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Tips For House Hunting Online
Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your... Read More
DIY Landscaping Projects
Now that Spring is here it is time to spruce up your curb appeal! Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look... Read More
What To Repair Before You List
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to... Read More
Staging – What’s to know?
Did You Know? A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors® revealed that 77 percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home makes it easier for potential buyers to visual it as their own. That’s why here at Breakthrough Broker, we believe staging is not to be overlooked! Here are our top tips. Dress... Read More
New Home, New Year?
Cheers to you on your new home! Here is a list of tips on keeping your new home great all year long. January is all about getting things in shape for the New Year. JANUARY Create a maintenance list for monthly chores you want to keep an eye on, such as testing smoke alarms and changing... Read More
New Homeowners | What happens next?
Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you... Read More
“Fall Prep” your home for Winter!
Will you be ready for the upcoming change of season? Here are some tips to use this Fall to prep your home for old man Winter! -Is your heating unit at full working capacity? In FL we are always more concerned with the AC with our brutal summers, but we too can... Read More
WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually... Read More