From Listing to Market: Six Weeks to Sold
Interested in learning more about the listing process and exploring timelines? Today, I'll share a recent listing timeline to help you...
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Doug Gamblin
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Back-to-School Real Estate Pop Quiz: Are You Market Savvy?
When I was a student, I HATED the Pop Quiz. But in honor of kids heading back to the classroom, let's honor hard-working teachers...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jul 12
- 2 min
The Crystal Ball is Cloudy
When Will Mortgage Interest Rates Drop? The recent pause in interest rate hikes has left many homeowners and prospective buyers...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jun 1
- 2 min
I Believe So Strongly in Pre-Listing Inspections that I PAY for Them!
I believe in home inspections so strongly that I WILL PAY FOR THEM! APPROXIMATELY $1000 VALUE Why?: Knowledge is power. I'm a HUGE...
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Doug Gamblin
- May 9
- 2 min
Mom's Must-Haves: Dianne's Inexpensive Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is just around the corner and I thought it might be helpful to share a few truly great gift ideas, recommended by Dianne....
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Doug Gamblin
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Walnut Creek Sales Data: By the Numbers
Yes, it is springtime in Walnut Creek. The hills are green and the little leaguers are playing on the field. And of course, for sale...
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Doug Gamblin
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Spring Cleaning for People Who Hate Spring Cleaning
I hate spring cleaning. Dianne hates spring cleaning. Even Frank, the dog, hates spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a task that many...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Mar 20
- 2 min
"Polite Green"
It's happening. It's the time of year when a green hue surrounds the big oak trees with the promise of leaves to come. The ethereal green...
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Sofia
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Sofia Says: Real Estate from the POV of a 13-Year-Old
Meet Sofia, a pint-sized 13-year-old whose personality is bigger than life! I invited her to share her thoughts about her family's recent...
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Doug Gamblin
- Feb 28
- 2 min
MYTHBUSTERS: The Value of an Open House
Do you remember the show, “Mythbusters?” It was a pretty simple concept. The show tackled hard-hitting issues such as whether it's...
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Doug Gamblin
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Three Tips for Sellers that Don’t Cost a Dime!
There’s no doubt that selling a house can be stressful. Occasionally the “to-do” list to prepare your home for the market seems...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Ah, Young Love. Guest Post by Dianne
I am in third grade. I'm wearing a pink dress, maybe. And blonde pigtails are popping out of the sides of my head, springing about as I...
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Doug Gamblin
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Punxsutawney Phil Just Predicted the Spring Real Estate Market!
Well, here we go again! It’s time for America’s most beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil (Full name: Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers,...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
When a Coat is More Than Just a Coat. A Christmas Story.
Dianne shares a story from her childhood, through the eyes of her eight-year-old self. It was cold, drizzly, and foggy. The night seemed...
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Doug Gamblin
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
I Killed it at the Cookie Swap, and so can YOU!
Is the neighborhood Cookie Swap coming up and you'd like something dazzling to share with your friends without spending the whole...
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Doug Gamblin
- Nov 18, 2022
- 1 min
Ho-Ho-Holiday Events!
It's time to start planning! Post-pandemic, the East Bay is practically brimming with wonderful events for everyone--including the dog!...
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Doug Gamblin
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
Oprah's Got Nothing on Me! Doug's Favorite Things 2022!
I know you've all been waiting for my second annual 'Favorite Things' post with a little something for everyone on your gift list, sort...
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douggamblin
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Veterans Day: The Magic of 11/11 at 11:00 am
As Veterans Day approaches, my heart is full of gratitude for the men and women of the armed forces. Check out this photo of my dad,...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
Forty Years is a Long Time.
Forty years is a long time. Oddly, I remember turning forty like it was yesterday, but it wasn’t. And now, somehow I’ve been married for...
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Doug Gamblin
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Diary of a Real Estate 'Quickie'
From Zero to Listed in less than seven days? You’d better believe it! You know how it is. Sometimes life happens. And when life happens...
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