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Festival Of Beers

The Festival of Beers, now in it’s 9th year, is the perfect marriage of two of San Diego’s best known exports — music and craft beer. San Diego is one of the most dynamic beer cities in the United…

Jesse IbanezApril 18, 20161 min read
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FHA vs Conventional – What’s Right For You?

FHA vs Conventional – What’s Right For You? There are a few key differences in FHA and Conventional Financing, and it can be tough to know what the right option is for you if you’re putting less…

J.BeckistanApril 11, 20161 min read
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Cyndi B.’s Celebration “Key Party” Buying Her 1st Home | The GreenHouse Group

Jesse IbanezFebruary 8, 2016[Read time]
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4 Biggest (Real Estate) Lessons I Learned In 2015: #1 “The Timing Of The Market Mistake.”

Jesse IbanezJanuary 4, 2016[Read time]
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December is a good time to buy a home

December is a good time to buy a home.

Jesse IbanezDecember 7, 20151 min read
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You submitted your first Real Estate offer, Now what?

You have made it to “Go Time”, and we are in game now. Searching in every corner of your target market has produced some great homes. Then the perfect home comes around, and you put your best foot…

Jesse IbanezNovember 10, 20151 min read
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Houses are moving fast

Awesome article going here!!

Jesse IbanezOctober 12, 20151 min read
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Fall is here! …almost… here’s how to prep

I found this checklist online last year and found it very helpful! Hopefully you guys find some helpful tips as well when prepping for Fall Season! for more home tips email me at…

MunchkinSeptember 10, 20151 min read
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3% Down Revisited

J.BeckistanAugust 31, 2015[Read time]
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Where Rents Are Rising The Fastest

By Kathryn Vasel and Tal Yellin of Money.CNN Rents rose 4.3% nationwide in May, according to Zillow, but some cities are experiencing much faster growth. The data is for median rents in May…

HuggyAugust 17, 20151 min read
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Help! I wanna buy a house, but where do I start?

Help! I wanna buy a house, but where do I start? I know the process of buying a house can be a confusing process, if you don’t have the right team on your side. I know when I joined the GreenHouse…

Jesse IbanezAugust 17, 20151 min read
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Reduce your household water usage

As the summer heats up and the drought continues here in Southern California, it calls to think outside the box when watering our yards. What I am talking about is grey water systems. “A grey…

Jesse IbanezJuly 3, 20152 min read
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Hot Pick of the Week

Hey guys, Greg Kuchan here with my Hot Pick of the Week. This week I picked a home in La Jolla, CA. The house is nestled in the heart of BirdRock, with amazing blue water views. The house is…

Jesse IbanezJune 22, 20151 min read
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Do you deserve the Best?

KegJune 22, 2015[Read time]
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Hot on the Beach-New home watch

I love the beach communities here in San Diego. I spend a lot of time looking back at the shore from many different surf spots through out San Diego. I really enjoy walking around the beach towns…

Jesse IbanezJune 15, 20151 min read
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The Fed is Raising Interest Rates!!! What to do….

The Fed is Raising Interest Rates!!! What to do…. If you are buying a home, selling a home, refinancing or just want to geek out on the news-of-the-day, get a hold of me and we can talk. Whether…

KegJune 15, 20151 min read
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How to Buy a Vacation Home

In my experience, many folks are intimidated by the idea of buying a 2nd home. They may fear that it’s either too hard or too expensive. Well, that’s what I’m here for! I often help talk clients…

J.BeckistanMarch 31, 20151 min read
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Condo Occupancy Rates = No Problem

When shopping for a Condo there are several things you must look out for, so that your lender will not reject your loan. One of the most common obstacles is the Occupancy Rates for Condos. This is…

J.BeckistanMarch 17, 20151 min read
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Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 23 | Alicia Champion & Danielle Lopresti on San Diego Indie Fest & Francine Garton & Maria De La Paz on Royal Dance Academy & Royal Academy of Performing Arts

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 23 | Alicia Champion & Danielle Lopresti on San Diego Indie Fest & Francine Garton & Maria De La Paz on Royal Dance Academy & Royal Academy of Performing Arts We got…

Jesse IbanezMarch 13, 20152 min read
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New Lower Down Payment Option For Buyers?

Ok, we know that FHA offers a very low (3.5%) down payment option for home buyers. But are the rumors true? Yep… There is a new lower down payment option for buyers. OK, technically it’s not NEW…

J.BeckistanFebruary 17, 20151 min read
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30 Simple Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas

Hi Everyone! Happy Tuesday! Holiday season is here and I found some great ideas to decorate your tables during Thanksgiving Dinner! Courtesy of my favorite HGTV: 31 Easy Centerpieces Ideas Which…

MunchkinNovember 18, 20141 min read
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The Most Important Mortgage Planning Question

Ok, obviously you want to get the best rate, lowest costs, and right loan term on your new loan. But are most loan hacks forgetting to ask the most important most important mortgage planning…

J.BeckistanNovember 4, 20142 min read
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Backstage Day1: #TeamHollywood

Hi Everyone, This morning was Condo Transformation Day 1! I thought it would be a good idea to give you a quick before glimpse. The owners are out of town so we have a week to get this condo ready…

MunchkinSeptember 30, 20141 min read
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I Can Afford To Rent, Can I Afford To Buy?

“If I can afford to rent, can I afford to buy?” or “I pay $1,500 a month in rent, how much of a mortgage could I afford if I only wanted to pay 1,500 a month?” are questions we hear all the time…

J.BeckistanAugust 19, 20142 min read

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