reduced if damage isdone to the property which is notcovered by insurance, if an ownerfails to maintain his or her insur-ance, if payment of property taxesis not made, and if someone elseis placed on title to the propertywithout the lender’s agreement. Insome cases, leasing your home canreduce the lender’s security as well. It is not difficult to understandthat lenders are sensitive to suchissues. If you loaned money to afriend and, after several months,the friend assured you the moneywould be repaid by someoneyou don’t even know, the newswouldn’t brighten your day, to saythe least. We are talking aboutthe rules of lending here, and youcan be certain you don’t break therules by (1) sitting down with apot of coffee and reading throughall the paperwork for your loan,and/or (2) making certain yourefer to your real estate and mort-gage advisors before making anychanges that might affect the lend-er’s security. Further, if an unfore-seen problem arises, talk to yourloan representative immediatelyto work out a mutually-agreeablesolution. Silence, in this case, cantruly work against you. For moreinformation call Gerarda Stockingat 846-4000 or visit her website atwww.gerardastocking.com.

CALLING A LOAN

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Home sales are projected to ease modestly but should stay within a relatively narrow range over the balance of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors. David Lereah, NAR’s chief economist, said the market is showing signs of stabilizing. “The major housing indicators have been moving up and down within a reasonable

range, which means the market should even-out just below present levels,” he said. “At the same time, housing inventory levels are balanced in much of the country, so overall price appreciation will be at a normal rate. We should see home sales rise and fall month to month, but don’t look for any big shifts one way or the other.” Existing-home sales are expected to

decline 6.7 percent in the U.S. to 6.60 mil-lion in 2006 from 7.08 million last year. “With 228 single family homes on the resale market right now, and only 13 pend-ing sales, we’re likely to see some decline in sales this year, though not by much,” said Realtor Chris Miller of Pleasanton’s Re/Max Real Estate office. “I still look for this to be among the top sales years.” Lereah agrees, adding that despite the downturn in sales nationally, this could still be the third highest level on record. New-home sales, however, should fall 12.8 percent this year to 1.12 million from 1.28 million in 2005. Housing starts are forecast to decline 6.8 percent to 1.93 million this year from 2.07 million in 2005. In Pleasanton, except for new home construction in the Vineyard corridor and the completion of new developments by Ponderosa, KB Home and Greenbriar, there are fewer houses being built on “spec” for buyers to consider than in recent years. Lereah said he looks for 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to reach 7.0 percent by the end of the year, which could also lead to a greater slowdown in home purchases. “The uptick in interest rates has been slow-ing home sales,” Lereah said. “We remain concerned about the potential impact of higher interest rates in some of the more expensive areas of the country.”

NAR President Thomas M. Stevens from Vienna, Va., said consumers who have been on the sidelines should feel more confident about the market normalization. “When it comes to big ticket purchases, buyers are more comfortable in a stabilizing environment,” Stevens said. “At the same time, home sellers in most areas understand that the period of abnormal price growth is over, and they have become more realistic about the cur-rent market. This is helping to ease the pressure on home prices in some areas.” With the median for existing home prices near $1 million in Pleasanton, Lereah said the national median is expected to rise about 5.3 percent to $231,300 in 2006, with the median for new-home prices expected to increase by 1 percent this year to $243,300. In analyzing job growth, which is a measure of buying power, the NAR reported that the unemployment rate is projected to average 4.7 percent in 2006, while inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, is forecast at 3.4 percent. Growth in the U.S. gross domestic product is expected to be 3.4 percent this year, and inflation-adjusted disposable personal income is likely to grow 3.1 percent. The National Association of Realtors is America’s largest trade association, rep-resenting more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. ■

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2701 Tuberose Court, PleasantonLocated in “Stoneridge Place”. This home offers 1,635 square feet. Featuring a living room, formal dining, family room with view of private yard, 3 large upstairs bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Spacious kitchen features large eating area, abundance of maple cabinetry and white appliances. Laminate floors downstairs and extensive window treatments. Across from a community pool & Spa, and in walking distance to a neighborhood park and Mohr Elementary School. OFFERED AT $744,000

