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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
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
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
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 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?
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
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
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
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...
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...
Get the Most Out of Buying Real Estate
Buying a home is an exciting milestone and often the largest purchase one will make in a lifetime. So we want to make sure we’re making the right decision every step of the way. Here are ways to guarantee you’re making the best of your real estate purchase. Get the...
Small Things to Make Your Place Look So Much Better
“Keep adding little by little and it will become a big heap.” —Hesiod You’ll be surprised how minor tweaks and additions at home can make a big difference. We found these 10 seemingly simple products on Amazon we think will make your home so much better. You’re...
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...
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...
Strange and Surprising Home Superstitions
From hanging up lucky symbols to scattering coins for good fortune, homes around the globe have their way of bringing in luck, warding off evil spirits, and keeping the vibes just right. Here are some more fascinating home-related traditions from around the world:...
The Difference Between A Traditional Sale And A Short Sale
Ever encountered the terms "traditional sale" and "short sale" but are confused as to what they mean and how these things differ from each other? Whether you’re on the buying or selling side of real estate, these concepts are helpful for you to understand. A...