Gratitude is "Contagious!" Spread Joy This Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving because it beckons us to reflect on what we’re grateful for and share kindness with those around us
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Doug Gamblin
Oct 302 min read
Dive into the 2025 Housing Forecast: The San Francisco East Bay
Experts forecast two fundamental shifts that could shape the market: mortgage rate declines and steady, sustainable home price growth.
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Doug Gamblin
Aug 283 min read
Top Ten Reasons to Love Walnut Creek, CA
Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time resident, here are the top ten reasons to love Walnut Creek.
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Doug Gamblin
Apr 22 min read
Walnut Creek Real Estate is in the News
As a Walnut Creek resident, I already appreciate living in this vibrant, beautiful community filled with natural beauty. Imagine my...
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Doug Gamblin
Mar 272 min read
Golden State's Housing Market Returning to Pre-Pandemic Norms
The latest insights from Redfin, a digital real estate company, shed light on California's housing landscape, indicating a gradual return...
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Doug Gamblin
Feb 202 min read
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...
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Doug Gamblin
Jan 303 min read
Valentine's Day With the Family
Dianne and I (and Frank, of course!) love to celebrate holidays and Valentine's Day is no exception. We enjoy celebrating love, and what...
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Doug Gamblin
Jan 102 min read
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...
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Doug Gamblin
Jan 52 min read
More Than a Tasty Fruit: Embrace Persimmon, HGTV's Color of the Year
Persimmon trees are a true marvel this time of the year, with their leafless branches becoming a canvas for the vibrant fruits that hang...
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Doug Gamblin
Dec 28, 20232 min read
The Road to Retirement: Is It Time to Consider a Move?
Are you thinking about retirement or perhaps have already taken the leap into this exciting new chapter of life? If so, it might be the...
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Doug Gamblin
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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
Mar 28, 20222 min read
It's Been a Spring Housing Market in the Bay for a Long Time: Will it Continue? Predictions Here!
Spring is in the air and in the Bay Area, the “spring housing market” has begun to bloom. Truthfully, the Bay Area housing market has...
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Doug Gamblin
Mar 22, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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
Mar 7, 20222 min read
It’s Time for the Wearin’ of the Green! Local St. Patrick’s Day Events
With COVID restrictions easing and the green hills all around us, it’s time to consider some nearby St. Patrick’s Day fun for the whole...
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Doug Gamblin
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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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