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Mortgage Rates Drop for Sixth Straight Week
Mortgage rates have fallen for the sixth consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage settling at 6.72%
Doug Gamblin
Mar 52 min read
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What You Need to Know About Buyer Representation Agreements
Buyer representation agreements set the stage for a smooth and successful home-buying experience.
Doug Gamblin
Jan 91 min read
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Is Your Home Up to Par? What Today's Homebuyers Really Want
In today's dynamic housing market, homebuyers are seeking more than just a place to live – they're looking for a sanctuary that meets...
Doug Gamblin
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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The Key: Mortgage Rates Unlock Affordability
Things are changing! Recent data from Freddie Mac indicates that 30-year fixed mortgage rates have significantly dropped, falling below...
Doug Gamblin
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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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...
Doug Gamblin
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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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...
Sofia
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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"That Was Easy," Said No Real Estate Agent Ever!
That was easy. Well, that's what I want you to think. While you're sitting at home enjoying a cool beverage on the patio, I'm working...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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Yup. Interest Rates are Up. Then Why am I Still Seeing Rainbows and Unicorns?
Dianne has always suggested that I'm an optimist and it's true, I suppose. I tend to lean toward the bright side of things and seek...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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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?...
Doug Gamblin
May 11, 20221 min read
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Market Update: What I'm Seeing Out There
In many blog posts, I might use a graph depicting recent sales or post relevant information from trusted real estate or mortgage...
Doug Gamblin
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Lifestyles of Winter Olympians: Check Out These “Cribs!”
Before you tell your kid there’s no money in being a ski bum, take a look at the fabulous homes of these famous Winter Olympians! It...
Doug Gamblin
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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When is the Best Time to Buy? All Aboard the Time Machine!
According to Oscar Wei, Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors, “The best time to buy was probably 10 or 15 years ago...
Doug Gamblin
Dec 27, 20211 min read
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IT'S TIME FOR A HEART TO HEART: "This Seller's Market is Killing Me" and Other Buyer Laments
Sometimes it’s important to have a heart-to-heart chat about the current real estate market. And let’s be honest—for Buyers, this is a...
Doug Gamblin
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Let's Get Cooking on your FREE home appliances!
Buying a first home can stretch a homeowner's budget a little bit thin, so a coupon for free appliances from Lowe's might be just what...
Doug Gamblin
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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Making it to the Finish Line!
Although many clients may feel that an accepted offer on the home of their dreams is the ultimate goal, it is actually the first hurdle...
Doug Gamblin
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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My Mama Told Me ... You'd Better Shop Around!
Sorry about the throwback to Captain and Tenille. (Never heard of them? Google it!) But Mama and the Captain were both right when it...
Doug Gamblin
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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It's a Jungle Out There.
Buyers are finding greater selection in their house hunt as new listings increase above pre-pandemic levels, according to realtor.com®’s...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 17, 20201 min read
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Doug's "Spin" on Real Estate: Before The Offer Edition
Doug's "SPIN" on Real Estate, BEFORE THE OFFER edition. Thinking about buying a home? Let's get the ball rolling, unless that's just too...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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Mortgage "Don'ts" for Newbies
"Don't" make it hard on yourself. It's not exactly rocket science, but applying for and securing a home mortgage has some specific...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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Buyers are "In the Mood"
Interesting news from the Freddie Mac Quarterly Forecast: “While the rebound in the economy is uneven, one segment that is exhibiting...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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