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The Truth About Homeownership in 2019

The Truth About Homeownership in 2019

Are you dreaming of buying a home this 2019? Despite affordability challenges, California renters continue to hold ownership in high regard and aspire to purchase a home eventually as a lot of people still want to live in their own home.Here are...

Timely Tips for Moving with Pets

Timely Tips for Moving with Pets

Do you have a little Fido or Fluffy at home? Are you planning on buying a home or selling your home soon? If so, there are a few things you need to consider if you plan to move with a pet (or pets). This handy infographic (courtesy of Househunt.com) reviews...

Look – Top 4 Mistakes Made by Home Sellers

Look – Top 4 Mistakes Made by Home Sellers

Selling a home isn’t as easy. You don’t want your home to have the FOR SALE sign for a long time. Avoid these common slip-ups or seller mistakes that can cause your home to linger longer on the market. Your Home Has an Odor. Whether it’s smoking...

Check this: Borrowers Get Bogged Down with the Mortgage Process

Check this: Borrowers Get Bogged Down with the Mortgage Process

The buying and mortgage process takes tons of time and paperwork. In fact, it is often so stressful and challenging that the process gets in the way of the enjoyment of purchasing a home. According to the survey and infographic below, borrowers...

The Truth About Buying a Home

The Truth About Buying a Home

So, you’ve been looking at properties and writing purchase offers for a while now. And, finally you have an accepted purchase offer on the property. What does that mean? What happens next? Here’s what you need to know about buying a home.In...

Want to buy a home this 2019? Here’s what to do right now

Want to buy a home this 2019? Here’s what to do right now

I had a former coworker call me a few weeks ago. She isn’t local anymore. Nevertheless, she wanted to touch base because she was ready to put an offer on a home–to buy a home–in another part of the state. This former coworker had done all of her...

Smart Home Tech is the Future

Smart Home Tech is the Future

How smart is your home? It seems buyers are willing to pay extra for smart technology in their homes and more builders are ready to equip newly-constructed homes with smart-home technology.Based on the infographic below (courtesy of the...

Making the Move

Making the Move

Is it time to move? Based on a recent study, the average homeowner stays in the homes for an average of 10 years. Here are signs that it’s time to pack your bags and move (courtesy of the below infographic from the California Association of...

Here’s What Homebuyers Want

Here’s What Homebuyers Want

What do you think home buyers look for?  What do home buyers want? At Broadpoint Properties, we speak with home buyers each and every day—lots and lots of them. And, while each buyer has his or her own wants, needs, and wish list, there are a...

UV Lamps for Your Home, Are They Worth It?

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

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

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

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

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...

Ways to Hold Title to Your Property in California

Ways to Hold Title to Your Property in California

One of the important considerations, and unfortunately, least thought of things when buying a home is the way you hold title to your property. It will determine how your ownership will be structured, how it will be sold, taxed, etc. Ideally, it’s best to talk to a...

Legal Mistakes Home Buyers Make

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

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

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....