Are You A Senior? We Can Help!

A Seniors Real Estate Specialist®, or SRES®, is a REALTOR® who has received extensive training in helping 50+ home buyers and sellers. As a SRES®, we will help you with your next step. Our team is comprised of 4 SRES® members, not many other teams can say that!

Meet Our Specialists!

Our team is in the Top 1% of Real Estate Teams Nationwide with a total sales volume topping a half billion dollars! Having worked with 500+ families, we are responsive, focused, and committed to getting the job done with proven systems and a track record of success.

Here are some properties we’ve recently listed while representing Seniors:

166 Castleton Court, San Ramon

Our clients had another home in Arizona and were tired of traveling back and forth, so we assisted them in selling their home for $81,000 OVER list price! Check out the home here.

7390 Newcastle Lane, Dublin

We worked with clients now living in San Ramon to sell their longtime family home in Dublin. We received 13 offers and sold their home for $80,050 over list price! Click here to see the home.

865 Concord Street, Pleasanton

We worked with the owner’s daughter in selling this beauty. We were thrilled to be able to get her top dollar for the home for $75,000 over list price! Check out the home here.

21 Stow Court, San Ramon

Many empty-nesters wish to downsize, but not these sellers! They’re looking to go larger! We just went pending on this home after only 7 days on the market with multiple offers way over list price! Click here to see the home.

1372 Hearst Drive, Pleasanton

Lastly, we have this stunning property. The owners actually bought it for their mom while they lived a few doors down. When the time was right to sell the home, we ended up representing both the sellers and the happy buyers, selling the home for $121,000 over list price! Check out the home here.

We invite you to join our very specific Seniors Facebook page where you will find information just for you. Search for: Senior Moments With Armario Venema Homes and like our page! Click here to go to the page.

Some of our previous happy Senior clients!

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

WOW!

With COVID, we adjusted our business practices, and have consistently helped our clients navigate these challenging times.
OUR 2020 UNDER CONTRACT & CLOSED PROPERTIES

SOLDS: 1576 Prima Drive, Livermore – 1089 Via Di Salerno, Ruby Hill – 5011 Forest Hill Drive, Pleasanton – 2513 Aranda Drive, San Ramon – 4635 Whiting Street, Pleasanton – 2407 Belmont Drive, Livermore – 3618 Dunsmuir Circle, Pleasanton – 1373 Buckhorn Creek Road, Livermore – 2168 Tanager Court, Pleasanton – 3669 Manchester Street, Pleasanton – 455 E Angela Street, Pleasanton – 53 Golf Road, Pleasanton – 1990 Nicosia Court, Ruby Hill – 2844 Longspur Way, Pleasanton – 3617 Thornhill Drive, Livermore – 1087 Murrieta Boulevard #241, Livermore – 102 Pelican Street, Brentwood – 1955 Dobbin Drive, San Jose – 1270 Gusty Loop #3, Livermore – 523 Saint John Street, Pleasanton – 7256 Kenwood Road, Dublin – 1372 Hearst Drive, Pleasanton – 5376 Mallard Drive, Pleasanton – 6864 York Drive, Dublin – 3572 Whitehall Court, Pleasanton – 1203 Marina Circle, Discovery Bay – 3242 Novara Way, Pleasanton
UNDER CONTRACT: 1033 Riesling Drive, Pleasanton – 2529 Tanager Drive, Pleasanton – 684 Paradise Valley Court, Danville – 2792 Spotorno Court, Ruby Hill – 7966 Foothill Knolls Drive, Pleasanton – 59 Windy Creek Way, Orinda – 2839 Victoria Ridge Court, Pleasanton – 4485 Edgewood Way, Livermore – 2057 Lawson Circle, Livermore – 166 Castleton Court, San Ramon – 7390 Newcastle Lane, Dublin – 865 Concord Street, Pleasanton
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Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

Questions To Ask Yourself During The Quarantine

We’ve been sheltering-in-place for over a week now. Spending this much time in your home might be prompting you to re-evaluate your home needs. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself:

  • How are you enjoying your current home?
  • With kids being home-schooled and learning online AND parents working from home, does your home feel too crowded or just the right size?
  • Do you need a larger home with a bonus room or a few extra bedrooms?
  • How about a smaller home with less maintenance?

