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Mary Chilton Rocks. As In Plymouth Rock!
(This post is written by guest author, Dianne Dalton Gamblin who acknowledges that she wasn't there at Plymouth Rock to witness the...
Dianne Dalton Gamblin
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Thanksgiving Pie: California Dreamin'
Interested in the Thanksgiving pie trends sweeping the nation? Delve into the delectable insights provided by Google's "most searched"...
Doug Gamblin
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Unlocking the Golden Years: The Untapped Wealth of Senior Home Equity
A recent revelation has shed light on a staggering reality — seniors aged 62 and over possess a whopping 12 trillion dollars in home...
Doug Gamblin
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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Prime Day Picks: Unveiling 2023's Hottest Home Buys
Amazon Prime Day, which took place this week, has once again left millions of shoppers delighted with a "cartful" of fantastic deals....
Doug Gamblin
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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From Listing to Market: Six Weeks to Sold
Interested in learning more about the listing process and exploring timelines? Today, I'll share a recent listing timeline to help you...
Doug Gamblin
Sep 25, 20233 min read
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Back-to-School Real Estate Pop Quiz: Are You Market Savvy?
When I was a student, I HATED the Pop Quiz. But in honor of kids heading back to the classroom, let's honor hard-working teachers...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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The Crystal Ball is Cloudy
When Will Mortgage Interest Rates Drop? The recent pause in interest rate hikes has left many homeowners and prospective buyers...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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I Believe So Strongly in Pre-Listing Inspections that I PAY for Them!
I believe in home inspections so strongly that I WILL PAY FOR THEM! APPROXIMATELY $1000 VALUE Why?: Knowledge is power. I'm a HUGE...
Doug Gamblin
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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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....
Doug Gamblin
May 9, 20232 min read
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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...
Doug Gamblin
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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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...
Doug Gamblin
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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"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...
Dianne Dalton Gamblin
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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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...
Sofia
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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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...
Dianne Dalton Gamblin
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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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,...
Doug Gamblin
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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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...
Dianne Dalton Gamblin
Dec 21, 20223 min read
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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...
Doug Gamblin
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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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,...
douggamblin
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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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...
Dianne Dalton Gamblin
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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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...
Doug Gamblin
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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