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Prepare Your Home For A Winning Sale This Spring
Thinking of finally putting your home on the market this Spring? This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to sell and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision. Prepare Your Home For Sale This Spring Clean...
4 Things Every property owner Should Know About Security Deposits
When it comes to collecting a security deposit from any tenant you place, at Broadpoint Properties, we’ve learned the art of handling them properly. And, believe it or not, there is a law that surrounds the collection and use of security deposits. 4 Things Every...
How to Become a Successful property owner
You’ve recently purchased a home that is tenant-occupied, and you are super excited about your investment property. There is no better way to grow equity than with rental properties—particularly residential properties in California, which rent quickly and generate...
The Skinny on Property Management and Fair Housing Law
At Broadpoint Properties, each and every day—whether we are in the field, working with buyers, sellers, tenants, or property owners—we are not silent. We adhere to Fair Housing Law in all of our company actions. And, when presented with situations that may contribute...
Spring Cleaning: Landscaping Dos and Donts
Spring has sprung and it’s just the perfect time to walk in the sunshine, see colorful flowers and trees, and do some outdoor home enjoyment. Curb appeal plays a significant role in tackling any outdoor project. 75% of homeowners said they have a greater desire to be...
How To Know You’re Getting A Good Price on a Home
Homebuyers want the same thing - to get a home they love within their budget. They certainly don’t want to get ripped off. Home purchase is a huge investment decision, so how do you know that you’re looking at a home that’s priced fairly? Here’s how to know you're not...
Condo or House: Which One’s For You?
Are you unsure whether you should own a condo or a house? We are here to help you find out the difference and which is better for you—which is more expensive, which is better for long-term investment among other things. But first, we have to get clear on what a...
Tips for Making Your Home Rain Season-Ready
The wet weather is upon us and as with most elements of homeownership, it pays to be ready. Continuous rains can cause damage to walls, which will lead to leaks and cracks then molds. These should be addressed right away. Don’t wait for the rain to pour, these are...
Top Tips for Organizing Your Home Office
The pandemic has forced a lot of us to work from home and just like that, you now have a home office. Having a dedicated space for work at home can allow you to focus, get you into ‘work mode’, lessen distractions, and help establish boundaries between work and life...
Real Estate 101: Market Value vs. Appraised Value vs. Assessed Value
Ah, real estate… you and your confusing terminologies again. But don’t fret – we’re always here to help and in a few, we are dropping some new real estate knowledge for you. It is essential to understand the difference between market value, appraised value, and...
How to Update a Dated Home Without Remodeling
Are you craving a more well-designed home but low on budget and time? Here are nine minor DIY home upgrades that can make a huge impact without breaking walls and your wallet. Paint Adding a fresh coat of paint is quick, affordable, and can easily give a space a whole...
I Wish I Knew These Before Moving Into a New House
Moving into a new home can be exciting and sometimes, we overlook the little details that are actually important in the long run. We hear these questions time and time again from our tenants and homeowners that we think everyone should know before settling in. ...
How Lighting Can Enhance Your Space
Interior lighting is something most of us probably don’t think about much but makes a huge difference in the overall look of your home. Lighting can make us look amazing, alter the architecture, make art important, raise the ceiling and change the atmosphere of a...
How to Make Sure It’s the Right Neighborhood
There’s a reason why in real estate the phrase “Location, location, location” is always said. In real estate, we use the term “external obsolescence”, meaning a depreciation in the value of a home due to factors that exist outside the property itself. And the...
False Assumptions About Real Estate Agents
Driving nice cars, looking at homes all day, and going to fancy lunch meetings – ah, what a sweet life a real estate agent has, right? Hate to break it to you but these stereotypes are far from reality. Today, we debunk some common assumptions about real estate...
Five Love Languages of Realtors
In Dr. Gary Chapman’s book “The Five Love Languages”, it delves into how individuals communicate in their romantic relationships through words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time abd physical touch. To know your love language, you can take a quiz...
How to Add a Touch of Love to Your Living Space
With the love month in full swing, creating a romantic vibe in your home goes beyond adorning it with hearts or the color red. It involves making a space that fosters sentiments of love, warmth, and positivity. Below are some ideas to add a touch of love to your...
Should You Talk to a Lender or Real Estate Agent First?
Buying a home entails more than just choosing a property from listings and settling in. It can be an enormous task, that’s why it’s wise to hire pros to help you along the way. But who do you turn to first: the lender or a real estate agent? The ideal sequence is...