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685 Picasso Terrace | Sunnyvale: Live. Work. Thrive.
Welcome to 685 Picasso Terrace, where style meets comfort in one of Sunnyvale’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Doug Gamblin
Apr 112 min read
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Mortgage Rates Drop for Sixth Straight Week
Mortgage rates have fallen for the sixth consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage settling at 6.72%

Doug Gamblin
Mar 52 min read
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Create a Home That Matches Your 2025 Resolutions
As we enter the New Year, consider how your space can support the life you want to build.

Doug Gamblin
Jan 22 min read
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Favorite Things: Our Top Picks for 2024
From high-tech kitchen gadgets to self-care essentials and delicious local deals, these picks will make your holiday season merry and bright

Doug Gamblin
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Dive into the 2025 Housing Forecast: The San Francisco East Bay
Experts forecast two fundamental shifts that could shape the market: mortgage rate declines and steady, sustainable home price growth.

Doug Gamblin
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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Top Ten Reasons to Love Walnut Creek, CA
Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time resident, here are the top ten reasons to love Walnut Creek.

Doug Gamblin
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Walnut Creek Real Estate is in the News
As a Walnut Creek resident, I already appreciate living in this vibrant, beautiful community filled with natural beauty. Imagine my...

Doug Gamblin
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Golden State's Housing Market Returning to Pre-Pandemic Norms
The latest insights from Redfin, a digital real estate company, shed light on California's housing landscape, indicating a gradual return...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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Is Your Home Up to Par? What Today's Homebuyers Really Want
In today's dynamic housing market, homebuyers are seeking more than just a place to live – they're looking for a sanctuary that meets...

Doug Gamblin
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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The Key: Mortgage Rates Unlock Affordability
Things are changing! Recent data from Freddie Mac indicates that 30-year fixed mortgage rates have significantly dropped, falling below...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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More Than a Tasty Fruit: Embrace Persimmon, HGTV's Color of the Year
Persimmon trees are a true marvel this time of the year, with their leafless branches becoming a canvas for the vibrant fruits that hang...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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The Road to Retirement: Is It Time to Consider a Move?
Are you thinking about retirement or perhaps have already taken the leap into this exciting new chapter of life? If so, it might be the...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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MYTHBUSTERS: The Value of an Open House
Do you remember the show, “Mythbusters?” It was a pretty simple concept. The show tackled hard-hitting issues such as whether it's...

Doug Gamblin
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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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?...

Doug Gamblin
May 11, 20221 min read
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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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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...

Doug Gamblin
Feb 9, 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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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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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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