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Commercial Real Estate in the communities of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Walnut Creek and beyond

  • McGrail Winery Grows Its Livermore Empire

    I know this isn’t necessarily related to commercial real estate or downtown storefronts but it is news around Livermore. One of my favorite wineries, Picazo has been purchased by another local vintner, McGrail. If you haven’t tried a bottle of the scrumptious Picazo wines, you are missing out. My favorites are the lush Sauvignon Blanc and an ultra smooth yet complex Merlot that drinks like a cab … Is it Read more

  • Tis’ the Season… To Buy A Building!

    Have you been dreaming of owning a piece of downtown Pleasanton? You know, one of those cute little houses that has turned into a retail storefront that is just perfect for your salon, dental practice, medical office, or professional office. Well now is your chance! This little charmer is located at 377 Saint Mary, just one Read more

  • Restaurants On the Move… What is going on?

    For the last year the inventory of existing restaurant space in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin has been zero. I receive multiple calls a week from experienced restauranteurs looking for second or third locations and I have had to tell them that there is nothing available. But that has changed… Since September we have seen an Read more

  • Livermore Valley Charter School Finalizes New Campus

    On October 5th the Livermore Valley Charter School held a ground breaking ceremony for the new campus located at 3186 Constitution Drive in Livermore. The new school site is composed of 91,800 square feet in 16-buildings within the development called Montevina and 12.4 acres of adjacent land. The K-12 campus is enrolling for the 2013 school year. This has been an uphill battle Read more

  • Pleasanton Continues to See Commercial Leasing Activity

    Despite being an election year, which on average are a bit slower than most years, Pleasanton is doing okay in terms of retail leasing. The newest deals completed include Dollar Tree and Leslie Pool Supply. Both retailers will be moving into Rose Pavilion on Santa Rita Road. Leslie’s Pool Supply will be taking the space Read more

  • Downtown Danville Restaurant Space Available

    As some of you may have noticed, Wild Vine Hideaway closed down a few weeks ago. In its wake, you may have also noticed Father Nature’s is now being renamed, interestingly enough… Father Nature’s Hideaway. Nope, not a coincidence. The two restaurant owners have joined forces and will be redesigning the menu. The restaurant will Read more