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How to Manage the Stress of Surprise Home Repairs
Oh no! Something went wrong and there is a leak at home, or something just broke and needs replacement. Stress of home repairs can happen at any time and nearly half of homeowners experienced an unexpected home repair in the first year of...
Prep Your Home in a Budget
Are you selling your home soon but you don't want to spend thousand of dollars to prep your home for sale?Watch this video for great ways to attract more prospective buyers and save money at the same time:If you or anyone you know needs further...
Why You Need to Talk to a Mortgage Lender Now
I had a former coworker call me the other day. She isn’t local and she isn’t a San Diego homebuyer. Nevertheless, she wanted to touch base because she was ready to put an offer on a home in another part of the state. This former coworker had...
The Truth About Your Credit Score
A credit score is precious. You need to protect your credit score like you do your children. However, there are many common myths about credit reporting and credit scores. Check out the infographic below which debunks the most common myths about...
It’s Tax Time Already – Here’s what you need
Can you believe that it is tax time already? It’s time to start pulling together all of the documents that you will need in order to prepare your tax return on your personal property in Escondido or your rental property in Escondido or North San Diego...
Three Ways to Ease Your Fears About Moving to a New Home
With low inventory in many markets and price points throughout San Diego County, many homeowners are afraid to sell their homes because they’re concerned that they may not be able to find a new one. This can be a real problem, but if you are...
Home Safety Tips… Burglars Be Gone
It’s a tough subject, but an important one. Crime occurs everywhere in the United States, and it’s always a good idea to have a few preventative measures in place in order to avoid being a victim.According to the California Association of...
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
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...
Spring Home Updates that Won’t Break the Bank
Updating your home for spring doesn't have to cost you a lot, nor take so much of your time and energy. These 6 inexpensive updates are cheap and easy, anyone can do with minimal work. Cheap and easy spring home updates Repaint your front door With 10-20 dollars, you...
Read This Before Starting A Short-term Rental Business
The housing market for travellers has been skyrocketing over the past decade. Short-term rental is not only a great way to connect travelers to your property but also can be a fantastic source of passive income. Before you go ahead and create your website or accounts...
Renting vs. Owning – Which Fits You?
Choosing to rent or own a home is a huge decision that impacts not only your way of life but also your financial situation. There are many things to consider if you are going to make the move from renting to buying. Where do you want to live? What kind of property...
Prepare Your Home For A Winning Sale This Spring
Thinking of finally putting your home on the market this Spring? This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to sell and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision. Prepare Your Home For Sale This Spring Clean...
4 Things Every property owner Should Know About Security Deposits
When it comes to collecting a security deposit from any tenant you place, at Broadpoint Properties, we’ve learned the art of handling them properly. And, believe it or not, there is a law that surrounds the collection and use of security deposits. 4 Things Every...
How to Become a Successful property owner
You’ve recently purchased a home that is tenant-occupied, and you are super excited about your investment property. There is no better way to grow equity than with rental properties—particularly residential properties in California, which rent quickly and generate...
Real Estate 101: Home Appraisal vs. Valuation
When someone wants to buy or sell a house, they need to know how much it's worth. Home appraisals and valuations are methods used to determine the value of a home, but they differ in terms of how they are done and their purposes. We’ll help you understand the...
Keep Ants Out of Your Home for Good
You are a champion in keeping your home spic and span. But, still baffled to find your home still being pestered by ants? Here’s an awesome infographic from Infographic Bee to help you get rid of them safely. Observe Ants can enter your home through the...
20 Things in Your House You’ve Never Bothered to Clean but Should
There are several often-overlooked things in your house, probably collecting years of dust and dirt at this point that also deserve your attention and care too. Here are things in your home that you’ve probably never bothered to clean but you probably should. ...