I Believe So Strongly in Pre-Listing Inspections that I PAY for Them!
I'm a HUGE proponent of Pre-Listing Inspections and I have some interesting experiences to back up my thinking. Not all homeowners get...
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Doug Gamblin
- May 9
- 2 min
Mom's Must-Haves: Dianne's Inexpensive Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is just around the corner and I thought it might be helpful to share a few truly great gift ideas, recommended by Dianne....
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Doug Gamblin
- Mar 30
- 2 min
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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Doug Gamblin
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Spring Cleaning for People Who Hate Spring Cleaning
I hate spring cleaning. Dianne hates spring cleaning. Even Frank, the dog, hates spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a task that many...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Mar 20
- 2 min
"Polite Green"
It's happening. It's the time of year when a green hue surrounds the big oak trees with the promise of leaves to come. The ethereal green...
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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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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Ah, Young Love. Guest Post by Dianne
I am in third grade. I'm wearing a pink dress, maybe. And blonde pigtails are popping out of the sides of my head, springing about as I...
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Doug Gamblin
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Punxsutawney Phil Just Predicted the Spring Real Estate Market!
Well, here we go again! It’s time for America’s most beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil (Full name: Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers,...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
When a Coat is More Than Just a Coat. A Christmas Story.
Dianne shares a story from her childhood, through the eyes of her eight-year-old self. It was cold, drizzly, and foggy. The night seemed...
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Doug Gamblin
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
Oprah's Got Nothing on Me! Doug's Favorite Things 2022!
I know you've all been waiting for my second annual 'Favorite Things' post with a little something for everyone on your gift list, sort...
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douggamblin
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Veterans Day: The Magic of 11/11 at 11:00 am
As Veterans Day approaches, my heart is full of gratitude for the men and women of the armed forces. Check out this photo of my dad,...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
Forty Years is a Long Time.
Forty years is a long time. Oddly, I remember turning forty like it was yesterday, but it wasn’t. And now, somehow I’ve been married for...
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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
- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrate “The Doug Days of Summer!”
What a difference a ‘U’ makes! Of course, I’m referring to “The Dog Days of Summer,” not "The Doug Days of Summer" although you’ll...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jul 13, 2022
- 2 min
YOUR DUBLIN DREAM AWAITS! Here's an exclusive 'Sneak Peek' of the Best Value in Dublin Ranch
COMING SOON! 3774 Hobstone Place, Dublin 5 bed | 4.5 Bath | 4005 SF | 1/4 acre+- Lot Is there anything better than the feeling of a sneak...
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Doug Gamblin
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
Take a Virtual Tour of Your Dream Home!
Let's Negotiate! Bring Your Reasonable Offer Today! 2644 Knob Hill Drive, Santa Rosa CA 7 bed | 4.5 bath | 5427 SF | .71 Acre Flat Lot...
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Dianne Dalton Gamblin
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Doug Gamblin
- May 25, 2022
- 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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