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The Skinny on Property Management and Fair Housing Law

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 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

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?

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

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

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...

Must Read: Here’s How to Fireproof Your California Home

Must Read: Here’s How to Fireproof Your California Home

Fire has always been a natural occurrence in California. Our hills and canyons burned periodically long before we built homes here. Many homes have been built and landscaped without fully understanding what a fire can do and few families are adequately prepared for a...

How to Maintain Wood Floors

How to Maintain Wood Floors

Do you sometimes feel like your floors are a magnet for spilled food and drinks, dust, dirt and hair? The good thing is, it usually only requires a quick and easy fix. But it’s a different story when we’re talking about hardwood floors. As lovely and durable as this...

5 Signs You Should Sell Your Home

5 Signs You Should Sell Your Home

A big decision, a major life choice for your most important asset - selling your house at the wrong time will haunt you down the road. We’ll share with you the things you need to consider so you can have full confidence that you are indeed ready to enter the real...

How Lighting Can Enhance Your Space

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

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

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...

Things to Consider Before You Buy a Foreclosure

Things to Consider Before You Buy a Foreclosure

We always talk about homebuying must-dos and tips here in our blog. Buying a foreclosure home is a slightly different story. The main difference between buying a foreclosure and a traditional property is that with a foreclosure, the seller is the bank. They are...

Things to Do When Moving into a New Home

Things to Do When Moving into a New Home

Want a hassle-free move? The key is to be organized and plan your move well in advance. We’ve got you covered: 6 Weeks Before: Buy moving supplies such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap and other moving essentials. Downsize belongings. This will help save money on your...

Signs You Hired the Wrong Real Estate Agent

Signs You Hired the Wrong Real Estate Agent

Hiring a qualified agent—someone who will be able to take you step-by-step through the process—can be difficult. But hiring the wrong agent is a big mistake. Here are eight tell-tale signs you hired the wrong agent. Bad First Impression One’s first impression is...

Tax Season: Wrap Up the Year Neatly

Tax Season: Wrap Up the Year Neatly

It’s tax season! It’s time to start pulling together all of the documents that you will need in order to prepare your tax return on your personal property or your rental property in North San Diego County. Tax day isn’t until the 15th of April, but the time to start...

Down Payment Using My Tax Return?

Down Payment Using My Tax Return?

Have you been seriously looking into buying a home this year but struggling to come up with a down payment? One thing you can consider is using your tax refund. It's actually common for many first-time homebuyers to use their tax refunds as a viable down payment...

Get the Most Out of Selling Real Estate

Get the Most Out of Selling Real Estate

New year, new endeavors! If one on your list includes selling a home, you’re in the right place. Selling a property is no walk in the park but you can get the most out of the sale with strategic planning. Before you put the For Sale sign out, here are some tips to...