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Good or Bad? The Skinny on Lease Option Agreements
The other day, one of the agents in our office met up with a home seller that was in a tough spot and had a great question. She and her siblings had tried to sell their family home a few years back but were unable to sell at their selected sales...
What Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Disclosures
If you are buying a home in San Diego County and beyond, there is definitely a lot to know about the California homebuying process and disclosures. THE TRUTH ABOUT PROPERTY DISCLOSURES One thing that is extremely important (and sometimes...
Here’s a Quick Home Makeover for the Budget Conscious
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 that can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your home, even though you can finish the project in...
3 Ways to Make Your Next Home Purchase Without Fear
Having trouble finding the home of your dreams? With low inventory in many markets 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...
Pet Protection for our Fur Babies
Pet Protection should be on top of our list for our fur babies especially when we leave them out at home when we go to work or just when we are out. This protection will surely save the lives of our furry companions. From making sure your pet is...
Here’s the best place to do research for your home purchase or sale…
You’re probably thinking that the Internet is the best place to do research for your home purchase, right? It’s true that the Internet is a great source of information for home buyers and home sellers. There is so much data available on the...
Offer Accepted, Now What? Here’s a Homebuyer Checklist
The homebuying process can be somewhat overwhelming. 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 experienced...
Don’t Downplay the Down Payment on Your Home Purchase
If you are thinking of buying a home in San Diego or anywhere in the United States, you will want to check out this helpful infographic courtesy of our friends at House Hunt. The infographic shows how money is allocated in a situation where a...
5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home
Here are 5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Home. Hire an Agent. This is your biggest lifetime investment so you're going to need some help. An experienced agent will assist you through all the home selling steps, making the process easier and ensuring your...
How to Maintain Wood Floors
Do you sometimes feel like your floors are a magnet for spilled food and drinks, dust, dirt and hair? The good thing is, it usually only requires a quick and easy fix. But it’s a different story when we’re talking about hardwood floors. As lovely and durable as this...
5 Signs You Should Sell Your Home
A big decision, a major life choice for your most important asset - selling your house at the wrong time will haunt you down the road. We’ll share with you the things you need to consider so you can have full confidence that you are indeed ready to enter the real...
Home Renovation Mistakes Every New Owner Should Avoid
It can be super exciting to finally go for it and copy that kitchen do-over idea you saw on Pinterest. But it’s your first time and where do you start? It’s always helpful to be prepared, and that’s especially true when you’re scraping off tiles, tearing down cabinets...
UV Lamps for Your Home, Are They Worth It?
You may have stumbled upon the idea of disinfection using ultraviolet (UV) light. You probably have already purchased a UV wand or lamp to keep away from the COVID-19 virus and other germs. But do they actually work? Here’s what we found out. Can UVC lamps inactivate...
Here’s What You Need To Get Your Mortgage Approved
So you’ve decided to buy your first home - good for you! As exciting as picking your favorite listing and moving in is, there’s actually more to a home purchase. This also means you probably need to get a mortgage. It’s vital to find the right loan with the most...
Here’s How We Handle Fair Housing Law
How Broadpoint Properties Handles Fair Housing Law In honor of the late civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr., at Broadpoint Properties, each and every day—whether we are in the field, working with buyers, sellers, tenants or property owners—we adhere to...
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. ...
Factors That May Impact Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance, or sometimes called a home insurance, is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection for your home and its contents in the event of damage, loss, or liability. It is important because it provides coverage for the repair of...