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Livermore Valley Was Just Named America’s Top Wine Region. One More Reason the Tri-Valley Is a Hidden Oasis.
Livermore Valley was just named America’s top wine region by Wine Enthusiast
California FAIR Plan Rate Hike: What Tri-Valley Homeowners Should Know
FAIR Plan rates are going up. Here’s what it means for Tri-Valley homeowners and what you can do now.
A Tri-Valley High School Team Just Outperformed College Engineering Programs. Here Is Their Story.
A Foothill High School student engineering team finished 8th nationally at the Shell Eco-marathon, competing against university programs. Meet the Tri-Valley teen leading the aerodynamics design, and catch the team at Porsches on Main this October.
My Neighbor Riley Has a Fan Club, and I Understand Why
A golden retriever named Riley stands in a front yard in Pleasanton, California, greeting a group of cyclists who have stopped to say hello.
First Day of School, and What Actually Makes These Schools So Good
First day of school with two of my five kids, my youngest ones, right here in the Tri-Valley
AI Can’t Tell You What a Home Is Worth
Tri-Valley home buyers reviewing listings online. Real pricing knowledge goes beyond what a screen or algorithm can show.
Selling a Recently Renovated Home in California? What the 18-Month “Flipper Rule” Requires
California's new 18-month disclosure law means recent home improvements now come with real transparency requirements for sellers. Here's what buyers and sellers in the Tri-Valley need to know.
Your Home Inspection Report Isn't the Full Story. Here's What It Misses
What does a home inspection actually cover, and what does it miss? A look at the limits of a standard inspection and why it matters for California buyers and sellers, especially here in the Tri-Valley
What the Little Fire Taught Ruby Hill and Tri-Valley, California Homeowners About Being Ready
Flames burn along a hillside during the Little Fire near Sunol and Ruby Hill in Pleasanton, California, July 21, 2026. Photo: Alameda County Fire Department.
What Actually Keeps Deals Alive
Patty Recupero, Tri-Valley REALTOR with Elation Real Estate, at an open house, author of "What Actually Keeps Deals Alive"
Is a Home Warranty Worth the Cost? What Every Homeowner and Buyer Should Know
Home service technician discussing a repair with a homeowner, illustrating whether home warranties are worth it for California and Tri-Valley homeowners
California Just Sold Its First Standalone ADU
Tri-Valley real estate insight graphic announcing California's first standalone ADU sale, shared by Patty Recupero, Elation Real Estate, CA DRE 02112275
We Don't Make Mistakes, Just Happy Accidents: A Fair Story from the Tri-Valley
A trip to the Alameda County Fair, a Bob Ross quote, and a last minute En Vogue concert that turned into a happy accident. A Tri-Valley story
What Rising Inventory Really Means for Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon
Tri-Valley housing inventory update: July 2026 active listings and year-to-date trends for Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon from Realtor Patty Recupero.
The Tri-Valley Doesn't Show Up on Most Bay Area Wealth Lists. The Data Says It Should.
Main Street Pleasanton, one of five Tri-Valley cities where median household income sits at roughly double the national average.
I Became a REALTOR® Because I've Been You. Many Times.
Patty Recupero, a REALTOR® serving Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin, shares the personal story behind her real estate career: nine moves across five states and what she learned from all of it.
The Alameda County Fair Turns 114. I Still Remember the Cattle Drive Down My Street
Cowboys, cowgirls, cattle and cattle dogs making their way down my little street to Downtown Pleasanton’s Main Street to mark the opening day of the Alameda County Fair
I’ve Owned 15 Homes. I’d Never Heard of a CLUE Report Until Recently
CLUE REPORT stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. It details up to seven years of auto and property insurance claims.
