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How to Save Energy During the Summer
Summer can be an expensive time of year for your utilities. Aside from turning off appliances, lights, etc when not in use, there are other things you can do to save a few bucks on your electric bill during the hot summer months. That said, we thought of sharing with...
What Are the Tax Consequences of Selling a House?
At Broadpoint Properties, we’re in the business of managing and selling properties, particularly those in San Diego and Riverside Counties. And, one of the most common questions that we get asked by sellers is this one: “What are the tax consequences of selling a...
Household Items You Should Not Buy Used
Not only can it help you save money, reusing household items is also good for our environment. But there are times when thrifting is not the best for your health and safety. The following are household items you should never buy second hand: Mattress, Pillows, and...
How to Buy a Foreclosed Property
Purchasing a home that has been foreclosed upon can be very appealing when you’re looking for a home for you to live in for a cheaper price, a real estate investment to flip and sell, or a chance to live in a neighborhood you otherwise can’t afford. As for the process...
Signs That You Should Not Sell Your Home Right Now
“When you’re selling, you’re buying too” - says a popular English proverb and it best applies when selling your home. COVID-19 raised lots of questions and new ideas for homeowners. Some are relocating because interest rates were low. Some are unhappy where they were...
Tips on Cleaning Gross Things At Home
What do you think is the dirtiest place in your house? Whatever your answer is, just the thought of it likely made you scrunch your face. Thinking about cleaning it likely seems a little daunting. Here are the dirtiest spots in your home, plus we’re sharing tips on...
How VA Loans Work
Did you know that 1 out of 3 active-duty military and veterans have no idea that they have some of the best home buying benefits available? Active-duty military and veterans have some really great opportunities in real estate. With the right information, active-duty...
What Are the Benefits of Refinancing a Mortgage?
With recent interest rates at historic lows, you may be able to decrease your monthly payment and save thousands by refinancing your loan to a lower rate. As of this writing, a 30-year fixed refinance rate is at 3.090% with an annual percentage rate (APR) of 3.250%....
Housekeeping Lessons from the Japanese
Tidiness and home organization is a universal trend lately during the pandemic as we are mostly at home. With the popularity and aspiration to have a home like that of Marie Kondo and Muji, you might say that the Japanese people are doing it right when it comes to...
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...
Gorgeous Greens: Ideas for Green Kitchen Cabinets
You’ve seen it all over this year — green is said to be the “it” color of 2022. If you’re feeling a bit playful and thinking of refreshing your kitchen cabinets, green is a good color to consider. Designers love playing with this versatile color and here’s proof....
The Ideal Home Cleaning Schedule: Are You Doing It Enough?
Some places can be a more common ground for germs that’s why experts recommend a regular cleaning schedule to follow. Thanks to Mattress Online UK, here’s what to clean and when. What do you think of this list? Are you cleaning often enough? Let us know in the...
Have a Thanksgiving Table You Can Be Proud Of
Thanksgiving is such a special time for families and food and one place becomes the heart of it to grace this event — the dinner table. Now before you bring out your china, your fanciest glasses, your shiniest silverware, and a centerpiece to impress your...
VA Home Loan Advantages
One in every ten adults in San Diego County is a veteran of military service. Veterans home loans can help Veterans, service members, and their survivors to buy, build, improve, or refinance a home. You’ll still need to have the required credit and income for the loan...
Stylish Kitchen Range Hood Ideas
The good ‘ol kitchen range hood — our kitchen's built-in superhero, swooping in to save the day by sucking up all that steam, smoke, and grease, and whisking it away before it has a chance to settle on your cabinets or make your whole house smell like last night's...
San Diego Real Estate Update and Predictions for 2024
Thinking about jumping into the housing market and curious about what's in store for the year ahead? Here’s what experts are saying the real estate market in San Diego is heading in 2024. First, here’s the latest data from the California Association of Realtors® $440...
Best Times to Buy Household Items
Looking to score some sweet deals on household items? You've come to the right place! We’ll give you the lowdown on the best times in the year to buy essentials for your home. Get the best deals for these items on these dates: Appliances Presidents' Day...