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Mortgage Planning

Interest Rates & Real Estate

Well, as they say, history has a way of repeating itself! In my last blog post before the Fed raised interest rates, https://thegreenhousegroupinc.com/the-fed-mortgage-interest-rates/ I had…

KegFebruary 22, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

What To Expect At A Home Inspection

In the last video we defined a home inspection, so today, we’re going to talk about what to expect at one. Now, the duration of the inspection depends on the size of the property: a 2 bedroom…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 8, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

What Is A Home Inspection?

Your offer has been accepted, you’ve made your earnest money deposit, and now you are beginning your investigations. Next is the home Inspection: Per Wikkipedia: “A home inspection is a limited…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 1, 20161 min read
Behind the Scenes

Instant Curb Appeal Ideas

For those folks out there that are looking to spice up the exterior of their home, I came across a great site to give you some simples ideas that are do-it-yourself projects and can be done on a…

Jesse IbanezJanuary 25, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

The FED & Mortgage Interest Rates

What if I were to tell you that the Fed raising rates will push mortgage rates down? History doesn’t lie! Do not fear the Fed. In the short-term, they have no influence on interest rates.

KegDecember 14, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

When Buying A Home, What Happens After My Offer Gets Accepted?

You’ve done it! You made an offer and it got accepted, congratulations! You and the Seller now have a binding agreement and each of you has a set of duties you will need to perform. The first…

Jesse IbanezDecember 7, 20151 min read
Video
Buyer Strategy

Mello Whaaat? What are Mello Roos?

When a new community is built, living quarters are not the only buildings that are built; parks, recreations, schools, roads, commerce are constructed as well. The construction is financed through…

Jesse IbanezOctober 19, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

What’s The Point Of The Final Walk Through?

Many of my clients have asked me why we do a final walk through if we already had the home inspection so I want to let others out there know that these two steps of the home buying process are…

Jesse IbanezOctober 19, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

Hidden Gems, Tide Pools, Ocean Beach, CA

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KegOctober 12, 20151 min read
Video
Buyer Strategy

Should I Get Pre-Approved Before Starting To Look For A House?

[iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/q4GdRLlofD4″]What’s up guys, here’s another informational video. This one goes out to all of those people out there who do not want to get pre-approved…

Jesse IbanezOctober 12, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy
The GreenHouse Group
Buyer Strategy

Embrace the Rain when Shopping for a Home

Whether you love the rain or can’t stand it, embrace the rain when searching for a home. The rain can be a big help in identifying potential problems with a home that would otherwise remain hidden…

KegOctober 5, 20151 min read
Seller Strategy
The GreenHouse Group
Seller Strategy

How to Keep Your Tax Base When Selling Your Home And Buying A Replacement

I was holding an open house this weekend where I met a couple who express how much they’ve dreamed of selling their current home and buying another but don’t do it because they are afraid their…

Jesse IbanezSeptember 21, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Should I Use A Real Estate Agent When Buying A House? Why?

So you don’t want to hire an agent because you don’t want to deal with another salesman? I get it, but guess what? Unless the Seller of a property wants to negotiate directly with you, using an…

Jesse IbanezAugust 31, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Finding The Perfect Home. Tips For Buying A House.

Have you ever stepped into a house that had all of the features you were looking for, the granite counter tops, bamboo floors, energy efficient solar panels, pool, etc., but still found yourself…

Jesse IbanezAugust 24, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy
The GreenHouse Group
Buyer Strategy

Seller Market and Multiple Offers

Seller Market and Multiple Offers. The GreenHouse Group is your source for answers for all your Real Estate and Mortgage Loan questions.

KegAugust 24, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Most Important Questions!

Most Important Questions! The Most Important Questions you need to hear when speaking with a real estate agent or loan officer. Craig Sutliff Real Estate & Mortgage Consultant Cell: 619-857-4954…

KegAugust 10, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Help! My Appraisal Came In Low…

After agreeing on a purchase price and getting into escrow, many of my clients have questions about the appraisal. What if it comes in high? What if it comes in low? Who pays for the appraisal?…

Jesse IbanezAugust 10, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

The Importance Of A Pre-Approval

The Importance Of A Pre-Approval On a Purchase, being Pre-Approved can be the difference between you getting your home and you falling out of Escrow. Especially in today’s market, where you have…

J.BeckistanJune 15, 20151 min read
Video
Buyer Strategy

Urban Renaissance in Downtown San Diego

If you’ve been in downtown San Diego in the past few months, you may have noticed a lot of construction projects underway. Downtown boosters are calling it an urban renaissance. I’ve recently…

Jesse IbanezMarch 24, 20151 min read
Neighborhood Notes

The Quartyard: A Pop Up Urban Park in the East Village

Thanks to the forward thinking ideas of a couple graduate students, the corner of Park and Market in downtown’s East Village has been transformed. This pop-up urban park has everything from…

Jesse IbanezMarch 9, 20153 min read
Buyer Strategy

The Best Places to Live in San Diego

San Diego Magazine compiled a list of the greatest areas in San Diego to live, based on certain criteria. According to the magazine, …IF YOU WANT TO RIDE YOUR BIKE SAFELY AROUND TOWN: Carlsbad…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 24, 201514 min read
Neighborhood Notes

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…

Jesse IbanezOctober 7, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

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…

J.BeckistanSeptember 30, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

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…

HuggySeptember 30, 20143 min read

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