Like many industries, the real estate industry is adapting and figuring out how to make it work during the shelter-in-place order. Appraisers are performing drive-by appraisals, lenders are finding work arounds, and our team has been conducting virtual showings. We are so grateful for technology-we’re seeing it used to its best advantage.

Lots of people are wondering about home sales.  The real estate market is not the stock market. The home market and banking industry are solid.

Before the COVID-19 outbreak,  our local real estate market was thriving and we expect to continue to have a high demand for homes. If you are a seller,  let’s talk about your needs and timing. If you are a buyer,  this is a unique opportunity to buy! Let us help you be in a place of power so you are ready to make the right move once the shelter in place order is lifted.

Stay safe and be well!

Take a look at how our team members have been sheltering-in-place:

DeAnna’s view about to have a video conference call
Liz celebrating gratitude and being a BadAss while working from home
Kim’s pup’s feelings towards the virus
Lisa welcomed a beautiful nephew
Michelle working seriously hard with her guard dog
Lexi and her boyfriend built an igloo
Kevin enjoying working from home
Amanda trying to entertain her littles and work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Quarterly Recap

For many agents the Fall and Winter months tend to slow down, that was not our case! With a total sales volume of $35,745,500, we sold a blizzard of homes this quarter! We are so proud of our team and our clients. We gotta say – there’s no better gift during the holiday season than making our clients’ home dreams come true.

We had quite a few families who sold their home with us, and then purchased a new one. Whether they were upsizing or downsizing, we loved being able to help them make the transition from their old home to their new one.

We also helped clients who were going through different phases of life whether it be purchasing for the first time, separating, inheriting a home that needed to be sold, or empty nesters ready to move. We always try to make the process as delicate and smooth as possible.

See our list of sold homes for the fourth quarter:

3155 E Ruby Hill Drive, Ruby Hill – Represented Seller – $2,534,500

1192 Paladin Way, Ruby Hill – Represented Both – $3,180,000

6 Westside Place, San Ramon – Represented Buyer – $1,450,000

34203 Oneil Terrace, Fremont – Represented Both – $1,300,000

902 Old Oak Road, Livermore – Represented Both – $1,405,000

71 Heligan Lane #4, Livermore – Represented Seller – $605,000

2762 Vine Drive, Livermore – Represented Buyer – $1,295,000

1773 Orchard Way, Pleasanton – Represented Seller – $1,450,000

3874 Stanford Way, Livermore – Represented Seller – $795,000

4117 Moselle Court, Pleasanton – Represented Buyer – $1,050,000

1707 Orchard Way, Pleasanton – Represented Seller – $1,231,000

2946 Lethbridge Court, Pleasanton – Represented Buyer – $1,200,000

3633 Dunsmuir Circle, Pleasanton – Represented Seller – $1,080,000

1527 Honey Suckle Court, Golden Eagle – Represented Both – $3,500,000

708 Saint John Circle, Pleasanton – Represented Seller – $1,395,000

748 Saint Michael Circle, Pleasanton – Represented Seller – $755,000

9517 Macdonald Court, Pleasanton – Represented Seller – $2,135,000

In addition to selling homes, we had an extremely busy fourth quarter with team events. We had our annual Pie It Forward event where we passed out Thanksgiving pie to our clients and vendors at Rubino Estates Winery while they sipped on wine and ate charcuterie. It was an extremely successful evening and a wonderful way to show our appreciation to all the people we work with!

