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301 Miranda Lane, Alamo
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1175 Clader Lane, Walnut Creek
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220 Bigelow Street, Clayton
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736 Buena Vista Place, Walnut Creek
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403 Midway Place, Martinez
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220 Rio Grand Court, San Ramon
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1501 Ptarmigan Drive, #8C, Rossmoor
LIFESTYLE
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Featured Agents: Alyse McNelley & Oliver Brown
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Furry Feature
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Spring Fun
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Dudum Delights
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Delish
ABOUT US
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Additional Available Properties
MARKET NEWS
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Marrket at a Glance
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California Housing Affordibility Edges Up
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Welcome
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Congratulations
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Client Testimonials
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OUR COVER HOME...
301 MIRANDA LANE, ALAMO Listed for $1,900,000
MARISA COX REALTOR速 P: 925.383.3084 mcox@dudumhomes.com CalBRE# 01343504 Dudum Real Estate Group . RE | Source Magazine . SPRING 2016 / 6
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Rare, sprawling newer Craftsman with warmth, charm & character thoughout, in a prime commute location! A light-filled living room with soaring 20+ foot ceilings greets you upon entrance. The tremendous double-sided fireplace with a custom hearth acts as the focal point of this great room. Dining with friends and family in the warm dining room feels as though you are in a private restaurant, accented by dark wood ceiling beams, with a beautiful stone wall as the backdrop for your meal. A perfectly placed, sprawling chef’s kitchen features every amenity a cook could desire…stainless appliances, 6 burner stove with griddle & 2 ovens, a large island with abundant seating space, wine fridge, walk-in pantry, a built-in desk area, and a spacious breakfast nook. With the family room located just off this wonderful kitchen, gathering your family and friends around to cook and lounge together is easy and pleasurable. A gorgeous wrought-iron staircase leads you to 4 upstairs bedrooms, including the master suite. The master gives the feeling of being on a retreat, with a private deck overlooking the lush backyard, a double-sided fireplace between the bedroom and the bathroom, sprawling bathroom with jetted soaking tub, shower with two shower heads and a rain shower, and a giant walk-in closet that is pure perfection, with cedar floors surrounding the perimeter. Situated on nearly half an acre, with lovely lawn, paving stone patio, a backyard built-in fireplace, a 3 hole putting green, a play structure, redwood & oak trees surrounding the perimeter, lush greenery and view of a meandering creek, the setting is gorgeous, private and enjoyable all at once. All this, and just a 1.5 mile drive to the Livorna exit on I-680. This is exactly what most are seeking: a newer beautiful home, with a private, quiet ambiance, combined with a quick commute. A rarity to say the least.
BREATHTAKING KITCHEN • Recessed lighting, under-cabinet lighting, & in-cabinet lighting with glass cabinets • Stainless steel appliances, including a Jenn-Air refrigerator with ice maker/ water dispenser, wine refrigerator, trash compactor, and an under counter-top microwave drawer conveniently situated in the island • Chef’s dream: a Jenn-air double-oven with a 6 burner stove + griddle • Double-sinks, plus an island prep sink • Tremendous island with seating for up to 5 • A built-in desk area • Granite slab countertops • Pre-lit glass shelving for displaying favorite pieces • Wine storage built into the cabinetry • Oversizedbreakfast nook area with bay window overlooking the backyard • Large walk-in pantry with abundant storage • Crown molding throughout
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MASTER BEDROOM
STUNNING SETTING, AN ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT
• Oversized master bedroom with private deck overlooking the backyard • A double-sided fireplace warms the bedroom and the bathroom as well • Gorgeous private picturesque view of the surrounding nature, oak trees • Elaborate combination of crown molding, recessed lighting, recessed ceiling and hidden lighting makes for tremendous ambiance • An exquisite master bathroom: • Large oval jetted soaking tub • Walk-in shower with two shower-heads + a rain shower dropping from the ceiling • Tumbled travertine throughout • Granite slab countertops • Arched walkway into the bathroom • Dual sinks • A tremendous walk-in closet with carpet and cedar floors surrounding perimeter • Built-in storage on every wall • A perfectly situated casement window for perfect lighting when getting ready