2779 Chocolate Street, PleasantonLocated in Stoneridge Square, and backs to open space with views of hills. 1,879 sq. ft. of living area featuring living room, formal dining, large family room with fireplace, 3 upstairs bed-rooms, a study & 2.5 baths. Kitchen features large eating area, island counter. Beautiful hardwood floors downstairs, tile coun-ter tops with full backsplash and beautiful inlays. Professionally landscaped backyard. Walking distance to community pool, park and Mohr Elementary School. OFFERED AT $785,000

2691 Curry Street, PleasantonLocated in “Stoneridge Square”. This home offers 2,014 square feet of living area featuring living room, formal dining, large family room, 4 upstairs bedrooms (4th bedroom is a loft), 2.5 baths. Spacious kitchen features large eating area & island counter. Marble entry, beautiful tile floors, tile counters with full backsplash and decorative inlays. Professionally landscaped backyard with automatic sprinklers and low voltage lightings. Walking distance to community pool, park and award winning Mohr Elementary School. OFFERED AT $819,000

2633 Maria Street, PleasantonLocated in “Stoneridge Square” and within walking distance to community park, pool and award-winning Mohr Elementary School. This home offers 2043 sq.ft.of living space featuring living room, formal dining, large family room, 4 upstairs bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage with extra long driveway. Spacious kitchen features large eating area. Beautiful beech hardwood floors downstairs, upgraded bathrooms and new interior paint. OFFERED AT $827,000.

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Pleasanton2 Bedrooms

3231 Vineyard, Sp. #135 $110,000Sat 1-3 Hometown GMAC 785-44055367 Belleza Dr. $585,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 397-42297467 Stonedale Dr. $585,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 397-42295738 Belleza Dr. $599,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 251-2555

3 Bedrooms3281 Marilyn Ct. $1,039,000Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-5000565 Saint Mary St. $1,195,000Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-38154431 Seminole Wy. $464,500Sun 1-4 Help-U-Sell PV 462-5950528 St. Thomas Wy. $557,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 462-76535281 Riverdale Ct. $617,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 519-83097229 Valley View Ct. $622,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-50175173 Willowview Ct. $648,500Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 Hometown GMAC 426-38505791 Northway Rd. $662,000Sun 1-4 Help-U-Sell PV 462-59507790 Starward Dr. $675,000Sat 1-4 Coldwell Banker 371-2100638 Palomino Dr. $689,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 397-43906341 Suddard Ct. $695,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-04364024 Fairlands Dr. $699,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 594-035729 Colby Ct. $699,950Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 876-44594365 Krause $715,000Sun 1-4 Better Homes 989-1115314 Amador Ct. $725,000Sat 1-4 Cartier Prop. 989-46631533 Trimingham Dr. $729,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 367-74146216 Guyson Ct. $730,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 216-70925615 San Juan Wy. $734,000Sun 1:30-4:30 p.m. Prudential CA 734-50594730 Corwin Ct. $739,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 202-62982703 Oregano Ct. $744,950Sun 1:30-4 Empire 217-50905105 Angelico Ct. $765,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47992947 Liberty Dr. $785,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47997412 Muirwood Ct. $790,000Sun 1-4 Allied Brokers 846-37557866 Marigold Ct. $799,000Sun 1-4 Pacific Union 314-48494719 Golden Rd. $819,950Sat/Sun 1-4 Assist 2 Sell 200-26023116 Paseo Robles $855,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-50612379 Meadowlark Dr. $870,000Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 Hometown GMAC 426-38502173 Corte Ricardo $875,000Sun 1-4 Intero 984-31951350 Orloff Dr. $899,990Sun 1-4 Assist 2 Sell 339-35003350 Morgan Ct. $949,500Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111

4 Bedrooms7603 Maywood Dr. $1,058,500Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 855-64102527 Skimmer Ct. $1,075,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 621-4064415 Abbie St. $1,174,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 577-5787502 Montori Ct. $1,210,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 202-6298827 Genevieve Pl. $1,399,000Sun 1:30-4 Asante RE 200-664831 Castledown Rd. $1,675,000Sun 1-4 Intero 484-2045

