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Why Is Escrow Shorter For All Cash Buyer’s?

I recently had clients who were asking me why the escrow period is shorter for their parents who are buying a home than from when they were buying a home and the answer to that is simple: NO LOAN…

The Quickest Way To Boost Your Purchase Power

Home ownership levels are as low today as they were in 1967. One of the big differences between that year and present day is that the median income nationwide was only 1/2 the cost of the median…

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 44 | Joe Stumpf

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 44 | Joe Stumpf On By Referral Only Any small business has one thing they need to ask themselves. Are people referring their friends and family to their business? If…

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 43 | Kevin Cadora

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 43 | Kevin Cadora on Fair Cadora APC Going through a divorce? Why not do it with the best in the business and make sure it is as easy as possible. Because common, we…

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 42 | Jeremy Beck

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 42 | Jeremy Beck on Mid Year Real Estate Updates Jeremy Beck, Co-owner of The GreenHouse Group is back on the stash to give you some more tips and tricks of the…

Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 41 | Steven Wendroff

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 41 | Steven Wendroff on Steven Wendroff CPA We got Steven Wendroff, owner of Steven Wendroff CPA on Jesse’s Secret Stash to talk all things taxes. Steven comes on to…

To Go Green…or Not

What does it mean to be Green? Conserving water? Recycling? Tearing out your grass and replacing it with Artificial Turf? We are told so many things by so many people, but who is right? Well, me…

What Happens If The Fed Raises Rates?

If the Fed raises rates a quarter point, that does not directly correlate to a quarter-point increase in mortgage rates. The average rate on the 30-year fixed loosely follows the direction of the…

A DPA Has Gone Away – But it’s OK!

One of the most popular Down Payment Assistance Programs, the Cal HFA DPA, is gone. This last week they announced that they are no longer providing those funds to home buyers. While they certainly…

New Changes With FHA That Might Change Your Pre-Approval!

New Changes With FHA That Might Change Your Pre-Approval! FHA has recently issued a number of changes on their existing guidelines. This means they’re going to look at things like income a little…

Pacific BeachFest

Come check out the 18th annual Pacific BeachFest in Pacific Beach, San Diego. There are tons of activities going on. There will be: a beach volleyball tournament, surf contest, 5K run, best fish…

South Park’s Fall Walkabout This Saturday!

It’s baaaack! One of my all time favorite neighborhood events is, the South Park Walkabout, is coming this Saturday, October 3rd from 6:00pm-10:00pm. If you haven’t checked out the walkabout yet…

Hot homes for sale: Fall Deals

Summer is over, school has started and the housing market is slowing down. This is the time of year where you see price reductions to entice the buyers that have not found their dream home during…

Half of First Time Home Buyers Are Not Pre-Approved

Reported by The National Real Estate Post on July 14, 2015 Experian reports that 67% of future home buyers are not pre-approved. This is both unbelievable and understandable. It’s unbelievable if…

Tour de Fat Coming to Golden Hill

The New Belgium Tour de Fat comes to Golden Hill Park in San Diego on September 26, 2015. The Tour de Fat is New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle, honoring mankind’s…

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…

Villa Montezuma – One of Sherman Heights Historical Gems

It is described as a glorious example of eclectic late 19th century Victorian/Queen Anne architecture, a crown jewel of the era which earned it a historical site standing by the city of San Diego…

Phong & Joy, “We HIGHLY Recommend The GHG, Couldnt Ask For Anything More!” Testimonial & Celebration

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

Tick Tock. Is 35 The New 25?

From: Down Payment Resource http://downpaymentresource.com/tick-tock-is-35-the-new-25/ Delaying life events like getting married and having children is a real thing—and it matters in housing…

Where do I start?

When buying a house, where do I start? Most people start by looking online and that is a great place. But after a quick search I am overwhelmed and skeptical that I should even buy. Does it make…

Fall is here! …almost… here’s how to prep

I found this checklist online last year and found it very helpful! Hopefully you guys find some helpful tips as well when prepping for Fall Season! for more home tips email me at…

New Loan Program to HELP Home Buyers

New Loan Program to HELP Home Buyers Fannie Mae has rolled out a new loan program called “HOME READY.” Now I must admit upfront that I have some serious misgivings about this program but, I think…

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

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