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Buyers and Sellers – Surviving the Home Inspection

Buyers and Sellers – Surviving the Home Inspection

  It's very important for both a home seller and buyer that the property fare well on the inspection, for it means no serious issues have been discovered. But what exactly are the things to watch out for? What’s in the Home Inspector’s Checklist? This depends on...

Make Sure You’re Not Doing These Four Things To Your Pool

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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...

Reasons Sellers Need a Real Estate Agent

Reasons Sellers Need a Real Estate Agent

One shouldn’t treat a broken bone without seeking help from a doctor. And in order to sell your San Diego County home for top dollar, finding the right real estate agent to partner with is the first step and one that should not be taken lightly. A good real estate...

Important Factors to Consider in Real Estate Investing

Important Factors to Consider in Real Estate Investing

Got extra cash lying around and thinking of the best way to grow it? Consider income property. Real estate investing can be lucrative and fulfilling when done right. To help you make a more sound decision and here are some important factors to consider before entering...

Smart Kitchen Tools to Improve Your Cooking

Smart Kitchen Tools to Improve Your Cooking

We live in a very exciting time right now. Smart technology gets better through time and it’s great that we experience its perks in our daily lives and that includes improvements in our kitchen. We’ve got all sorts of things from an automatic stirrer to a fridge that...

First-Time Buyer Vocabulary: Cheat Sheet

First-Time Buyer Vocabulary: Cheat Sheet

  Buying a home is an exciting milestone. The process can be overwhelming in itself, but sometimes you can get lost with the real estate terminologies. Don't get caught saying, “What does it mean?” during a home purchase transaction. Here are words home buyers...

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market? If you are determined to sell your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it before listing it. And, hiring an experienced real estate agent will be the best decision for you in making the process...

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Do you want to buy a home but you don’t have enough money saved for the down payment yet? Good news for you – here are 3 of the most common buyer-assist programs you can look into that make it easier to purchase a home in California.   Loan Programs to Assist...

Your First Year as a Homeowner: A Maintenance Survival Guide

Your First Year as a Homeowner: A Maintenance Survival Guide

New home, new adventures! Homeownership is an exciting journey, part of it is giving proper TLC to keep it in great condition, ensuring safety, comfort, and financial well-being. Below is a list of home maintenance tasks new homeowners must do in the next 365 days:...

Deciding Between One-Story and Two-Story Living

Deciding Between One-Story and Two-Story Living

  Uncertain about whether a one-story or two-story home aligns with your needs? The choice is influenced by individual preferences and requirements. To help you decide, here’s a comparison between a one-story home and a two-story home:   One-story homes are...

Buying Rental Properties: Cash Vs. Mortgage

Buying Rental Properties: Cash Vs. Mortgage

  When it comes to buying rental properties, you can choose between making a cash purchase or securing a mortgage loan. Each method has its unique benefits and drawbacks. Here's a comparison of purchasing rental properties outright with cash versus opting for a...