• Nestled on the gorgeous Miranda Lane, near the back of Livorna park • Gorgeous front and back landscaping with perfectly planted greenery & trees and rustic rock retaining walls • Large nearly half acre lot • Views of nature & mature trees abound • Backs to a small creek • Large lawn area • Lovely patio area with elegant paving stones • Forever Greens 3 hole putting green • Play structure with artificial lawn beneath • Back patio area with built-in fireplace perfect for gathering and roasting marshmallows on cold winter nights
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS • 6 Bedrooms total- 2 downstairs, 4 upstairs • All four upstairs bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom • Two downstairs bedrooms with shared bathroom between the two • All bathrooms feature tumbled travertine floors, a shower over a bathtub, and beautiful neutral combinations of stone and slate tile for the sink countertops and showers • Downstairs rear bedroom has a sliding door to the backyard • Downstairs front bedroom shares a double-sided fireplace with the living room—making it a perfect scenario for an office • Large Andersen casement windows frame views out of each bedroom beautifully
LAUNDRY ROOM • Laundry room situated downstairs complete with granite slab countertop, sink, cabinets and a door to the side yard: perfect for coming in dirty, throwing clothes in the wash
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ADDITIONAL AMAZING DETAILS • Oversized front door with sidelights • Beautiful Old World texturing throughout the house • Andersen dual-paned windows, sliding doors and glass doors throughout the house • 8 ft tall cottage-style paneled doors with oil-rubbed bronze handles throughout • Blinds on all windows • Speakers situated in nearly every room including the master bathroom • Three gas fireplaces, two of which are double-sided • Recessed lighting through most of the home • Two-zone HVAC system • Half bath situated downstairs between kitchen & dining room perfect for entertaining • Two bedrooms downstairs ideal for office or guest bedrooms • Large 18’ tumbled travertine tile flooring through much of the home • Fire sprinkler system throughout the home • Paving stone driveway and backyard patio • Gorgeous carriage-style garage doors • Minutes to 680 freeway, just 3 exits from Walnut Creek BART • Fabulous park just a couple of blocks from the house • Available plans for potential in-ground swimming pool
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1175 CALDER LANE, WALNUT CREEK Offered at $1,080,000
BEN MILLER Realtor
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925.558.5744 BenMiller@dudum.com www.BenMillerHomes.com CalBRE# 01244914
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SHERRY HUTCHENS
Broker Associate
925.212.7617 SherryHutchens@comcast.net www.SherryHutchens.com CalBRE# 01320608
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ELEGANT CONTEMPORARY IN PRIME LOCATION • • • •
4 bedrooms 2-1/2 bathrooms 2,593sf .29 acre lot
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2 car garage Single story Built in 1998 Cul De Sac Location
Nestled in the heart of a cozy cul de sac, this elegant and inviting home is perfect for casual living indoors and out. From the spacious kitchen to the private master suite, it’s perfect for entertaining or just hanging out on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Interior The living areas are at the center of the home with a master suite on one side and three bedrooms on the opposite side. The living room and adjacent formal dining room have hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights with retractable shades, and French doors leading to the patio. The kitchen has maple cabinets, Corian countertops and tile backsplash, a granite-topped island, built-in refrigerator, gas cooktop, double ovens, and a sunny breakfast nook. The master suite has two large closets, a sliding glass door that opens to the patio, and a bathroom with a jetted tub, glass enclosed shower, dual sinks, vaulted ceiling and a skylight. Three other bedrooms share a hall bathroom and a generously sized family room opens to the side yard. Exterior Situated on a mostly level lot, the home has a private courtyard with a welcoming double door entry. The backyard wraps around the back and sides of the house and has a 2-level slate tile patio, a sport court, plenty of lawn area, and a side yard that’s ready for your favorite landscaping ideas or even a lap pool. An outdoor barbecue is plumbed for natural gas. Location This home is tucked into a quiet, almost secluded neighborhood yet there’s quick and easy access to downtown Walnut Creek, shopping, restaurants, BART, Heather Farm park, the Iron Horse and Contra Costa trails, and more.
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220 BIGELOW STREET, CLAYTON Offered at $724,950
CATHY BAIGENT
REALTOR 速 | CALBRE# 00820617 P: 925.383.2734 CSBAIGENT@YAHOO.COM WWW.CATHYBAIGENT.COM
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Beautifully Updated Rancher in Clayton • 4 Bedrooms
• Mt. Diablo views
• 3 Bathrooms
• Comfort heating master bath tile floor • Gas log fireplace w/custom doors
• Approx. 2033 SF
• Custom built-in cabinets.
