Re|Source Summer 2016

Your Real Estate Source for the Greater East Bay

SUMMER 2016

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747 OLD STABLE PLACE, WALNUT CREEK

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THIS ISSUE...

PROPERTIES

LIFESTYLE

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265 Eagle Court, Alamo

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Featured Agent: Leslie Shafton

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747 Old Stable Place, Walnut Creek

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Furry Feature: Zeke

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3360 Sweet Drive, Lafayette

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Summer Fun

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738 Spartan Court, Walnut Creek

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Dudum Delights

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3007 Woodlawn Drive, Walnut Creek

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Delish

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2467 Heatherleaf Lane, Martinez

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110 Steinbeck Court, Pittsburg ABOUT US

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Additional Available Properties

MARKET NEWS

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Market at a Glance

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Median Sales Prices by County

24

Real Estate Briefs

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Welcome

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Client Testimonials

46

Dudum Real Estate Group

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PROPERTIES

OUR COVER HOME...

265 EAGLE COURT, ALAMO Listed for $3,195,000

REED HARRISON REALTOR® 415.517.3380 reed@harrisonscottinc.com CalBRE# 01466127

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PROPERTIES

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PROPERTIES

PRIVATE PARADISE TUCKED INTO THE FOOTHILLS OF ALAMO Nestled into the rolling hills of Mt. Diablo and the heritage oaks of Alamo, CA, this Summerhill built home sits on one of the premium lots in this enclave of 47 luxury homes. The 4,500+ square feet of living space has been meticulously cared for and features a recently remodeled kitchen/great room, a new master bathroom and a resort like backyard. Top of the line appliances, beautiful quartz counter tops and custom trim work highlight the kitchen and downstairs living space. The great room concept flows outdoors to approximately 700 square feet of covered outdoor living space, an outdoor kitchen and entertaining space.

Surrounded by dedicated open space, the one-acre plus yard includes a +/- 400 square foot casita/in-law unit, a custom walk-in pool with extensive waterfalls, a water slide and additional water features. The covered jacuzzi hot tub makes for a great place to relax and unwind. All of this enhanced by gorgeous landscaping, walking paths and direct access to the open space. The property is fit with solar panels on top of the casita allowing for incredible efficiency. One side yard is equipped with an exceptional sport court while the other side makes for a great area to plant luscious gardens and gorgeous flowers.

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PROPERTY DETAILS • 4,530 sq. ft. of luxury living space

• Extensive walking paths throughout the backyard

• 5 bed/5.5 bath

• Covered hot tub/Jacuzzi

• +/-700 sq. ft. of covered outdoor living space

• New paint

• 1.10 acre lot

• Nest controlled home HVAC system

• Three car garage

• Dual tankless water heaters

• Recently renovated kitchen

• Sport Court

• Wolf Range

• Mature landscaping with advanced irrigation system

• SubZero Refrigerator

• Detailed landscape lighting

• Gorgeous Quartz counter tops

• Casita/in-law unit

• Newer master bath

• Courtyard entry

• Large custom shower

• Surrounded by undevelopable open space

• Free standing bathtub

• End of a cul-de-sac location

• His & Hers oversized walk-in closets

• Office with built in cabinets and custom trim work

• Premium lot nested into the rolling hills of Mt. Diablo

• Fully owned solar

• Custom outdoor kitchen

• Less than 30 miles to San Francisco

• Resort like backyard featuring walk-in pool

• Highly ranked San Ramon Valley Schools (buyer to verify availability)

• Custom waterfalls & other water features

WWW.265EAGLECOURT.COM

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PROPERTIES

747 OLD STABLE PLACE, WALNUT CREEK Offered at $1,900,000

LESLIE SHAFTON

REALTOR ® CALBRE# 01944775 P: 925.360.9192 LESLIESHAFTON1@GMAIL.COM WWW.LESLIESHAFTON.COM

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PROPERTIES

EXECUTIVE RETREAT • 5 Bedrooms

• 4,130 sf

• 4 ½ Bathrooms

• 0.37 acres

A truly spectacular home, this property leaves nobody wanting!

A long driveway leads to a private, gated courtyard featuring a stone fountain and double door entry. An executive office directly off the main entry is accompanied by a formal living room with gas-burning fireplace and a formal dining room with views of the front courtyard. A butler’s pantry provides easy access to the kitchen; ideal for dinner parties. A coat closet and powder room are conveniently off the foyer.

