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Game On: Home Organization Challenge
At Broadpoint Properties, we love sharing you practical tips on real estate and home improvement. This springtime, if you haven’t already, we thought it would be fun to make spring cleaning and organizing more manageable and actionable by doing a home organization...
No Regrets: Avoiding Home Buyer’s Remorse
Recent surveys show that a large percentage of Americans found what many of us refer to as “buyer’s remorse” among homebuyers. According to the 2022 Buyer and Seller Insights Report by Homelight, 70% of recent buyers have at least one regret, one in five bought too...
Get Inspired: Ideas for Your Spring Yard
It’s that time of the year again for bright leaves and beautiful flowers! Embrace spring in all its glory with open arms. Let’s take a visit to other people’s yards and get inspired to pretty up yours this spring. Get Inspired: Ideas for Your Spring Yard A Variety of...
How to Determine a Recession Is Coming
We think it’s safe to say that 2020 is an unforgettable year for all of us. It marked the advent of COVID-19 pandemic which caused a significant decline in economies around the world. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) stated that, “at the end of 2021, we...
Factors That Help Determine Property Value
If you’re buying or selling a home, one of the things you think about is how much a property is really worth. Buyers want to get a home they love within their budget while sellers would like to get top-dollar on their home sale. Both certainly don’t want to get ripped...
5 Reasons to Hire Broadpoint for Your Escondido Property Management
You might be wondering why you should hire a local Escondido property manager, and if it makes a difference when it comes to management skills. We think it does! Here are 5 key reasons why we think you should hire a local Escondido property manager like the experts at...
We Swear by These Amazon Cleaning Products
The beautiful flowers blooming outside signal all of us that it’s that time of the year to spruce up and do a general clean-up in our homes. Perhaps you’ve spent so many hours and money on cleaning items and hacks online that just won’t clean enough. We get it, so...
The Recipe for Finding the Right Home for You
You might find yourself craving for a new home right now. Finding the right home is in some way like cooking… you will need to follow a tried-and-tested recipe to make the process easier, so there’s less guesswork for you and you’re guaranteed a delicious meal. If...
10 Little Things We Do Daily That Are Ruining Our Homes
“Expect the unexpected, as life is full of surprises…” as they say. But when it comes to home keep and health problems, it can be quite a bummer. If you want to avoid headaches down the road, there are things you can stop doing on the daily to make sure your home is...
20 Things in Your House You’ve Never Bothered to Clean but Should
There are several often-overlooked things in your house, probably collecting years of dust and dirt at this point that also deserve your attention and care too. Here are things in your home that you’ve probably never bothered to clean but you probably should. ...
Factors That May Impact Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance, or sometimes called a home insurance, is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection for your home and its contents in the event of damage, loss, or liability. It is important because it provides coverage for the repair of...
Want to Buy a Home? Here Are Changes You Need to Make
Owning a home is a huge milestone in one’s life. It may entail long-term or even permanent responsibilities that you need to be prepared for. You may need to make adjustments before and after a home purchase. Here are some changes you may need to prepare for before...
Is a One Story or a Two-Story Home Better for You?
Unsure whether a one-story or a two-story home is a right fit for you? It depends on individual preferences and needs. Here are some factors to consider: Space Given the same lot size, a two-story home could offer more livable space than a one-story home. Perfect if...
Avoid These Mistakes When Picking an Agent
A real estate agent is the mediator between the buyer and seller of the property, who ensures the documentation, communication, negotiation, and the overall procedure of the real estate process is smooth-running. One needs proper research to avoid mistakes in choosing...
How Homebuyers Can Prepare for Spring
Buying a home in spring can be different from buying a home at other times of the year because of increased inventory, better weather conditions, end of school year and tax refunds. These factors tend to make spring a busy and competitive season for real estate. Gear...
The Difference Between A Traditional Sale And A Short Sale
Ever encountered the terms "traditional sale" and "short sale" but are confused as to what they mean and how these things differ from each other? Whether you’re on the buying or selling side of real estate, these concepts are helpful for you to understand. A...
Prepping Your San Diego Home for Summer
As summer approaches in San Diego, it's time to get your homes ready for the sunny days ahead. Let’s get your home in tip-top shape for the season — below are some items to tick off your home upkeep checklist! Do an A/C Check-Up: Keep your cool all season long...
Reality Check… Can You Really Afford This Home?
So you're ready to dive into the world of homeownership and get a handle on the financial side of things? One of the first things you'll want to figure out is how much house you can actually afford. Let's break it down. According to Smart Asset’s estime, to...