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Here’s how California residents can help prevent wildfires
Last year mother nature was not kind to California as wildfires broke out throughout our state. Sadly, it was the most destructive wildfire season on record which saw multiple wildfires burning across California. The homes that burn during the...
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?
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?
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
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
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...
How Property Taxes in California Are Calculated
As a homeowner, you are expected to pay property taxes. And sometimes, especially if you’re a new homeowner, these taxes and charges can cause overwhelm and confusion. We’re here to help you gain clarity regarding real estate taxes in the state of California....
Household Items You Should Always Buy Used
Flea markets, garage sales, and thrift shops are always great places to find something unique and useful for your home for a fraction of a price. However, there are some things that are a no-no to buy used, but certainly, there are some that are still worth giving a...
How to Save Energy During the Summer
Summer can be an expensive time of year for your utilities. Aside from turning off appliances, lights, etc when not in use, there are other things you can do to save a few bucks on your electric bill during the hot summer months. That said, we thought of sharing with...