Your guests can relax and enjoy views of the backyard oasis from the spacious family and informal dining rooms, with built-in entertainment center, gas-burning fireplace and separate home office. The adjoining open-concept kitchen is expansive with a large island/breakfast bar, built-in gas range, sub zero refrigerator, double oven, pantry and compactor. A laundry room, guest room, and full bathroom, which opens to the pool, complete the lower level.

Upstairs, french doors open to both the master suite and spacious den or playroom. The den’s built-in seating makes relaxing easy in this versatile space large enough for a pool table or media room. The bright master suite is a true retreat, offering privacy and expansive views of the open space. A lovely master bath with dual vanities, spa tub and double walk-in closets complete the spacious suite. Jack-and-Jill bedrooms and a junior suite with en-suite bath and walk-in closet assure enough space for everyone.

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PROPERTIES

3360 SWEET DRIVE, LAFAYETTE Offered at $1,270,000 THE CHURCHILL TEAM: RANDY CHURCHILL

REALTOR® CALBRE # 01138237 CELL: 925.787.4622 RANDY@DUDUM.COM WWW.SERETAANDRANDY.COM

SERETA CHURCHILL

REALTOR® CALBRE # 00524249 CELL: 925.998.4441 SERETA@DUDUM.COM WWW.SERETAANDRANDY.COM

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DINO RIGGIO

REALTOR® CALBRE# 01488288 CELL: 925.385.8549 DINO@DUDUM.COM WWW.DINORIGGIO.COM

PROPERTIES

LAFAYETTE RANCHER WITH A FOREVER VIEW • .27 acre lot with expansive views • Delightful location with close proximity to town • Double car garage with direct entry to home

• Dining area off living room with French doors leading to patio and views

• Hall bath with amazing custom designed features

• Kitchen is well appointed and is central to living area

• Downstairs boasts a family room with 4th bedroom, kitchenette, dining area and remodeled bath. Possibilities for an In-law unit, guest quarters, or master suite with it’s own living area, kitchenette and full upgraded bath

• 3 upstairs bedrooms including master bedroom and office with double door entry

• Entry walkway leading to brick front porch • Fireplace in living room with hardwood floors throughout much of the living area

• Recently been remodeled master bedroom and bath

• Two outdoor entertaining areas with gorgeous views

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738 SPARTAN COURT, WALNUT CREEK Offered at $799,000 Located in the Larkey Park area of Walnut Creek, this lovely home is close to vibrant downtown, schools, parks and recreation. It offers a convenient commute location and is in close proximity to BART. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • Situated on an approximately .40 acre lot • Three bedrooms PLUS a den/office, three full baths • Approximately 2300 sq. ft.

• Large living room with wood ceiling and walls • Light and bright updated eat in kitchen with recessed track lighting, newer laminate flooring, island with gas cook top, double ovens, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Kitchen door leads to deck and rear level lawn area.

• Inside laundry room adjacent to kitchen • Family room with French doors to patio area, stone fireplace, vaulted wood ceilings with skylights, newer laminate flooring • Two bedrooms on lower level, one with mirrored closet doors • Upstairs master suite light and bright, offers privacy with its own balcony. Two walk-in closets and extra storage area.

• The master bath features neutral tile, over sized shower with wood detail and skylight • Two car detached garage with approximately 1,000 sq.ft. workshop, bonus room and storage area providing endless possibilities

MARY NOEL

REALTOR® P: 925.890.0753 MARYANOEL@ATT.NET WWW.MARYNOEL.COM CALBRE# 00959722

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3007 WOODLAWN DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK Offered at $699,000 Updated rancher so close to shopping, BART and all commute routes. Lovingly enjoyed for over 30 years. This home is updated and ready for any buyer. The property features four bedrooms and two full baths. The hall bath has been recently renovated with a custom tile walk in shower. Significant detail in the professionally landscaped front yard with all low water plantings and drip irrigation. All section one pest findings have been cleared.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • Dual pane windows • Deep hardwood floors throughout • New carpet • New custom paint • Updated kitchen appliances • Designer all wood plantation shutters • Raised garden beds with drip irrigation • RV Storage area and driveway • Over-sized 12,000 square foot lot • Four large bedrooms • Two full bath rooms • Hall bath features over sized level in shower • Master has en suite bath • Custom wood burning fireplace insert • Attached garage

JANE SMITH

REALTOR® CALBRE# 01476506 925.998.1914 JANE@JANESMITHHOMES.COM WWW.JANESMITHHOMES.COM

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PROPERTIES

2467 HEATHERLEAF LANE, MARTINEZ Offered at $505,000 Beautiful Sunrise Ridge! Updated and clean. WONDERFUL VIEWS. End unit with two car garage. Granite faced fireplace with wood and tile flooring. Built-in bookshelves, high ceiling fans, and fresh interior paint. A must see!

