Your Local Guide For Danville
Your Local Guide For Danville
Real Estate Professional Consultant at Keys with Christine Brokered by EXP Realty
Dudum Real Estate Group
Margy Lyman has a lengthy and distinguished business history. She has served several well-known companies in executive and advisory positions. Her reputation of having keen skills and insight into marketing and client relationships are well known and highly valued in the Bay Area business community. These same skills are what makes Margy an excellent realtor.
Margy has lived in several communities throughout the Bay Area and is, subsequently intimately familiar with the individual nuances of specific neighborhoods. Since 1993, Margy has called the tri-valley home and raised her 2 boys here. Her devotion to the community is apparent in the numerous awards she received from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and State Legislature for her service as co-founder of the SRVUSD Legislative Committee - now an executive PTA position in every school in SRVUSD, Moraga, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek.
Her strong skills as a communicator, marketing strategist, client management, and persuasive writing have parlayed Margy as an effective negotiator. She has recently received her SRES designation which recognizes her as a Senior Real Estate Specialist and the Hass School of Business Negotiations and Influence Certification. Recently, she recently completed the CREN designation (Certified Real Estate Negotiation) with the National Association of REALTORS®. Margy's many transactions include "flipping" homes, speculative building, remodeling and management.
After attending local public schools, both of Margy's sons went on to become professional baseball players and retired locally as well.
The Tri Valley: Danville, Alamo, San Ramon
The Tri Valley: Danville, Alamo, San Ramon
EXP Relocation Certification
EXP REO Certification
AHRN Certified Military Real Estate Agent
Welcome to another session of "A Few Minutes with Margy". Today I am with Jennifer Newton, co-chair of the Alamo Rotary Environmental Committee (Team Eco), to discuss the goals, events and strategy for raising awareness regarding eradicating plastics and reducing waste on a community and global level.
Margy: Hi there! Welcome to A Few Minutes with Margy. Today, I have Jen Newton with me from A Good Lender. Jen and I are also co-chairs of the Alamo Rotary Team Eco—the Environmental Community within Rotary. Welcome, Jen!
Jen: Thank you, Margy! Great to be here.
Margy: So, tell me a little bit about Team Eco.
Jen: Sure! Team Eco is our environmental committee in Rotary, focused on local and global environmental issues. We aim to raise awareness among Alamo residents about global environmental concerns that we can address as a local community. We do this by launching activities that reduce waste and promote stewardship of our planet. It’s all about taking small steps here at home to make a difference globally.
Margy: Love it! And what got you interested in starting this up?
Jen: Well, we're both pretty passionate about reducing waste and tackling environmental issues that are often easy fixes. Sometimes it just takes a little nudge—people like us organizing and motivating others to help out, and that momentum really grows.
Margy: Exactly. So, tell me a bit more about yourself. Where are you from?
Jen: I’m originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Then I went to USC in Los Angeles, and after that, I made my way up here to Danville, where I’ve lived for about 15 years now.
Margy: Wow, so you’ve been here long enough to see some changes. What’s been good—and maybe not-so-good—around town?
Jen: Oh, absolutely. I love seeing the restoration of historic spots like the Danville Hotel. It’s made the area so much more walkable and community-focused, which I think is fantastic. Danville is drawing more people from the Bay Area who maybe hadn’t heard of it before. On the flip side, all that growth has brought more traffic—and unfortunately, more trash! But hey, it gives us something to clean up, right?
Margy: True! So, what are some of your goals for Team Eco this year?
Jen: We’ve got some great plans! Our big push is to reduce plastic waste in local restaurants. Places like Tahoe and Alameda have already taken steps to ditch single-use plastics in restaurants, and we’re working to bring similar initiatives here. We’re also continuing our quarterly community cleanups, where we pick up trash along roads and keep it out of our streams. We hope to grow those efforts with help from local schools, too.
Margy: That sounds awesome! Can anyone join these community cleanups?
Jen: Absolutely! We meet at Peet’s Coffee in Alamo at 8 a.m., get caffeinated, and then we’re off to tackle trash for an hour or two. We provide everything—bags, gloves, grabbers. Just bring yourself, and maybe a friend! It’s a simple way to make a big impact.
Margy: And those are quarterly, right?
Jen: Yes! We announce the dates on the Rotary website, plus on Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor.
Margy: Perfect! Now, be honest—what’s been one of the biggest challenges?
Jen: Well, Team Eco has only been around for about a year, so we’re still getting the word out. When we took over the committee, it was a bit of a learning curve since it’s a newer initiative within Rotary International. But we’re building momentum, and people are starting to recognize what we’re doing. It’s just that early-stage hurdle of getting people engaged and informed.
Margy: Those first stages are always a bit of a grind. So, other than Team Eco, what else does the Rotary do?
Jen: Oh, Rotary is busy! We organize the Alamo tree lighting, which we just wrapped up, and we have our annual Easter egg hunt in April. Those events help us raise funds for projects like Rotacare, which provides medical services to underserved communities. We partnered with John Muir Health to set up a clinic in Concord, which is one of our proudest achievements. And we also work with students at Monte Vista High School on community initiatives. There’s a lot going on!
Margy: It’s amazing to see all that impact! And how can people get involved if they’re interested in Rotary or Team Eco?
Jen: The best way is to follow the Alamo Rotary on Instagram or Facebook, where we post event details. Or just reach out to either of us with questions. And don’t forget about our quarterly cleanups—they’re a great way to meet others and make a difference.
Margy: They really are! Plus, we get to have a little fun while we’re at it. And then, of course, we meet online Wednesdays for a Rotary lunch or social, so you can pop in for a free lunch or happy hour bites. It’s a good way to get a feel for the group.