That lead right up to the Hometown Holiday Parade. We were all prepped with the float that Vista Construction Company, Inc. spent two days putting together. All our elves were waiting to wave in the parade, we had our outfits picked, candy ready, and were giddy with excitement. Then the rain came! We were so disappointed that the parade got cancelled. Now we are even more ready for next year! Here are a few pictures from the fun we had in 2018.

Last, we had our annual team holiday lunch where we get to all visit with one another, enjoy food, drink, and have fun! We went to Piatti in Danville and when there was a mix-up with our reservation, we end up sitting at high-top tables in the bar. Not our number one choice, but that’s what our team is all about – adapting and being positive. We had such a good time mingling and spending quality time with each other, our team is truly a family.

Our fourth quarter was full of gratitude and appreciation, hard work, and fun! With 4 homes in escrow, 1 current listing, and 3 homes ready to come on the market, we are set for a successful first quarter in 2020! Contact us for a free consultation. We’d love to get you in on the action!

The Tri-Valley is a great place to live!

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

Our Busy Third Quarter Was Just The Beginning!

The summer selling season is notoriously fast paced with high turnaround. While we had a strong summer, it continued throughout the fall as well. With a total sales volume of $24,917,275 we had one of our best quarters yet! We owe our success to our fantastic clients. With their trust and support, we were able to make a lot of dreams come true!

We encountered families that were growing and needing an upsize while also meeting retired, empty nesters who were ready for new adventures. All the homes were loved by their respective families, but it was time for them to start fresh with new families ready to put their love into them.

A couple of the families we helped were looking to relocate. One was moving to the East Coast and needed to sell their home, while the other wanted to move to Pleasanton to take advantage of our top schools. Relocation can be difficult because maybe they’re no longer in the home they’re selling, or they don’t know different neighborhoods they’ll prospectively live in. We try to make the smoothest transition possible for these families from beginning to end.

We also had some first-time buyers. We love answering all their questions and explaining the process every step of the way. We also work with an amazing team of lenders and escrow officers that are wonderful at helping first-time buyers.

Getting a testimonial like this makes it all worth it:

“Simply the best team for buying a home. Very personal touch through the whole process, always reachable and great interactions. Highly recommended real estate team! Special call-out to Michelle, who did a fantastic job in keeping us updated and DeAnna, Kim and Amanda were outstanding in providing us info and additional details whenever needed. Just a fantastic experience.”

Check out this video called the Bay East Weather Report for current real estate statistics and analytics.

See our list of sold homes for the third quarter:

5459 Black Avenue #2, Pleasanton – Represented Seller – $645,000

166 Selby Lane #9, Livermore – Represented Seller & Buyer – $610,000

4155 Casterson Court, Pleasanton – Represented Buyer – $2,300,000

6977 Atlas Peak Drive, Dublin – Represented Seller – $1,520,000

4497 Niland Street, Union City – Represented Seller – $1,555,000

7801 Flagstone Drive, Pleasanton – Represented Seller & Buyer – $1,190,000

7025 Corte Blanca, Pleasanton – Represented Buyer – $1,458,000

1170 Pineto Place, Pleasanton – Represented Seller & Buyer – $2,550,000

8225 Sky Castle Road, Pleasanton – Represented Buyer – $3,345,000

207 Heligan Lane #7, Livermore – Represented Seller – $670,000

3902 Mount McKinley Court, Pleasanton – Represented Seller & Buyer – $840,000

7873 Chestnut Way, Pleasanton – Represented Buyer – $1,070,000

679 Orofino Court, Pleasanton – Represented Buyer – $1,196,775

1918 Carnation Circle, Livermore – Represented Buyer – $777,500

While inventory tends to slow down during fall and winter months, we always tell our sellers it’s better to be one of the few than one of the many. Fall and winter are great times to sell your home! With the current climate, we don’t know what is going to happen next year, but we know what is happening right now and can help guide you to get top dollar for your home.