1281Piemonte Dr. $1,699,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 202-62983019 E. Ruby Hill Dr. $2,299,999Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 518-75008075 Bethel Ln. $2,450,000Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-38391505 Elderberry Ct. $2,595,000Sat 1-4 Re/Max 249-11123754 Hawaii Ct. $709,950Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-50004676 Jefferson Ct. $728,950Sun 1-4 Re/Max 730-16684619 Helpert Ct. $739,000Sat 2-4 Cartier Prop. 989-46634597 Carver Ct. $739,950Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-04367381 Tulipwood Cir. $749,950Sat/Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-50003712 Crofters Ct. $759,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Re/Max 735-76532893 Garden Creek Cir. $759,950Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47993593 Pimlico Dr. $799,000Sat 1-3 Cartier Prop. 989-46633955 Churchill Dr. $799,500Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 397-43006042 Acadia Ct. $799,950Sat 1-4 Prudential CA 734-50002253 Tanager Dr. $809,000Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 462-76533038 Staples Ranch Dr. $828,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47993717 Bairn Ct. $847,500Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-50592725 Solandra Ct. $854,500Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 519-83093451 Park Pl. $859,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Help-U-Sell PV 462-59502297 Greenwood Rd. $869,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 855-64104816 Funston Gate Ct. $897,000Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-38524404 Sutter Gate Ave. $915,000Sun 2-5 Prudential 463-61784578 Gatetree Cir. $915,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 855-64103285 Touriga Dr. $949,950Sun 1-4 Windermere WH 699-3337842 Sylvaner Dr. $969,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111879 Saint John Ct. $969,500Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 4426-3853665 Huff Ct. $985,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero 548-65006798 Paseo Catalina $988,000Sat 1-4 Help-U-Sell PV 462-5950

5 Bedrooms2809 Vizzolini Ct. $3,999,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 518-75004040 Crest Ct. $819,000Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 463-95005480 Greenfield Wy. $899,950Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 918-20457821 Marigold Ct. $950,000Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 249-68315550 Paseo Navarro $975,000Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111

6 Bedrooms1462 Whispering Oaks Dr. $1,300,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47995745 Hanifen Wy. $1,900,000Sat/Sun 1-5 Keller Williams 989-4123

Dublin2 Bedrooms

3275 Dublin Blvd. $529,900Sat/Sun 1-4 Re/Max 735-76536445 Sherwood Pl. $545,000Sat 1:30-4:30 Keller Williams 997-82677459 Oxford Ct. $559,000Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436

4197 Clarinbridge Cir. $598,950Sat/Sun 1-4 Windermere EB 922-08224134 Clarinbridge Cir. $650,000Sun 1-4 Help-U-Sell PV 462-5950

3 Bedrooms6402 Dijon Wy. $549,995Sun 1-4 Empire Realty 355-11878364 Cavalier Ln. $620,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Help-U-Sell PV 462-59507407 Limerick Ave. $690,000Sat/Sun 1-4:30 ERA Golden Hills 963-99924520 Sparrow Ct. $749,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-50174503 Peacock Ct. $759,999Sat 1-4 Prudential CA 463-95004204 Preciado Ct. $789,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-4799

4 Bedrooms7652 Buckeye Ct. $1,029,000Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 463-95007760 Bloomfield Terr. $1,248,800Sun 1-4 Intero 855-41796776 Pearl Pl. $835,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47995146 Bridgton Ct. $849,900Sun 1-4 Intero 683-9799

5 Bedrooms10791 Inspiration Cir. $1,220,000Sun 1-4 Re/Max 200-66194072 Rosehill $1,039,000Sun 2-5 Coldwell Banker 847-22352718 S. Kilbride Ln. $1,049,500Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 968-14525654 Newfields Ln. $529,900Sat/Sun 1-4 Re/Max 735-7653

4520 Sparrow Ct. $915,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-479911449 Seine Ct. $949,950Sat 12-3 Intero 570-0717

Livermore2 Bedrooms

139 Windward Cmn., #1 $448,500Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 367-74145483 Treeflower Pl. $479,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47991602 Autumn Oak Dr. $488,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 784-25244385 Golf Dr. $495,000Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 550-17584184 Torrey Pine Wy. $515,000Sat 1:30-4:30 Windermere 719-12072463 Third St. $724,900Sun 9:30-12:30 Realty World 321-04681295 Via Jose $99,500Sat 1-4 Better Homes 209-4340

