# Katherine and Michael Couture > Couture Real Estate Group is a boutique, husbandandwife led team serving the TriValley (Livermore/Pleasanton) that specializes in hightouch listing and buyer services for $1M-$2.5M suburban homes. Affiliated with Compass for marketing and brokerage support. TriValley luxury/suburban singlefamily homes, boutique concierge service, staging & renovation management, Compassbacked marketing, hightouch seller/buyer reps, relocators & retirees ## Agent Bios - [Michael Couture: Your Go-To Real Estate Agent for Pleasanton](https://couturerealtor.com/agents/michael-couture): Agent profile page for Michael Couture in Pleasanton with contact details, a coming-soon bio, testimonials, and property portfolio listings. - [Katherine Couture, Livermore Valley, CA Real Estate Agent](https://couturerealtor.com/agents/katherine-couture): Profile page for Katherine Couture, a Pleasanton luxury real estate agent with Couture Real Estate Group. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Ruby Hill Pleasanton CA Real Estate & Luxury Homes](https://couturerealtor.com/neighborhoods/ruby-hill): Ruby Hill neighborhood listing page for Pleasanton, CA luxury homes, local demographics, and nearby amenities. - [San Ramon Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes](https://couturerealtor.com/neighborhoods/san-ramon): San Ramon neighborhood page with real estate listings, local demographics, and nearby business highlights. - [Livermore Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Neighborhood Guide](https://couturerealtor.com/neighborhoods/livermore): Livermore, CA neighborhood guide with real estate listings, lifestyle highlights, census data, and nearby businesses. - [Pleasanton Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home Today](https://couturerealtor.com/neighborhoods/pleasanton): Pleasanton, CA neighborhood real estate listing with local homes, demographics, walkability, and community highlights. - [Danville, CA Neighborhood Guide | Explore the Area](https://couturerealtor.com/neighborhoods/danville): Danville, California neighborhood page with property listings, census demographics, local businesses, and school information. - [Dublin, CA Real Estate | Explore Homes & Lifestyle](https://couturerealtor.com/neighborhoods/dublin): Couture Real Estate Group's Dublin, CA page highlights neighborhood listings, local lifestyle, and Census demographics. ## Featured Properties - [393 Lloyd St, Livermore](https://couturerealtor.com/properties/393-lloyd-st-livermore-livermore-ca-us-94550-41115501): Listing for 393 Lloyd St, Livermore, CA - 5 bed, 4 bath home with pool on 8,338 sqft lot. - [1650 Vetta Dr](https://couturerealtor.com/properties/1650-vetta-dr-livermore-ca-us-94550-41116033): Listing for a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Mediterranean-style single-family home at 1650 Vetta Dr, Livermore. - [88 E San Fernando St # 804](https://couturerealtor.com/properties/88-e-san-fernando-st-804-san-jose-ca-95113-41110884): One-bedroom 732 sq.ft. condo at The 88 high-rise with rooftop pool and parking in San Jose. - [California Properties for Sale | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/properties): Portfolio of active listings and notable home sales in Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Jose, California. ## Buyer Guides - [California Home Buyer's Guide | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/buyers-team): Couture Real Estate Group's Livermore Valley buyers page outlines Katherine Couture's personalized home-buying guidance and step-by-step process. ## Seller Guides - [California Home Seller's Guide | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/sellers-team): Couture Real Estate Group markets Katherine Couture's Livermore Valley home-selling services with personalized guidance, consultation, and client testimonials. ## Tools - [Mortgage Calculator | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/mortgage-calculator): Couture Real Estate Group's mortgage calculator estimates monthly payments with taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and PMI. - [Home Valuation in California | Couture Real Estate](https://couturerealtor.com/home-valuation): Couture Real Estate Group offers a Pleasanton home valuation page with free estimates, CMA guidance, and appraisal explanations. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Best ROI Home Improvements to Boost Home Value Fast](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/boost-home-value-best-roi-home-improvements-1): A real estate blog post on home upgrades that may maximize resale value and return on investment. - [Ruby Hill Home Selling Timeline: Prep to Pending Guide](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/ruby-hill-listing-timeline-from-prep-to-pending): Guide to selling a Ruby Hill home, outlining prep, staging, disclosures, HOA logistics, and escrow timing. - [Top Smart Home Features for Ruby Hill Homeowners](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/must-have-smart-home-features-for-ruby-hill-ca-homeowners): A Ruby Hill, CA real estate blog outlines smart-home upgrades for security, energy savings, automation, and entertainment. - [Move-Up