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 1455 sq ft., per public record • Gorgeous views • Contemporary home design • Laminate, tile, carpeting • Small fenced yard with deck • Central Heat & A/C • 2 car garage with interior access from garage • Kitchen with breakfast bar, tile counters, and electric range • Indoor laundry • Fireplace in living room • HOA community features a greenbelt, playground, pool, cabana, and tennis courts

TERESA ZOCCHI

REALTOR ® CALBRE# 01907345 P: 925.3360.8662 TERESAZOCCHI@GMAIL.COM WWW.TERESAZOCCHI.COM

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PROPERTIES

110 STEINBECK COURT, PITTSBURG Offered at $380,000 Welcome home to community of Americana! Built in 1999 by Schuler Homes using modern steel framing techniques, this single story home is ready for you to make it a home you can be proud to share with your loved ones. Original homeowner has taken meticulous care of property. Just move in and begin a new life located near shopping, schools, expanded Highway 4 and minutes to BART station. Revitalized downtown Pittsburg with public marina provides access to all the recreation that awaits on the famous California Delta. Come home to Americana, welcome to Pittsburg!

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1625 Sq ft • Additional bonus room that could be 4th bedroom • Nice move-in condition in cul-de-sac location • Single story built with steel framing techniques • Americana neighborhood with community park • Large modern kitchen with breakfast nook • Refrigerator is included • Landscaped front & back yards • Attached 2 car garage • Inside laundry with washer/dryer included

LONG T. NGUYEN REALTOR® 925.876.7888 LONG@GO2LONG.COM WWW.GO2LONG.COM CALBRE# 01336323

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PROPERTIES

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE...

208 MOUNTAIRE PARKWAY, CLAYTON | $748,000

VERONICA HIDALGO 925.381.9585

1900 CAMINO ESTRADA, CONCORD | $669,000

TERRYLYNN FISHER 925.876.0966

4 HARWICH WALK, PLEASANT HILL | $495,000

MARISA COX 925.383.3084

13 MOZDEN LANE, PLEASANT HILL | $485,000

OLIVER BROWN 925.209.4249

109 KINGSWOOD LANE, MARTINEZ | $464,999

JON WOOD & HOLLY SIBLEY 925.383.5384

455 CRESCENT STREET, OAKLAND | $460,000

EMANUEL SAKKIS 925.389.0835

656 PEBBLE DRIVE, EL SOBRANTE | $419,000

KAILEY GRAZIANO 925.404.4361

173 ARANA DRIVE, MARTINEZ | $345,000

MARISA COX 925.383.3084

698 FRAZIER DRIVE, OAKLEY | $340,000

BRETT BARNES 925.348.6225

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MARKET PROPERTIES NEWS

MARKET AT A GLANCE SOURCE: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® & Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 4/2016

406,870

Existing Home Sales

$509,100 Median Home Price

3.5 27.7 DAYS Median Time On MONTHS Market

Unsold Inventory

5.4% YTY

5.1% YTY

3.0% YTY

3.8% YTY

$244

99.3%

34%

3.61%

Price Per SQ Feet

Sales To List Ratio

Affordability Index

4.2% YTY

0.3% YTY

Even 0% YTY

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30 Year Fixed Rate

0.06% YTY

MEDIAN SOLD PRICE OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 2016:Q1

COUNTY

Q1 2016

Q1 2015

YTY% CHANGE

ALAMEDA

$820,080

$742,340

10.5%

CONTRA COSTA

$590,410

$553,030

6.8%

MARIN

$1,202,590

$1,208,330

-0.5%

NAPA

$657,500

$617,650

6.5%

SAN FRANCISCO

$1,408,330

$1,348,480

4.4%

SAN MATEO

$1,312,500

$1,280,000

2.5%

SANTA CLARA

$1,085,000

$960,000

13.0%

SOLANO

$385,550

$337,930

14.1%

SONOMA

$595,730

$558,510

6.7%

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MARKET NEWS

BAY AREA REAL ESTATE BRIEFS...

STRONG WAGE GROWTH AND LEVEL HOME PRICES BUOY CALIFORNIA HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Source: C.A.R.

• Compared to affordability in fourth-quarter 2015, 22 of 29 counties tracked saw an improvement in housing affordability, three experienced declines, and four were unchanged.

