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We specialize in Real Estate in the Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore areas of the East Bay in California

It’s Your Last Chance to be a Cowboy!

Yeehaw! The Cattle Drive is coming to Pleasanton for the Alameda County Fair’s Opening Day. On June 14th at 10:30am hundreds of cattle will walk Downtown, but you better giddy on up since this is the “Last Ride”.

Here’s the route the cattle will be taking:

In addition to watching the Opening Day Cattle Drive, the Museum on Main will have fun activities for kids and many businesses will be giving away free Fair tickets.

The Fair will also offer free admission to everyone Opening Day until 3pm. It’ll be your chance to experience the start of “Western Weekend” starring Team Roping on the June 14th and Pee Wee Kids Events on June 15th.

We can’t wait to see you at the Cattle Drive, be sure to bring your cowboy hat and spurs but please leave the six shooters at home!

Click here for more information on the Cattle Drive.

Click here for more information on the Fair.

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.

Foothill Falcons Flying High!

One of the many reasons Pleasanton is such a great place to live are the schools. Out of the two local high schools, Foothill High School was just recognized as a 2019 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education! Foothill was one of thirteen schools honored with this award in Alameda County, being previously awarded with the title in 1994, 2001, and 2005.

Foothill was awarded for its outstanding education programs and practices, “achieving exceptional student performance for two consecutive school years or closing the achievement gap between two school years”, according to the Pleasanton Unified School District website.

Foothill Principal Sebastian Bull said, “We are extremely proud to receive this statewide honor and look forward to celebrating with our Foothill community. This recognition belongs to our amazing students, families, and staff for always striving for excellence”.

Superintendent David Haglund said, “Congratulations to Foothill High School for this well-deserved recognition. Thank you to our amazing Foothill community for the effort and support that contributed to this distinction and continues to help our Falcons soar”.

We personally know what an exceptional school Foothill is with many of the Armario Venema Homes team members’ children previously and currently attending the school.

Whether you’re starting a family or have a family and are looking to move to an award-winning school district, give us a call. We are happy to discuss your options!

For the California Department of Education list of school awardees click here.

Click here for the California Distinguished Schools Program.

Click here for the Pleasanton Unified School District.

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.

7502 Villareal Drive, Castro Valley

Just Beautiful in Palomares Hills!

Just beautiful in popular Palomares Hills with loads of recent updates and ideally located within walking distance to top elementary school, park, playground, community pool, and clubhouse. Well maintained by original owner with very desirable floor plan featuring hardwood floors throughout.

Updated Kitchen with granite slab counters and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, island with breakfast bar, and breakfast nook. Adjacent Family Room with gas fireplace and French door to Backyard. Formal Living and Dining Room with vaulted ceiling and chandelier lighting. Main level Bedroom and full Bath with stall shower. Upstairs, spacious Master Bedroom Suite with vaulted ceiling, his & hers closets, and updated Bath with his & her vanities, soaking tub, and stall shower. Two additional comfortably sized Bedrooms share full updated Bath with tub/shower combination. Additional amenities include ceiling fans, recessed lighting, neutral paint, Laundry Room with sink and storage, security system, dual zone HVAC, tiled entry, loads of cabinet storage, and much more. Newly landscaped low maintenance front and rear yards with flagstone patio. Split 3 stall Garage. Lot backs to open space with hillside views. Low monthly HOA dues of $58. Proximity to major commuter corridors and BART.

For more photos visit our tour.

Contact us for more information.

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.

Listing Loganberry – From Start to Finish

1519 Loganberry Way, Pleasanton

This beautiful single story home had everything going for it, it just needed updating! We came in with our go-to contractor, Vista Construction Company Inc., and did a complete overhaul. With the owner out of town, we managed the whole project from start to finish. It’s amazing what got done in just 3 short weeks!

Not only did the remodel freshen up the home, it enhanced the neighborhood with it’s proximity to top Pleasanton schools, the aquatic center, parks, and Historic Downtown.

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 beginning of the remodel:

After Vista Construction wrapped up,  we coordinated house cleaners, window washers, and one of our go-to stagers, Time 4 Order, to bring the project to completion and present the finished product to potential buyers.

Here are the before and after photos:

Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom

For more photos, check out our virtual tour!

If you are interested in selling your home, contact us. We know how to get top dollar for our clients!

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.

1673 Orvieto Court, Ruby Hill

Gorgeous French Country Estate!

Gorgeous French Country Estate Home at prestigious gated Ruby Hill golf course community with Jack Nicklaus designed course. Tucked away on 1/2 acre lot at the end of the court, boasting a very desirable floor plan with primarily main level living.

Grand Formal Entry opens to Formal Living Room with oversized windows and elegant Formal Dining Room with dramatic chandelier. Open Kitchen/Family Room features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, oversized island, walk-in pantry, wet bar and two-way fireplace. Spacious main level Master Bedroom with sitting area and three-way gas fireplace plus luxury Bath with his and hers vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in closets. Two additional main level Bedrooms share Jack and Jill Bath with tub/shower combination. Executive office with Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring and custom cabinetry. Main level Laundry Room with sink and cabinet storage. Second level features extra large Bonus Room, two Bedrooms share full Bath with stall shower, and balcony with views. Crown molding, recessed lighting, built in speakers, neutral paint, and much more. Fenced Backyard with built-in BBQ and plenty of room for a pool. Three stall garage with circular drive and gated side yard. Resort style HOA amenities. Top Pleasanton schools, proximity to Historic Downtown, award winning Livermore Valley Wine Country, ACE Train and TECH Buses.

Contact us for more information.

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.

1519 Loganberry Way, Pleasanton

Newly remodeled and so beautiful!

Ideally located single story in popular Pleasanton Valley neighborhood within walking distance to all 3 levels of school, aquatic center, parks, and Historic Downtown. Very desirable expanded Country model floor plan features eat-in Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, Family Room with fireplace and window seat, Formal Living Room and Dining Rooms, and spacious Master Bedroom Suite with Bonus Area, Backyard access, and newly updated Bath. 4 additional comfortably sized Bedrooms share two full updated Baths with new granite counters, sinks, and fixtures. Additional new features include flooring throughout, neutral interior paint with re-textured walls and ceilings, baseboards, new front exterior paint, and new front landscaping. Skylights, recessed lighting, newer roof and AC unit. Fenced Backyard includes brick patio and raised deck. No HOA dues. Top Pleasanton schools, proximity to major commuter corridors, ACE Train, BART, and TECH Buses.

Contact us for more information.

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.

2018 – Our Year In Review

And the awards are in! Here are our 2018 stats and fun facts:

Most offers – 1028 Rhine Way, Pleasanton – 8

Most showings – 2245 Doccia Court, Pleasanton – 66


Highest price per sq ft – 39460 Sundale Drive, Fremont – $893.02

Most over list price – 1028 Rhine Way, Pleasanton – $155,000

Shortest time on market – list to contract – 14 Arreba Street, Martinez – 4 days

Highest sold price – 1012 Shotwell Court, Pleasanton – $3,495,000

Most interesting – 28 Castlewood Drive, Pleasanton – It was built in 1928 with a possible resident ghost. It went from over grown and dilapidated to beautiful and grand with updates by our resident contractor, Vista Construction. 

Most hustle – 1220 Bordeaux Street, Pleasanton – We represented the buyers (with their 6 children!), and our strategies and expertise beat out multiple offers even with the list agent representing one!

55 transactions and more than $82 million in volume
A huge thank you to all of our referrals! We are so blessed to have the best clients!
Contact us – the 2019 selling season has begun!

For more information on our 2018 sales 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.