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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,...

Tips To Sell a Home Safely During the Coronavirus

Tips To Sell a Home Safely During the Coronavirus

Good news for home sellers: You are in a good position right now as there is little supply of homes for sale and there are quite a large number of buyers shopping around. The coronavirus has definitely reshaped the way we do real estate. Aside from observing social...

How to Save $100k To Buy Your New Home

How to Save $100k To Buy Your New Home

Buying a home is often the largest purchase one will make in a lifetime. And saving $100K on your next home sounds crazy, right? While saving up for a whopping six-figure milestone down payment may be a challenge for some, it is not actually impossible. How to save...

Considering a Fixer-Upper? Signs to Avoid a Money Pit

Considering a Fixer-Upper? Signs to Avoid a Money Pit

There are times when buyers can score a great deal on fixer-uppers. Sometimes, when a property just requires too much TLC, it eventually turns out to be not a good investment after all. Before making an offer, keep a keen eye on some signs of a money pit property:...

4 Easy Things to do to Make Your Home a Happier Place

4 Easy Things to do to Make Your Home a Happier Place

When your entire life is happening inside your home, especially these days, it matters how that space feels and functions. Your space should feel like an oasis -- a refuge from all the not-so-good things happening in our lives. In fact, there are simple tweaks you can...

What Coronavirus Means For Your Mortgage

What Coronavirus Means For Your Mortgage

So many people throughout the United States and throughout California are impacted by COVID-19, the coronavirus. Many homeowners like yourself are probably full of questions, worries, and concerns about mortgage payments in light of the Coronavirus situation.  We hope...

Buyers and Sellers – Surviving the Home Inspection

Buyers and Sellers – Surviving the Home Inspection

  It's very important for both a home seller and buyer that the property fare well on the inspection, for it means no serious issues have been discovered. But what exactly are the things to watch out for? What’s in the Home Inspector’s Checklist? This depends on...

First Investment? Here Are Some Property Tips

First Investment? Here Are Some Property Tips

Considering your first investment property? When done right, it can offer steady cash flow and financial security. It says a lot as to why successful entrepreneurs and investors like to acquire property as part of their investment portfolio. Keep these in mind as you...

Stylish Ways of Hiding the Ugly Stuff Outside Your Home

Stylish Ways of Hiding the Ugly Stuff Outside Your Home

If you loved our blog about stylish ways of hiding the ugly stuff inside your home, now let’s deal with the outdoor space. The internet is filled with cool ideas on how to hide unsightly wirings, bulky equipment, etc. and here are some of our favorites that are worth...

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers

If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it for sale. This season is the busiest time in real estate and here are reasons why it is a good time to sell and hopefully help you ‘spring ahead’ to a decision.   Make...