• Premium Grohe and Rohl plumbing fixtures
• 10,000 SF lot
• Reclaimed eastern wide plank wood flooring (from Lake Champlain) in living, dining & hallway. Installed & finished by Alan Carlson Floors
• Trex deck
• Built in 1977 • Fully remodeled kitchen, baths, family/living and dining areas
• Custom patio door treatments
• Hunter Douglas plantation shutters
• Sunshade retractable awning • Sundance spa
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736 BUENA VISTA PLACE, WALNUT CREEK Offered at $599,000 This fabulous duet features two bedrooms, two and one half baths, approximately 1,275 sf, on a 2,500 sf lot, with a two car attached garage. Built in 1985 and situated in the heart of Brighton Hills, it is one of only 24 homes in the development. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • Remodeled kitchen with solid surface counter tops and backsplash. Jennair cooktop, microwave and dishwasher. Kohler double ceramic sink, Amana refrigerator, track lighting and under counter lighting and pantry • Newer hardwood flooring downstairs, vaulted ceilings, newer double hung dual pane windows throughout • Fireplace in living room with slider to private patio and yard • Light and bright dining area with ceiling fan • Central heat and air conditioning • Automatic sprinklers at rear yard • Master bedroom features double door entry, wall to wall carpeting, vaulted ceilings and double hung dual pane windows. Walk in closet with shelving. Tile flooring and tiled stall shower • Second bedroom features wall to wall carpeting, vaulted ceilings, two mirrored door closets • Top award winning Walnut Creek schools, close to BART, shopping and parks. Homeowner dues are $326/month
MARY NOEL
REALTOR® P: 925.890.0753 MARYANOEL@ATT.NET WWW.MARYNOEL.COM CALBRE# 00959722
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403 MIDWAY PLACE, MARTINEZ Offered at $828,000 For the discerning buyer who’s looking for a spacious single story home with nothing left to do, but enjoy the comfort of life that Martinez brings, Midway Place is now your opportunity. Send the kids to nearby award winning schools. Get to work quickly with Highway 4 access close by that feeds both to highways 680 and 80. Shop at the quaint boutique stores and restaurants that are a signature of downtown Martinez. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • Large master bedroom • 3 guest bedrooms • 2 1/2 baths • Large open living space with fireplace in family room and living room • Kitchen features granite counter tops, and gas cooktop • Beautiful engineered hardwood floors in entry, living room, and hallways • Neutral carpeting in bedrooms • Gleaming hardwood floors throughout • Light & bright with skylights & solar tubes throughout the home • Renovated baths with the luxury of heated flooring • Approximately 2400 Sq Ft home on a 10,000 Sq Ft lot • Built in 1990 • 3 car attached garage
LONG T. NGUYEN REALTOR® 925.876.7888 LONG@GO2LONG.COM WWW.GO2LONG.COM CALBRE# 01336323
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220 RIO GRANDE COURT SAN RAMON Offered at $1,250,000 Picture perfect home in popular Canyon Crest neighborhood! Excellent cul-de-sac location backing to open space with lovely views. The house has an amazing floor plan complete with beautiful gourmet kitchen that includes side by side refrigerator/freezer and giant island that opens to family room with custom built-ins. The spacious master suite includes a renovated master bath, walk-in closet and balcony. Downstairs in-law/office with full bath, large living and dining areas, covered patio and three car garage. This is a forever home! PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms • 2,804 sf (per public record) • Lot size: 6000 sf (per public record) • Gourmet kitchen featuring granite counter tops, built-in fridge/freezer, and giant island with wet bar and ice maker • Custom built-in bookshelves and media center • Formal dining and living room with fireplace • Office or 4th bedroom and full bathroom downstairs • Gorgeous master suite with granite and tile designer bathroom and balcony • Laundry room • Three car garage with workshop • Electric vehicle (EV) charger • Landscaped yard with trees and patio & beautiful greenbelt setting • Cul de Sac location
LESLIE SHAFTON
REALTOR ® CALBRE# 01944775 P: 925.360.9192 LESLIESHAFTON1@GMAIL.COM
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1501 PTARMIGAN DRIVE, #8C ROSSMOOR Offered at $344,000 Rossmoor living at its best! This move in ready home offers some of the best that Rossmoor has to offer, including a convenient elevator building comfortably located on the top floor. Gorgeous views off the living room and bedroom from the extended veranda. Perfect for enjoying the beautiful Rossmoor landscape. A few minutes’ walk leads you to the complex pool.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• 2 Bedroom • 1.5 Baths • Approximately 1,126 of living space • Mediterranean style villa with “Tuscan” style arches. • Sought after 3rd level unit with beautiful views • Upgraded dual pane windows and sliders throughout. • Newer furnace • Elevator building • Extended veranda from master bedroom to living room • Short walk to pool • Exceptionally maintained, move in ready unit • Crown Moulding • Storage Unit • Washer/Dryer and Refrigerator included
PETE PAREDERO
BROKER ASSOCIATE CALBRE# 01351308 925.787.8746 PETER@PEAKEQUITYGROUP.COM WWW.PEAKEQUITYGROUP.COM
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ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE... 1650 Agadir Street, Concord | $599,000
Karen Ivankovich 925.788.7291
1910 William Way, Concord | $408,000
Veronica Hidalgo 925.381.9585
5545 Merritt Drive, Conord | $815,000
Christina Stratton 925.932.7405
950 Risa Road, Lafayette | $1,495,000
The Churchills 925.998.4441
101-125 Kingswood Lane, Martinez | $464,999 ea.
