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The Stress of Surprise Home Repairs
Life is full of surprises. But one that any homeowner is not so thrilled about are surprise home repairs. (Oh no!) Whether it be a water leak, or something just broke and needs replacement, the stress of home repairs can happen at any time and nearly half of...
It Pays to Make these Home Improvements
The bigger the home project, the bigger your risk may be. But don’t fret, the key to a successful renovation is only doing things that add value to your property. Over the years, we’ve helped many property owners rent or sell their home fast by doing a few edits in...
Mortgage Applications Point to Good News in the Housing Market
When COVID-19 hit the United States, many people began to worry about the economic outlook, including the housing market. Our office was fielding inquiries from people wondering whether they should sell or buy, and whether the market is going to drop as a result of...
To Mix or To Match: How to Choose Appliances for Your Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. If you’re currently thinking about renovating this space, you’re also probably considering buying new appliances. And if you’re asking yourself - to mix or to match, here are some of the most common concerns and we got you...
On Trend: What is a Housiversary?
Nowadays, people celebrate almost about anything – from Pizza Day to Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. It’s no surprise that we humans came up with the idea of Housiversary too – where homeowners celebrate annually the day they officially owned their...
Why Now Is A Good Time To Buy A Home
If you’re looking for a sign, this is it – now is a great time to make a home purchase. If you have been renting for some time, you may want to consider buying a house instead, because the money you pay your property owner is basically paying someone else’s mortgage!...
Ways To Be More Effective While You Work From Home
If you’re one of the many people who’s just getting the hang of work-from-home lifestyle, we’re guessing that sometimes, you find yourself lacking motivation, feeling like you’re in a slump and prone to procrastination, especially when Netflix is a little too...
Tips To Sell a Home Safely During the Coronavirus
Good news for home sellers: You are in a good position right now as there is little supply of homes for sale and there are quite a large number of buyers shopping around. The coronavirus has definitely reshaped the way we do real estate. Aside from observing social...
How to Save $100k To Buy Your New Home
Buying a home is often the largest purchase one will make in a lifetime. And saving $100K on your next home sounds crazy, right? While saving up for a whopping six-figure milestone down payment may be a challenge for some, it is not actually impossible. How to save...
Questions to Ask a Potential Real Estate Agent
Buying or selling a home is a lot of work in itself so one of the most crucial things to consider first is selecting the right Realtor® to help you through the process. And when interviewing candidates, we think these questions are important to be brought up with your...
How to Prepare Your Home For Renting
Just as you want to look your best for business matters, you want your property to look its best too, right? If you’re planning to rent out your place, there are some preparations you need to get done before showing your place and handing your keys to the tenant....
Game On: Home Organization Challenge
At Broadpoint Properties, we love sharing you practical tips on real estate and home improvement. This springtime, if you haven’t already, we thought it would be fun to make spring cleaning and organizing more manageable and actionable by doing a home organization...
No Regrets: Avoiding Home Buyer’s Remorse
Recent surveys show that a large percentage of Americans found what many of us refer to as “buyer’s remorse” among homebuyers. According to the 2022 Buyer and Seller Insights Report by Homelight, 70% of recent buyers have at least one regret, one in five bought too...
Get Inspired: Ideas for Your Spring Yard
It’s that time of the year again for bright leaves and beautiful flowers! Embrace spring in all its glory with open arms. Let’s take a visit to other people’s yards and get inspired to pretty up yours this spring. Get Inspired: Ideas for Your Spring Yard A Variety of...
How to Determine a Recession Is Coming
We think it’s safe to say that 2020 is an unforgettable year for all of us. It marked the advent of COVID-19 pandemic which caused a significant decline in economies around the world. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) stated that, “at the end of 2021, we...
Five Love Languages of Realtors
In Dr. Gary Chapman’s book “The Five Love Languages”, it delves into how individuals communicate in their romantic relationships through words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time abd physical touch. To know your love language, you can take a quiz...
How to Add a Touch of Love to Your Living Space
With the love month in full swing, creating a romantic vibe in your home goes beyond adorning it with hearts or the color red. It involves making a space that fosters sentiments of love, warmth, and positivity. Below are some ideas to add a touch of love to your...
Should You Talk to a Lender or Real Estate Agent First?
Buying a home entails more than just choosing a property from listings and settling in. It can be an enormous task, that’s why it’s wise to hire pros to help you along the way. But who do you turn to first: the lender or a real estate agent? The ideal sequence is...