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What Will My Mortgage Payment Be?

Grigory Perelman is the mathematician who solved the Poincare conjecture but I wonder if he has ever tried to figure out a home loan payment using an online mortgage calculator? Getting a home…

HuggyJune 20, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

Income Based Repayment Plans

I recently saw something I hadn’t see before. I pulled a client’s credit report and it showed a student loan balance of over 200k with $0 monthly payment due. Now people can request student loans…

HuggyJune 13, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

HomeBuyers: Get THIS Free Report!

Jesse IbanezJune 6, 2016[Read time]
Buyer Strategy

What Is An Appraisal?

An appraisal is an estimate of a property’s value and is not to be confused with an inspection. It is an evaluation performed by an appraiser who is not chosen by the Listing Agent, the Seller…

Jesse IbanezJune 6, 20161 min read
Video
GreenHouse Notes

Competition Top Concern For Home Buyers: How to Stay Competitive

Competition Top Concern For Home Buyers: How to Stay Competitive Home buying is becoming more competitive with a depleting inventory. That means now, more than ever it’s important to write strong…

J.BeckistanJune 6, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

Hidden Secrets Lurking in this Beautiful Home?

Hidden Secrets Lurking in this Beautiful Home? One of the most important steps in purchasing a home, is having a home inspection conducted. Now, just what kind of home inspection do you need?…

KegJune 6, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy
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Buyer Strategy

Greatest Events for Memorial Day!

Hey Gang! So you might be asking yourself, what are the Greatest Events for Memorial Day? Well, as it turns out, there are upteen hundreds of websites out there that are pushing their PAID sponsor…

KegMay 23, 20161 min read
Mortgage Planning

One Thing You Need To Know About Interest Rates

The one thing you need to know is that rates could go lower. While that may be hard to believe there are some economic forecasters who are predicting a recession within the next 2-3 years which…

HuggyMay 23, 20161 min read
Video
Behind the Scenes

Nicole Boros on Preparing For Divorce

This week host Jesse Ibañez brings Nicole Boros, owner of Boros Family Law, onto the show to talk some truth about divorce. Divorce is a horrible process that no one is ever ready for or ever…

Jesse IbanezMay 18, 20161 min read
Seller Strategy
The GreenHouse Group
Seller Strategy

“Home Inspections, Closing Costs & Fed Interest Rates?” #AskJesseHow Show | Episode 3

#AskJesseHow Show | Home Buyer & Home Seller FAQ’s | Episode 3 http://www.TheGreenHouseGroupInc.com/FAQ This episode we talk about Home Inspections / Closing Costs / Fed Rates and my mortgage…

Jesse IbanezMay 16, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

Logan Heights

I want to let you in on a little secret….one of the oldest areas in San Diego with one of the best locations is about to get the credit it deserves…. ! For years now, people have either not heard…

Jesse IbanezMay 16, 20161 min read
Mortgage Planning

3 Ways To Access Your Home’s Equity

Home equity has rebounded. While the U.S. housing market hasn’t completed its rebound, most home values have been rising steadily. That’s certainly good news for homeowners! CoreLogic, a leading…

HuggyMay 16, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

Working With Someone You Trust

What matters most when choosing your loan source? Is it loan programs, interest rates, closing costs, or all of the above? Here’s a wild idea. It’s about working with someone you trust. Imagine…

HuggyMay 9, 20161 min read
Video
Behind the Scenes

Marshal Scarr on Business Entities

This week we have Marshal A. Scarr, partner at Peterson & Price, to talk with host Jesse Ibañez about tricks and tips for business owners. In the first segment they discuss the difference between…

Jesse IbanezMay 5, 20162 min read
Buyer Strategy

Question you MUST ask when buying a home

Here is a Question you MUST ask when buying a home. As they say, buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions you’ll make in your life. What THEY never tell you is all the important…

KegMay 2, 20162 min read
Listing Stories

[FOR SALE | San Marcos] 1671 Archer Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

1671archerroad.isnowforsale.com Could You Imagine Buying Into A Turn-Key 3BR/(FULL)3BA Mediterranean, In *Award Winning* San Elijo’s Coveted “Cedar Crossing,” Which Could Easily Be Converted Into…

Jesse IbanezMay 2, 20162 min read
Buyer Strategy

Hottest Real Estate Markets Across U.S.? Go West, Homebuyer

By Brian O’Connell For full Article click this link: http://www.thestreet.com/story/13552654/1/hottest-real-estate-markets-across-u-s-go-west-homebuyer.html After a terrible month of March for the…

HuggyMay 2, 20161 min read
Mortgage Planning

Rent Your Pad on AirBnB? 3 Things You Need to know Before You Refi

Rent Your Pad on AirBnB? 3 Things You Need to know Before You Refi 05/02/2016 Renting your house or condo out on AirBnB is a great way to bring in a little extra cash to help pay for the mortgage…

J.BeckistanMay 2, 20161 min read
Video
Behind the Scenes

The Truth About North Park

Anahi Vazquez, Real Estate Consultant at The GreenHouse Group, returns to the show with Jesse Ibañez to talk about North Park. However before she does, she leaves us with her amazing story of how…

Jesse IbanezApril 27, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

What Happens After A Home Inspection Part 2

So you’ve reviewed your Home Inspection Report and have discussed your concerns with your real estate consultant, what are your options? Option A) If the home is not to your satisfaction and you’d…

Jesse IbanezApril 25, 20161 min read
Seller Strategy

First Time Home Buyer & First Time Home Seller FAQ’s *LIVE* | Episode 1

Ok Gang, Need your help here. First off, I’m looking for some feedback to see how I can make this series work best for you. Suggestions, format, etc. Thank you in advance for that. Secondly, I’m…

Jesse IbanezApril 25, 20161 min read
GreenHouse Notes

The Biggest Story of 2016

What is the biggest story of 2016? Is it that interest rates are as low now as they were when they reached their bottom in the spring of 2013? No, it’s that nobody is talking about it. I’ve been…

HuggyApril 25, 20161 min read
Mortgage Planning

The New Update You Need To Know About Your Hero Loan

The New Update You Need To Know About Your Hero Loan Hero Loans were a great idea when they came out. They still are. But like most things, they don’t always go according to plan. Recently I…

J.BeckistanApril 25, 20161 min read
Buyer Strategy

Golden Hill

Today I want to let you in on a little secret called, “Golden Hill.” While most of you out there have heard of South Park by now, you may not know that that neighborhood plus the surrounding area…

Jesse IbanezApril 25, 20161 min read

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