Higher wages and lower seasonal home prices combined to push California housing affordability higher in the first quarter of 2016, compared to the previous quarter, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Affordability was flat when compared to the previous year as rising home price offset income gains.

• Affordability improved greatly in the Bay Area, with eight of nine counties seeing an improvement. Southern California, Central Coast, and the Central Valley also saw higher affordability, compared to the previous quarter.

Making sense of the story

CASTRO DISPELS HOMEOWNERSHIP

• Thirty-four percent of California households could afford to purchase the $465,280 median priced home in the first quarter, up from 30 percent in fourth-quarter 2015 and unchanged from 34 percent in first-quarter 2015.

• A minimum annual income of $92,571 was needed to make monthly payments of $2,314, including principal, interest, and taxes on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 4.01 percent interest rate. Forty-one percent of home buyers were able to purchase the $389,910 median-priced condo or townhome. An annual income of $77,575 was required to make a monthly payment of $1,939.

• Home buyers needed to earn a minimum annual income of $92,571 to qualify for the purchase of a $465,280 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in the first quarter of 2016.

• Condominiums and townhomes were also more affordable compared to the previous quarter. Forty-one percent of California households earned the minimum income to qualify for the purchase of a condominium or townhome in the first quarter of 2016, up from 39 percent from the last quarter of 2015.

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MYTH

ABOUT

MILLENNIALS

AND

Source: DSNews.com

HUD Secretary Julián Castro said he believed that millennials are “just as committed” to homeownership as previous generations— contrary to the widespread believe that the members of the younger generation are not interested in owning a home. During his remarks to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Regulatory Issues Forum, Castro commented, “The American Dream of homeownership is as strong today as ever. And perhaps the best news of all is that millennials are showing that their generation is just as committed to homeownership as their parents and grandparents.” He cited a survey from TD Bank that found that 40 percent of millennials plan to buy their first home sometime during the next year.He added that the housing market is a part of the nation’s overall economic strength, as real residential investment has grown by more than 8 percent for six straight quarters.

MARKET NEWS

HOW CALIFORNIA HOME PRICES GOT SKY-HIGH

JUST WHAT IS A ‘SMART HOME’ ANYWAY?

Source: KPCC

Source: CNBC

Buying a first home in California can be a daunting task, as the average home price is roughly two-and-ahalf times the national average in the Golden State. With home prices in much of L.A. at pre-recession levels, or exceeding them, first-time buyers are struggling to break into the market. They must often put down big down payments or even full cash offers. They have to agree to the seller’s terms, such as a long — or short —escrow period. Compounding the problem, wages have not kept up with home prices, both for renters and homeowners. The California Environmental Quality Act, also known as CEQA, has also affected development and the availability of supply.

As more people use the term “smart home” to boost sales and prices, the definition of what exactly constitutes a smart home is coming under greater scrutiny. Sean Blankenship, chief marketing officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate, commented, “We need to have some sort of standard in our industry about what a smart home is and what it means. How is it relevant?” To that end, Coldwell Banker teamed up with CNET, a technology news and review website, to define the smart home: A home that is equipped with network-connected products for controlling, automating, and optimizing functions, either remotely by a phone, tablet, computer or a separate system within the home itself. Talk to your REALTOR® about how these new technologies are relevant to a listing and its potential.

EDUCATION’S INFLUENTIAL ROLE IN HOME PURCHASE DECISIONS Source: DSNews.com

Increasing educational attainment levels will improve the prospect of achieving the American Dream in the long-run, but the timing of important lifestyle decisions will have a significant impact on homeownership in the near term, according to First American Financial Corporation’s Homeownership Progress Index. The index declined 1.8 percent year-over-year, and is down 7.6 percent from the peak in 2005 because demographic shifts are causing homeownership rates to transition. Educational attainment and income level are key to homeownership, the report concludes, as people with higher education levels are more likely to earn higher incomes and own homes. In 2015, the educational homeownership gap doubled to 28 percent, as areas with growing educational attainment rates are also often the same places with significant improvements in homeownership levels.

WHERE IS CALIFORNIA’S HOUSING INVENTORY? Source: Intersections

Leslie Appleton-Young, chief economist for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), has a column featured in State Treasurer John Chiang’s newsletter to analyze the state of housing inventory in California. She notes that C.A.R.’s Unsold Inventory Index has been experiencing a downward trend due to such factors as economics, demographics, and tax policy—among others. She notes that current homeowners are simply staying put longer, which has greatly affected the turnover rate for the California housing stock.

