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Explore Homes for Sale in Harbor Pointe Carlsbad

Explore Homes for Sale in Harbor Pointe Carlsbad

Are you looking to live in South Carlsbad? Are you looking for affordable detached homes—some with spectacular ocean views? Then you should definitely check out the homes for sale in Harbor Pointe Carlsbad. Harbor Pointe Carlsbad often has homes for sale...

How to Rent a Property if You Have a Bad Credit Score

How to Rent a Property if You Have a Bad Credit Score

Journalist Angela Colley of Realtor.com contacted Melissa Zavala, the Broker of Broadpoint Properties to ask her a number of questions about renting to tenants with bad credit. With the Great Recession now at an end, there are many more individuals with...

What Is a Verification of Property Condition?

What Is a Verification of Property Condition?

Homebuyers tend to hear and learn quite a bit when looking at homes to purchase.However, once a home is located and an offer is written, it’s not uncommon for the home buying process to get a little bit murky. This is a very confusing time, and there is a...

Learn About Homes for Sale in Victoria Ranch San Marcos

Learn About Homes for Sale in Victoria Ranch San Marcos

VICTORIA RANCH SAN MARCOS Are you looking for something special in San Marcos? Perhaps you are seeking a rural retreat near a golf course? If so, then you may want to check out Victoria Ranch San Marcos. Situated in a quiet, rural setting in the...

Homes for Sale in Brookside Escondido

Homes for Sale in Brookside Escondido

Are you searching for a house in the city of Escondido? Do you want to learn more about Brookside? Brookside Escondido is a gated neighborhood consisting of 262 homes; it’s located beside the Reidy Creek Golf Course in Northwest Escondido. Brookside offers...

Homes in Bernardo Santa Fe Escondido

Homes in Bernardo Santa Fe Escondido

If you ever have plans of traveling to Escondido, the hidden city that rests on the 12 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, be sure check out the community of Bernardo Santa Fe, situated in the southwest portion of the city of Escondido and north of Via Rancho...

Good Neighbor Next Door Program Has Homes at Discounted Prices

Good Neighbor Next Door Program Has Homes at Discounted Prices

WHAT IS THE GOOD NEIGHBOR NEXT DOOR PROGRAM? The Good Neighbor Next Door Program is a program available on certain Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties that are available for sale. Law enforcement officers, pre-Kindergarten through...

Buy a Home in Emerald Heights Escondido

Buy a Home in Emerald Heights Escondido

If you are considering buying a home in Emerald Heights, or any other part of Escondido, you will want to learn more about the community. It’s always great to learn about the conveniences available to you near your future home. Some people like city life,...

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...

5 Reasons North County Landlords Get Sued (and How To Avoid It)

5 Reasons North County Landlords Get Sued (and How To Avoid It)

It’s sad to say, but one of the fears on every Landlord's mind is the thought of a lawsuit. In this article, we will review the five most common types of lawsuits against landlords. Hopefully, with this information, you can avoid some of these challenges with your own...

Get the Most Out of Buying Real Estate

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

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

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...