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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,...

Doug Gamblin
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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You're Never Fully Dressed Without Your Tile!
Big things are happening over here at our mid-century primary bathroom/ensuite/laundry room renovation celebrating our home's 70th...

Doug Gamblin
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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What's the "Gold Glove" Difference?
Simply put, selling your home doesn’t have to be a hassle. Sure, you can list your home with one of the 'big box' realtors and receive a...

Doug Gamblin
Nov 2, 20212 min read
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Holly Hill is PRIMED and Ready for Action!
In addition to an atmospheric river, the furnace going out and the worker's Honey Bucket overflowing from the storm (I made that one up!)...

Doug Gamblin
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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Jumping for Joy!
I'm so happy, I could jump for joy. Why? Our renovation is back on track and we have FLOORS. And we have WALLS. And we have shower heads...

Doug Gamblin
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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'Tis the Season for a Pumpkin Patch!
Nothing says fall more than gathering up the crew and heading out to a pumpkin patch. So, I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite...

Doug Gamblin
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Waiting for the Perfect Time to Buy? Waiting for the Perfect Time to Sell? It May be NOW!
“If you’re trying to wait for the perfect time, I feel like you’re going to sit and wait forever,” Rob Heck, head of origination at the...

Doug Gamblin
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Watch Out. Detour Ahead!
Unearthing major problems. Filling for permit changes. Inspections. Delays. Fees. It’s all to be expected in the glory of home...

Doug Gamblin
Oct 11, 20211 min read
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BOO! Spooky Local Halloween Fun for the Whole Crew!
'Tis the season for ghouls, goblins and Halloween scares. I've rounded up a few local options for your crew. Remember, it's always a good...

Doug Gamblin
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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Just Good. No Bad. No Ugly. And the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
Well, we made it through demo and we are coming out on the other side. The construction site is kind of what I imagine hell looks...

Dianne Dalton Gamblin
Sep 26, 20212 min read
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Holly Hill is Ready for a Facelift!
Our mid-century home turns 70 this year. Yes, folks. Seventy! And not to be rude or ageist, but sometimes a 70 year-old can use a little...

Doug Gamblin
Sep 13, 20211 min read
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From an Old Farmhouse Pump Room to a Chic Mantel!
Dianne was lucky enough to get a beam from the 120 year-old farmhouse where she grew up in Gridley, CA. It's a beautiful piece of wood,...

Doug Gamblin
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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WALNUT CREEK SALES UPDATE: Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you may have noticed a trend!
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, there’s a good chance that you have heard about the unprecedented Bay Area real estate market. As...

Doug Gamblin
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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A Memorial Day Tribute to the Uncle I Never Knew: Guest Post by Dianne Dalton Gamblin
I don’t know much about my uncle, Fay Reber. I have seen blurry black and white photos of him, and I can see why the girls in his high...

Doug Gamblin
May 31, 20212 min read
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Does Home Staging Really Matter in a Hot Market? YES!
First, let’s put the cards on the table: I offer complimentary staging for every listing. Why would I give up a chunk of my commission to...

Doug Gamblin
May 18, 20212 min read
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Doug's DIY: I installed an electric fireplace and YOU can too!
I INSTALLED AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE! AND YOU CAN TOO! Electric fireplaces have become very popular in real estate circles for a variety of...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Super Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe: A Fat Tuesday Recipe!
The truth is simple: Everyone loves a sugar cookie. And if they don’t, it’s possible that they could be lying. Oh, I’m not talking about...

Doug Gamblin
Feb 16, 20211 min read
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The Ten Things I Hate About You: Buyer Turn-offs Edition
Thinking of listing your home? Buyers crave a move-in ready home and there are a few things Buyers really hate, hence “The 10 Things I...

Doug Gamblin
Feb 5, 20213 min read
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IT'S TIME FOR A HEART TO HEART: "This Seller's Market is Killing Me" and Other Buyer Laments
Sometimes it’s important to have a heart-to-heart chat about the current real estate market. And let’s be honest—for Buyers, this is a...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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