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Mortgage Planning

Lending Guidelines Are Changing, What That Could Mean For You

Lending Guidelines Are Changing, What That Could Mean For You Lending guidelines are constantly changing, and as of recently, most changes we have seen have been to the benefit of the borrower…

J.BeckistanJune 1, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 34 | Tara Burd on T.Burd Law Group

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 34 | Tara Burd on T.Burd Law Group We got the owner of T.Burd Law Group, Tara Burd in the house to talk about estate planning & litigation! Make sure to check out…

Jesse IbanezMay 29, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 35 | Robert P. Robinson on Hickman & Robinson

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 35 | Robert P. Robinson on Law Offices of Hickman & Robinson LLP Robert P. Robinson, owner of Law Offices of Hickman & Robinson, comes onto the stash to talk about…

Jesse IbanezMay 29, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning

Two Home Loans You Must Consider

Did you know only 9% of home owners stay in their home or keep their loan for ten or more years? Did you also know 94% of home-loan applications are for 30-year fixed mortgages? With 30-year fixed…

HuggyMay 29, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 33 | The GreenHouse Group on Down Payment Assistance

Episode 33 | The GreenHouse Group on Down Payment Assistance Have you thought to yourself, I can’t afford to buy a home yet? We’ll i’ll bet that your wrong! Tune into this weeks episode to hear…

Jesse IbanezMay 26, 20151 min read
Video
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 32 | Marguerite Lorenz on Lorenz Fiduciary Services

Episode 32 | Marguerite Lorenz on Lorenz Fiduciary Services We got Marguerite Lorenz from Lorenz Fiduciary Services in the house to explain why having a proper estate plan and fiduciary is so…

Jesse IbanezMay 26, 20151 min read
Listing Stories

**JUST LISTED** 1229 La Mesa Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977

Dictionary Hill / Spring Valley 1229 La Mesa Ave. Spring Valley, CA Available Now For Private Showings! **Call Jesse For Updates "Unobstructed Views from 5 Out of The 6 Rooms On This Completely…

Jesse IbanezMay 19, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

Free Home Buyer Class

From downpaymentresource.com MILLENNIALS AND MISINFORMATION More housing studies on millennials are out (cue our not surprised face). First-time homebuyer participation in home sales has been at…

HuggyMay 18, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Home Loans For Mellinals – 4 Things You Need To Know

Home Loans For Mellinals – 4 Things You Need To Know Thirty five or under and don’t think you can qualify for a home loan, I got 4 simple things that can determine weather or not you could qualify…

J.BeckistanMay 12, 20151 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Barn Brewery in North Park

Another crafter brewery has opened up in North Park, this time on El Cajon Blvd., which in my opinion is the last major area to become a part of the new North Park. The hip North Park. The…

Jesse IbanezMay 12, 20154 min read
Mortgage Planning

The One Thing You Must Do Before You Buy Or Refinance

Before you close escrow there is one thing you must do before you buy or refinance. That one thing is to find out if your home is located in an identified census tract. This is done through The…

HuggyMay 11, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

5 of the Best Things You Can Do To Get Ready To Buy

CBS recently posted an article about the affordability of homes in America. Sometimes when I meet a client that wants to buy a home, they simply aren’t ready yet. And that’s ok! I love helping…

J.BeckistanMay 5, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

The One Thing All Self Employed People Need to Know

Almost all loans fall into two categories: Government and conventional. Government loans are further subdivided into either VA (Veteran Administration) loans for our active and inactive military…

HuggyMay 4, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 31 | Rich Super Power And Jeffery Adler on Dlush

Episode 31 | Rich “Super” Power & Jeffery Adler on Dlush Mayweather VS. Pacquiao? We got our first sports episode of Jesse’s Secret Stash!! Professional Boxer & MMA fighter Rich “Super” Power…

Jesse IbanezMay 1, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning

Major Misunderstandings about VA Loans

I find that a lot of what I do in my initial consultation with a new client is correct things that they’ve “heard from a friend” or read online. Sometimes this is more of an issue of the changing…

J.BeckistanApril 28, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning

Reverse Mortgages – How they Changed This Week!

Reverse Mortgages – How they Changed This Week! Hey There Greenies! So if you’re reading this post you are probably in the market for a reverse mortgage. Well, some things happened with Reverse…

J.BeckistanApril 28, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

“I NEED A HERO!” San Diego “HERO” Program Testimonial w/ Bruce C., Structural Engineer

Have you heard about the HERO Program yet? Here is a quick introduction to what the HERO Program is, along with a helpful testimonial from our client Bruce Cosart who has already used the HERO…

Jesse IbanezApril 28, 20152 min read
Neighborhood Notes

North Park Festival of the Arts and Craft Beer Block

Spend the day with your family and friends this May 16th from 11AM to 6PM, exploring the historic North Park neighborhood at the 19th Annual San Diego County Credit Union Festival of Arts in North…

Jesse IbanezApril 27, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Immediate Credit Score Improvement

In addition to an active purchase market we are in the middle of a mini refinance boom right now. Many people are looking to take advantage of their home’s appreciation and the super-low interest…

HuggyApril 27, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 30 | Courtney Murphy & Tim Wright on The Irving Group

Episode 30 | Courtney Murphy & Tim Wright on The Irving Group We Got The Irving Group In The House! We got a very special episode for all you business owners out there. If your looking to get a…

Jesse IbanezApril 23, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 29 | Jeremy Beck & David Hughson on The GreenHouse Group

Episode 29 | Jeremy Beck & David Hughson on The GreenHouse Group We Got The GreenHouse Group In The House! Jeremy Beck, Co-Owner of The GreenHouse Group as well as Mortgage Planning Expert, comes…

Jesse IbanezApril 23, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning
The GreenHouse Group
Mortgage Planning

Renovation Loan Programs

How to turn that Fixer Home into a GEM! Whether you are purchasing a home or refinancing, if you would like to finance to cost of home renovations into your loan, there are many programs to choose…

KegApril 21, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

#GreenMeansGivingBack | “Animal Rescuers Without Borders” | The GreenHouse Group’s April Charity

TheGreenHouseGroupSanDiego #GreenMeansGivingBack | "Animal Rescuers Without Borders" | April’s Charity Winner! Every month we’re going to donate $100 – per successful home purchase, home sale &/or…

Jesse IbanezApril 21, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

STUDENT LOAN DEBT AND THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

Written by Bob Hunt on Monday, 20 April 2015 What we know for sure is that there is a lot of student loan debt out there. What we know or believe with less certainty is what kind of effect that…

HuggyApril 20, 20155 min read

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