Jon Wood Properties 925.383.5384
2385 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez | $939,900
Dave & Sheila Christie 925.766.7867
305 Rosebrook Drive, Pittsburg | $550,000
Brett Barnes 925.348.6225
1236 Walker Avenue #313, Walnut Creek | $299,000
Kim & John Sefton 925.330.1985
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MARKET PROPERTIES NEWS
“In 2015, some of the biggest home-price gains occurred in the western half of the nation. Cities like Denver, Colorado and many in California experienced double-digit gains in property values. Denver and San Francisco, for example, both posted year-over-year gains above 10%. These markets could experience some cooling in 2016, but many housing analysts expect that the biggest home-price gains will continue to occur in these western markets.� -Brandon Cornett, HBI.com
MARKET NEWS
MARKET AT A GLANCE SOURCE: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® & Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 1/2016
383,670
Existing Home Sales
8.8% YTY $227
Price Per SQ Feet
7.0% YTY
$468,330
Median Home Price
9.2% YTY 97.9
Sales To List Ratio
0.7% YTY
4.3 MONTHS Unsold Inventory
13.4% YTY 3.1%
Affordability Index
Even 0% YTY
44.5 DAYS
Median Time On Market
10.2% YTY 3.87%
30 Year Fixed Rate
0.2% YTY
Job and income growth, low or no inflation, continued low interest rates and continued low mortgage interest rates are evidence that California has moved beyond recovery and into a new and different cycle-one that many worry may not be sustainable. So what other factors might constitute “the new normal” in 2016? Modest improvement in home sales and median home prices, for one. Sales of existing, single-family detached homes are predicted to reach 433,000 units this year, up 6.3 percent from 407,500 homes sold in 2015 and by the same percentage rate from 2014, when 383,300 homes were sold. Meanwhile, the statewide median sales price is expected to rise 3.2 percent from a projected $476,300 in 2015 to $491,300 in 2016-the lowest annualized rate of price appreciation in five years as more affordable inland areas that are just now recovering capture a larger share of home sales. A continued shortage of homes for sale also is expected to experience a reprise in 2016. C.A.R.’s unsold inventory index, which has been in the three to four month range since 2012, is expected to remain well below the six to seven month which is “normal.” With a limited supply of homes likely to drive prices higher, housing affordability is expected to worsen and continue to make it difficult for first-time buyers to enter the market. From the homeowner’s perspective, there are some understandable reasons why more are staying longer in their homes than the typical seven years between moves. Many already have a favorable fixed mortgage, don’t want to give up their Prop. 13 tax basis, or worry that the lack of inventory could make it difficult to compete against multiple offers from cash buyers once they transition from seller to buyer. Others hesitate because they realize they might not qualify for a loan at all. Over all, despite that the California real estate market has changed, especially in the Bay Area, our real estate market remains strong, and 2016 is poised to be one of the most successful years in real estate since the recession. Remember that consulting a realtor about your questions about the market and its impact on your home’s value is your best option for fast and accurate information.
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MARKET NEWS
CALIFORNIA HOUSING AFFORDABILITY EDGES UP FROM THIRD QUARTER; SLIPS FROM YEAR AGO Sixteen regions see improvements, with Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Alameda, Sonoma, and San Joaquin counties leading the way CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Lower interest rates and level home prices combined to perk up California housing affordability in the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to the previous quarter, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Affordability, however, was down when compared to the previous year. The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California in fourth-quarter 2015 ticked up to 30 percent from the 29 percent recorded in the third quarter of 2015 but was down from 31 percent in fourth-quarter 2014, according to C.A.R.’s Traditional Housing Affordability Index (HAI). This is the 11th consecutive quarter that the index has been below 40 percent and is near the mid-2008 low level of 29 percent. California’s housing affordability index hit a peak of 56 percent in the first quarter of 2012. C.A.R.’s HAI measures the percentage of all households that can afford to purchase a median-priced, singlefamily home in California. C.A.R. also reports affordability indices for regions and select counties within the state. The Index is considered the most fundamental measure of housing well-being for home buyers in the state.
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Home buyers needed to earn a minimum annual income of $96,640 to qualify for the purchase of a $483,050 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in the fourth quarter of 2015. The monthly payment, including taxes and insurance on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan, would be $2,420, assuming a 20 percent down payment and an effective composite interest rate of 4.07 percent. The effective composite interest rate in thirdquarter 2015 was 4.16 percent and 4.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. The median home price was $488,540 in third-quarter 2015, and an annual income of $98,580 was needed to purchase a home at that price. Unchanged from the previous quarter and year, 39 percent of California households earned the minimum income to qualify for the purchase of a condominium or townhome in the last quarter of 2015. An annual income of $78,720 was required to make monthly payments of $1,970. (Continued on following page)
Key points from the fourth-quarter 2015 Housing Affordability report include: • Compared to affordability in thirdquarter 2015, 16 counties saw an improvement in housing affordability, five experienced declines, and six were unchanged. • Regionally, affordability improved slightly across the state with affordability gains mostly in the higherpriced areas, while less expensive regions experienced minimal effects due to level home prices. • Alameda, Contra Costa, Sonoma, Los Angeles, and San Joaquin counties saw the greatest quarterto-quarter improvement in housing affordability due to flat home prices and lower interest rates. • During the fourth quarter of 2015, the five most affordable counties in California were Kings (61 percent), Merced (55 percent), San Bernardino (53 percent), Tulare (54 percent), and Fresno (49 percent). • San Francisco (11 percent), San Mateo (14 percent), and Marin (17 percent), counties were the least affordable areas of the state.
