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
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Father's Day Ideas From the Heart--Not the Wallet!
I love Father’s Day. And not just because I get to celebrate myself! I love taking some time to honor my Dad and other men who have...
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Doug Gamblin
- May 25
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Apr 4
- 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
- Mar 28
- 2 min
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
- 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
- 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
- Mar 7
- 2 min
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
- Feb 9
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 3, 2021
- 4 min
Doug's Favorite Things 2021!
Oprah has her ‘Favorite Things’ List and since Oprah’s got nothing on me, I thought it would be fun (and maybe humorous) to share my...
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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 16, 2021
- 1 min
Just Add Bubbles! Our Renovation is "This Close" to Completion!
Well, "this close" may not actually be "this close," but it's darn close! We are awaiting our shower glass, which could be a hot minute,...
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Doug Gamblin
- Nov 9, 2021
- 1 min
Holiday Delights Near You!
Throughout the holiday season, I will be gathering a few of my favorite suggestions for some great holiday events right here in the East...
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