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Case Studies

Ashton & Anders, “GreenHouse Group You Guys Are Really Awesome!” | Celebration & Testimonial

Ashton & Anders got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Ashton & Anders Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591…

Jesse IbanezDecember 2, 20142 min read
Buyer Strategy

All I Want For Christmas Are No Mortgage Payments

All I Want For Christmas Are No Mortgage Payments should be the name of a Christmas carol. And we need some new carols because I don’t think a new one has been written since Perry Farrel and the…

HuggyDecember 1, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

This Sunday: SONO Fest & Chili Cook-Off

I was really surprised this year when I saw the line of up restaurants participating in this year’s 2014 SoNo Fest. Every restaurant I love, and every hip bar I’ve been told I must check out, is…

Jesse IbanezDecember 1, 20143 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 8 | Pubcakes & Local Juice Co.

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 8 | Justin Gittelman on Local Juice Co. & Misty Birchall on Pubcakes If you love Beer & Cake but also like to keep it real with healthy juices & tonics, your not…

Jesse IbanezNovember 28, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Microsoft has R2-D2 Droids!

Microsoft Has R2-D2 Droids! Microsoft has a brand new security detail and its made of droids. They have officially launched a new security system that is fully made of security drones. These…

Jesse IbanezNovember 25, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Thanksgiving Recipes

After a day of giving thanks with my colleagues and friends at The GreenHouse Group, I thought about how grateful I was to have shared a meal with good people and was inspired to share some of my…

Jesse IbanezNovember 25, 20141 min read
Case Studies

Raymond & Celina “The Right REALTOR And The Right Team.” | Testimonial Of The GreenHouse Group

Raymond & Celina got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Raymond & Celina’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591…

Jesse IbanezNovember 25, 20142 min read
Mortgage Planning

Jeremy Goes on the Radio

This week, instead of my typical post, I’ve done a bit of a commercial. As you may know, my partner over here at the GHG, Jesse, has a radio show called the Secret Stash. It’s on Tuesdays 12-1 on…

J.BeckistanNovember 18, 20141 min read
GreenHouse Notes

30 Simple Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas

Hi Everyone! Happy Tuesday! Holiday season is here and I found some great ideas to decorate your tables during Thanksgiving Dinner! Courtesy of my favorite HGTV: 31 Easy Centerpieces Ideas Which…

MunchkinNovember 18, 20141 min read
Case Studies

Sharon S. “Its Been Wonderful Working With You, You’re Such A Great Team!” | Celebration & Testimonial The GreenHouse Group

Sharon & Michael got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Sharon & Michael’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591…

Jesse IbanezNovember 18, 20142 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Did You Know Your Favorite Restaurant Makes Chili?

I was really surprised this year when I saw the line of up restaurants participating in this year’s 2014 SoNo Fest. Every restaurant I love, and every hip bar I’ve been told I must check out, is…

Jesse IbanezNovember 18, 20143 min read
Buyer Strategy

Great News For Borrowers

We are half way through the 4th quarter of 2014 and it looks like mortgage lending will finish the year off strong. Some of the great news for borrowers to celebrate includes that fact that cash…

HuggyNovember 17, 20141 min read
Homeowner Advice

What Makes My Homeowners Insurance Go Up?

What Makes My Homeowners Insurance Go Up? My friend Olivia asked me, “Is homeowners insurance like car insurance? You know like, if you have a faster car, or it’s the color red, your insurance is…

J.BeckistanNovember 4, 20141 min read
GreenHouse Notes

The Most Important Mortgage Planning Question

Ok, obviously you want to get the best rate, lowest costs, and right loan term on your new loan. But are most loan hacks forgetting to ask the most important most important mortgage planning…

J.BeckistanNovember 4, 20142 min read
Case Studies

Scott & Lisa “Thank You, This Is The PERFECT House For Us!” | Testimonial Of Jesse Ibanez & David Hughson f/ The GreenHouse Group

Scott & Lisa got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Scott & Lisa’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino…

Jesse IbanezNovember 4, 20142 min read
Neighborhood Notes

South Park Holiday Happenings

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again…where holiday events are starting to crop up throughout this beautiful city of San Diego. As you probably know, South Park is one of my favorite…

Jesse IbanezNovember 3, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

You Gotta Pay to Play

It’s the first week of November and the first-half property taxes are now due here in San Diego. If you don’t already know the property tax year runs from July 1 to June 30. The first half is due…

HuggyNovember 3, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

The GHG Pumpkin Carving Contest Contestants & Results!

To all of the GreenHouse Group clients, Thank you so much for coming out to our first annual GHG Pumpkin Patch Party! And if you didn’t get to make it, well, we look forward to seeing you at the…

J.BeckistanOctober 31, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

How Many Times Can You Refinance?

How Many Times Can You Refinance? Well the truth is, as many times as you want. If you want to refinance every time the interest rates drop, for the most part, you can. I dove a little deeper into…

J.BeckistanOctober 28, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

Reverse Mortgages – I changed my mind

If you asked me a year a two ago, I would have told you that you’re crazy to look into a Reverse Mortgage. We have a number of different loan options that are great alternatives to these products…

J.BeckistanOctober 28, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

Did You Know That We Were On The Radio Now? Introducing: “Jesse’s Secret Stash” On ESPN Radio 1700AM

[Here’s the show we did with Anders Varner & Bryan Boorstein of CrossFit PB earlier this month] We were presented an amazing opportunity to increase our visibility, and we said “yes!” That offer…

Jesse IbanezOctober 28, 20141 min read
Case Studies

Bhumi & Amit’s Story Of How They Got To (A Larger, More Spacious) “Home.”

Bhumi & Amit got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Bhumi & Amit’s Celebration of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino De La Reina…

Jesse IbanezOctober 28, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Target Under Fire

Among all the new businesses popping up in South Park, the least expected by most of us was Target. Known as a community that supports it’s local businesses, (see my last blog on the South Park…

Jesse IbanezOctober 28, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

Autonomy – Our Greatest Gift To You

As a Mortgage Planner I’m familiar with the ever-growing stack of disclosures that our clients must sign when applying for a loan. While these disclosures are for their protection as consumers it…

HuggyOctober 27, 20142 min read

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