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Buyer Strategy

Tax Filing Strategy #1 – Boarder Income

Even though this past Friday was the first official business day of the year today is the first day everyone is back to work, back to school, and back to the routine. My gym was busy this morning…

HuggyJanuary 5, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

The Ultimate Task Manager

The Ultimate Task Manager | Do It Tomorrow App If your like me, you need to see what you have done all day to feel accomplished with yourself. When I don’t make a list and check things off, I go…

Jesse IbanezDecember 29, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 12 | Joe Kissell on alt concepts inc. & Hillary Noyes on Wallace Hills Designs

Episode 12 | Joe Kissell on alt concepts inc. & Hillary Noyes on Wallace Hills Designs This week on Jesse’s Secret Stash we bring on problem solvers Joe Kissell & Hillary Noyes. These 2 both saw a…

Jesse IbanezDecember 29, 20141 min read
Seller Strategy

What Happened?

At this point every year I find myself asking “What Happened”? I was just making my predictions for 2014 and it’s already over. With every year end we take a look back before we say good bye to…

HuggyDecember 16, 20141 min read
Video
Mortgage Planning

Fret Not Foreign Nationals We Have a Loan For You!

Fret Not Foreign Nationals We Have a Loan For You! I have a couple of friends who are from Spain and living here on long term Visas. We were having a conversation the other day about rent vs own…

J.BeckistanDecember 16, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park

As you all know, I truly enjoy community events and for me, the icing on the cake is when the event is holiday related. This year, the first annual Holiday Wonderland at Petco Park is happening…

Jesse IbanezDecember 15, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

On The Mortgage Vs On The Title, What You Need To Know

A friend of mine recently got married. Her husband had owned the house they live in before they got married, and now she wants to know if they have to refinance in order to own the home together…

J.BeckistanDecember 9, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

You Can Still Close This Year!

That’s right, whether looking to purchase or refinance you can still close this year. Every December there is a mad dash to get across the finish line by the 31st. And it isn’t just buyers and…

HuggyDecember 8, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 9 | Jeremy Beck, Katie Brame & Mark Leisman

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 9 | Jeremy Beck, Katie Brame & Mark Leisman Jeremy comes in as co-host this episode and gets to have some fun with the gang. Make sure to contact him at…

Jesse IbanezDecember 4, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

This Sunday: SONO Fest & Chili Cook-Off

I was really surprised this year when I saw the line of up restaurants participating in this year’s 2014 SoNo Fest. Every restaurant I love, and every hip bar I’ve been told I must check out, is…

Jesse IbanezDecember 1, 20143 min read
Behind the Scenes

Thanksgiving Recipes

After a day of giving thanks with my colleagues and friends at The GreenHouse Group, I thought about how grateful I was to have shared a meal with good people and was inspired to share some of my…

Jesse IbanezNovember 25, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Great News For Borrowers

We are half way through the 4th quarter of 2014 and it looks like mortgage lending will finish the year off strong. Some of the great news for borrowers to celebrate includes that fact that cash…

HuggyNovember 17, 20141 min read
Homeowner Advice

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…

J.BeckistanNovember 4, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

You Gotta Pay to Play

It’s the first week of November and the first-half property taxes are now due here in San Diego. If you don’t already know the property tax year runs from July 1 to June 30. The first half is due…

HuggyNovember 3, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

The GHG Pumpkin Carving Contest Contestants & Results!

To all of the GreenHouse Group clients, Thank you so much for coming out to our first annual GHG Pumpkin Patch Party! And if you didn’t get to make it, well, we look forward to seeing you at the…

J.BeckistanOctober 31, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

How Many Times Can You Refinance?

How Many Times Can You Refinance? Well the truth is, as many times as you want. If you want to refinance every time the interest rates drop, for the most part, you can. I dove a little deeper into…

J.BeckistanOctober 28, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Autonomy – Our Greatest Gift To You

As a Mortgage Planner I’m familiar with the ever-growing stack of disclosures that our clients must sign when applying for a loan. While these disclosures are for their protection as consumers it…

HuggyOctober 27, 20142 min read
Mortgage Planning

Free Money

What? Free Money? Yes, if you own a 2-4 unit property and occupy one of the units as your primary residence and need additional income to help offset the total monthly housing expense we are able…

HuggyOctober 13, 20141 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
Neighborhood Notes

Fall South Park Walkabout This Friday

One of our clients just purchased her home in South Park and it’s events like this that make the area such a cool community to live in. It’s baaaack! The next Walkabout in South Park is this…

Jesse IbanezSeptember 29, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Breaking News! Private Mortgage Insurance Has Been Effectively Eliminated

There are many phrases in life that when uttered immediately evoke a fearful response. Phrases like “last call”, “consult your doctor”, “I need to talk to you”, and “you’re the father”. “Private…

HuggySeptember 22, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

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…

Jesse IbanezSeptember 16, 20141 min read

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