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Buyer Strategy

New Loan Rules Make it Easier to Buy & Refi

I still hear from lots of folks that say they can’t get a loan from a bank or their credit union. Well I have good news! New loan rules make it easier to buy & refi in 2016! There are a few huge…

J.BeckistanNovember 16, 20151 min read
GreenHouse Notes

You submitted your first Real Estate offer, Now what?

You have made it to “Go Time”, and we are in game now. Searching in every corner of your target market has produced some great homes. Then the perfect home comes around, and you put your best foot…

Jesse IbanezNovember 10, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

#GHGPumpkinPatch2015 | Thank You For Coming To Our Party!

Jesse IbanezOctober 26, 2015[Read time]
Buyer Strategy

What is Hazard Insurance and How Much Do I Need?

Whether you’re buying a house, condo, or multiple units you will be required to carry insurance. But you may wonder, “what is hazard insurance and how much do I need? What is it? – Hazard…

J.BeckistanOctober 26, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning

Get In The Investing Market With Less $$$ Down!

Get In The Investing Market With Less $$$ Down! Are you looking to break into the investor side of the Real Estate Market, but don’t have a ton of cash to put down on the property? Fear not, we…

J.BeckistanOctober 26, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 48 | David Feeney

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 48 | David Feeney on How 3-D Printing Is Going To Change The World We got David Feeney, owner of SD3D, on Jesse’s Secret Stash this week to talk about the wonders of…

Jesse IbanezOctober 21, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 47 | Charles Williams & Kyle Yaege

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 47 | Charles Williams & Kyle Yaege on Friedman Brannen And Associates & Hickman & Robinson LLP We got Charles Williams from Friedman Brannen and Associates along side…

Jesse IbanezOctober 21, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 46 | Charlotte Volsch

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 46 | Charlotte Volsch On Your Marriage Harmony Charlotte Volsch is on The Stash this week to help all of us who either are married or plan to be married one day. She…

Jesse IbanezOctober 21, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 45 | Joe Stumpf

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 45 | Joe Stumpf On Referral Mastery We got round 2 with Joe Stumpf! In this hour he goes over why By Referral Only can help you and your business while also digging…

Jesse IbanezOctober 21, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

FUNday Monday Winner For October 2015 IS…..! The GreenHouse Group

Want to participate in next month’s FUNday Monday Quiz?: http://bit.ly/FUNdayMonday “FUNday Monday Winner For October 2015 IS…………….” Funday Monday is a monthly game put on by Jesse Ibanez from The…

Jesse IbanezOctober 19, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

#GreenMeansGivingBack | October 2015 Nominations

Green Means Giving Back is a monthly event held by your friends over here at “The Green Team.” Here at The GreenHouse Group we strive leave people better than we found them, and what better way to…

Jesse IbanezOctober 19, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

IMPORTANT Minimum Borrower Contribution Reduced

As consumer demand continues to peck away at the tight lending guidelines Freddie Mac announced an important minimum borrower contribution reduction that I’d like to highlight this week. Freddie…

HuggyOctober 19, 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

You’re Not Ready – OK, Then Let’s Find The Path

Client’s have told me that one of their favorite things about working with me and my team is that we take the time to help them get where they want to be. If you goto a bank and apply for a loan…

J.BeckistanOctober 12, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Hidden Gems, Tide Pools, Ocean Beach, CA

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KegOctober 12, 20151 min read
GreenHouse Notes

Houses are moving fast

Awesome article going here!!

Jesse IbanezOctober 12, 20151 min read
Case Studies

Otto & Osiris “We Got Everything We Wanted In A House!” | Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group

Otto & Osiris got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Otto & Osiris’ Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 15 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino…

Jesse IbanezOctober 12, 20152 min read
Homeowner Advice

TRID Update

TRID Update For those of you in the know, TRID is in reference to the new lending guidelines. And so far we are one week into our new guidelines and sailing seems smooth. Know, if you are a Real…

J.BeckistanOctober 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

Getting A Mortgage May Take Longer Under New Rules

Diana Olick | @DianaOlick Monday, 5 Oct 2015 | 12:47 PM ET The goal is to make the mind-numbing mortgage process much easier for consumers to understand. It’s called Know Before You Owe, which…

HuggyOctober 12, 20151 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Trick or Trot Fun Run

Roosevelt Middle School, home to 2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, holds its 2nd annual Trick or Trot 5K/3K Fun Run at Morley Field in San Diego’s Balboa Park beginning at 9 a.m. This…

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
Case Studies

Joe & Christine “The Buyers Paid MORE Than What It Was Even Worth!” | The GreenHouse Group

Jesse IbanezOctober 5, 2015[Read time]

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