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How To Get Started In Real Estate Investing

How To Get Started In Real Estate Investing

There’s a reason why successful entrepreneurs and investors like to acquire property as a long-term investment. Real estate investing can be lucrative, when done right. It adds diversification to your current investment portfolio and is another source of income....

How To Make Your Backyard Ready For Summer

How To Make Your Backyard Ready For Summer

The summer breeze is on its way. Although the coronavirus is not yet going anywhere, it should not hinder our inner sunshine to enjoy the coming season. Why not embrace the warmer days at home by getting creative with some at-home activities and dressing up your...

Family Activities for Home During Quarantine

Family Activities for Home During Quarantine

Running out of shows to watch or games to play at home? Here are some fun things to keep yourself and your family occupied beyond your usual at-home hobbies during your coronavirus quarantine. Fun Family Activities During Quarantine   Have a vacation from home...

Can You Still Buy a Home in California During Coronavirus?

Can You Still Buy a Home in California During Coronavirus?

2535 Valley View Gln, Escondido, a property we listed during the Coronavirus and is now pending or under contract. The Coronavirus has interrupted home purchase plans for some, while there are those who are looking for a buying opportunity now that mortgage rates are...

Can You Sell Your California Home During Coronavirus?

Can You Sell Your California Home During Coronavirus?

It’s Spring, and it’s said to be the best time to sell a home. You’re decided and are excited to list your property, then just like that, the Novel Coronavirus has hit the world. The first thing many people who want to sell now are asking: Can we sell a house during...

Finding Joy: Hygge at Home During Quarantine

Finding Joy: Hygge at Home During Quarantine

  Some of us are having cabin fever already—feeling irritated and trying our best to prevent going stir crazy during the extended spring break quarantine at home. Getting cozy and creating a feeling of warmth and intimacy at home is the key to help you with just...

Your Mortgage and the Coronavirus

Your Mortgage and the Coronavirus

Many homeowners like yourself are probably full of questions, worries, and concerns about mortgage payments in light of the Coronavirus situation. Our goal here is to alleviate some of your fears and discuss some of your options.  During the previous economic...

Create New Spaces at Home During Quarantine

Create New Spaces at Home During Quarantine

Now that we are all staying home, some spaces will need to be multi-use. Whether you wanted a place to work, play, or entertain, here are some cool inspirations so you can create new spaces at home during the quarantine. Ideas for new spaces at home   Home office...

Spring Cleaning on a Shoestring Budget

Spring Cleaning on a Shoestring Budget

As most of us are encouraged to stay at home these days to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, why not turn to do some spring cleaning? And you’ll be surprised that most items you need are already at home so you can keep your home tidy and sanitized on a dime. Here...

Caring for the Most Neglected Parts of Your Home

Caring for the Most Neglected Parts of Your Home

If your muddy dog suddenly runs inside the house, you wipe the dirt up. If the trash is full, you take it out. We all know how to care and keep our homes clean, but let’s face it -- there are areas in the house that we tend to forget. We get it — life happens, you’re...

Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property

Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property

Are you thinking of buying a home? Aside from the things you need to prepare before making a purchase, you also need to prepare some questions and mental notes when looking around for a home. Here are some important considerations when buying a house in California....

Smart Gadgets We Are Loving Right Now (and You Will Too!)

Smart Gadgets We Are Loving Right Now (and You Will Too!)

Our homes may not look as futuristic as the ones in The Jetsons yet, but we sure have gone far, and technology continues to evolve rapidly. Now, almost everything in your home can be connected through WIFI. Our application of robotics and artificial intelligence keeps...

Selling a Home to Buy One

Selling a Home to Buy One

Purchasing a home now will give you an opportunity to get the lowest mortgage rates in history. You may be thinking of making a transition—to a bigger home, to a retirement home, or to a different neighborhood among other things. And perhaps, you may be wondering if...

Life After Coronavirus: How Will the Pandemic Affect Our Homes?

Life After Coronavirus: How Will the Pandemic Affect Our Homes?

After spending most of our time at home for over a year now, and even though we’re slowly going back to normal again, we can’t help but wonder what life would be like beyond lockdown. Let’s peruse together and wonder what ‘normal’ life will be like in our homes after...

Choosing the Right Paint Finish

Choosing the Right Paint Finish

Updating your home with a coat of paint will bring a new vibe and freshen up the home without hurting your wallet too much. Colors give the effect and ambiance to your home but have you ever put any thought into the sheen of the paint itself? Some paint finishes...

Housekeeping Tips from Grandma

Housekeeping Tips from Grandma

Next time you’re cleaning, remember what you or other’s grandmas do to keep the house in order.   Cut Dish Sponges in Half A practical grandma knows how to make the most of their items at home. Not only are you getting two sponges for the price of one, but...

Legal Mistakes Home Buyers Make

Legal Mistakes Home Buyers Make

  First-time homebuyer? Good for you! There’s more to a home purchase than picking that one home you love. There are essential steps home buyers must keep in mind to make a home sale smooth and hassle-free. But did you know that there are some legal matters you...

Top Legal Mistake Home Sellers Make

Top Legal Mistake Home Sellers Make

When it comes to home selling, there is a right way and a wrong way to handle the process. At Broadpoint Properties, we work with the team at CRES Insurance to make sure that our sellers get top quality legal coverage during their home sale. To that end, there is one...