# Tanya Jones > Connections Real Estate Team is a boutique Bay Area real estate team (East Bay and South Bay) offering full-service buyer and seller representation. The team operates under Compass and combines local expertise with MLS- and brokerage-driven marketing. East Bay + South Bay coverage, Compass-powered marketing, neighborhood expertise, full-service buyer/seller representation, negotiation & education, seller concierge, move-up families, relocators, investors ## Agent Bios - [Vinit Desai, San Jose REALTOR | Connections Team](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/agents/vinit-desai): Profile of Vinit Desai, a San Jose REALTOR with Connections Real Estate Team. - [Aubree Book: Premier Real Estate Agent in Tri-Valley](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/agents/aubree-book): Profile of Tri-Valley agent Aubree Book, a Connections Real Estate team member with a background in accounting and operations excellence. - [Loray Hawkins: Premier Danville Real Estate Agent](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/agents/loray-hawkins): Loray Hawkins' Danville agent profile highlights her Bay Area experience, client-first approach, testimonials, and current Walnut Creek and Danville listings. - [Tanya Jones Realtor Danville CA - Your Trusted Real Estate Expert](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/agents/tanya-jones): Profile of Danville Realtor Tanya Jones at Compass, serving San Ramon Valley and Tri-Valley buyers and sellers. - [John Jenkins Real Estate Agent Los Gatos CA - Discover Your Dream Home](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/agents/john-jenkins): Profile of John Jenkins, a Compass broker associate and Silicon Valley REALTOR based in Los Gatos. ## Featured Properties - [2656 Garden Ave | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/2656-garden-ave-concord-ca-us-94520-41114640): Single-family 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Concord home with finished bonus room, private backyard, near Downtown and BART. - [1756 Primrose Lane | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/1756-primrose-lane-pinole-ca-us-94564-ml82018490): Listing for a 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,352 sq ft home at 1756 Primrose Lane, Pinole. - [1944 South King Road | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/1944-south-king-road-san-jose-ca-us-95122-ml82019838): Remodeled 4-bedroom San Jose home with attached 1-bedroom ADU, paid-off solar, garage, and private yard. - [200 El Dorado Ave # 17 | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/200-el-dorado-ave-17-danville-ca-us-94526-41114186): Rental listing: 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 871 sq ft apartment at 200 El Dorado Ave, Danville, CA. - [Past Transactions | San Francisco Real Estate | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/sold): Agent Tanya's past transactions listing recently sold residential properties with addresses, sale prices, beds, baths, square footage. - [1269 Lindell Dr | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/1269-lindell-dr-walnut-creek-ca-94596-41117186): Listing for a light-filled single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home in South Walnut Creek, CA. - [Properties for Sale | San Francisco Real Estate | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties-sale): Listing page of residential properties for sale with prices, addresses, bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. - [East Bay Properties | San Francisco Real Estate | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/east-bay): Listings of East Bay properties including featured, pending, for sale, for lease, and past sold transactions. - [South Bay | Silicon Valley Team Properties | San Francisco Real Estate | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/properties/south-bay): Listings and past sold residential properties in South Bay (Silicon Valley) cities like Palo Alto, San Jose, Cupertino. ## Buyer Guides - [Home Buyer's Guide | Buy with Connections Real Estate Team](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/buyers-guide): A step-by-step home buyer's guide covering research, budgeting, prequalification, offers, inspections, loans, appraisal, and closing. ## Seller Guides - [Seller's Guide: Step-by-Step Path to Top-Dollar Sales](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/sellers-guide): A seller-focused landing page promoting an instant free home valuation. ## Tools - [Home Valuation in San Francisco - Discover Your Property's Worth](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/home-valuation): Lead-capture home valuation page for San Francisco property owners. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Downtown Danville Living: Is This Area Right for You?](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/living-near-downtown-danville-daily-life-and-housing-options): A guide to daily life, amenities, outdoor access, and housing options near downtown Danville, California. - [Pleasanton Home Selling Guide: Timing & Pricing Tips](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/planning-to-sell-in-pleasanton-timing-and-pricing-tips): Pleasanton home-selling guide on spring timing, micro-market pricing, staging, and disclosure prep. - [San Ramon Schools and Home Values: What Buyers Should Know](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/how-san-ramon-valley-schools-shape-home-values): Explains how San Ramon Valley schools, boundaries, and district programs can influence home values and buyer demand. - [Pleasanton Market Seasonality: Plan Your Move