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How to Hire a Qualified Real Estate Agent
Whether you are interested in buying a home or selling one, you may be interested in hiring a real estate agent or a Realtor® to help you through the process.Hiring a qualified agent—someone who will be able to take you step-by-step through the...
Instant Home Makeover on a Shoestring Budget
Not every home makeover has to be a major project that lasts days, weeks or even months. There are a ton of quick touch-ups and fixes or instant home makeovers that can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home, even though you...
5 Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Living Room
Can’t seem to create a living room that feels quite right? Looking for some styling tips that will bring your living room up a notch? Thinking about selling your home and want it to look top notch?In most homes, the living room is right off the...
3 Vital Considerations When Looking at Homes for Sale
If you or anyone you know is looking at homes or considering buying a home, there are a few important considerations when viewing homes. Of course, looking at homes is, without a doubt, the most exciting part of the home buying process. And, it...
Calling in the Expert – Home Inspector
In purchasing a home, one of the most important steps is the home inspection. Home inspections are a great learn a lot about the home you are buying, but there are some items that a general home inspector can’t evaluate.Evaluations of Pools or...
Rethink: Outdated Real Estate Advice
Everyone has an opinion, right? Maybe it’s your great Aunt or your father’s best friend, but everyone wants to share their real estate advice and experiences. The question is: Is it actually good advice?Here are some of the most common pieces of...
Prevention: Smart Home Hacked
A great number of homes have smart-home devices and the number of smart home devices continues to rise. Smart-home devices such as voice assistants, thermostats, doorbells, door key-codes, televisions, and other smart appliances continues to...
How to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar
If you are considering putting your home on the market because you would like to sell, there are many things that you can do to prepare for the home sale.In order to sell your San Diego County home for top dollar, there are certain steps that...
Do I have to sell my home in order to buy?
With such wonderful real estate prices and interest rates still right now, lots of homeowners want to make a transition—to a bigger home, to a retirement home, or to a different neighborhood among other things. Many buyers are wondering if they...
What Are the Tax Consequences of Selling a House?
At Broadpoint Properties, we’re in the business of managing and selling properties, particularly those in San Diego and Riverside Counties. And, one of the most common questions that we get asked by sellers is this one: “What are the tax consequences of selling a...
Household Items You Should Not Buy Used
Not only can it help you save money, reusing household items is also good for our environment. But there are times when thrifting is not the best for your health and safety. The following are household items you should never buy second hand: Mattress, Pillows, and...
How to Buy a Foreclosed Property
Purchasing a home that has been foreclosed upon can be very appealing when you’re looking for a home for you to live in for a cheaper price, a real estate investment to flip and sell, or a chance to live in a neighborhood you otherwise can’t afford. As for the process...
Signs That You Should Not Sell Your Home Right Now
“When you’re selling, you’re buying too” - says a popular English proverb and it best applies when selling your home. COVID-19 raised lots of questions and new ideas for homeowners. Some are relocating because interest rates were low. Some are unhappy where they were...
Tips on Cleaning Gross Things At Home
What do you think is the dirtiest place in your house? Whatever your answer is, just the thought of it likely made you scrunch your face. Thinking about cleaning it likely seems a little daunting. Here are the dirtiest spots in your home, plus we’re sharing tips on...
How VA Loans Work
Did you know that 1 out of 3 active-duty military and veterans have no idea that they have some of the best home buying benefits available? Active-duty military and veterans have some really great opportunities in real estate. With the right information, active-duty...
Why Your Home Is Collecting More Dust
No matter how regularly you clean, does it seem like your home is a dust magnet? Several factors can contribute to a home being dustier than usual: Lack of regular cleaning: If you don't clean your home frequently, dust can accumulate on surfaces, floors, and...
Mortgage Wars: 15-Year vs. 30-Year
In this blog, we explore the pros and cons of mortgage terms. Pick your winner, let the battle of the terms begin. Advantages of a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage: Lower interest rate: Typically, 15-year mortgages offer lower interest rates compared to 30-year...
DIY Home Projects for the Boujee on a Budget
Creating an expensive-looking home is not just about the price tag but the overall aesthetic and attention to detail. Achieve a luxurious aesthetic on a dime with these wallet-friendly DIY home improvements. Vanity Mirror Add flexible LED lights behind your...