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Make Sure You’re Not Doing These Four Things To Your Pool
Despite cities slowly opening, most are still keen to stay safe in their homes and spend their vacation indoors. The stay-at-home order doesn’t mean that summer is canceled this year- in fact, there’s a sudden demand for backyard swimming. Before taking a dip, we...
Socially Distanced Real Estate: How We Do It
The coronavirus has reshaped the way a highly personable industry—like real estate—does business. FaceTime tours, Facebook Live Q&As, and 3-D virtual tours are just some of the new norm activities done to attract buyers and sellers during quarantine. Here are the...
Finding Harmony: Feng Shui Basics for Your Home
You may already know about Feng Shui (pronounced “fung shway”) as it has gained popularity through celebrity enthusiasts like Gwyneth Paltrow and Marie Kondo. While this ancient Chinese belief—that the way your house is built or the way that you arrange objects...
How Broadpoint Properties Handles Fair Housing Law
How Broadpoint Properties Handles Fair Housing Law All of us at Broadpoint Properties are outraged about the recent murder of another Black person by Minneapolis police officers and the continued violent response by police against protestors. We have to speak out. We...
Should I Downsize My Home?
More and more people are considering downsizing their homes due to a wide variety of situations. You can benefit from downsizing by saving both stress and money. See the infographic below for some of the top reasons why people are doing it. If you strongly...
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
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
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?
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...
Are Tiny Homes Worth It?
Thinking about ‘going tiny’? You may have been inspired by the idea after seeing it in TV shows like Tiny House, Big Living, Tiny House Nation, and Tiny House Builders. With the emergence of minimalism and eco-consciousness, some people are beginning to realize that...
Market Update: Is It Better to Rent or Buy?
While there may be certain very specific reasons that someone opts to be a tenant versus a homeowner in San Diego County, homeownership during our current real estate market, may provide you with some annual savings. Watch the latest buy vs. rent analysis from San...
What Are You Thankful for This Year?
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and there seems to be no better time to reflect and express thanks and gratitude, not only for what we have but also for those that support us and who have helped us to be successful this year. We asked our team at Broadpoint Properties what...
Fall Decorating Ideas Without Pumpkins
Tired of the usual pumpkin patch decor? Or perhaps you are not fond of bright reds and oranges. There are still ways to embrace fall and dress up your home for the season. We found unique fall decor ideas, with zero pumpkins that are easy and elegant ways to...
How to Properly Clean Your Fridge
Let’s get real: When was the last time you gave your fridge a good deep cleaning? Keeping the fridge clean means you’re preventing the breeding of germs that can further cause diseases like food poisoning. It is recommended to do a deep clean every three to four...
A Must Read to Eliminate VA Home Loan Confusion
VA loan questions are some of the ones we get asked most often. Our active-duty military and honorably discharged veterans have some really great possibilities available for them in the real estate space, and there are some lesser-known facts about how to take...
Keep Ants Out of Your Home for Good
You are a champion in keeping your home spic and span. But, still baffled to find your home still being pestered by ants? Here’s an awesome infographic from Infographic Bee to help you get rid of them safely. Observe Ants can enter your home through the...
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...