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Pleasanton Coffee Shop ~ Vintage Hills Shopping Center,  Pleasanton is by far one of my favorite things; morning coffee!  Located at 3550 Bernal Ave., #140, Pleasanton CA 94566 ~  925-931-1002

I live near the Vintage Hills Shopping Center, Pleasanton in Shadow Cliff Homes and for far too many years, the center has been nearly desolate with few businesses surviving the seemingly abandoned center. About 3-years ago the center began to come to life!

Recently a Pleasanton Coffee Shop, Coffee Ali opened and much to my surprise, I already knew the owner of the shop! Owner of Pleasanton Coffee Shop, Coffee Ali, Ali Frey previously worked for several years at a well known coffee franchise near my downtown Pleasanton office. I often stopped by and over time had come to know Ali by name. She has a warm and inviting personality and always made me feel welcome in the shop where she previously worked.

After years of working there, Ali dreamed of opening a family friendly coffee shop of her own. While listening to a song at church, the words resonated with her and her tagline, “Sweeter Than Yesterday” became her life and business montra.

She’s off to a great start so let’s send support her way. Here are just a few of the features of Coffee Ali:

Coffee Ali also provides Joe-to-Go! For business meetings or pleasure. Joe-to-Go serves 10 people with coffee, sugar, cream, cups and stiring sticks. Pastries (locally purchased) are available as well. Also coming soon…pre-made lunches!

Ali not only supports US business, but she has a heart for Doctors Giving Back, a non profit organization striving to help bring clean water and other medical services to under developed countries.

Please help support a neighborhood coffee shop owner in her endeavor to create jobs in a difficult economy. Together, we can all make a difference and enjoy a great cup of joe at the same time!!

Hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday 5:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday – 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday – 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Bring along your printed coupon for a special savings. Pleasanton Coffee Shop ~ Vintage Hills Shopping Center, Pleasanton Coffee Ali is up and running and ready for your business!

Shadow Cliff Homes Pleasanton CA Update (edit/delete)

 Shadow Cliff Homes Pleasanton CA Update, January 2010 – March 11, 2011. As a resident of Shadow Cliff Homes and a full-time Pleasanton Realtor, I like to keep track of the neighborhood market. Shadow Cliff Homes Pleasanton CA is a great place to live. Having lived here more than 20-years and raising 2 kids, I speak from personal knowledge.

We are blessed in Pleasanton CA to have Award Winning schools in a safe community with a very low crime rate. As of this writing, there are 141 detached, single family homes for sale ranging from $383,400 – $7,850,000; something for every taste! Additionally, there are 22 Condo/Townhomes ranging from $101,250 – $595,000 currently for sale on the market.

In the nearby shopping center located at the corner of Bernal Ave. and Vineyard Ave, businesses are continuing to move in. We now have a hair salon, cleaners, nail salon/spa, yogurt shop, sushi restaurant, jeweler, dance studio and more! Things are looking up with this center!

The chart shows the difference in the Shadow Cliff Homes Pleasanton CA Update market from 2010 to present. Last year at this time, we had quite a bit of activity; this year…not so much!

 

Most of us have been wondering for over 3 years when we will know we’ve hit the bottom of the market. I’ve written about this before and I still hold to the fact that if we wait to see the bottom, it will be too late and maybe we are already there! Especially if you are a buyer, don’t let that ship sail without you!

Pleasanton Real Estate is my specialty and I particularly pay close attention to Shadow Cliff Homes as I am an original owner and resident of the neighborhood. We have seen some very difficult times and are by no means on our way to smooth sailing, but there is some bright news. The chart below shows history from 2008 through today.

This chart is evidence of one neighborhood in Pleasanton, CA but I can surely tell you, activity and multiple offers are the norm in many parts of Pleasanton. In working with my buyers recently we made an offer on a home priced around $675,000. There were 9 offers on the property after only a few days on the market and shortly thereafter, we offered on a property that came on the market on a Thursday and by Saturday afternoon was already pending and also had multiple offers. Rates are low, inventory is low and sellers are seeing good prices for their homes.

If you’d like this kind of detail on another neighborhood, I’d be happy to provide it.

As both a Pleasanton Realtor and resident of Shadow Cliff homes, here is an update of what is happining in my neighborhood. At this same time period last year, January – April we did not have even one sold property! In my opinion, 2009 was a very good year considering 2008! This update shows that the market has most definitely improved.

Shadow Cliff continues to be a great place to live. If you’d like further details about this report, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Jan – April 2010

As of 4-25-09, there are 11 properties listed for sale as bank owned (foreclosed) properties.

• 7 of these properties are single family, detached homes ranging in price from $424,500 up to $1,398,800.
• 4 of these properties are bank owned townhomes for sale in Pleasanton as well ranging from $319,900 to $524,900.
• 2 foreclosed properties went pending in the month of March and 2 foreclosed properties closed escrow in the Month of March.

Pleasanton consists of nearly 69,000 residents. This family friendly community has everything that makes living in Pleasanton an exceptional experience. Pleasanton offers the Stoneridge Mall, Alameda County Fairgrounds, beautiful sports fields and more. The Pleasanton Unified School District has been named a National District of Character and 12 out of our 14 schools have received the California Distinguished School designation. Together, the City and School District are committed to building a Community of Character.

Pleasanton’s downtown is the heart of the city. The Farmer’s Market takes place every Saturday during the year on W. Angela Street.  The downtown is the perfect setting for parades, festivals, weekly summer concerts in the park and other special events.

If you’re looking for a place to call home, or even looking to purchase an investment property, Pleasanton is one place you should definately consider!