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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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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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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Doug Gamblin
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
"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...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jul 27, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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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 14, 2022
- 2 min
Let's Talk 'Off Market Listings'
I recently met with clients who wanted to sell their home but dreaded the entire process. Wrangling the schedule of a large family to...
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Doug Gamblin
- Mar 22, 2022
- 3 min
Premier vs. Premiere: What a Difference an 'E' Makes!
Details matter! My PREMIER marketing can make the your home's listing PREMIERE far more effective. When I say that I offer premier...
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Doug Gamblin
- Mar 8, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Doug Gamblin
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jan 24, 2022
- 1 min
Before & After: $1500 Curb Appeal Update is Just the Beginning!
When a Buyer gets an alert on their phone that there’s a new listing in their preferred neighborhood, nothing drags down their excitement...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jan 18, 2022
- 1 min
Sellers are in the Driver's Seat. Don't Wait Until Spring to "Spring" into Action!
The current market conditions make this winter an ideal time to sell a home. Here’s why. The Number of Homes on the Market Remains Low I...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
A Picture Really is Worth a Thousand Words
While hosting my recent listing at an open house, one of the home-buying guests asked if he could join the ‘wait-list’ to buy the model...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
To Inspect or Not to Inspect: The Value of a Pre-Listing Inspection
In the Bay Area, the spring home-selling season is almost here. As I’m working with my Sellers to prepare their homes for the market, we...
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Doug Gamblin
- Dec 27, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Doug Gamblin
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Should I List My Home in the Winter?
First of all, living in the mild Bay Area climate changes the perception of the real estate "season" considerably. Because we simply...
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Doug Gamblin
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
What's the "Gold Glove" Difference?
Simply put, selling your home doesn’t have to be a hassle. Sure, you can list your home with one of the 'big box' realtors and receive a...
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Doug Gamblin
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
Does Home Staging Really Matter in a Hot Market? YES!
First, let’s put the cards on the table: I offer complimentary staging for every listing. Why would I give up a chunk of my commission to...
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