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Every Field Note tagged #buying. 128 posts · page 4 of 6.
← Back to all Field NotesAll I Want For Christmas Are No Mortgage Payments
All I Want For Christmas Are No Mortgage Payments should be the name of a Christmas carol. And we need some new carols because I don’t think a new one has been written since Perry Farrel and the…
What Makes My Homeowners Insurance Go Up?
What Makes My Homeowners Insurance Go Up? My friend Olivia asked me, “Is homeowners insurance like car insurance? You know like, if you have a faster car, or it’s the color red, your insurance is…
King James Is Selling His Miami Castle
Since LeBron James is heading back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he is putting his beachfront property in Miami on the market. And its going to cost you a mere $17 million to buy it, according to…
DIY Home Buying, Is It Cheaper?
I think it’s a common misconception that if you If you buy your home on your own, it’s going to save you money. DIY Home buying, is it cheaper? The answer is very likely “no.” On the mortgage…
Derek Jeter Is Gone – Any Reasons To Keep Living?
Is the economic recovery real? 3 stats to watch By Patrick Gillespie @CNNMoney What everyone wants to know is if the economy is truly better. Is this recovery “for real”? There is so much data on…
How much of a down payment do you need? Less than you might think.
Looking to get your foot in the door (of your new home)? If you’re a renter who’s tired of paying someone else’s mortgage, now may be the time to pursue the American dream of homeownership. In…
Beat The Heat
If you are like the rest of everyone in this beautiful city of ours, you’ve been sweltering in this current heat wave. Most San Diego homes west of the 15 were not built with air conditioning, so…
Are We In A Buyers Market?
Are we in a buyers market? I know it’s hard to imagine since it seems like forever since those words have been uttered. The relentless competition out there for every home listed for sale makes it…
10 Questions In 10 Weeks
Over the next ten weeks I will be taking questions on Real Estate and the loan process and answering them every Tuesday morning. These can be questions on any topics varying from when a good time…
Credit-Worthy Borrowers on the Sidelines?
Occasionally we find ourselves in unexplainable situations earnestly looking for answers and what we find is a series events that lead to these situations but they don’t necessarily provide any…
North Park’s Corner of Cuisine
My son and I have been keeping our eye on the new developments at the corner of 30tb and Upas in North Park for over a year now. He, for the construction trucks constantly going in and out, and…
2014 – Halfway There
Today means we are officially halfway there and close the first half of 2014. So what have we learned so far about the housing market this year? Well, just like Carmen’s next child it has been a…
Week 7, Step 6 – Final Loan Docs
So. Let’s recap. We received your conditional loan approval. You received a list of conditions in order to get a full approval, and you satisfied those conditions. Now the lender reviews the…
Week 6 Step 5 – Conditional Loan Approval & Prior to Doc Conditions
So here we are, you’ve been pre-approved. You went shopping. You found a home. You put in the offer and it was accepted. You’ve signed your Initial Disclosures. You’ve ordered and received the…
David & Heather, “Thanks for teaching us how to be successful.” Testimonial of Jesse Ibanez & David Hughson f/ The GreenHouse Group
David & Heather got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! David & Heather’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591…
Meet Your Buyer’s Agent
Here at the GreenHouse Group, you are surrounded by a team of people who’s common goal is to ensure you have a 5 Star Experience when working with us. This video introduces Carmen Harris, our…
Many potential homebuyers don’t realize they don’t need a big down payment
Many potential homebuyers overestimate the size of the down payment required to finance a home purchase, according to Fannie Mae exec Christina Boyle. On average, consumers believe they need 11 to…
Week 5, Step 4: Ordering and Understanding Your Appraisal
So your offer has been accepted, the loan documents have been drafted, reviewed, signed and sent off to the lender. As we wait for your conditional loan approval, there is another pivotal element…
The Truth About Down Payment Assistance and What To Do About It
I meet a lot of people interested in Down Payment Assistance programs but don’t know where to start. Here is the truth about down payment assistance and what to do about it. Down payment…
3 Ways to Increase Purchase Power
Need a loan to purchase a home? The journey to home ownership starts with a loan conversation. While I know it’s hard to resist the easy access to real-estate websites with their color photos…
Week 4 – Step 3 Initial Disclosures
Congratulations, your offer has been accepted! They asked for some money, you offered them some money, now you get a home. Is that too much of an over simplification? I would think so. When you…
Deb & Dan Celebration & Testimonial | “You Turned Scary into AWESOME!”
Deb & Dan got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino De La Reina #103 San Diego, CA 92108 Deb & Dan’s Story of How They…
Historical Homes of North Park
Have you ever strolled through your neighborhood and wished you could go inside some of the homes because they intrigued you from the outside? Have you ever wondered about the history some of the…
Part 3 – The Pre Approval
So here we are, at your pre approval. We’ve discovered your “why” and formulated a strategic mortgage plan around your priorities and motivations. Now it’s time to get things going. The first…
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