Whether it's the massive Iron Horse Trail, or a local hiking/biking trail, the advantages to living close to the trail are many.
This weekly overview of new listings, price reductions and sales provides insight for people who are thinking of buying or selling a home.
There are more sellers than buyers in today's real estate market, but buyers will still find competition for the desirable homes.
When there are a lot of kids in the family, you need more of everything—including bedrooms.
Salon Forty Sixty Two closes in Blackhawk Plaza. The reason why is unclear.
High-energy Darlene considers a new energy source for her home and ponders the payoff.
A public park offers something for all ages and when you live close enough to walk to one, it adds to the enjoyment of your home.
Huffington Post today honors three local moms as "Greatest Person of the Day" for their work starting a technology company to safely empower kids online.
A study by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance identifies the fields that bring the most wealth and investment into the region. The findings can also help students and career-changers pick industries with futures.
Inventory may be dropping a bit as we head toward the holidays, but there are still plenty of homes to choose from.
Last week's theme was inspired by departing editor Liz Shemaria -- next week may be your inspiration.
We'll be there bright and early with the runners with snacks and swag to give away.
A glance at the 3rd quarter market in Alamo, Danville, Blackhawk and San Ramon, in contrast to the last four years.
With a few fruit trees and a vegetable garden, your backyard can be more delicious than your favorite produce department.
Examining the average number of foreclosures across a county as diverse as Contra Costa may surprise you.
When you're shopping for the perfect gift, a little planning ahead may be in order
Here's the latest roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news in the Tri-Valley area.
Many factors affect the value of your home, and proximity to quality schools is a significant one.
When only new will do ...
If you’re considering putting your home on the market, it’s a good idea to take a hard look at the competition.
Gas prices are hitting the $4 mark at some Bay Area stations.
Living close enough to hear the roar of the crowd during a football game can be fun, and convenient too.
In some towns, inventory spiked with the foreclosure crisis — not so in Danville and Alamo, but foreclosures are still increasing.
A look at the market for single-family homes from Sept. 1 to 8.
More kids ride, rather than walk, to school in most cases nowadays; but imagine how nice it is for the families that live close enough to walk.
Here is a glance at the year so far in Danville and Alamo real estate at the two-thirds mark of 2011.
Are you shopping for a new home and want a country setting with a convenient location? Take a look at these Tri-Valley-area homes.
There was a gorilla in the room. There were 800 people in the room, and maybe 10 of us noticed the gorilla.
New listings, price reductions and sales of single-family homes in Danville as of Aug. 25.
Whether you are in the market for a luxury home, or just window shopping, everyone enjoys a chance to peek inside an extravagant home.
RealWatch takes a weekly look at the Danville single family housing market.
Bank-owned homes can hold some surprises.
Tired of hearing the phone ring, and realizing it's not coming from your kitchen, but your neighbor's kitchen? Maybe its time to find a home in a secluded setting.
Rakestraw Books in downtown Danville will host the first annual Local Writers Festival on Saturday, and promises to showcase nine "marvelously talented and dynamic indie authors" who call the Tri-Valley home.
Lenders agree that rates and terms are providing a unique opportunity. Yet, the volatile economy is making everyone hesitate.