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2 Quick Tips for Getting Your Next Home Loan
We are often asked why there is so much paperwork mandated by the bank for getting the right mortgage loan when buying a home today. It seems that the bank needs to know everything about us and requires three separate sources to validate each...
You Asked: Why Is a Home Appraisal Important?
A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value and it is almost always used when purchasing a home. In a purchase, an appraisal is used to ascertain whether the home’s contract price is appropriate given the home’s...
Offer Accepted! What’s Next for Homebuyers
The homebuying process can be very overwhelming as a homebuyer. When buying a home, there are so many different parties involved and so many different activities that need to occur in a very short period of time. In addition to having an...
Buy Now: Interest Rates Are Still Low
As mortgage interest rates increase, the cost of borrowing increases. Interest rates (including mortgage interest) are dictated by several factors—specifically, how the economy and market are performing. So when the recession hits or the economy...
3 Reasons Why Now Is a Good Time to Buy a Home
When is the right time to buy a home or... is it better to rent? Is it a good time to buy a home now? If you have been renting for some time, you may want to consider buying a home. That’s because the money you pay your property owner is...
Home Search Online – Where Should I Start?
Thinking of buying your new abode? Nowadays with Internet domination when it comes to the home search, it’s so easy to begin your home search online. With just a few clicks, you can see different options with price and pictures in your favorite...
Best Home Design Trends for 2018
Looking to spruce up your home—either to prepare it for sale or… just because “it’s about time”? There are a number of changes you can make to spruce up your home that will not break the bank. Apply the 2018 best home design trends to your next home...
Top Paint Colors to Spruce Up Your Home this Season
Thinking of sprucing up your home this season? If you don’t know where to start, updating the home with new paint colors will bring a new vibe and freshen up the home without hurting your wallet too much. Colors affect moods and give the effect and ambiance...
Selling Your Home? How to Prep on a Budget
Selling your home soon, but you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars to prep your home for sale? Here are great ways to attract more prospective buyers and save money at the same time: Clean the exterior and interiors of your home. General...
The Stress of Surprise Home Repairs
Life is full of surprises. But one that any homeowner is not so thrilled about are surprise home repairs. (Oh no!) Whether it be a water leak, or something just broke and needs replacement, the stress of home repairs can happen at any time and nearly half of...
It Pays to Make these Home Improvements
The bigger the home project, the bigger your risk may be. But don’t fret, the key to a successful renovation is only doing things that add value to your property. Over the years, we’ve helped many property owners rent or sell their home fast by doing a few edits in...
Mortgage Applications Point to Good News in the Housing Market
When COVID-19 hit the United States, many people began to worry about the economic outlook, including the housing market. Our office was fielding inquiries from people wondering whether they should sell or buy, and whether the market is going to drop as a result of...
To Mix or To Match: How to Choose Appliances for Your Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. If you’re currently thinking about renovating this space, you’re also probably considering buying new appliances. And if you’re asking yourself - to mix or to match, here are some of the most common concerns and we got you...
On Trend: What is a Housiversary?
Nowadays, people celebrate almost about anything – from Pizza Day to Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. It’s no surprise that we humans came up with the idea of Housiversary too – where homeowners celebrate annually the day they officially owned their...
Why Now Is A Good Time To Buy A Home
If you’re looking for a sign, this is it – now is a great time to make a home purchase. If you have been renting for some time, you may want to consider buying a house instead, because the money you pay your property owner is basically paying someone else’s mortgage!...
Housekeeping Tips from Grandma
Next time you’re cleaning, remember what you or other’s grandmas do to keep the house in order. Cut Dish Sponges in Half A practical grandma knows how to make the most of their items at home. Not only are you getting two sponges for the price of one, but...
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
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...