Buyers Pleasanton Guide | Buy & Sell Smart](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/move-up-buyers-in-pleasanton-buy-and-sell-with-less-stress): Pleasanton real estate guide for move-up buyers balancing a sale and purchase with contingency planning, timing, taxes, and closing risks. - [Budget-Friendly Smart Home Upgrades | Pleasanton, CA](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/budget-friendly-smart-home-upgrades-that-boost-resale-value): A Pleasanton blog post outlines affordable smart home upgrades that can improve daily living and resale value. - [Buying a Condo or Townhome in Dublin, CA (2026 Guide)](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/buying-a-condo-or-townhome-in-dublin-ca): A Dublin, CA buyer's guide to condo and townhome pricing, HOA rules, Mello-Roos, financing, and resale diligence. - [Ruby Hill Solar Battery & NEM 3.0 Guide | Pleasanton](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/solar-battery-in-ruby-hill-under-californias-new-rules): A Pleasanton blog explains Ruby Hill solar and battery planning under NEM 3.0, HOA rules, permits, rebates, and PG&E interconnection. - [How to Remodel Your Home in Pleasanton, CA Stress-Free](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/how-to-remodel-your-home-in-pleasanton-ca-without-the-stress): A Pleasanton, CA home remodeling guide covers planning, contractor selection, permits, budgeting, timelines, and climate-aware design. - [Danville Home Appraisal Factors | What Appraisers Value](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/what-appraisers-look-for-in-danville-homes): A Danville appraisal guide explaining what appraisers inspect, how comps are chosen, and how sellers can prepare. - [Boost Home Value with Eco-Friendly Upgrades in Ruby Hill](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/eco-friendly-home-upgrades-that-add-value-in-ruby-hill-ca): A Ruby Hill, CA blog post outlines eco-friendly home upgrades that can improve sustainability and resale value. - [Top Neighborhoods to Invest in Dublin, CA Now | Investor Tips](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/top-neighborhoods-to-invest-in-dublin-ca-this-year): A Dublin, CA real estate article profiles neighborhoods investors may target for growth, amenities, and long-term value. - [Off-the-Beaten-Path Spots in Livermore, CA to Explore](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/off-the-beaten-path-spots-in-livermore-locals-love): A Livermore, California lifestyle post highlights wineries, shopping, arts, downtown, and outdoor recreation. - [Weekend Guide San Ramon: A Relaxed Local Itinerary](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/a-relaxed-weekend-guide-for-new-san-ramon-locals): A San Ramon weekend guide for new locals, spotlighting trails, markets, parks, dining, museums, and nearby day trips. - [Buying a Home in Pleasanton, CA | Expert Local Guide](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/your-guide-to-buying-a-home-in-pleasanton-ca): A Pleasanton home-buying guide covering budgets, neighborhoods, inspections, financing, and closing. - [Danville vs San Ramon Homes: Choosing Your Next Home](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/danville-or-san-ramon-choosing-your-next-home-base): A comparison of Danville and San Ramon homes, covering prices, commutes, neighborhoods, schools, and ownership costs. - [Danville Home Pricing Strategy for Multiple Offers | Guide](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/pricing-a-danville-home-for-multiple-offers): Guides Danville sellers on pricing, comps, staging, and launch tactics to attract multiple offers. - [California ADU Rules in San Ramon: Plan Your Next Move](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/how-californias-adu-rules-impact-san-ramon-owners): A San Ramon guide to California ADU rules, permitting, parking, costs, taxes, and resale considerations for homeowners. - [Prop 19 Pleasanton Base Year Transfer Guide | Ruby Hill](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/using-prop-19-when-you-sell-a-ruby-hill-home): A guide for Ruby Hill sellers explains Prop 19 base-year transfers, eligibility, filing steps, and tax calculations for Pleasanton moves. - [Essential Open House Questions for San Ramon Homebuyers](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/key-questions-to-ask-during-an-open-house-in-san-ramon-ca): Advice for San Ramon homebuyers on what to ask at an open house. - [Modern Home Trends Danville CA | Smart, Sustainable Living](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/modern-home-trends-transforming-danville-ca): Blog post on modern home trends shaping Danville, CA homes, from smart technology and sustainability to outdoor living and multi-generational spaces. - [Living Near Downtown Pleasanton: Is It Right for You?](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/what-its-like-to-live-near-downtown-pleasanton): Guide to living near Downtown Pleasanton, covering walkability, commute options, home types, schools, and neighborhood tradeoffs. - [Pleasanton Home Price Drivers: What Really Impacts Value](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/what-really-drives-home-prices-in-pleasanton): Guide