Strategically](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/pleasanton-seasonality-how-the-market-flows): A Pleasanton real estate guide explains seasonal listing, buyer, and closing patterns by month. - [Rate Buydowns for Pleasanton Buyers: How They Work](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/how-rate-buydowns-work-for-pleasanton-buyers): Pleasanton real-estate guide explains temporary and permanent rate buydowns, lender rules, costs, and payment examples. - [Diablo Luxury Home Selling: Prepare for Today's Buyers](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/preparing-a-diablo-luxury-home-for-todays-buyers): A Diablo luxury home-selling guide outlines buyer expectations, prep priorities, staging, media, pricing, and documentation. - [Danville Housing Market Trends: Read the Data Right](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/danville-housing-market-how-to-read-the-data): A Danville housing market guide explaining how to interpret inventory, days on market, pricing, and micro-market signals. - [Home Contingencies in San Ramon: Smart Buyer Guide](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/contingencies-explained-for-san-ramon-buyers): A San Ramon buyer guide explains inspection, appraisal, and loan contingencies, with local timing, negotiation tactics, and risk tradeoffs. - [Living in Alamo California: Lifestyle, Schools & Homes](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/what-its-like-living-in-alamo): Guide to living in Alamo, California, covering housing, schools, recreation, commute patterns, and buyer and seller considerations. - [Living in San Ramon: Discover Why It's a Top Choice](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/three-reasons-people-love-living-in-san-ramon): A San Ramon real estate blog highlighting dining, shopping, trails, museums, golf, and nearby neighborhoods for luxury-minded buyers. - [Buy Before You Sell in Danville? Expert Guide](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/buy-before-you-sell-in-danville-a-decision-guide): A Danville guide explains when move-up buyers should buy before selling and compares financing, timing, and risk tradeoffs. - [Livermore Investment Property Guide: Value-Add Homes](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/spotting-value-add-opportunities-in-livermore): A Livermore investment-property guide explains value-add opportunities, older housing stock, and ADU potential in the Tri-Valley. - [Dublin Homebuyers & the Silicon Valley Commute Guide](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/using-dublin-as-a-home-base-for-silicon-valley-jobs): A guide to using Dublin, CA as a home base for Silicon Valley work, weighing commute time, BART access, and home-price value. - [Danville Neighborhoods for Families & Move-Up Buyers](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/how-danville-neighborhoods-differ-for-move-up-buyers): A Danville move-up buyer guide comparing neighborhoods by lot size, commute access, schools, and resale potential. - [San Ramon Lifestyle Guide: Explore Parks & Trails Now](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/weekends-in-san-ramon-parks-trails-and-local-favorites): A San Ramon weekend guide to parks, trails, community events, and convenient local favorites. - [Downtown Pleasanton Late Summer 2026: What's New on Main?](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/downtown-pleasanton-late-summer-2026-new-openings-on-main-and-the-last-concerts-at-lions-wayside): A late-summer guide to downtown Pleasanton's new restaurants, business turnover, concerts, and fall events. - [San Ramon Townhomes vs Houses: Which Home Fits You?](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/townhomes-versus-single-family-homes-in-san-ramon): A San Ramon guide comparing townhomes and single-family homes by price, maintenance, HOA rules, insurance, and lifestyle. - [Dublin New Construction Homes: Master-Planned Living](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/understanding-newer-construction-and-master-planned-living-in-dublin): Catalog of newer-construction and master-planned home options in Dublin, with guidance on amenities, HOA costs, and due diligence. - [Downtown Pleasanton Lifestyle: Living Near Main Street](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/guide-to-living-near-downtown-pleasanton): A guide to living near Downtown Pleasanton, emphasizing historic streets, dining, parks, events, and regional commuter access. - [Blackhawk Gated Community Homes: Tour the Lifestyle](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/inside-blackhawks-gated-communities-and-lifestyle): A guide to Blackhawk's gated communities, HOA structure, and country-club lifestyle in Contra Costa County's East Bay luxury market. - [Compass Concierge Danville Sellers: Which Updates Pay?](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/how-compass-concierge-helps-danville-sellers-maximize-return): Danville seller guide on using Compass Concierge, staging, and targeted cosmetic updates to maximize listing return. - [First-Time Homebuyer Livermore: What to Expect Now](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/livermore-for-first-time-buyers-what-to-expect): A Livermore homebuying guide for first-time buyers covering pricing, starter homes, financing, inspections, disclosures, and local lifestyle. - [Things to Do in Alamo CA This Summer | Local Weekend Guide](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/a-locals-summer-weekend-in-alamo-whats-new-at-the-plaza-the-park-and-the-trail): A local guide to Alamo's summer concerts, farmers market, restaurant changes, and Iron Horse Trail weekend outings. - [Selling Livermore Home With ADU Potential? Start