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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...
Considering a Fixer-Upper? Signs to Avoid a Money Pit
There are times when buyers can score a great deal on fixer-uppers. Sometimes, when a property just requires too much TLC, it eventually turns out to be not a good investment after all. Before making an offer, keep a keen eye on some signs of a money pit property:...
4 Easy Things to do to Make Your Home a Happier Place
When your entire life is happening inside your home, especially these days, it matters how that space feels and functions. Your space should feel like an oasis -- a refuge from all the not-so-good things happening in our lives. In fact, there are simple tweaks you can...
What Coronavirus Means For Your Mortgage
So many people throughout the United States and throughout California are impacted by COVID-19, the coronavirus. Many homeowners like yourself are probably full of questions, worries, and concerns about mortgage payments in light of the Coronavirus situation. We hope...
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...
Things to Do When Moving into a New Home
Want a hassle-free move? The key is to be organized and plan your move well in advance. We’ve got you covered: 6 Weeks Before: Buy moving supplies such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap and other moving essentials. Downsize belongings. This will help save money on your...
Signs You Hired the Wrong Real Estate Agent
Hiring a qualified agent—someone who will be able to take you step-by-step through the process—can be difficult. But hiring the wrong agent is a big mistake. Here are eight tell-tale signs you hired the wrong agent. Bad First Impression One’s first impression is...
Which Loan Is Right for Your Home
Buying a home is often the largest purchase one will make in their lifetime. So we want to make sure we’re making the right decision every step of the way. One of the most important considerations is figuring out the right loan for you. But before knocking on lenders'...
Party in the USA: Ideas to Celebrate 4th of July
Happy Independence Day, America! The streets are starting to be filled with stars and stripes and events lined up for this important day. If you’re thinking of having your own party at home, here are a few simple ideas for a patriotic celebration this coming July 4th....
Guilt-Free Ways to Declutter Keepsakes
Your favorite stuffed bear from childhood, grandma’s old rocking chair, your kids’ artwork, your wedding dress, plane tickets to your travels abroad, and love notes from your spouse – these things probably put a smile on your face and brought you back in time....
Shop With Pride: Home Decor Supporting #Pride
We at Broadpoint Properties foster an environment where we treat each other and others with fairness. Celebrate Pride month with us by adding items into your home to show support to the LGBTQ+ community. Some of the home decor items featured below are from small local...
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...
Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
We previously talked about things to avoid before applying for a mortgage, now let’s talk about what not to do after. So you've just applied for a mortgage, and now you're in that waiting game and there are a few things you wanna steer clear of during this time to...