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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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867 Holly Hill Drive, Walnut Creek
Do you dream of living a serene, semi-rural lifestyle just minutes from all that downtown Walnut Creek has to offer?
Doug Gamblin
Jan 291 min read
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What You Need to Know About Buyer Representation Agreements
Buyer representation agreements set the stage for a smooth and successful home-buying experience.
Doug Gamblin
Jan 91 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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Valentine's Day With the Family
Dianne and I (and Frank, of course!) love to celebrate holidays and Valentine's Day is no exception. We enjoy celebrating love, and what...
Doug Gamblin
Jan 30, 20243 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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Yup. Interest Rates are Up. Then Why am I Still Seeing Rainbows and Unicorns?
Dianne has always suggested that I'm an optimist and it's true, I suppose. I tend to lean toward the bright side of things and seek...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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Father's Day Ideas From the Heart--Not the Wallet!
I love Father’s Day. And not just because I get to celebrate myself! I love taking some time to honor my Dad and other men who have...
Doug Gamblin
Jun 10, 20223 min read
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That's My Dad: A Memorial Day Guest Post from Dianne
The band plays. The guns fire, loudly. I flinch. The flags ripple in the wind. Hundreds of them, rippling, in the small-town rural...
Dianne Dalton Gamblin
May 26, 20221 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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Let's Talk 'Off Market Listings'
I recently met with clients who wanted to sell their home but dreaded the entire process. Wrangling the schedule of a large family to...
Doug Gamblin
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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SPRINGTIME ACTIVITIES---Right in Our East Bay Backyard!
Spring has sprung and the evidence is all around us. From the blooming azaleas to the birds busily building nests to the never-ending...
Doug Gamblin
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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