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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
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
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...
Home Renovation Mistakes Every New Owner Should Avoid
It can be super exciting to finally go for it and copy that kitchen do-over idea you saw on Pinterest. But it’s your first time and where do you start? It’s always helpful to be prepared, and that’s especially true when you’re scraping off tiles, tearing down cabinets...
UV Lamps for Your Home, Are They Worth It?
You may have stumbled upon the idea of disinfection using ultraviolet (UV) light. You probably have already purchased a UV wand or lamp to keep away from the COVID-19 virus and other germs. But do they actually work? Here’s what we found out. Can UVC lamps inactivate...
Here’s What You Need To Get Your Mortgage Approved
So you’ve decided to buy your first home - good for you! As exciting as picking your favorite listing and moving in is, there’s actually more to a home purchase. This also means you probably need to get a mortgage. It’s vital to find the right loan with the most...
Here’s How We Handle Fair Housing Law
How Broadpoint Properties Handles Fair Housing Law In honor of the late civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr., at Broadpoint Properties, each and every day—whether we are in the field, working with buyers, sellers, tenants or property owners—we adhere to...
9 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
New year, new goals! In addition to the many personal resolutions set for yourself, why not set goals for your home too? In the spirit of fresh beginnings, we’re sharing some New Year’s home improvement ideas that you may want to consider for your home this year to...
Pros And Cons Of Homeowner Associations
When brought into light, talking about Homeowners Associations or HOAs gets mixed feelings from people. According to the Community Associations Institute, nearly nine in 10 residents (89%) believe that their governing board “absolutely” or “for the most part” serves...
Timeless Kitchen Accents for Every Kitchen Style
“Trends, I hate that word because it gives people the excuse to keep making rash, sometimes expensive changes to their homes, only to regret it or tire of it in a few years’ time,” says Helen Parker, creative director of deVOL, the UK-based manufacturer of...
Fall Is the Most Beautiful Season —Here’s Proof
Colder air, warm surroundings — fall has finally come and we’re totally here for it. Some people are busy dressing up their homes to match this lovely season. Take a look at some of our favorite home fall inspirations that prove autumn is the most beautiful season....
Perks of Owning a Home
Labeling yourself a “homeowner” really has a nice ring to it, right? Not only that but there are many other pros to this new role. Here are the major advantages of owning a home. You Can Create Your Dream Home. You have the freedom to make changes in your living...
Ideas to Open Up a Windowless Bathroom
Got a windowless bathroom? Designers share with us tips on how to open up and brighten a bathroom. Make Everything White White reflects light throughout the room, thus giving a bright and airy ambiance. It is recommended to use a gloss or semi-gloss paint paired with...
Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others
Is the FOR SALE sign on your home hanging for a long time now? Here are some strategies other sellers might be doing that you need to do too right now! They Hired a Real Estate Agent Hiring the right real estate agent to work with is the first step and one that...
How to Always Have a Clean Home in 10 Minutes
Do you have a busy lifestyle but have little time to deal with home cleaning? Do you find yourself spending hours cleaning over the weekend with the mess that piled up during weekdays? Are you wasting time getting distracted while sorting things out? Then, my friend,...
Peach Fuzz: Style Your Space with the Hottest Color of the Year
“In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.” -...
How Owning a House Changes Your Life
Homeownership, the American dream. You might be wondering what it’s really like and if it’s as great as it sounds. Clever's recent homeowner study sheds some light on this. They surveyed 1,000 U.S. homeowners and found that 52% were caught off guard by the actual...
What Agents Do For Buyers
Picture this: you're on a quest to find your dream home, right? Well, that's where a real estate agent swoops in to save the day! These folks are like your house-hunting superheroes. Buying a new home isn't just about picking a listing and moving in — it can be a bit...