3 Bedrooms5556 Mines Rd. $1,399,995Sun 1-4 Realty World 321-04685406 Wisteria Wy. $515,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Golden Pacific 216-47991018 Lambaren Ave. $535,000Sat 12-4 Re/Max 321-23805436 Windflower Dr. $540,000Sat/Sun 1-4 Re/Max 586-035649 Meritage Cmn., #203 $549,950Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 855-6410765 Geraldine St. $549,950Sun 1-4 Realty World 336-1559869 Seminole Dr. $589,999Sat/Sun 2-5 Hometown GMAC 800-362-6257

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1134 Saddleview Ct, Livermore ~ Wow, Check out this Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath home in Livermore with a 12000+ sq ft lot. This home features Hardwood and Tile Floors, Granite Countertops and a Unique Granite/Tile backsplash. This home is so clean and nuetral you can move right in.. The rearyard has a great view of the hills, a hottub, dogrun and storage shed.. Plus a 2 car drive-thru garage. You don’t want to miss this! $749,900

6927 Bear Creek Drive, Livermore ~ You wont believe what this Livermore home has to offer. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths apprx 2140 sq ft. 2 car garage with side yard access, a large beautiful rear yard with an arbor, and plenty of wonderful landscape. The kitchen features upgraded Tile Counters, Oak cabinets and a breakfast bar. This home is Light, Bright and open and So close to parks and schools. Must See $795,900

2734 Sugarhill Terrace, Dublin ~ 4 Bedrooms a loft, and library, with appx 4500 sq ft. All this awaits you in the for-mer Model Home at Turnberry in Dublin Ranch, this hme has incredible views and backs to the golf course. You cant begin to imagine the upgrades. Granite, Tile, Wine Closet, Hardwood Plank Floors, Crown Molding plus so many unique upgrades you cant believe it. A 3 car tandem garage that can be a 5th bedroom. So Clean and Amazing inside. Don’t miss! $1,699,900

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John resides in Pleasanton with his wife Robin, a speech pathologist, and their threechildren. He enjoys spending time with his family and coaching his boys in several youth sport programs in the area.

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2827 Cedrus Court, PleasantonDesirable Stoneridge Place Home! This lovely two-story 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is light, bright & move-in ready. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and walking distance to Mohr Elementary and the community pool. Large eat-in Kitchen with island, and a beautifully landscaped yard with flagstone patio & dog-run. Offered at $870,000

2662 Chocolate Street, Pleasanton Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in desirable Stoneridge Square. Custom paint, surround sound throughout, custom window coverings, tile floor in kitchen, upstairs laundry & fireplace in family room. Immaculate condition, walk to pool, park and Mohr Elementary school. Offered at $835,000

5810 Idlewood Court, DublinHighly upgraded 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath home on a premium lot. The home fea-tures granite countertops, soaring celings, breakfast bar, fireplace, recessed lighting, built-in surround sound, ceiling fans, cat5 wiring and so much more. In addition, this home has a large beautifully landscaped yard with hot tub and privacy. It’s every-thing you could ask for and more. Offered at $799,950

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Beautifully appointed Dublin Ranch home!No rear neighbors. Built in 2003, approx. 3080 sq.ft. of living space, plus landscaped back fea-turing a covered patio, an area for play and a soothing fountain to relax by. This warm, spacious home features 5 large bedrooms and 3 baths. Some amenities include a marble entry, beautiful maple hardwood cabinets and floors, volume ceilings, slab granite countertops and brushed stainless steel appliances. A full bed-room and bath downstairs makes a perfect guest room for visiting friends and relatives. 4072 Rosehill, Dublin • Offered at $1,039,000

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Westside Custom Beauty!344 Cliffside Dr. DanvilleThis spectacular custom gated estate is one to see. 5 bedrooms 4.5 baths, offi ce/library, bonus/media room,detached guest house, 12x36 4/5th car garage/storage. All this will pool/spa and a 1 acre fl at lot.Gorgeous!!! A rare fi nd!

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Bridle Creek 891 Sunny Brook Way, Pleasanton4 Bedrooms 3 baths, separate offi ce, with huge bonus room. Beautifully upgraded with triple crown moulding, marble & hardwood fl oors, maple cabi-nets, top of the line appliances, Premium location and large spacious lot.

