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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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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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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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Think Green: Super Easy St. Patrick's Day Ideas for Kids!
I recently had my DNA results analyzed and I’m pleased to report that I’m 17% Irish. I’m not entirely sure which part of me is Irish, but...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 7, 20213 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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Home for the Holidays: Light the Night!
Jumping into the car with hot cocoa and candy canes to enjoy viewing holiday lights is a time-honored tradition. Happily, viewing lights...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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Home for the Holidays: Deck Your Pet Edition!
There has never been a more important time to be "Home for Holidays" than 2020! And if you are looking for a few new tips and tricks for...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Covid-19 Update: Business as Usual!
I’M OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND BUSIER THAN EVER! Even with the most recent COVID guidelines in the Bay Area, real estate is considered an...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 9, 20202 min read
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Home for the Holidays: Buttercream Edition!
There has never been a more important time to be "Home for Holidays" than 2020! And if you are looking for a few new tips and tricks for...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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