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Oprah's Got Nothing on Me! Doug's Favorite Things 2022!

Nov 18, 20223 min read

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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Veterans Day: The Magic of 11/11 at 11:00 am

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Nov 9, 20222 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20222 min read

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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"That Was Easy," Said No Real Estate Agent Ever!

Doug Gamblin

Aug 22, 20221 min read

"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, 20222 min read

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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Yup. Interest Rates are Up. Then Why am I Still Seeing Rainbows and Unicorns?

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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YOUR DUBLIN DREAM AWAITS! Here's an exclusive 'Sneak Peek' of the Best Value in Dublin Ranch

Doug Gamblin

Jul 13, 20222 min read

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, 20222 min read

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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Father's Day Ideas From the Heart--Not the Wallet!

Doug Gamblin

Jun 10, 20223 min read

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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That's My Dad: A Memorial Day Guest Post from Dianne

Dianne Dalton Gamblin

May 26, 20221 min read

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, 20221 min read

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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The Most Important Quality for a Real Estate Agent?

Doug Gamblin

May 11, 20221 min read

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, 20222 min read

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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SPRINGTIME ACTIVITIES---Right in Our East Bay Backyard!

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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It's Been a Spring Housing Market in the Bay for a Long Time: Will it Continue? Predictions Here!

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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Premier vs. Premiere: What a Difference an 'E' Makes!

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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Market Update: What I'm Seeing Out There

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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It’s Time for the Wearin’ of the Green! Local St. Patrick’s Day Events

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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Lifestyles of Winter Olympians: Check Out These “Cribs!”

Doug Gamblin

Feb 9, 20222 min read

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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