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We love real estate. And we love helping people. Our mission statement is simple… Create an awesome customer experience. That is what drives us. It is what our business is built around.
At the 680 Group, we take pride in understanding our clients. We want to know what is important to you, your vision of the ideal home, how you live your life, and how we can help find a home that integrates with your lifestyle. We strive to identify neighborhoods and homes that will not only fit your needs, but also enhance your life.
We leverage cutting-edge technology, our in-depth knowledge of neighborhoods, and our extensive experience to find a property you can call home. Because "home" is more than square footage or lot size... it is where we live our lives. With The 680 Group, we will be with you every step of the way to make sure we find the perfect home for you to live your life to the fullest!
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I was contacted by my clients Jeff & Liz, who wanted to sell their custom home in Pleasanton. It was a slightly older home, and while it sat on a generous 1.1 Acre lot, much of the lot sloped up, so the useable portion seemed smaller than what you would expect on a lot of that size.
They had tried to sell it a year earlier, but were unable to even get an offer. It was on the market for over 5 months with no luck. They subsequently relocated overseas, and so they needed someone local who could get the job done. They called me to help them sell their home. I came up with a game plan to change the game and get their home sold…
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Homes for Sale and Real Estate Market Update Video for Pleasanton CA October 11, 2018
By Doug Buenz |
Homes for Sale and Real Estate Market Update Video for Pleasanton CA January 23, 2018 Hi everybody, this is Doug Buenz with the 680 Group and Venture |Sotheby’s and 680homes.com. This is our October Market Minute for Pleasanton California. What’s going on in the market? Well, inventory is constrained still but it is higher than…
Read More Q & A: Can Buyer Cancel if the Seller Discloses New Information During Escrow?
By Doug Buenz |
Canceling a Purchase During Escrow Q: Doug I am currently in escrow on a home. The seller has provided the disclosures prior to our making an offer, and we have removed all contingencies. A week before closing, the seller informed us that the family room addition was done without permits. This is very upsetting to…
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🏡Don’t Sabotage Your Home Buying Experience!
By Doug Buenz |
Buying a home can be daunting, but only if you let it. Getting your dream home is an exciting time in your life, but you have to be careful with your decisions to make sure that you do not sabotage your home purchase. If you have already been pre-approved for a mortgage and have started…
Read More Q & A: Can Buyer Cancel a Contract Even with All Contingencies Removed?
By Doug Buenz |
Q: Doug, we just sold our home recently in Pleasanton. We did everything right – we got pre-sale inspections, filled out all of our disclosures, and provided potential buyers with all of the information they need to write an offer. We accepted an all cash offer with no contingencies, but the next day the buyer…
Read More Q & A – Should a Seller Order Pre-sale Inspections?
By Doug Buenz |
Q: We are putting our house on the market in a couple of weeks. We have heard from a couple of people that we should get inspections on our home before we put it on the market. Is this smart? I thought buyers paid for inspections? Jason in Pleasanton A: Jason that is a great…
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Homes for Sale and Real Estate Market Update for Pleasanton CA June 2018
By Doug Buenz |
Homes for Sale and Real Estate Market Update for Pleasanton CA June 2018 Under $1 Million Pleasanton CA Properties We’re in the midst of summer and the market’s a little bit of a mixed bag at the moment. The under million dollar market remains very hot, and inventory remains extremely limited, as there’s only seven…
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Homes for Sale and Real Estate Market Update for Dublin CA June 2018
By Doug Buenz |
Homes for Sale and Real Estate Market Update for Dublin CA June 2018 Hi, everybody. It’s Doug Buenz with the 680 Homes Group here at Venture Sotheby’s and this is a quick real estate market update for Dublin CA here on June 26, 2018. The theme of the day for the Dublin CA housing market…
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Top 5 County Fairs in California!
By Doug Buenz |
It’s FAIR SEASON and we love a good fair! We should considering our backyard is host to one of the top county fairs in the country. But you don’t have to settle for local just to get some good things “on-a-stick”. Here is the top 5 Fairs to think about visiting if you are loading…
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