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
- 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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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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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
- 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
- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrate “The Doug Days of Summer!”
What a difference a ‘U’ makes! Of course, I’m referring to “The Dog Days of Summer,” not "The Doug Days of Summer" although you’ll...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
That's My Dad: A Memorial Day Guest Post from Dianne
The band plays. The guns fire, loudly. I flinch. The flags ripple in the wind. Hundreds of them, rippling, in the small-town rural...
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Doug Gamblin
- May 25, 2022
- 1 min
Walnut Creek Memorial Day Observance
Walnut Creek will host its annual Memorial Day observance at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 30. It will be held in Civic Park at the corner of...
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Doug Gamblin
- May 11, 2022
- 1 min
The Most Important Quality for a Real Estate Agent?
Have you ever wanted a "tough" agent--one that will fight for you and push to get exactly what you want, even at the expense of others?...
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Doug Gamblin
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min
SPRINGTIME ACTIVITIES---Right in Our East Bay Backyard!
Spring has sprung and the evidence is all around us. From the blooming azaleas to the birds busily building nests to the never-ending...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Yup. I Stole a Street Sign and My Dad Found Out: What Integrity Means to Me!
Maybe you’ve noticed my tagline: Integrity. Respect. Family. You probably didn’t think much about them because the words may seem generic...
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Doug Gamblin
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Home for the Holidays: Light the Night!
Jumping into the car with hot cocoa and candy canes to enjoy viewing holiday lights is a time-honored tradition. Happily, viewing lights...
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Doug Gamblin
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Super Hero or Real Estate Agent? You Decide!
What are the signs that your agent may be a superhero? Every phone call and email is returned. Every. Single. Time. There are no excuses...
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