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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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"That Was Easy," Said No Real Estate Agent Ever!
That was easy. Well, that's what I want you to think. While you're sitting at home enjoying a cool beverage on the patio, I'm working...

Doug Gamblin
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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Celebrate “The Doug Days of Summer!”
What a difference a ‘U’ makes! Of course, I’m referring to “The Dog Days of Summer,” not "The Doug Days of Summer" although you’ll...

Doug Gamblin
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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YOUR DUBLIN DREAM AWAITS! Here's an exclusive 'Sneak Peek' of the Best Value in Dublin Ranch
COMING SOON! 3774 Hobstone Place, Dublin 5 bed | 4.5 Bath | 4005 SF | 1/4 acre+- Lot Is there anything better than the feeling of a sneak...

Doug Gamblin
Jul 13, 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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Walnut Creek Memorial Day Observance
Walnut Creek will host its annual Memorial Day observance at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 30. It will be held in Civic Park at the corner of...

Doug Gamblin
May 25, 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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