Appleton-Young adds, “While this is a great time to sell, owners know that by becoming buyers they are putting themselves into a market that continues to be competitive and values are high. Why sell when there is nowhere to go, particularly if they want to stay in the same area with high valuations.”

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LIFESTYLE

MEET LESLIE 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.

Leslie Shafton joined our brokerage in August of 2015 and she quickly made a positive addition and welcome impact. Along with her amazing business as a realtor, Leslie, along with her team, have added their friendly, fun personalities and genuinely kind dispositons to each day here at Dudum.

If you were to ask any one of our agents or staff, they would all tell you that we are fortunate to count Leslie and her team as a coworkers and friends. We hope you enjoy finding out a little more about Leslie Shafton.

MY NAME: Leslie Shafton and the amazing members of my team are Colleen McHugh (Assistant) and Jennifer Lezcano (Buyer’s agent)

I AM: I am extremely grateful to be part of an incredible team, who allow me to provide exceptional service. I am also so lucky to be a part of Dudum Real Estate Group, the best brokerage around.

WHAT WOULD YOU NAME THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF YOUR LIFE? I would name my autobiography “I’m in” because my personal goal is to live life to the fullest and to know that I am doing my best each day.

WHAT ARE YOU PROUDEST OF? I am proudest of my family and friends. My husband David and sons Ben (12) and Leo (10) have taught me the importance of loving fiercely, patience, acceptance and kindness. I am also lucky to have incredible friends who provide me unconditional love and support.

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LIFESTYLE

A PERFECT DAY? My perfect day includes traveling to somewhere new and different or doing something strange (like Escape the Room, dining in the dark or Segway Polo). It also involves great food, lots of laughter and dancing.

FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD:

“One of my favorite parts of real estate is to help clients find fixers and help them with home renovation projects. My own family bought a fixer in which we lifted the original house, so that it became part of our upstairs. It was amazing seeing our vision become a reality.”

My favorite neighborhood is Parkmead in Walnut Creek because of the amazing community and close proximity to town.

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT ME...

Prior to being a real estate agent, I was a Clinical Psychologist, and during college I worked as a peanut vendor at Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park. Also, I have lived in both Nigeria and Italy.

FAVORITE PART OF BEING A REALTOR? Favorite things about being an agent: making the call when someone gets the perfect house and transforming houses, prior to sale, to look their best so that they sell for absolute top dollar.

Team Leslie: Leslie Shafton, Jennifer Lezcano, Colleen McHugh

LESLIE SHAFTON REALTOR® | CalBRE #01944775 925.360.9192 LeslieShafton@dudum.com WWW.LESLIESHAFTON.COM

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LIFESTYLE

FURRY FEATURE Meet Zeke!

MY NAME IS...

Zeke, I’m a 8 year old Boxer mix.

MY PARENTS SOMETIMES CALL ME...

The Zekester, Z-Man, Zekey-Boy, and Punkin’ Head WHAT I AM LIKE ...

Zeke is a happy dog who usually has a big smile on his face. He knows there are other dogs who never find a home or family of their own and that he’s one of the lucky ones because he has two homes – one in the Oakland Hills and the other in Walnut Creek – and two owners who love him more than anything in the world.

MY BEST ACHIEVEMENT...

Zeke is pretty smart, knows all the basic doggie commands, and understands more than 50 words and phrases. He’s good with kids and has a “soft mouth” which means he takes food gently from a tiny outstretched hand.

MY BIGGEST CHALLENGES...

Zeke is the sweetest, most gentle dog until he gets to a dog park, then he fights with other dogs. We’ve had to do the walk of shame more than once, including once after a particularly nasty episode that involved a Labradoodle, so no more visits to the dog park. L

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LIFESTYLE

WHAT GETS ME UP IN THE MORNING...

Treats, treats and treats! Every morning Zeke gets a short walk followed by a couple of treats.

MY PERFECT DAY...

Zeke loves to ride in the car, preferably in the front passenger seat, and if it includes a visit to and a walk around the Heather Farm duck pond in Walnut Creek, then he’s a really happy boy. He’s fascinated by the ducks, and in the Spring, when the baby ducks start to appear, he can barely contain his excitement. We won’t mention the time he jumped into the canal to get a closer look at a Momma duck and nine of her babies.

FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT...

Zeke loves Point Isabel in Richmond where he can run offleash to his heart’s content and splash in the bay if he gets too hot.