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New Lisiting!659 Abrigo Court, San RamonAdorable Twin Creek Duet, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, New kitchen w/ maple cabinets and new appliances,Updated bathrooms, new paint, laminate fl oors, panel doors, New windows, all this with an unbelieveable 8400 sqft private lot on a court location. A must see!

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589 Tawny Dr., PleasantonExquisitely appointed 4 bed, 3bath Heather model in Vintage Hills. Completely remodeled top to bottom. 2369 sq. ft. 8592 sq. ft. lot. 3 car garage plus huge side yard access. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with designer stainless steel stove and appliances, slab granite counter tops, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, raised 6 panel doors. Laminate and hardwood floors. 50 year roof. The list goes on and on. Call me for details today! Offered at $939,000

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This week’s data represents homes sold during June 2006

Pleasanton6637 Amber Lane LevyTrust to K. & C. Colby for $1,260,0003863 Antonini Way T. & C. Boyle to R. Panjabi for $2,175,0003142 Arbor Drive RoeTrust to J. & E. Goodman for $1,162,0004839 Arlene Place G. & G. Boal to M. & L. Pellowski for $1,292,5002173 Arroyo Court #3 O.Sorkhabi to M. Stokes for $385,0003048 Badger Drive PietraczykTrust to S. Hart for $730,0003061 Badger Drive B. & D. Hughey to P. & E. Fisher-Ogden for $720,0003186 Boardwalk Street M. & R. Rabara to J. & A. Feldmann for $847,5001590 Calle Enrique C. & K. Banducci to L. Davis for $525,0007580 Canyon Meadow Circle #D A. Chandarana to B. Davis for $385,0007615 Canyon Meadow Circle #H C. Smith to L. Apodaca for $490,0002765 Chocolate Street I. Kim to I. Park for $855,0003269 Curtis Circle J. & M. Buck to M. Amirriazi for $975,0005731 Dakin Court SummerhillSycamore to P. & A. Mader for $1,900,000811 Division Street #16 VFS2 to M. Morley for $370,000811 Division Street #24 VFS2 to R. Legg for $420,0003931 Empire Court J. & P. Parisi to D. & A. Aunchman for $769,0007130 Foothill Road R.Lazansky to S. Alcaide for $1,199,000

7979 Hillsboro Court W. & A. Christensen to L. Fellers for $949,0002735 Huff Drive J. & L. Knight to B. Bommakanti for $1,000,0001139 Kottinger Drive #B Fernandez Trust to K. Burke for $511,0003343 Marsh Hawk Court T. & C. Vansloten to J. & P. Parisi for $1,275,0006709 Menlo Court J. & C. Halbe to D. Cortese for $719,000404 Mission Drive H. Kim to C. & M. Bryan for $885,0003327 Norton Way #2 J.Luther to C. & C. Vansloten for $465,0003170 Pawnee Way PadillaTrust to A. Altwal for $475,0006729 Rancho Court DuklethTrust to P. & L. Gagliano for $715,0003735 Reflections Drive EllisTrust to G. Boal for $713,0005942 Sterling Greens Circle G. & A. Miller to J. Juhn for $950,000986 Sycamore Creek Way Summerhill Sycamore to Roundtree Trust for $1,699,5001752 Tanglewood Way G.Klein to B. Hilal for $891,0007235 Valley View Court Canessa Trust to Delboccio Trust for $619,0001159 Wenig Court S. Nam to D. Ku for $1,295,0004122 West Las Positas Boulevard D. & T. Hogan to S. & B. Cumberland for $741,000

Dublin7366 Brookdale Court E. & R. Chow to A. Omo for $660,0007063 Dublin Meadows Street #G G. Stevens to J. Cutajar for $522,0004404 Fitzwilliam Street A.Gamitian to E. McAllister for $600,000