Originally Published February 2016 on CAR.org Statistics Source: California Association of Realtors
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LIFESTYLE
MEET OLIVER & ALYSE Each edition of RE|Source we feature a profile of our agents as a way for you to get to know the faces and personalities of the wonderful agents who make our brokerage a success. Oliver Brown joined us fairly soon after we opened our brokerage in Walnut Creek. Oliver immediately fit in, bringing his consistent sense of professionalism, integrity, which he balances with a great sense of humor. Alyse McNelley, joined Oliver from Boston in 2014. With a background in education, Alyse has shown to have the patience and assertivness to succeed in the Bay Area’s fast paced real estate market all done with a positive attitude and joyful demeanor! As a team, both in life and in the office, Oliver and Alyse are a great combination. We feel very fortunate to have them both as part of our family. We hope you enjoy this preview of Oliver and Alyse. Our Names: Oliver Dylan Brown, Alyse Marie McNelley We Are: An amazing partnership, both personally and professionally, that is built on trust, love, mutual respect, appreciation and understanding. What would you name the autobiography of your lives? “Carpe Diem”...we definitely seize each day and enjoy every second of it! Life is too short to worry about the small things or to take anything for granted. Always be kind, always be appreciative and always value your friends, family and health. What are you proudest of? We are immensely proud of our deep family ties, raising 3 amazing kids, and the friends that have become such an integral part of our lives. What do you want to be when you grow up? Beach bums! No, but seriously, we love renovating homes and helping our clients do the same. We look forward to doing more of this for years to come. But we never plan on growing up!
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A Perfect Day? Our perfect day would be heading to the beach for a beautiful sunny afternoon, wine tasting at an amazing vineyard and ending up out for a seafood dinner with our loved ones! Alyse-... and maybe a massage and some shopping in there at some point :-) Favorite Neighborhood: Alyse: Tough question, Contra Costa County is so beautiful, I can’t pick just one! California has so much to offer, I would truly pick them all. I would also choose the neighborhood I grew up in back East, a community that is truly Boston Strong. Oliver: Since my three kids attend Las Lomas, WCI and Murwood schools, I would say the wonderful people that make up these neighborhoods hold a special place in my heart. Favorite part of being a realtors? Our favorite part of being Realtors is helping people take that next very important step in their lives. It is the joy of helping them find that perfect home their family will enjoy for years to come. We feel fortunate to be able to develop personal relationships with buyers and sellers, while helping them navigate through the real estate process. You truly become a part of their trusted inner circle and you share in all of their emotions. Working in a partnership is amazing, our clients are true friends to us and it is quite an honor to assist them in their life’s journey. Dudum Real Estate Group is.. A Family. A professional, crazy, loving, brilliant, beautiful family.
OLIVER BROWN & ALYSE McNELLEY
Realtor® CalBRE# 01275277/01985518 O; 925.209.4249 A: 617.905.9666 Oliver@dudum.com Alyse@dudum.com OliverBrownHomes.com HomesByAlyse.com CalBRE# 01275277/01985518
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LIFESTYLE
FURRY FEATURE Meet Bernadette & Sadie Marshall Our Names Are... Bernadette (4 yrs old) Rottie Sadie (3 yrs old) Visla Our Parents Sometimes Call Us... “Berna” “Say, Say, Beegs” What Are We Like ... Bernadette is a loving teddy bear. She is caring, loving, happy, protective and most of all your best friend. She has shown us all what it means to be a good baby sitter with her new human brother baby Harrison. Sadie is a bundle of energy in the day and a snuggler at night with such a sweet spirit and a sensitive side to make sure she doesn’t disappoint you. A true loyal best friend... Our Best Achievement? Berna’s proudest moment for us was to see her lying next to Harrison (while he was on the floor playing), acting like his guardian. Sadie’s proudest moment was the day she ran 6 miles back and forth on the beach chasing birds with no intervention by us (she’s nuts).
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LIFESTYLE
Our Biggest Challenges? If you stop petting Bernadette she will paw at you to keep going. If you’re not expecting it you can get a paw in the face. Sadie can get too focused on birds (anything that flies). What gets them up in the morning? Squirrels and morning walks to the coffee shop. Perfect Day... A morning walk followed by a nap. Then an afternoon of swimming and a dinner of bbq chicken livers. Favorite place to hang out... They love the beach and the park. They are so social with other people, so hanging out in front of a coffee shop would be a favorite, as they gets lots of pets and hugs! Dudum Real Estate Group is… The best place ever!!! They are always loved and welcomed by everyone and truly know Dudum is their family too. Our Mom is...
LYNDA MARSHALL REALTOR® | CalBRE #01310619 Direct: 925.322.1101 | Mobile: 510.455.0500 Lynda@LyndaSellsHomes.com WWW.LYNDASELLSHOMES.COM Dudum Real Estate Group . RE | Source Magazine . SPRING 2016 / 29
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SPRING FUN...
