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The Insider: Pleasanton & Tri-Valley Real Estate Intelligence

Expert market analysis, luxury neighborhood guides, and strategic advice from the Venema Homes team to help you navigate the East Bay market with confidence.

  • How Much Will You Actually Keep? A Pleasanton Seller's Complete Guide to Taxes, Timing, and Net Proceeds in 2026,Liz Venema

    How Much Will You Actually Keep? A Pleasanton Seller's Complete Guide to Taxes, Timing, and Net Proceeds in 2026

    If you bought a home in Pleasanton around 2010, perhaps on a quiet street in Vintage Hills, in the Amador Valley zone off Bernal Avenue, or behind the guarded gate at Ruby Hill — you are sitting on one of the most consequential financial decisions of your life. The median purchase price in Pleasanto

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  • Which Private School Near Pleasanton Is Right for Your Family — and Does It Change Where You Should Buy?,Liz Venema

    Which Private School Near Pleasanton Is Right for Your Family — and Does It Change Where You Should Buy?

    In my experience working with executive relocators across the Tri-Valley, the question they think they're asking is where should we buy? The question they're actually asking is which school gets our kids into the right room — and how do we build a life around that? School selection comes first. The

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  • Selling a High-Basis Pleasanton Home: How to Keep More of Your $700K+ Gain,Liz Venema

    Selling a High-Basis Pleasanton Home: How to Keep More of Your $700K+ Gain

    If you bought in Pleasanton around 2010, your home has likely doubled in value. The 2010 citywide median hovered near $742,000. Today, Pleasanton's median sold price sits at approximately $1.47M–$1.6M. That is a remarkable wealth event — and a serious tax planning moment. In my experience advising s

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  • Inventory Climbs, Competition Holds: What May 2026 Means for Pleasanton's Luxury Market,Liz Venema

    Inventory Climbs, Competition Holds: What May 2026 Means for Pleasanton's Luxury Market

    Venema Homes · Pleasanton Market Intelligence Pleasanton, CA 94566 & 94588 · May 2026 Update Executive Summary Pleasanton's luxury real estate market enters May 2026 in a state of disciplined tension. While inventory has expanded from its February floor, demand remains robust enough to push average

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Late-Summer Balance, Sustained Value: What August 2026 Means for Pleasanton's Real Estate Market
Late-Summer Balance, Sustained Value: What August 2026 Means for Pleasanton's Real Estate Market
New Construction in Pleasanton: Is $290,000 in City Fees Worth Building From Scratch?
New Construction in Pleasanton: Is $290,000 in City Fees Worth Building From Scratch?
Selling a Pleasanton Probate Home: How to Avoid Court Confirmation and Protect Your Inheritance
Selling a Pleasanton Probate Home: How to Avoid Court Confirmation and Protect Your Inheritance
Insuring a $2M+ Home in Pleasanton: What Buyers Need to Know Before They Bind
Insuring a $2M+ Home in Pleasanton: What Buyers Need to Know Before They Bind
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Why We’re Investing in Our Digital Front Door: What Our Search & AI Growth Means for Pleasanton Buyers & Sellers
Pleasanton vs. Danville: Which Luxury Market Actually Fits Your Life in 2026?
Pleasanton vs. Danville: Which Luxury Market Actually Fits Your Life in 2026?
Pleasanton vs. San Ramon: Which $2M Tri-Valley Home Actually Costs Less to Own?
Pleasanton vs. San Ramon: Which $2M Tri-Valley Home Actually Costs Less to Own?
Pleasanton vs. Alamo: Which Luxury Market Actually Fits Your Family in 2026?
Pleasanton vs. Alamo: Which Luxury Market Actually Fits Your Family in 2026?
Pleasanton vs. Dublin: Which Tri-Valley Home Actually Costs More in 2026?
Pleasanton vs. Dublin: Which Tri-Valley Home Actually Costs More in 2026?
Pleasanton vs. Livermore: The Real Tri-Valley Trade-Off (2026)
Pleasanton vs. Livermore: The Real Tri-Valley Trade-Off (2026)