Here](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/selling-a-livermore-home-with-bonus-space-or-adu-potential): A seller's guide to describing, verifying, and marketing bonus space or ADU potential in Livermore homes. - [Relocating to Danville From South Bay: What to Know](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/relocating-from-the-south-bay-to-danville-what-to-expect): Guidance for South Bay buyers weighing a move to Danville, covering pricing, housing mix, commute realities, and lifestyle trade-offs. - [Livermore Wine Country Living Guide | Explore Neighborhoods](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/wine-country-living-in-livermore-neighborhoods-near-the-vines): A neighborhood guide to wine-country living, vineyard corridors, open space, trails, and housing options in Livermore, California. - [Blackhawk Plaza Isn't Struggling for Customers. It's Struggling With Debt.](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/blackhawk-plaza-isnt-struggling-for-customers-its-struggling-with-debt): An analysis of Blackhawk Plaza's debt crisis, tenant departures, receivership, bankruptcy, and potential sale in the Danville area. - [City Center Bishop Ranch Isn't Just a Lunch Spot Anymore | San Ramon](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/city-center-bishop-ranch-isnt-just-a-lunch-spot-anymore): An editorial examination of how City Center Bishop Ranch evolved into a broader dining, entertainment, and community destination in San Ramon. - [The Concerts Just Ended in Dublin, CA - Here's What Didn't Stop](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/the-concerts-just-ended-in-dublin-heres-what-didnt-stop): A local report examines Dublin's post-concert community activity, restaurant openings, vacancies, and shifting dining habits. - [Buying a Home in Diablo CA? What Median Prices Miss](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/what-the-median-price-wont-tell-you-about-buying-in-diablo): A buyer-focused guide to Diablo's thin market, private roads, preservation rules, taxes, and country-club-centered lifestyle. - [Alamo CA Real Estate Market: Why Some Homes Sell Faster](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog/two-alamo-listings-same-marketing-copy-very-different-outcomes): An analysis of how septic systems, protected oak trees, and trail access create different outcomes for Alamo properties. ## Testimonials - [Testimonials | San Francisco Real Estate | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for Tanya Jones and her team highlight local expertise, communication, and buying-and-selling support. ## Core Pages - [Bay Area Real Estate Team - Connect with Our Experts](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/): Bay Area real estate team directory for Connections Real Estate Team, spanning East Bay and South Bay clients. ## Other Pages - [California | Real Estate & Community Blog](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/blog): Blog index for East Bay real estate posts on Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville, Diablo, Alamo, and San Ramon. - [Download Our E-Book | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/e-book): A placeholder page for a real estate e-book download. - [Meet Our East Bay Team | Connections Real Estate Team](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/east-bay-team): Directory page for the East Bay real estate team featuring Tanya Jones, Loray Hawkins, and Aubree Book. - [About Tanya | San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/about): Biography page for Danville Realtor Tanya Jones of Compass, highlighting her East Bay real estate focus and community involvement. - [Tanya Jones | San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/homepage-backup): Connections Real Estate Team homepage for East Bay, South Bay, and Silicon Valley clients. - [Recent Sales | San Francisco Real Estate | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/recent-sales): Connections Real Estate Team's recent sales page catalogs sold East Bay and South Bay properties with prices, beds, baths, and square footage. - [Compass Concierge | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/compass-concierge): A Danville real estate page explains Compass Concierge, a no-interest home-improvement program used to help sellers list faster and for more money. - [Contact Us - Connections Real Estate Team](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/contact-us): Contact page for Connections Real Estate Team listing East Bay and South Bay office addresses, agents, and inquiry forms. - [Copy of Tanya Jones | San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/home-backup): Directory page for Connections Real Estate Team, featuring Tanya Jones, recent sales, testimonials, and contact options. - [California | Real Estate & Community Newsletter](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/newsletter): Newsletter listing of East Bay real estate posts spanning Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville, Diablo, Alamo, and San Ramon. - [Privacy Policy](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy policy and terms of use for Tanya Jones's real estate site, covering data collection, AI use, advertising, and opt-outs. - [Neighborhoods | Tanya Jones](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/communities): A neighborhood directory for East Bay communities, listing San Ramon, Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alamo. - [South Bay | Silicon Valley Team](https://connectionsrealestateteam.com/south-bay-team): Directory page for the South Bay | Silicon Valley real estate team in Los Gatos, California.