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The Real Estate Deal That Got Away

The Real Estate Deal That Got Away

Did you ever wonder why some pending sales never close? The real estate deal that slips away in your hands.  So near to being sold but the buyer must cancel and the transaction never makes it to the closing table. Believe it or not, there are...

You Asked: Why Is a Home Appraisal Important?

You Asked: Why Is a Home Appraisal Important?

A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value and it is almost always used when purchasing a home. In a purchase, an appraisal is used to ascertain whether the home’s contract price is appropriate given the home’s current condition,...

Renting vs. Buying – Which is better?

Renting vs. Buying – Which is better?

Is it better to rent or to buy?  While there may be certain very specific reasons that someone opts to be a tenant versus a homeowner, once can see from the chart that with all things being equal, homeownership during our current real estate...

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...

Tips on Cleaning Gross Things At Home

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

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...

What Are the Benefits of Refinancing a Mortgage?

What Are the Benefits of Refinancing a Mortgage?

With recent interest rates at historic lows, you may be able to decrease your monthly payment and save thousands by refinancing your loan to a lower rate. As of this writing, a 30-year fixed refinance rate is at 3.090% with an annual percentage rate (APR) of 3.250%....