7642 Ironwood Drive OliveTrust to P. Ruiz for $590,0003290 Maguire Way #320 N. Menon to M. Hossaini for $510,0003313 Monaghan Street P. Ho to J. Bermejo for $615,0006174 Moore Place V. & C. Knezevic to E. Diy for $609,0005136 Newington Court F. & S. Studebaker to A. & M. Lee for $806,0008422 Rhoda Avenue R. & V. Portley to P. & M. Terry for $870,00010775 Ruthven Lane C.Takeshita to V. Gaur for $560,0003518 Saddlebrook Place C. Hong to C. Zuniga for $990,0007985 Shannon Avenue S.& L. Colfer to N. Becerra for $610,000

Livermore6060 Autumn Leaf Common V. & B. Nunes to K. Subramani for $565,000864 Avalon Way EppersonTrust to L. Hansen for $620,00026 Bellington Common #1503 Relocation Advantage to E. Dyer for $519,0001359 Boxwood Court K.& R. White to I. Qureshi for $780,00059 Cassady Court Vanier Trust to E. & B. Zimmerman for $759,000374 Charlotte Common Gilmartin Trust to S. & T. Payne for $515,0002710 Elston Street Signature at Dymond to V. Martinez for $999,0005291 Flagg Lane SouthLivermore Development to J. & J. Zien for $1,490,5002259 French Street SouthLivermore Development to D. & L. McDonald for $1,404,000

Home sale of the week1951 Fiorio Circle, Pleasanton – $655,000Absolutely gorgeous home with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, soaring ceilings, rich flooring, distinctive paint décor and a great location in the Danbury Park neighborhood. Sold by Norm and Grace Nelson of Prudential California Realtors.

PleasantonTotal sales reported: 34Lowest sale reported: $370,000Highest sale reported: $2,175,000Average sales report-ed: $893,015

Dublin Total sales reported: 12Lowest sale reported: $510,000Highest sale reported: $990,000Average sales report-ed: $661,833

LivermoreTotal sales reported: 28Lowest sale reported: $325,000Highest sale reported: $1,490,500Average sales report-ed: $720,232

San RamonTotal sales reported: 49Lowest sale reported: $310,000Highest sale reported: $2,650,000Average sales report-ed: $859,551

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2253 Tanager • Offered at $809,000Wonderful “Willow West” home on a tree lined street surrounded by young families and lots of children. 4bd/2ba, new carpet & paint, newer gas kitchen, tile and hardwood floors. Private backyard with newer hardscape/landscape and RV parking with side yard access. Lowest priced home in all

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528 Saint Thomas Way • Offered at $557,000Turnkey Townhome in “Vintage Hills”. This spacious 3bd/2.5ba home has been extensively renovated, new kitchen cabinets, DP windows, Trane AC, Ralph Loren paint, carpet , tile, WilsonArt floors, 6 panel drs/hrd-ware. New paver patio, privacy fence, landscaping, drip system plus a single car garage with storage and

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842 Sylvaner Drive • Offered at $969,000“Vintage Hills” Oasis on a private .27 acre lot with gat-ed pool and spa! Newly remodeled 4bd/2.5ba home with Maple/Silestone kitchen, JennAir appliances, An-derson windows and French doors, WilsonArt floors, updated baths, Redwood decking off the kitchen and dining room. Plus side yard storage on both sides of

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819 OAK MANOR CT, PLEASANTON • OFFERED AT $2,395,000As soon as you enter you will be impressed with the unique elegance.Gorgeous custom home on private .62 acre lot. Aproximately 4904 square feet, four bedrooms (two master suites) plus wine room and bonus loft area and 5.5 bathrooms. Quality, high end equipment and finishes throughout. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab counters and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Oversized four car garage with car hoist (5 car capability). Beautifully landscaped Tahoe-like grounds with mature trees.Two minutes to Castlewood Country Club.

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835 TOLENTINO CT, LIVERMORE • OFFERED AT $1,749,950Beautiful custom home in the wine country with court location on large lot. Views of surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, game/bonus room, 2 flex areas. 5,057 Square Feet plus Guest House (640 sq. ft). Gourmet kitchen with granite slab countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Cherry wood floors, crown molding, wainscoting, and more. Qual-ity craftsmanship throughout. Don’t miss this stunning wine country home.