to the main drivers of Pleasanton home prices, from inventory and commute access to lot size, condition, and micro-neighborhoods. - [Dublin CA Active Lifestyle Neighborhoods Guide Today](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/dublin-ca-neighborhoods-for-an-active-lifestyle): Neighborhood guide to Dublin, CA, highlighting parks, trails, transit, and active-lifestyle amenities. - [Discover Hidden Gems in Livermore, CA - Your Guide Awaits!](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-livermore-ca-must-see-local-spots): A Livermore, CA guide to wineries, shopping, downtown culture, and outdoor parks. - [Staging Luxury Homes Ruby Hill: Sell With Lasting Impact](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/staging-luxury-homes-in-ruby-hill-for-maximum-impact): A Ruby Hill luxury home staging guide for Pleasanton sellers focused on scale, views, lighting, and photo-ready presentation. - [Selling Your San Ramon Home While Relocating](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/selling-your-san-ramon-home-while-relocating-away): Guide for San Ramon sellers relocating away, covering prep, permits, disclosures, and remote closing logistics. - [San Ramon Neighborhood Types for Homebuyers](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/san-ramon-neighborhood-types-explained-for-homebuyers): San Ramon neighborhood guide comparing master-planned, greenbelt, hillside, and City Center areas for homebuyers. - [Turnkey Listing Prep in Livermore With Concierge](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/turnkey-listing-prep-in-livermore-with-concierge-support): Couture Real Estate Group outlines turnkey listing prep in Livermore with Compass Concierge, staging priorities, and permit-aware project planning. - [Living in Ruby Hill Pleasanton: Is It Right for You?](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/what-its-like-to-live-in-ruby-hill): Neighborhood guide to Ruby Hill in Pleasanton, covering luxury homes, club amenities, wine-country scenery, parks, and commuting. - [Using Concierge-Style Prep To Sell in Ruby Hill](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/using-concierge-style-prep-to-sell-in-ruby-hill): Blog post on using Compass Concierge and targeted staging to help Ruby Hill sellers market homes more effectively. - [Preparing Your San Ramon Home for a Top Sale](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/preparing-your-san-ramon-home-for-a-standout-sale): A San Ramon seller guide advises decluttering, repairing, staging, and organizing disclosures before listing. - [Outdoor Activities Livermore CA: Explore Local Favorites](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/outdoor-adventures-around-livermore-new-homeowners-love): Livermore real-estate blog catalogs local trails and regional parks for homeowners seeking everyday outdoor access and weekend adventures. - [Everyday Life Near Downtown Danville, CA](https://couturerealtor.com/blog/everyday-life-near-charming-downtown-danville): A lifestyle guide to everyday living near downtown Danville, highlighting walkability, dining, parks, culture, events, and housing. ## Testimonials - [Hear What Our Clients Say | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for Couture Real Estate Group featuring client praise for Katherine Couture's buying and selling services. ## Core Pages - [Livermore Valley Luxury Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home](https://couturerealtor.com/): Pleasanton-based Couture Real Estate Group markets Livermore Valley luxury homes and Tri-Valley buying and selling services. ## Other Pages - [Compass Concierge | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/compass-concierge): Couture Real Estate Group markets Compass Concierge for Pleasanton sellers, highlighting zero due until closing and home-improvement services. - [Explore California Neighborhoods | Couture Real Estate Team](https://couturerealtor.com/neighborhoods): Couture Real Estate Group lists Bay Area neighborhood pages for Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Ruby Hill, San Ramon, and Danville. - [Meet the Couture Real Estate Group | Serving California](https://couturerealtor.com/team): Pleasanton team page for Couture Real Estate Group, featuring Katherine Couture, Michael Couture, client testimonials, and a property portfolio. - [California Real Estate Blog | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/blog): Couture Real Estate Group's blog lists local real estate articles and featured posts for the Pleasanton area. - [Privacy Policy | Couture Real Estate Group | California](https://couturerealtor.com/terms-and-conditions): Couture Real Estate Team's privacy policy and terms of use explains data collection, AI use, advertising, sharing, and opt-out rights. - [404 Page Not Found | Couture Real Estate Group](https://couturerealtor.com/404): Couture Real Estate Group's website displays a 404 page-not-found notice with contact details and lead-capture forms. - [Contact Couture Real Estate Group | California Real Estate](https://couturerealtor.com/contact): Contact page for Couture Real Estate Group in Pleasanton with phone, email, address, and inquiry form.