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First Time Homebuyer’s Program – City of Escondido
Did you know that the City of Escondido has a first-time homebuyer’s program where eligible homebuyers can get up to $25,000 towards the purchase of a home? Wow! That’s really great, right? Just today, we received an email in our office where a local...
Buy a Home in Escondido – Old Escondido Historic District
The City of Escondido has so many distinct parts. Did you know that it is comprised of four ZIP codes and that each area has its own climate and culture? Lomas Serenas, Rancho Verde, Sonata, Eureka Springs and Emerald Heights are just a few of the...
Sonata Escondido Homes for Sale
Escondido is one of the many lovely communities located in the city of Escondido.Comprised of 149 single-family homes, the community has over 12 acres of commons areas—making it a great place for those who enjoy the outdoors. Built in the 1980s, the...
Homes for Sale in Lomas Serenas Escondido
If you live in Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo or Vista, you probably have already visited the beautiful homes in the community of Lomas Serenas. Located west of the Interstate 15 freeway, Lomas Serenas is close to the North County Fair. It is a...
Emerald Heights Escondido
If you are thinking about buying a home in Escondido or San Marcos, there is a lovely community called Emerald Heights Escondido that you may want to check out. There are over 600 homes that sit on a ridgeline east of the border with San Marcos. The...
Mello-Roos, California Home Buyers Must Know What They Are
What Are Mello-Roos? California home buyers need to know the definition of the term Mello-Roos. Have you ever heard it before? Do you know what Mello-Roos are? Simply put, Mello-Roos is a special tax assessed to homeowners in a community as repayment for...
What Does ‘Mortgage Servicer’ Mean? Why Is Knowing this Important?
If you are trying to contact your lender to work out a payment plan or discuss some other matter, knowing who owns your mortgage can be very helpful. Unfortunately finding out is not as easy as it sounds since more often your mortgage lender is not the one...
8 Ways To Be Sure You Are Charging the Correct Monthly Rent Amount
It’s no surprise that owners of rental properties want to get top dollar in rent to offset their costs. But, did you know that asking for a rental amount higher than market rent can often backfire? Here are eight tips on getting the rental price right: Walk...
Designer-Approved Color Trends To Try This 2020
New year means new trends. Last year was the year of au naturale and muted colors and now, more designers are going bold and opt to pair shades of the refreshing hue with colors on the warmer side of the wheel. Some color trends remain top-picks this year. If you’re...
Irresistible Valentine’s Day Inspired Home Ideas
It’s the month of love, so staple color palette like softer pinks, rich chocolate browns and shades of regal red are back. But there are other ways of making a space look romantic without overusing these usual paper heart decorations and petals on the floor. Here are...
Love Movies? Here Are Some Epic Home Tools to Watch ’em
With the Academy Awards just around the corner, we came up with a list of things we think every film buff would love to have in their home. You can showcase your love for movies in your space with these decor items and home gadgets. Cinema Light Box Click to buy Write...
Secrets to Selling Your Home Fast this 2020
Thinking of selling your house this 2020? Here are 10 proven ways to get top dollar fast when selling your home. Ways to get top dollar fast when selling your home Find the Right Real Estate Agent Finding the right real estate agent to partner with is the first step...
Real Estate Investing for Everyone, Including Millenials
Growth - that is the general theme especially in the beginning of the year. Most would want to improve themselves, take on a new challenge or increase their income. And an idea that could spring up is real estate investing. Millenials are breaking the norm and have...
How to Prepare Your Home For Renting
Just as you want to look your best for business matters, you want your property to look its best too, right? If you’re planning to rent out your place, there are some preparations you need to get done before showing your place and handing your keys to the tenant....
Game On: Home Organization Challenge
At Broadpoint Properties, we love sharing you practical tips on real estate and home improvement. This springtime, if you haven’t already, we thought it would be fun to make spring cleaning and organizing more manageable and actionable by doing a home organization...
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...