Here are a few highlights of things to do in the East Bay this Spring.
OAKLAND BACON & BEER FEST The Oakland Bacon and Beer Festival is coming back for Year 3! Woo! On Sunday, March 13th from 2:30pm to 5:00pm at the Market Building at Jack London Square, @eat Boston, Bison Organic Beer and Oakland Grown present the third annual Oakland Bacon and Beer Festival as a fundraiser for Oakland Grown.
WALNUT CREEK RESTAURANT WEEK
WALNUT CREEK ART ON THE MAIN
A culinary celebration of spectacular cuisine at incredible prices. Entice your appetite and delight your palate with prix-fixe menus offered at over two dozen restaurants. With cuisines that encompass American, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese and Mexican (just to name a few), experience why our delicious community has been called, “The East Bay’s most popular dining destination.”
The 2016 annual Art On The Main event is where you will find our invited artist staged down the middle of downtown North Main Street in Walnut Creek. The event is closed off to traffic between Civic to Mt. Diablo Blvd. May 14th & 15th , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 1666 Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA WALNUTCREEKDOWNTOWN.COM
April 17th-24th WALNUTCREEKDOWNTOWN.COM
March 13th, 2:30 - 5:00 55 Harison Street, Oakland CA BACONANDBEER.NET/OAKLAND
DANVILLE SUMMER FEST
The Town of Moraga, coupled with the Soda Aquatic Center and Campolindo high school campus, make the Moraga Triathlon the ideal venue for the beginning triathlete, youth triathlete, as well as the more advanced competitor.
Danville Summerfest provides a day of shopping, live entertainment and family-friendly activities for guests of all ages to enjoy in an outdoor setting. Browse through offerings from an eclectic mix of vendors, grab a spot to watch live bands and fill your stomach with delicious local foodThe event takes place in beautiful Downtown Walnut Creek on Thanksgiving morning.
April 23rd, 2016 MORAGATRI.COM
June 18th-19th, Downtown Danville DANVILLESUMMERFEST.COM
10TH ANNUAL MORAGA TRIATHLON
CONTRA COSTA HOME & GARDEN SHOW April 1st-3rd, vist website for times Concord Pavillion 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA CAPITALSHOWCASE.COM/CONTRA.HTML
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DUDUM DELIGHTS...
Here are a few recommendations for things we love...
DESIRE
DEPART
DIVERT
ECOVENT
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST
BERKELEY ART MUSEUM
Ecovent is a smart thermostat system that sets the temperature in every room individually. It’s a kit that uses smart sensors, hidden in plugs in each room, to monitor that specific area’s climate. Smart thermometers like Nest are compatible with Ecovent. Of course, everything can be controlled with the tap of a smartphone.
A huge stretch of National Forest that runs from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara and northern Los Angeles County, the Los Padres is an enormous area with a wide variety of outdoor activities from boating to surfing to condor-viewing. There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails in its 1.7 million acres, including the drop-dead gorgeous Big Sur Coast.
BAMPFA, the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Our mission is to inspire the imagination and ignite critical dialogue through art and film.
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The University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Our mission is to inspire the imagination and ignite critical dialogue through art and film. We aspire to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. 2155 Center Street Berkeley, CA 94720 bampfa.org
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DINE
DECOMPRESS
DEVOTE
FARMSTEAD AT LONG MEADOW RANCH
AUBERGE DU SOLEIL SPA
ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch is our destination for food & wine in St. Helena, the heart of Napa Valley. Our Estate grown wines, organic produce, grass-fed beef and lamb, extra virgin olive oil, honey and more are proudly represented by the ingredient-driven American farmhouse cooking of Executive Chef Stephen Barber.
The Auberge spa is a natural extension of California wine country’s most luxurious country inn, Auberge du Soleil. Built for the exclusive use of the resort’s guests, The Auberge Spa occupies 7,000 square feet overlooking the Napa Valley.
ARF is a national leader in the animal welfare industry co-founded by Elaine and Tony La Russa in 1991. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, the nonprofit receives no government funding and is an accredited four-star charity. ARF’s core mission is the rescue of dogs and cats who have run out of time at public shelters and brings people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives. ARF strives to create a world where every loving dog and cat has a home, where every lonely person has a companion animal, and where children learn to care. ARF couples this focus with innovative programs strengthening the human-animal bond for children, seniors, veterans, and people in disadvantaged circumstances. Through ARF, people experience the unconditional love and acceptance of dogs and cats to fulfill a mission of “People Rescuing Animals… Animals Rescuing People…”®
Housed in a former nursery barn, our restaurant is centered around an open kitchen, family-style dining, a full bar and an authentic farm-totable menu. 738 Main Street Saint Helena, CA 94574 longmeadowranch.com
Embracing a nurturing philosophy embodied by a unique menu of body and facial treatments, the Spa utilizes natural ingredients indigenous to the region. Auberge Spa guests can arrive early to enjoy our water ritual, which includes a soak in each of our three temperate springs overlooking the Napa Valley vineyards and Auberge’s olive grove. aubergedusoleil.com
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Delish...
