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Look – Top 4 Mistakes Made by Home Sellers
Selling a home isn’t as easy. You don’t want your home to have the FOR SALE sign for a long time. Avoid these common slip-ups or seller mistakes that can cause your home to linger longer on the market. Your Home Has an Odor. Whether it’s smoking...
Check this: Borrowers Get Bogged Down with the Mortgage Process
The buying and mortgage process takes tons of time and paperwork. In fact, it is often so stressful and challenging that the process gets in the way of the enjoyment of purchasing a home. According to the survey and infographic below, borrowers...
The Truth About Buying a Home
So, you’ve been looking at properties and writing purchase offers for a while now. And, finally you have an accepted purchase offer on the property. What does that mean? What happens next? Here’s what you need to know about buying a home.In...
Want to buy a home this 2019? Here’s what to do right now
I had a former coworker call me a few weeks ago. She isn’t local anymore. Nevertheless, she wanted to touch base because she was ready to put an offer on a home–to buy a home–in another part of the state. This former coworker had done all of her...
Smart Home Tech is the Future
How smart is your home? It seems buyers are willing to pay extra for smart technology in their homes and more builders are ready to equip newly-constructed homes with smart-home technology.Based on the infographic below (courtesy of the...
Making the Move
Is it time to move? Based on a recent study, the average homeowner stays in the homes for an average of 10 years. Here are signs that it’s time to pack your bags and move (courtesy of the below infographic from the California Association of...
Here’s What Homebuyers Want
What do you think home buyers look for? What do home buyers want? At Broadpoint Properties, we speak with home buyers each and every day—lots and lots of them. And, while each buyer has his or her own wants, needs, and wish list, there are a...
What’s the Best Place to Start Your Next Home Search
You’re probably thinking that the Internet is the best place to do a home search, right? It’s true that the Internet is a great source of information for homebuyers and home sellers. There is so much data available on the Internet that before a...
Check this: Renters Pay the property owner’s Mortgage
Renters or homeowners? When pressed, there are people who might say that they have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. However, everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your...
What Are the Tax Consequences of Selling a House?
At Broadpoint Properties, we’re in the business of managing and selling properties, particularly those in San Diego and Riverside Counties. And, one of the most common questions that we get asked by sellers is this one: “What are the tax consequences of selling a...
Household Items You Should Not Buy Used
Not only can it help you save money, reusing household items is also good for our environment. But there are times when thrifting is not the best for your health and safety. The following are household items you should never buy second hand: Mattress, Pillows, and...
How to Buy a Foreclosed Property
Purchasing a home that has been foreclosed upon can be very appealing when you’re looking for a home for you to live in for a cheaper price, a real estate investment to flip and sell, or a chance to live in a neighborhood you otherwise can’t afford. As for the process...
Signs That You Should Not Sell Your Home Right Now
“When you’re selling, you’re buying too” - says a popular English proverb and it best applies when selling your home. COVID-19 raised lots of questions and new ideas for homeowners. Some are relocating because interest rates were low. Some are unhappy where they were...
Tips on Cleaning Gross Things At Home
What do you think is the dirtiest place in your house? Whatever your answer is, just the thought of it likely made you scrunch your face. Thinking about cleaning it likely seems a little daunting. Here are the dirtiest spots in your home, plus we’re sharing tips on...
How VA Loans Work
Did you know that 1 out of 3 active-duty military and veterans have no idea that they have some of the best home buying benefits available? Active-duty military and veterans have some really great opportunities in real estate. With the right information, active-duty...
Cutting Energy Costs: Winter Edition
San Diego generally experiences milder winters than the rest of the country. With cooler temperatures and occasional rainfall, the demand for heating is generally lower compared to the cooling needs in the warmer months. But if you really want to save a few more...
How To Get Wealthy Investing In Real Estate
Exploring your initial investment property? Getting into real estate in San Diego, California, can be a lucrative venture, but success requires careful planning and informed decision-making. Here's a guide on how to build wealth through real estate in this dynamic...
Loan Denied? Here Are Your Next Steps
Feeling lost when the door to a home loan seems to close? If you don't qualify for a home loan in San Diego, there are several steps you can take to improve your financial situation and increase your chances of qualifying for a mortgage in the future. We’re sharing...