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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,...
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...
How To Get Started In Real Estate Investing
There’s a reason why successful entrepreneurs and investors like to acquire property as a long-term investment. Real estate investing can be lucrative, when done right. It adds diversification to your current investment portfolio and is another source of income....
How To Make Your Backyard Ready For Summer
The summer breeze is on its way. Although the coronavirus is not yet going anywhere, it should not hinder our inner sunshine to enjoy the coming season. Why not embrace the warmer days at home by getting creative with some at-home activities and dressing up your...
Family Activities for Home During Quarantine
Running out of shows to watch or games to play at home? Here are some fun things to keep yourself and your family occupied beyond your usual at-home hobbies during your coronavirus quarantine. Fun Family Activities During Quarantine Have a vacation from home...
Can You Still Buy a Home in California During Coronavirus?
2535 Valley View Gln, Escondido, a property we listed during the Coronavirus and is now pending or under contract. The Coronavirus has interrupted home purchase plans for some, while there are those who are looking for a buying opportunity now that mortgage rates are...
Can You Sell Your California Home During Coronavirus?
It’s Spring, and it’s said to be the best time to sell a home. You’re decided and are excited to list your property, then just like that, the Novel Coronavirus has hit the world. The first thing many people who want to sell now are asking: Can we sell a house during...
Finding Joy: Hygge at Home During Quarantine
Some of us are having cabin fever already—feeling irritated and trying our best to prevent going stir crazy during the extended spring break quarantine at home. Getting cozy and creating a feeling of warmth and intimacy at home is the key to help you with just...
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...