Jen: Exactly! And if anyone has a business or topic they’d like featured on A Few Minutes with Margy, they should definitely reach out.
Margy: Yes, please do! Thank you so much, Jen. This was fantastic. It’s inspiring to hear about all the work you’re doing, and I hope more people get involved. Thank you, everyone, for tuning in, and we’ll see you next time!
Welcome to another session of "A Few Minutes with Margy". Today I am with Jennifer Newton, co-chair of the Alamo Rotary Environmental Committee (Team Eco), to discuss the goals, events and strategy for raising awareness regarding eradicating plastics and reducing waste on a community and global level.
Margy: Hi there! Welcome to A Few Minutes with Margy. Today, I have Jen Newton with me from A Good Lender. Jen and I are also co-chairs of the Alamo Rotary Team Eco—the Environmental Community within Rotary. Welcome, Jen!
Jen: Thank you, Margy! Great to be here.
Margy: So, tell me a little bit about Team Eco.
Jen: Sure! Team Eco is our environmental committee in Rotary, focused on local and global environmental issues. We aim to raise awareness among Alamo residents about global environmental concerns that we can address as a local community. We do this by launching activities that reduce waste and promote stewardship of our planet. It’s all about taking small steps here at home to make a difference globally.
Margy: Love it! And what got you interested in starting this up?
Jen: Well, we're both pretty passionate about reducing waste and tackling environmental issues that are often easy fixes. Sometimes it just takes a little nudge—people like us organizing and motivating others to help out, and that momentum really grows.
Margy: Exactly. So, tell me a bit more about yourself. Where are you from?
Jen: I’m originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Then I went to USC in Los Angeles, and after that, I made my way up here to Danville, where I’ve lived for about 15 years now.
Margy: Wow, so you’ve been here long enough to see some changes. What’s been good—and maybe not-so-good—around town?
Jen: Oh, absolutely. I love seeing the restoration of historic spots like the Danville Hotel. It’s made the area so much more walkable and community-focused, which I think is fantastic. Danville is drawing more people from the Bay Area who maybe hadn’t heard of it before. On the flip side, all that growth has brought more traffic—and unfortunately, more trash! But hey, it gives us something to clean up, right?
Margy: True! So, what are some of your goals for Team Eco this year?
Jen: We’ve got some great plans! Our big push is to reduce plastic waste in local restaurants. Places like Tahoe and Alameda have already taken steps to ditch single-use plastics in restaurants, and we’re working to bring similar initiatives here. We’re also continuing our quarterly community cleanups, where we pick up trash along roads and keep it out of our streams. We hope to grow those efforts with help from local schools, too.
Margy: That sounds awesome! Can anyone join these community cleanups?
Jen: Absolutely! We meet at Peet’s Coffee in Alamo at 8 a.m., get caffeinated, and then we’re off to tackle trash for an hour or two. We provide everything—bags, gloves, grabbers. Just bring yourself, and maybe a friend! It’s a simple way to make a big impact.
Margy: And those are quarterly, right?
Jen: Yes! We announce the dates on the Rotary website, plus on Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor.
Margy: Perfect! Now, be honest—what’s been one of the biggest challenges?
Jen: Well, Team Eco has only been around for about a year, so we’re still getting the word out. When we took over the committee, it was a bit of a learning curve since it’s a newer initiative within Rotary International. But we’re building momentum, and people are starting to recognize what we’re doing. It’s just that early-stage hurdle of getting people engaged and informed.
Margy: Those first stages are always a bit of a grind. So, other than Team Eco, what else does the Rotary do?
Jen: Oh, Rotary is busy! We organize the Alamo tree lighting, which we just wrapped up, and we have our annual Easter egg hunt in April. Those events help us raise funds for projects like Rotacare, which provides medical services to underserved communities. We partnered with John Muir Health to set up a clinic in Concord, which is one of our proudest achievements. And we also work with students at Monte Vista High School on community initiatives. There’s a lot going on!
Margy: It’s amazing to see all that impact! And how can people get involved if they’re interested in Rotary or Team Eco?
Jen: The best way is to follow the Alamo Rotary on Instagram or Facebook, where we post event details. Or just reach out to either of us with questions. And don’t forget about our quarterly cleanups—they’re a great way to meet others and make a difference.
Margy: They really are! Plus, we get to have a little fun while we’re at it. And then, of course, we meet online Wednesdays for a Rotary lunch or social, so you can pop in for a free lunch or happy hour bites. It’s a good way to get a feel for the group.
Jen: Exactly! And if anyone has a business or topic they’d like featured on A Few Minutes with Margy, they should definitely reach out.
Margy: Yes, please do! Thank you so much, Jen. This was fantastic. It’s inspiring to hear about all the work you’re doing, and I hope more people get involved. Thank you, everyone, for tuning in, and we’ll see you next time!
Wow! negotiated a $400K price reduction on a listing that had already been reduced by $300K!! If you want a skilled negotiator on your side, she’s your girl.
- Carl
is an amazing person and fantastic Real Estate professional. Her marketing skills are second to none, if you are in need of selling or buying a home, she is your choice!
– Duane
and her team are amazing to work with! They go above and beyond with help and communication, and so much fun as well.
– Kristen
was amazing to work with! She made the whole process look so easy. Thank you for all of your hard work.
- Celene
It was my pleasure working with . She is very professional and knowledgeable in the real estate field.
– Natalia
is a phenomenal agent. She made the home buying process simple and I highly recommend her!
– Shronda
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