DUDUM REAL ESTATE GROUP IS… Zeke loves to visit Dudum Real Estate Group and can’t decide if he likes the Walnut Creek office or the Lafayette office better. In Walnut Creek, he gets to play with one of his favorite people and in the Lafayette office, he loves to race around the cubicles at full speed.

MY MOM IS...

SHERRY HUTCHENS BROKER ASSOCIATE CalBRE #01320608 925.212.7617 SherryHutchens@comcast.net WWW.SHERRYHUTCHENS.COM

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LIFESTYLE

SUMMER FUN...

Here are a few highlights of things to do in the East Bay and Greater Bay Area this Summer.

2016 DANVILLE HOT SUMMER NIGHTS BERKELEY KITE FESTIVAL

WALNUT CREEK WINE WALK 2016 Walk through Walnut Creek. Sip on local California wines. Savor the local businesses and restaurants of Walnut Creek’s vibrant downtown.

June 16th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Starting Location: Patioworld, 1628 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

We invite you to become part of our Berkeley Kite Festival where the earth, wind, and sky combine to create an unequaled festival experience. During the past 30 years, the Berkeley Kite Festival has developed a soaring reputation as one of the premier free family festivals on the West Coast.

There will be fun for every member of the family. See the cars your parents had, cars you had as a teenager in high school, cars you wish you had, cars you never saw or will see again!

August 11th, 4:00pm - 9:00pm Hartz Aveneue, Danville, CA danvillehotsummernightscarshow.com

July 30th - 31st, 10:00am-6:00pm highlinekites.com

$40 walnutcreekdowntown.com

2016 OAKLAND ART+SOUL FESTIVAL WALNUT CREEK FIRST WEDNESDAYS OAKLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL Pioneer Amphitheater, Cal State East Bay, Saturday, July 16, 2016 @ 12:00pm oaklandjazzfestival.com

WCDowntown hosts Walnut Creek First Wednesdays Street Festivals each month for all ages! Festivities include live entertainment, arts & crafts, shopping, treats & more!

August 3rd, 2016, 5:00pm - 9:00pm walnutcreekdowntown.com

Festivities include an Oaktown Throwdown BBQ competition, Blues & BBQ blowout, gospel showcase, Turf & all-styles dance battle, world dance festival, Kinetic Arts circus stage, beer, wine, great eats, family fun zone and more!

August 20th - 21st, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Oakland, adjacent to the 12th Street/City Center BART station. artandsouloakland.com

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LIFESTYLE

DUDUM DELIGHTS...

Here are a few recommendations for things we love this Summer...

DESIRE

DEPART

DIVERT

SADDLEBACK LEATHER LAPTOP BAG

INVERNESS PARK, CALIFORNIA

EXPLORATORIUM

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover.

Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.

Located in San Francisco, California, the Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Our mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide. Our vision is a world where people think for themselves and can confidently ask questions, question answers, and understand the world around them. We value lifelong learning and teaching, curiosity and inquiry, our community, iteration and evidence, integrity and authenticity, sustainability, and inclusion and respect.

Perfect for Father’s day, or anyday.

• Slim profile fits up to 13” MacBook Air and a charger and mouse • Full-grain, leather laptop bag with interior pigskin lining provides durability and protection for valuable devices • Removable and adjustable shoulder strap with one shoulder pad and pigskin-lined top handle provide carrying options for this shoulder bag; handle will stretch and form to your hand the more you use it.

• One interior pigskin pocket and one exterior pigskin lined pocket for accessories • Simple and versatile leather laptop carrying case for both men and women A serious upgrade from that nylon computer bag you’ve been packing around

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saddlebackleather.com

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Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street) San Francisco, CA 94111 415.528.4444 exloratorium.edu

LIFESTYLE

DINE

DECOMPRESS

DEVOTE

BULL VALLEY ROADHOUSE, PORT COSTA

YOGAWORKS, WALNUT CREEK

SPECIAL OLYMPICS, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Bull Valley Roadhouse serves a personal take on American fare, prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients from our favorite small farms, along with pre-Prohibition cocktails and their own modern concoctions.

Tucked away at the end of a canyon road in the dock town of Port Costa, the Roadhouse is a beacon that welcomes locals, travelers and day-trippers alike. Guests stepping into the landmark foragers and gardeners in their 1897 dining room and saloon can sense more than 100 years of hospitality. The proprietors and staff of Port Costa and Crockett strive to maintain that warm tradition, making sure everyone feels relaxed and well fed.

