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Spring Home Updates that Won’t Break the Bank
Updating your home for spring doesn't have to cost you a lot, nor take so much of your time and energy. These 6 inexpensive updates are cheap and easy, anyone can do with minimal work. Cheap and easy spring home updates Repaint your front door With 10-20 dollars, you...
Read This Before Starting A Short-term Rental Business
The housing market for travellers has been skyrocketing over the past decade. Short-term rental is not only a great way to connect travelers to your property but also can be a fantastic source of passive income. Before you go ahead and create your website or accounts...
Renting vs. Owning – Which Fits You?
Choosing to rent or own a home is a huge decision that impacts not only your way of life but also your financial situation. There are many things to consider if you are going to make the move from renting to buying. Where do you want to live? What kind of property...
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...
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
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
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...
Easy Updates to Refresh Your Home’s Style
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...
Gray Kitchens That Are Anything But Dull
Gray kitchens offer a sophisticated and flexible design canvas, making them a popular and great choice for homeowners looking to create a modern and timeless kitchen space. With the right design elements and thoughtful touches, you can make gray kitchens more...
Weird Real Estate Laws
Did you know you can buy a property in some counties in Kentucky and Mississippi, but not alcohol? That’s because local prohibition laws are still in effect. Weird, right? You might have heard stories or perhaps experienced it yourself on the daily about some...