Our Blog

Helpful real estate info from the pros.

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

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...

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

5 Things Sellers Must Do Before Calling a Real Estate Agent

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market? If you are determined to sell your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it before listing it. And, hiring an experienced real estate agent will be the best decision for you in making the process...

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Loan Programs to Assist Downpayment

Do you want to buy a home but you don’t have enough money saved for the down payment yet? Good news for you – here are 3 of the most common buyer-assist programs you can look into that make it easier to purchase a home in California.   Loan Programs to Assist...

FHA Loans: Everything You Need to Know

FHA Loans: Everything You Need to Know

Most people obtain a home through financing. You’re probably already familiar with some common types of home loans such as conventional financing through banks and veteran’s loans for active and retired military members. Some potential homebuyers who are not able to...