14 Canyon Lake Drive Port Costa, CA 94569 510.787.1135 bullvalleyroadhouse.com

YogaWorks’ students range from college kids, to housewives, to retirees, and popular classes include Therapeutics, Viniyoga, and Beginner classes. In addition to their full schedule of yoga classes, the fitness offerings at their spacious Walnut Creek studio will be sure to get you results. Their comprehensive Pilates program offers a state-of the-art Pilates studio, private sessions with talented instructors, group Reformer classes and a full schedule of targeted Pilates Mat classes. If your goal is getting toned, our fun and effective SculptWorks® and BarWorks® classes use a unique Great Yoga Wall® system with resistance bands and a ballet bar.

YogaWorks Cardio Flow is your class if you’d like to drop a few pounds with a yoga version of interval training.

Special Olympics Northern California provides athletic opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, instilling the confidence they need to succeed in life.

The SONC Core Values are: Sportsmanship — A commitment to fairness, ethics, respect, and fellowship in competition and in life. “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

Volunteerism — A commitment to celebrating and appreciating volunteers, who do good for the benefit of others without seeking personal reward or remuneration.

1131 Locust Street Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.478.7272

Acceptance — A commitment to openly embrace and welcome all others without regard to ability, race, creed, nationality, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.

yogaworks.com

sonc.org

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Delish...

Some of our tried and true recipes for success in the kitchen.

TRACEY’S HERB DIP Ingredients: ½ package of Trader Joe’s toasted Tracey Casella pine nuts VP Operations ½ of the package of fresh basil leaves tracey@dudum.com from Trader Joe’s (remove leaves from stems) Fresh oregano leaves (Use half the package removing the leaves from the stem.)

Garlic - 3 cloves ½ tsp of nutmeg Trader Joe’s Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles Kalamata Olives Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Instructions: Grind first 5 ingredients in Cuisinart together with 3 tbsp. olive oil and about a ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar. Remove from Cuisinart and add 1 package of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. Add about 15 pitted Kalamata Olives. Mix on a plate pour out olive oil and pour out some balsalmic vinegar and plop the dip right on top of them!

Serve with cut up baguette loaf.

Yummmmmy!

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HALIBUT CEVICHE Ingredients: 1 pound halibut, cut into small pieces Marilyn Hughes 2 cups lime juice Assistant to Pat Ames ½ pound tomatoes, cut Marilyn@dudum.com the same size 1 red onion, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped Serrano pepper, chopped, to taste Salt to taste Sliced avocado and tortilla chips for serving Instructions: In a large bowl, mix the fish with lime juice; let it “cook” for about 20 minutes. Drain juice.

Gently toss the fish with the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, serrano peppers and salt to taste Top with avocado slices and serve with chips

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MINTY MOJITO SORBET

CURRIED CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH

Ingredients: 1½ C sugar 2 C bottled water ½ bunch fresh mint, Sherry Hutchens ® stems removed, Realtor washed and dried sherry@dudum.com ½ C freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ cup white rum Zest of one lime

Ingredients: 3 T extra virgin olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, finely grated Maria Amini 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated Realtor® 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped mariabamini@dudum.com 2 ½ T curry powder 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, do not drain 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1” cubes 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with the juices 8 ounces Feta cheese, crumbles Kosher salt

Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until sugar dissolves.

Add the mint leaves and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for about 30 minutes.

Pour the mint/sugar syrup through a fine strainer into a large bowl. Press on the mint to remove all liquid. Add lime juice, rum and lime zest to the strained mixture and stir to combine.

Chill Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions

Instructions: 1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, serrano pepper and curry powder, stirring for one minute. Set aside.

2. Combine the chickpeas and their liquid, spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, 1 ½ tsp salt and the cooked onion mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 ½ hours. Scatter the cheese over the vegetables and cook for 30 more minutes. Serve with naan bread or basmati rice.

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CHILI CHEESE SCONES Kim Sefton Realtor® ksefton@dudum.com

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cornmeal, yellow 1 T baking powder 1 t red pepper flakes ½ t ground cumin ¼ cup butter, cut into ½” pieces 1 T vegetable shortening 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese 2 large eggs ½ cup milk

Instructions: 1. In a food processor or large bowl, whirl or mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, chilies and cumin until combined.

Add butter; whirl or rub with your fingers until coarse crumbs form. If using a food processor, cut cheese into 1 inch chunks and whirl until shredded; otherwise, shred cheese and stir into flour mixture.

2.Beat eggs and milk to blend; set aside 2 T of the mixture.

