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Buyer Strategy

40-Year Fixed & Interest Only

Yes, you read that right. We have loan terms fixed for 40 years and the first 10 years can be interest only. And here is best part: The range of loan amount is $100k to $2.5 million. While our…

HuggyApril 17, 20171 min read
Behind the Scenes

FUNday Monday Winner’s Feb & March 2017 ARE…..! The GreenHouse Group

Want to participate in next month’s FUNday Monday Quiz?: http://bit.ly/FUNdayMonday AND THIS MONTH: invite a friend and your vote counts as 2 votes! “FUNday Monday Winner’s for Feb & March 2017…

Jesse IbanezMarch 27, 20171 min read
Buyer Strategy

Expect Mortgage Rates To Keep Rising This Year, Says Freddie

by Ryan Smith | 17 Mar 2017 Mortgage Professional America | www.mpamag.com Mortgage rates were up for the second consecutive week this week – and originators should expect that upward trajectory…

HuggyMarch 24, 20172 min read
Seller Strategy

Beware of Poor Home Flips! Lurking in the Kitchen

Beware of Poor Home Flips! Lurking in the Kitchen

KegMarch 20, 20171 min read
Behind the Scenes

[FOR SALE | Escondido] Splendorwood Place, Escondido CA 92026

For more info, click the link below: http://searchsandiegohousesforsale.com/#pdm$sandicor-170010792

Jesse IbanezMarch 6, 20171 min read
Seller Strategy

House Flipping…The Good vs. The Bad!

House Flipping…The Good vs. The Bad!

KegMarch 6, 20171 min read
Mortgage Planning

Do You Qualify For A Down Payment Program? Here’s How To Find Out

Source: Down Payment Resource Did you know the average down payment assistance benefit is more than $8,000? That could be a major jump start to buying your first (or next!) home. And, who wouldn’t…

HuggyMarch 6, 20173 min read
Mortgage Planning

Week 4 – VA Loans

Week 4 – VA Loans VA loans are a great loan program for our active and past military veterans. It allows for as little as 0% down, lower Fico, For more information to see if this loan is right for…

J.BeckistanFebruary 13, 20171 min read
Buyer Strategy

What Happens To Home Buying Power As Rates Rise?

By Eric J Martin of The Mortgage Reports Originally posted on November 21, 2016 Mortgage Rates’ Profound Effect On Affordability The mortgage interest rate you find plays a large part in how much…

HuggyFebruary 13, 20174 min read
Buyer Strategy

Trump’s Overhaul of Dodd-Frank – How it Changes Your Mortgage

You’ve probably heard that President Trump presently signed an executive order allowing Dodd-Frank to be changed. The promise thus far is that his administration has plans to “cut a lot out of…

J.BeckistanFebruary 6, 20172 min read
Buyer Strategy

Mortgage Credit Certificates = More Money In Your Pocket

Blog Source: Down Payment Resource – downpaymentresource.com – February 2, 2017 While the total number of programs remained consistent, the HPI saw an increase in Mortgage Credit Certificates…

HuggyFebruary 6, 20172 min read
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FUNday Monday Winner For January 2017 IS…..! The GreenHouse Group

Jesse IbanezJanuary 30, 2017[Read time]
Mortgage Planning

Week 3 – FHA Highlights

Week 3 – FHA Highlights As we move throughout this video series, we discover that FHA has some advantages and disadvantages, but one thing is for sure, there extended lending parameters are great…

J.BeckistanJanuary 30, 20171 min read
Buyer Strategy

Why It Takes Years To Save For A Down Payment

By Kathryn Vasel of CNN Money Saving for a down payment is often a major hurdle for wanna-be homeowners. And for good reason: Putting 20% down costs two-thirds of the average household income…

HuggyJanuary 30, 20173 min read
Buyer Strategy

Renters! 2017 Is Your Big Opportunity

I was talking to a property manager this past weekend who has been managing rentals in San Diego for 30 years. I asked him what he is seeing for 2017 and he said all of his properties are seeing…

HuggyJanuary 23, 20171 min read
Buyer Strategy

Will & Chelsea, “3rd Time Working w/ The GHG & They Always Blow It Out Of The Park!” | Testimonial

Will & Chelsea, “3rd Time Working w/ The GHG & They Always Blow It Out Of The Park!” | Testimonial http://www.TheGreenHouseGroupInc.com And THATS what we love to do: meet great people, and help…

Jesse IbanezJanuary 23, 20171 min read
Behind the Scenes
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Behind the Scenes

“Real Estate Review 2016” Truth Radio w/ Jesse Ibañez, Jeremy Beck & Craig Sutliff | Ep. 100

The 2016 real estate campaign to buy or sell a home is complete. A GREAT opportunity to take a look back to see what we learned, and what harbingers of truth we can carry forward for the 2017…

Jesse IbanezDecember 19, 20161 min read
Behind the Scenes

Foreclosures & “Squatters” #AskJesseHow Show | Home Buyer & Home Seller FAQ’s | Episode 8

#AskJesseHow Show | Home Buyer & Home Seller FAQ’s | Episode 8 http://www.TheGreenHouseGroupInc.com/AskJesseHowShow This episode we talk about Foreclosures back in SD County? What happens if you…

Jesse IbanezDecember 12, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

What Are The 3 Biggest Homebuyer Mistakes?

Posted on December 5 on DownPaymentResource.com Are you making these classic homebuyer mistakes? It’s true you often learn from your mistakes, but what if you could avoid as many as possible?…

HuggyDecember 12, 20163 min read
Video
Behind the Scenes

Ronza Rafo 2

Ronza Rafo, owner of Law Office Of Ronza J. Rafo, has returned to leave us with some amazing knowledge regarding family law, custody & more! In this first segment Ronza & Jesse talk about the…

Jesse IbanezDecember 7, 20161 min read
Mortgage Planning

2017 County Loan Limits

2017 County Loan Limits 2017 County Loan Limits are up! Over the past couple of years our loan limits were set as follows: $417,000 for a conforming loans, and $580,750 for what is typically…

J.BeckistanDecember 5, 20161 min read
GreenHouse Notes

FUNday Monday Winner For November 2016 IS…..! The GreenHouse Group

Want to participate in next month’s FUNday Monday Quiz?: http://bit.ly/FUNdayMonday AND THIS MONTH: invite a friend and your vote counts as 2 votes! “FUNday Monday Winner For November 2016…

Jesse IbanezNovember 28, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

The Election and Down Payments

By Rob Chrane – CEO of Down Payment Resource The election has left Republicans in control of the House, Senate and White House for the first time in over a decade. The new alignment provides a…

HuggyNovember 28, 20161 min read
Mortgage Planning

Week 2 – FHA Rates & MI

Week 2 – FHA Rates & MI As we move another week into the series comparing loan programs, we continue to explore the Pros and Cons of FHA. This week, in this video, i talk a little bit about the…

J.BeckistanNovember 28, 20161 min read

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