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Making it to the Finish Line!
Although many clients may feel that an accepted offer on the home of their dreams is the ultimate goal, it is actually the first hurdle...
Doug Gamblin
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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What Does the California Housing Market look like in 2021?
The California Association of Realtors (CAR) has released its economic forecast for the 2021 California Housing Market. Although a...
Doug Gamblin
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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My Mama Told Me ... You'd Better Shop Around!
Sorry about the throwback to Captain and Tenille. (Never heard of them? Google it!) But Mama and the Captain were both right when it...
Doug Gamblin
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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Short Sale? REO Property? I Can Help!
Today’s real estate market offers great opportunities, but for a few homeowners, the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has proved...
Doug Gamblin
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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Add Another Caption to 2020: A Year of Record-breaking Opportunities in Real Estate!
With mortgage rates hitting historic lows, appreciating home values, affordability rising, and the market recovering in an unexpected and...
Doug Gamblin
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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Presidential Elections & The Real Estate Market: To Buy or Not to Buy?
Historically, the month of November experiences a seasonal decrease in home sales of almost 10% as compared to October in any given year....
Doug Gamblin
Sep 2, 20201 min read
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Under Pressure!
The current real estate market is HOT and if you are interested in selling your home, it may be a perfect opportunity. Many potential...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 26, 20201 min read
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Five Minutes Now Could Make All the Difference!
In November 2018 my brother-in-law Bart lost his beautiful home in the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise. The year prior, the Tubbs Fire...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 18, 20201 min read
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It's a Jungle Out There.
Buyers are finding greater selection in their house hunt as new listings increase above pre-pandemic levels, according to realtor.com®’s...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 17, 20201 min read
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Doug's "Spin" on Real Estate: Before The Offer Edition
Doug's "SPIN" on Real Estate, BEFORE THE OFFER edition. Thinking about buying a home? Let's get the ball rolling, unless that's just too...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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Super Hero or Real Estate Agent? You Decide!
What are the signs that your agent may be a superhero? Every phone call and email is returned. Every. Single. Time. There are no excuses...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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Mortgage "Don'ts" for Newbies
"Don't" make it hard on yourself. It's not exactly rocket science, but applying for and securing a home mortgage has some specific...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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Feeling out of sorts? Clutter may be the culprit!
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, whether we have experienced the virus or not. Sheltering-in-place and the subsequent...
Doug Gamblin
Aug 4, 20202 min read
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Curb Appeal: No picket fence? No problem!
I talk a lot about the importance of curb appeal when you list your home for sale. And although a fresh paint job may work wonders for a...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Mine! The Lessons of Multiple Offers
Multiple offers are common in today's market. Although many buyers put their home searches on hold during the coronavirus pandemic and...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Buyers are "In the Mood"
Interesting news from the Freddie Mac Quarterly Forecast: “While the rebound in the economy is uneven, one segment that is exhibiting...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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There's No Place Like the 'Burbs!
With the quarantine experience still top of mind, many Buyers are considering a move to the less-populated suburbs. A recent realtor.com...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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FIZZBO: Is For Sale By Owner a Good Idea?
The top reason homeowners decided to (For Sale By Owner) FSBO: they did not want to pay a commission but homes sold with an agent net 6%...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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$$ Assistance for California Homebuyers: Did you know?
Did you know that there is financial assistance for home buyers in the State of California? CALPLUS with Zip may be the answer to your...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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Inexpensive Fixes: Kitchen Backsplash Edition
I recently helped my daughter install some clean, chic subway tile in her kitchen. What a change! Sometimes a cheap fix is the best fix!...
Doug Gamblin
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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