Some of our tried and true recipes for success in the kitchen.
CASAMIGOS WATERMELON TEQUILA COCKTAIL Ingredients: 1/4 cup water Julie Del Santo 1/4 cup granulated sugar Broker/Owner 8 cups diced seedless julie@dudum.com watermelon (1 lb) 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3 calamansi limes (juice only), optional 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnish 1 1/4 cups Casamigos tequila Instructions: In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a simmer. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; let the sugar syrup cool. In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Strain the watermelon juice, pressing gently on the pulps to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp. In a pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the lime juice, calamansi juice and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle the mint. Add the watermelon juice and Casamigos. Add ice to the cocktail and garnish with the mint sprigs and serve cold. Dudum Real Estate Group . RE | Source Magazine . SPRING 2016 / 34
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BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
Nancy Keating Realtor® nancykeating@dudum.com
Ingredients: ½ C butter ¾ C sugar 1 egg, well beaten 2 C sifted all-purpose flour 2 ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ C milk 2 C blueberries, fresh or frozen Cinnamon Crumb Topping: ½ cup sugar ½ cup flour ½ tsp cinnamon Cut in ¼ cup butter
Instructions: Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and beat until fluffy. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Add alternatively with milk to first batch of ingredients. Fold in blueberries. Pour mixture into a greased 11 x 7” baking dish. Make cinnamon crumb topping by mixing together ingredients. Sprinkle cinnamon crumb mixing on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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SINFUL SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
GREEN BEANS WITH RASPBERRIES Sereta Churchill Realtor® sereta@dudum.com
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh green beans ½ cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese Raspberries – small basket
Kent Loving Marketing Director kloving@dudum.com
Instructions: Mix olive oil and garlic, slowly add in cheese until it thickens a little. Cook green beans and drain. Toss the cheese mixture with the beans and add raspberries. Be careful not to use too much oil. Great flavor and a nice looking dish.
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Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ¼ C mayonnaise ½ C grated parmesan cheese ½ C grated mozzarella cheese 2 cloves garlic, finely diced ½ t salt ½ t ground black pepper 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, diced ½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 4 oz. can of diced green chiles 1 small can of water chestnuts Tortilla chips, crackers, Hawaiian rolls, for serving
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, mayo, parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, salt and pepper. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well combined. Stir in the artichoke hearts and spinach. Spread into am 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.a little. Cook green beans and drain. Toss the cheese mixture with the beans and add raspberries. Be careful not to use too much oil. Great flavor and a nice looking dish.
LIFESTYLE
TAPENADE & GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI Ingredients: ¼ C chopped Sherry Hutchens pimento-stuffed green olives Realtor® ¼ C chopped Kalamata olives sherry@dudum.com ¼ C chopped sun-dried tomatoes ¼ C chopped roasted red bell peppers ¼ C chopped marinated artichoke hearts 1 T chopped capers 1 to 2 T finely chopped garlic 2 T chopped fresh basil 2 T balsamic vinegar 1 T red wine vinegar 1/3 C good olive oil Freshly ground pepper 8 oz. fresh goat cheese, sliced about ½” thick 1 baguette Olive oil
Instructions: To make tapenade: Combine the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, garlic and fresh basil in a bowl.* Whisk together the vinegars and olive oil, and stir into the chopped ingredients. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 1 week. To make crostini: Slice bread on the diagonal, brush with olive oil and bake until golden. Cool to room temperature. To serve: Fan out the sliced goat cheese on a platter. Pour the tapenade mixture on top. Serve with toasted crostini. NOTES: *Instead of chopping by hand, place the first 5 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Place in a bowl and continue with the recipe instructions. Recipe can be doubled or tripled. The tapenade can also be used as a sandwich spread, or add extra olive oil to thin it out and drizzle on top of grilled fish or chicken.
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ABOUT US
WELCOME... Meet the newest faces of Dudum Real Estate Group...
Cris Maltzman Realtor速
Dino Riggio Realtor速
cris@dudum.com
dino@dudum.com
Kristina Solovieva Realtor速
Peter Paredaro Realtor速
kristina@dudum.com
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ABOUT US
CONGRATULATIONS... SERETA CHURCHILL California Association of Realtors 2015 Distinguished Realtor of the Year This prestigious honor, the highest CAR bestows, has been awarded to our own Sereta Churchill, one of the most accomplished Realtors® in the state of California! Dudum Real Estate Group applauds Sereta’s amazing efforts, and we are proud and delighted she is a member of our team. Congratulations Sereta and the Churchill Team!
Congratulations to our 2015 Top Producers & Rising Star. What an accomplishment, especially in this highly competitive and fast paced industry. We’re proud to honor your achievements in 2015 and have great expectations for each of you in the coming year! The best is yet to come...
