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Your Mortgage and the Coronavirus

Your Mortgage and the Coronavirus

Many homeowners like yourself are probably full of questions, worries, and concerns about mortgage payments in light of the Coronavirus situation. Our goal here is to alleviate some of your fears and discuss some of your options.  During the previous economic...

Create New Spaces at Home During Quarantine

Create New Spaces at Home During Quarantine

Now that we are all staying home, some spaces will need to be multi-use. Whether you wanted a place to work, play, or entertain, here are some cool inspirations so you can create new spaces at home during the quarantine. Ideas for new spaces at home   Home office...

Spring Cleaning on a Shoestring Budget

Spring Cleaning on a Shoestring Budget

As most of us are encouraged to stay at home these days to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, why not turn to do some spring cleaning? And you’ll be surprised that most items you need are already at home so you can keep your home tidy and sanitized on a dime. Here...

Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Read This

Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Read This

I think we can all agree that the world did a 180-degree turn in just a few short weeks. From a thriving stock market and global economy, the COVID-19 virus has impacted millions of people. From mortgage holders to renters, there are very few folks in the United...

House Problems: Early Signs You Don’t Want to Ignore

House Problems: Early Signs You Don’t Want to Ignore

Nobody wants a money pit. Here are some red flags to watch out for in your home that needs immediate fixing before things get out of hand. Pilot light goes out on the water heater So the pilot light went out and now your home’s water will be freezing cold. (Uh oh!) It...

World Sleep Day: 5 Things You Should Know About Bedrooms

World Sleep Day: 5 Things You Should Know About Bedrooms

With World Sleep Day coming up, we thought it would be fun to discuss not only ways to get better sleep but also tips and tools for an aesthetically pleasing bedroom. Nice looking bedrooms—sweet sleep and increased interest in your home—if you were to put it on the...

Should Your Home Be Vacant When You Sell?

Should Your Home Be Vacant When You Sell?

We are settling it once and for all: Should a home be occupied or vacant during a sale? While there are pros and cons to both scenarios, believe it or not, choosing to stay ultimately is the better option. If you or anyone you know is thinking of selling and looking...

5 Reasons Spring Is a Great Time to Buy a Home

5 Reasons Spring Is a Great Time to Buy a Home

Thinking of finally getting your own home this Spring? This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to buy and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision. Extra cash from your tax refund For those who finish their...

Home Repairs That Can’t Wait

Home Repairs That Can’t Wait

Little by little, a little becomes a lot. Same goes for small issues at home. And, if not addressed, those small issues can lead to an expensive disaster too—if no action is taken right away. Here are things to watch out for and repair immediately in your home before...

No Regrets: Avoiding Home Buyer’s Remorse

No Regrets: Avoiding Home Buyer’s Remorse

Recent surveys show that a large percentage of Americans found what many of us refer to as “buyer’s remorse” among homebuyers. According to the 2022 Buyer and Seller Insights Report by Homelight, 70% of recent buyers have at least one regret, one in five bought too...

Get Inspired: Ideas for Your Spring Yard

Get Inspired: Ideas for Your Spring Yard

It’s that time of the year again for bright leaves and beautiful flowers! Embrace spring in all its glory with open arms. Let’s take a visit to other people’s yards and get inspired to pretty up yours this spring. Get Inspired: Ideas for Your Spring Yard A Variety of...

How to Determine a Recession Is Coming

How to Determine a Recession Is Coming

We think it’s safe to say that 2020 is an unforgettable year for all of us. It marked the advent of COVID-19 pandemic which caused a significant decline in economies around the world. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) stated that, “at the end of 2021, we...

Factors That Help Determine Property Value

Factors That Help Determine Property Value

If you’re buying or selling a home, one of the things you think about is how much a property is really worth. Buyers want to get a home they love within their budget while sellers would like to get top-dollar on their home sale. Both certainly don’t want to get ripped...

5 Reasons to Hire Broadpoint for Your Escondido Property Management

5 Reasons to Hire Broadpoint for Your Escondido Property Management

You might be wondering why you should hire a local Escondido property manager, and if it makes a difference when it comes to management skills. We think it does! Here are 5 key reasons why we think you should hire a local Escondido property manager like the experts at...

We Swear by These Amazon Cleaning Products

We Swear by These Amazon Cleaning Products

The beautiful flowers blooming outside signal all of us that it’s that time of the year to spruce up and do a general clean-up in our homes. Perhaps you’ve spent so many hours and money on cleaning items and hacks online that just won’t clean enough. We get it, so...

Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

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

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

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...