Add remainder to flour mixture and whirl or stir just until evenly moistened.

3.Scrape dough onto a floured board and knead about 6 turns or until dough holds together. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a ¾ “ thick round, 5-6” in diameter. Set rounds well apart on an oiled 12”x15” baking sheet. With a knife, cut each round not quite through to form six equal wedges. Brush rounds with reserved egg mixture.

4.Bake in 400° oven until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

Serve hot or warm, breaking along the scores. Makes 12 wedges.

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WELCOME...

We’re growing fast! Meet the newest faces of Dudum Real Estate Group...

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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR AGENTS...

JOHN’S CLIENTS PRAISE HIS EXCELLENCE...

JANE’S CLIENTS GAVE THIS GLOWING REVIEW...

John listened to what we were looking for in a home purchase and then gave us excellent suggestions.

We were never pressured or discouraged from pursuing our criteria and received excellent, realistic assessments on each property we were shown.

The eventual purchased of our new home was exactly what we had sought and John’s professionalism and help was greatly appreciated.

Jane helped us buy our first home and got us a wonderful home that we absolutely love. We feel so lucky to have had her help us AND we were able to work out a great deal saving us thousands!! She is also a great networker and supports many great causes - both ones near and dear to her plus ones we’ve introduced to her. She’s a gem! Thanks so much Jane :)

~N.S.

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JOHN FONDNAZIO

JANE SMITH

Realtor® | CAL BRE # 01938194 C.925.817.9053 john@dudum.com

Realtor® | CalBRE #01476506 Direct: 925.998.1914 jane@janesmithhomes.com

TERESA’S CLIENTS COULDN’T BE HAPPIER...

KRISTINA’S CLIENTS EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE...

Working with Teresa was easy. She was honest, reliable, and completely professional. She sold the home that had been in the family for 55 years. She was patient and understanding and guided me along.

It was a very positive experience.

“Kristina came highly recommended and did a wonderful job in finding us the right home all the way to the closing. There were no surprises and the whole process went smoothly. I recommend her to anyone either buying or selling a home”.

~P.C.

~R.M.

TERESA ZOCCHI

REALTOR® | CAL BRE#: 01907345 925.360.8662 TERESA@DUDUM.COM

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KRISTINA SOLOVIEVA

REALTOR® | CalBRE #01800188 925.330.3519 kristina.solovieva@gmail.com

Dudum Real Estate Group would like to treat you to an Ice Cream Social to celebrate and thank you for another great year of Real Estate!

Please Join us Sunday, June 26th, 11:00am - 2:00pm The Gazebo at Civic Park 1375 Civic Drive (at North Broadway) Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Please RSVP to your Favorite Dudum Realtor®, or call 925.937.4000.

See you there!

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DUDUM REAL ESTATE GROUP

Here are eighty reasons why we are consistently ranked in the top two percent of brokerages in the East Bay.

ALISON OVERELL

ALYSE McNELLEY

AMANDA AHL

ANGIE CLAY

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ANN KENDRICK

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JAMIE CONNORS

JANE SMITH

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KIM SEFTON

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BRETT BARNES

CATHY BAIGENT

CHRISTINA STRATTON

CHRISTY ZOERNER

COLEEN McHUGH

CRIS MALTZMAN

DAVE CHRISTIE

DINO RIGGIO

EMANUEL SAKKIS

GUNILLA LEHMKUHL

JOHN FONDNAZIO

JOHN SEFTON

JON WOOD

JULIA FERTZIGER

JULIE DEL SANTO

KAILEY GRAZIANO

KAREN GUARISCO

KAREN IVANKOVICH

KENT LOVING

KEVIN HUNTER

MARIA AMINI

MARILYN HUGHES

MARISA COX

MARY FREVERLE

MARY NOEL

MATTHEW MCLEOD

NANCY KEATING

OLIVER BROWN

PATRICIA AMES

PETER PAREDARO

STEVE REISER

TAWNY BURNS

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TERRYLYNN FISHER

TINA FRECHMAN

TISH KANAT

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BRENTWOOD 160-B Guthrie Lane #3, Brentwood, CA 94513 LAFAYETTE 999 Oak Hill Rd. #100 Lafayette, CA 94549 WALNUT CREEK 1910 Olympic Blvd. #100 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 CAL BRE#: 01882902

www.dudum.com Š2016. Dudum Real Estate Group has not independently verified the information contained herein and therefore, assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyer should investigate any matters or items disclosed, identified or about which they have concerns to their own satisfaction.

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