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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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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...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 7, 20222 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 6, 20222 min read
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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...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 27, 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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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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Yup. I Stole a Street Sign and My Dad Found Out: What Integrity Means to Me!
Maybe you’ve noticed my tagline: Integrity. Respect. Family. You probably didn’t think much about them because the words may seem generic...

Doug Gamblin
Jul 14, 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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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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DOUG'S SPIN ON REAL ESTATE: January 2021 It's a Seller's Market Out There!
WE ARE IN A SELLER’S MARKET There are really three types of real estate markets which include a Seller’s Market, a Balanced Market and a...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 22, 20212 min read
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The Kitchen Floor Conundrum: Wood or Tile? Or Perhaps Luxury Vinyl?
There are many decisions to make when preparing a home for sale and as many Sellers consider the flooring options available to them, the...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 12, 20212 min read
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Let's Get Cooking on your FREE home appliances!
Buying a first home can stretch a homeowner's budget a little bit thin, so a coupon for free appliances from Lowe's might be just what...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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2021 Real Estate Forecast: Will the Unprecedented Trends Continue?
This year has been an unparalleled one for real estate. Although the pandemic played a major factor in slowing down much of the economy,...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 28, 20202 min read
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Home for the Holidays! Napkin Folding: Holiday Hero Edition!
Do you need a little pick-me-up for your holiday table decor? Try this simple napkin fold to add a little extra pizazz to your...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 25, 20201 min read
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