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Behind the Scenes: What Happens After the Listing Papers Are Signed?
At the Gamblin Team, we believe that a successful sale begins long before a listing goes live—and that’s where our Gold Glove Service comes in.

Doug Gamblin
May 12 min read
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A Promising Start to the Year: California Home Sales Surge in February
California just had its best month for home sales since late 2022, and things are looking up across the board.

Doug Gamblin
Apr 212 min read
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867 Holly Hill Drive, Walnut Creek
Do you dream of living a serene, semi-rural lifestyle just minutes from all that downtown Walnut Creek has to offer?

Doug Gamblin
Jan 291 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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Create a Home That Matches Your 2025 Resolutions
As we enter the New Year, consider how your space can support the life you want to build.

Doug Gamblin
Jan 22 min read
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Favorite Things: Our Top Picks for 2024
From high-tech kitchen gadgets to self-care essentials and delicious local deals, these picks will make your holiday season merry and bright

Doug Gamblin
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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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.

Doug Gamblin
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 27, 20242 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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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...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 30, 20243 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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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...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 28, 20232 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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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...

Dianne Dalton Gamblin
May 26, 20221 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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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...

Doug Gamblin
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 22, 20223 min read
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