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230 LYON COURT, DANVILLE • OFFERED AT $1,399,000 Wow! Highly upgraded 5 year old home in quiet court location. Five bedrooms plus loft computer work station area, 3 baths with 3464 square feet. Granite slab counters, stainless steel appliances, large master suite with large spa tub and marble surrounds. Gas BBQ,room for a pool, and large side yard with pavers patio. Conveniently located near Blackhawk Plaza and Tassajara Crossing Shopping Centers. Close to Blackhawk Country Club, Diablo Vista Middle School, and the future Mustang Soccer Club Complex with Club House, Two Synthetic Fields and Running Track.

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BLAISE LOFLAND BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $2,099,000Fabulous custom 5bd/4.5ba, plus a bonus room, 4730+/-sf home in a quiet setting on a dead end street. Fireplace in living room and family room. Large private wooded lot with views.

DOUGLAS BUENZ BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $1,650,000Fabulous 3bd/2.5ba, 3111+/-sf custom home on a .9+/-ac lot. Expansive great room/vaulted ceilings/hdwd floors/gour-met kitchen. Detached studio/office. Beautiful backyard, pool/spa.

SALLY MARTIN BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $1,649,000Beautiful Bridle Creek 5bd/office/4ba sin-gle level home! Built ins, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. Large landscaped lot plus much more!

LINDA TRAURIG BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $1,469,500Highly upgraded 4bd/3.5ba, 3182+/-sf new single level home on a .25+/-ac lot. Gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, home theater package, and a security system. Professionally landscaped. 3 car garage.

BLAISE LOFLAND BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $1,075,0004bd/3.5ba, 2740+/-sf with main floor bonus room. Master suite on main level. Custom cabinets, granite counters, hard-wood flooring. Backs to Woodthrush Park. RV access.

KRIS MOXLEY BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $1,059,000Gorgeous 4bd/3ba, 3-car garage home. Vaulted ceilings in LR/DR. FR has a brick fireplace, crown molding and wet bar, gorgeous kitchen, large patio with arbor and nice size lawn area.

MARK JAMES BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $975,000Great location for this 5bd/2.5ba, 2378+/-sf home featuring new carpet, paint, tile in kitchen/baths. Updated kitchen has oak cabinets/granite counters. Huge park like yard. Pool/hot tub. 5550 Paseo Navarro

KIM OTT OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

PLEASANTON $657,000Danbury Park Duet, Hampton Model! 3bd/ 3ba. Newer paint inside and out, wood floors, updated baths, vaulted ceilings, all inspections available. Low Homeowners Dues $71 per month.

MICHAEL TESSARO BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $595,0002 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1549+/-sf. Open floorplan with 2 master suites. Private patio, Inside Laundry. Community pool/spa. Close to Fairlands Elementary, parks and shopping.

ROY DRONKERS BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $557,000Vintage Hills Turnkey Townhome! Extensively upgraded, 3bd/2.5ba 1500+/-sf, single car garage, new paver patio with privacy fencing. Adjacent to Tawny Park, low HOA fee - Won´t last!

TIM MCGUIRE BY APPOINMENT

DUBLIN $500,000Great location! Cute 2bd/2ba, 1000+/-sf Condo built in 1991. Many designer touch-es. Hardwood flooring in kitchen/entry. Custom paint throughout. Beautiful land-scaped surroundings. Close to everything.

MARY JANE DEERING BY APPT.

PLEASANTON $949,500Park-side court location for this 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 2158+/-sf home on a huge 1/3+/-acre lot. Many quality upgrades. Three fire-places. Two car garage. Nice landscaping.3350 Morgan Ct

BRAD SLABAUGH OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4

DUBLIN $869,000Beautifully upgraded 4bd/2.5ba Creekside home! Built in 1997, 2191+/-sf on a 4400+/-sf lot. Hdwd floors in entry/LR/DR, new tile in kitchen. Large master suite. Designer paint.

ROSEMARY V. DUTRA BY APPT.

PLEASANTON $849,000Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with stunning gourmet cherry, granite, and stainless kitchen with tumbled stone backsplash, sparkling pool, custom tile flooring, huge family room, and more!

DOUGLAS BUENZ BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $745,000Cozy 3bd/2.5ba, 1777+/-sf home with pri-vate rear yard! Featuring central air, security system, and inside laundry. Close to Mohr Elementary School and Nob Hill Foods.

ROY DRONKERS BY APPOINTMENT

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