We currently have 7 homes in escrow, and don’t see business slowing down anytime soon. Contact us for a free consultation. We’d love to discuss your next plan of action!

The Tri-Valley is a great place to live!

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

What’s Happening in Downtown Livermore?

You may have been noticing some recent changes to our beloved downtown and it’s all thanks to the Downtown Plan Adopted by the Livermore City Council in 2018.

Here’s what the approved plan looks like:

Courtesy of the City of Livermore

The City of Livermore has gone above and beyond to make Livermore a highly desirable place to live. A boutique hotel with a luxurious wine country feel, plenty of retail, 3+ acres of green space including Stockmen’s and Veteran’s Parks, a Science and Society Center, and 2 parking garages to accommodate our growing city are just some of the features to look forward to.

If you’re interested in being walking distance to this new downtown, check out our current Livermore listing here!

So, what can you expect in the upcoming years?

Stockmen’s Park to be completed by summer 2020:

Courtesy of the City of Livermore
Courtesy of the City of Livermore

I Street Parking Garage to start construction early 2020:

Courtesy of the City of Livermore

L Street Parking Garage to start construction in 2021:

Courtesy of the City of Livermore

With hotel and retail construction starting in 2020, the 130 unit Affordable Workforce Family Housing and Cultural Performing Arts Center construction start dates are still to be determined.

We are excited for this major revamp to such a beautiful city!

For more details on the timeline and plans, click here.

Livermore is a great place to live!

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

Fremont Ranked as Best City to Buy a Family Home

Are you looking for the perfect family home, but don’t know where to start?

How about our listing at 34203 Oneil Terrace in Fremont?

Recently SmartAsset released their third annual “Best Cities to Buy a Family Home – 2019 Edition”. Can you guess where Fremont ranked? Drumroll please…Fremont topped the list as #1! With home value increasing by 47% over 5 years and 88% of homes having at least two bedrooms, it’s the perfect location to find a large enough family home. Also, Fremont has a 37% five-year rent increase, which was the third-highest in the study.

To come to this conclusion, SmartAsset analyzed 6 metrics including 5-year change in median home values, 5-year change in median rent costs, average effective property tax rate, percentage of homes with at least two bedrooms, median housing cost as a percentage of median income, percentage of homeowners who are housing-cost burdened. You can find out about their data and methodology here.

We just so happen to have the perfect home for sale in Fremont right now! 34203 Oneil Terrace, Fremont.

34203 Oneil Terrace, Fremont

Beautifully updated in popular Ardenwood neighborhood within walking distance to elementary school and proximity to major commuter corridors and outdoor activities including Ardenwood Historic Farm, Coyote Hills, and Mission Peak. Open concept floor plan with lots of natural light. Spacious Living and Dining Room with soaring ceiling, open stairway, and striking glass block wall.

Kitchen

Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and Breakfast Nook. Adjacent Family Room with fireplace and slider to Backyard. Upstairs, Master Bedroom and updated Bath with large stall shower, soaking tub with jets, heated towel rack, and walk-in closet. Three additional comfortably sized Bedrooms share full Hallway Bath with tub/shower combination. New interior paint, new carpet, durable laminate flooring, recessed lighting, and ceiling fans. Fenced Backyard offers covered, raised deck with benches and newer hardscape. Full size Garage with laundry area, storage cabinets, and epoxy flooring. Ample guest parking. Low monthly HOA dues of $35.

Backyard

For more details and photos of our listing, click here.

For the full SmartAsset article, click here.

Fremont is a wonderful place to live!

To find out more about Fremont schools, click here.

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

Pleasanton Schools Are At It Again!

As if you need another reason to love Pleasanton!

An independent online research organization that ranks and reviews schools and districts throughout the country, Niche, just released 2020 Best Schools Ratings. The rankings and ratings are established through millions of reviews by students, parents, and residents as well as dozens of data sets, algorithms, statistics, and user insights.

The Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) was ranked the 11th best public school district in California, up from last year’s 17th place. PUSD was also ranked 10th for California school ‘Districts with the Best Teachers’ and 1st for best public school district in Alameda County.

All of the elementary schools ranked in the top 20 for best public elementary schools in Alameda County with Fairlands Elementary coming in 1st. Harvest Park ranked 1st as best public middle school in the county. Amador Valley High School ranked 1st and Foothill High School ranked 2nd as the county’s best public high schools.

In a statement, Superintendent David Haglund said, “While this is just one measure of quality, we are thrilled that these ratings reflect the excellence we strive for as a district team and realize in our schools and classrooms. Thank you to our amazing team of administrators, educators, support staff, families and students for being integral parts to our success as a team.”

The outstanding schools are just a piece of what makes Pleasanton a wonderful place to live! If you are interested in purchasing a home here, contact us!

To view all of PUSD’s rankings click here.

To learn more about Niche’s rankings, click here.

To search your school, click here.

To view the 2020 Best Public Schools in California, click here.

To learn more about the Pleasanton Unified School District, click here.

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

Listing Orchard – From Start to Finish

1707 Orchard Way, Pleasanton

This home had been very loved throughout the years and was there for many family milestones. It was our job to come in and assess what could be done to revamp it to be ready for it’s new family!

We brought in our go-to contractor, Vista Construction Company, Inc., to do the complete remodel. With all of the updates, it’s like brand new!

If this is something you are interested in, contact us. We would love to chat with you on how to get top dollar for your home!

Here’s a video of the home prior to any work being done:

After Vista Construction overhauled the home, we coordinated cleaners, window washers, and one of our go-to stagers, Divine Designs By Lydia, to tie everything together. Now that we have the finished product, it’s time for this home’s new family!

Here are the before and after photos:

Front Exterior
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bathroom 2

For more photos, check out our virtual tour!

If you are interested in purchasing this home, contact us!

Pleasanton is a wonderful place to live!

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.

Need A Summer Getaway?

Load up the car and pack the kids, it’s time for a road trip!

Just kidding, because this “getaway” would actually be in your very own backyard! With our newest listing at 7801 Flagstone Drive, Pleasanton, you could be on a perma-vacation! Forget the travel and imagine resort living in your own home!

7801 Flagstone Drive, Pleasanton

With an oasis Backyard showcasing a custom designed pool and spa with waterfall feature, and lush tropical landscaping including banana trees, this updated single story home feels like a vacation getaway!

Front Exterior

Situated on a large corner lot in the popular Muirwood neighborhood, within walking distance to Muirwood Community Park, elementary school and high school, with proximity to Historic Downtown, Stoneridge Shopping Mall, BART, ACE Train, TECH buses, and 580/680 freeways.

Family Room

Open concept and updated Kitchen/Family Room with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, breakfast nook with chandelier lighting, tile flooring, fireplace, and slider to Backyard. Formal Living Room and separate Formal Dining Room.

Master Bedroom

Spacious Master Bedroom Suite with Sitting Area, oversize slider to Backyard, and newly remodeled Master Bathroom with walk-in stall shower, dual vanity, and custom closet. Three additional comfortably sized Bedrooms share full Hallway Bathroom with tub/shower combination. Additional features include new Bamboo flooring and new interior paint, owned solar panels, Ecobee climate control system, electric car charger, recessed lighting, Solatube skylights, Laundry Room with storage, paver stone driveway and walkway, and much more! No HOA dues.

You will never want to leave your own tropical paradise!

Open House: Friday, 6/28, from 10-1, Saturday & Sunday, 6/29 & 6/30, from 1-4

For more photos and details click here.

Click here for all of our current listings.

Pleasanton is a wonderful place to live!

Marketing and selling high-end Luxury Homes in the Tri Valley is what we do best, but on this real estate journey, it’s all about the people we meet on the way, connecting them to each other and the places they call HOME.