BRETT BARNES 2015 TOP PRODUCER Units
THE CHURCHILL TEAM
TINA FRECHMAN
2015 TOP PRODUCER Volume
2015 RISING STAR
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ABOUT US
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR AGENTS... BRETT’S CLIENT PAMELA SAYS...
STACEY SAID THIS ABOUT TINA...
Brett takes care of his clients like friends. He is extremely knowledable in his field and always is updating to keep track of what is best for his clients. He is personable, and takes care of details. My friends I recommended Brett to, while definitely work with him again, and tell their friends!
I can’t imagine a better partner than Tina Frechman. Tina is unparalleled in her attitude and willingness to dedicate herself to the process. She rolled up her sleeves and helped execute on two fairly complicated real estate transactions in a short period of time. She is adept at both strategy as well as the finer details of buying a house while simultaneously getting a house ready for the market in days not weeks. I will very highly recommend Tina to anyone I meet!
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity ~PAMELA S.
~STACEY E.
BRETT BARNES
Realtor® | CAL BRE #01445648 925.348.6225 brett@realtor-brett.com CAL BRE #01445648
TINA FRECHMAN
REALTOR® | CALBRE# 01970768 925.915.0851 TINA@DUDUM.COM WWW.TINAFRECHMAN.COM
KEITH SAID THIS ABOUT JON & HOLLY...
MIKE & GAYLE SAID THIS ABOUT LYNDA...
Jon and Holly have represented me in several real estate transactions over the last couple of years. They did their jobs by listening first, then offering advice and alternatives, then respecting and following through on the decisions I made. They go beyond the call of duty and offer help and advice long after escrow closes. They are true professionals, who offer personal attention that is hard to find.
Lynda’s guidance made selling our house a breeze. She kept us informed of everything that was happening and her enthusiasm was very evident. Her positive attitude made us feel very confident that we had made the right decision to have Lynda handle the selling of our home of 33 years. ~MIKE & GAYLE A.
~KEITH M.
JON WOOD & HOLLY SIBLEY
REALTOR | CAL BRE#: 01435618/ 01474293 JON: 925.383.5384 / HOLLY: 925.451.3105 JWOOD@JONWOODPROPERTIES.COM HSIBLEY@JONWOODPROPERTIES.COM ®
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LYNDA MARSHALL
REALTOR® | CalBRE #01310619 Mobile: 510.455.0500 Lynda@LyndaSellsHomes.com
Helping You Go Green in 2016... You’re Invited to Join Us for
ShredFest2016 & e-recycle
Saturday, April 16th, 9am - 1pm Bring your old files, bank records, confidential documents, etc. and have them SHREDDED ON SITE AT NO COST TO YOU. You can also bring your old computers, TVs, VCRs, etc., for e-recycling. It’s our way of saying thanks for your continued trust, support, and referrals! Reach out to your Dudum Real Estate Group Agent to let them know you’d like to participate!
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ABOUT US
DUDUM REAL ESTATE GROUP
Here are sixty reasons why we are consistently ranked in the top two percent of brokerages in the East Bay.
ALYSE MCNELLEY
ANGIE CLAY
ANGIE CULUM
ANGIE PEREZ
ANN KENDRICK
BEN MILLER
BRETT BARNES
CATHY BAIGENT
JANE SMITH
JANET POWELL
JANET TONG
JEFF POLLARD
JOHN SEFTON
JON WOOD
JULIA FERTZIGER
JULIE DEL SANTO
LONG NGUYEN
LYNDA MARSHALL
LYNSEY CLARK
MARIA AMINI
MARILYN HUGHES
MARISA COX
MARY NOEL
MATTHEW MCLEOD
SHEILA CHRISTIE
SHERRY HUTCHENS
STAN JOHNSON
STEVE REISER
TAWNY BURNS
TERESA ZOCCHI
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ABOUT US
CHRISTINA STRATTON
CHRISTY ZOERNER
CRIS MALTZMAN
DAVE CHRISTIE
DINO RIGGIO
EMANUEL SAKKIS
HEATHER STOTKA
HOLLY SIBLEY
KAILEY GRAZIANO
KAREN GUARISCO
KAREN IVANKOVICH
KEVIN HUNTER
KIM SEFTON
KRISTINA SOLOVIEVA
LESLIE SHAFTON
LISA TICHENOR
NANCY KEATING
OLIVER BROWN
PATRICIA AMES
PETER PAREDARO
POLLY HERRERA
RANDY CHURCHILL
REED HARRISON
SERETA CHURHILL
TERRYLYNN FISHER
TINA FRECHMAN
TISH KANAT
VANESSA GUIDI
VERONICA HIDALGO
YVONNE LEE
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LAFAYETTE 999 Oak Hill Rd. #100 Lafayette, CA 94549 WALNUT CREEK 1910 Olympic Blvd. #100 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 CAL BRE#: 01882902
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