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Case Studies

Kerry & Crystal, “You Guys Made It Super Easy & Super Awesome!” The GreenHouse Group

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

Jesse IbanezSeptember 2, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

Go Green And Save Some Green

Attention Home Owners! Have you ever considered the benefits to upgrading your home with more energy efficiency only to find out the upfront costs were more than you could handle? Are you a…

Jesse IbanezSeptember 1, 20144 min read
Video
Neighborhood Notes

Robin Williams Emmys Tribute

The Emmys night had a somber and heartfelt moment when Billy Crystal honored his late pal Robin Williams as the “greatest friend you could imagine” and a “beautiful light” that will “shine on us…

Jesse IbanezAugust 26, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Occupancy Rates For Condos

When shopping for a Condo there are several things you must look out for, so that your lender will not reject your loan. One of the most common obstacles is the Occupancy Rates for Condos. This is…

J.BeckistanAugust 26, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

HUD Mortgage Insurance Reductions

HUD mortgage insurance reductions will be rolling out this fall and as a person who currently has an FHA loan and pays a hefty MI premium every month I know I’m interested to see if I qualify for…

HuggyAugust 26, 20142 min read
Case Studies

Jackie C. “I Couldn’t Have (Bought My 1st Home) w/o The Amazing Amazing Team @ The GreenHouse Group!”

Jackie C.’s Testimonial & Celebration Day. Jackie got what she deserved. And it could happen to you next! Jackie’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 14…

Jesse IbanezAugust 26, 20142 min read
GreenHouse Notes
The GreenHouse Group
GreenHouse Notes

I Can Afford To Rent, Can I Afford To Buy?

“If I can afford to rent, can I afford to buy?” or “I pay $1,500 a month in rent, how much of a mortgage could I afford if I only wanted to pay 1,500 a month?” are questions we hear all the time…

J.BeckistanAugust 19, 20142 min read
Case Studies

“I Really Appreciate All Of Your Team!” Keiko’s 1st Investment Property w/ The GreenHouse Group

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

Jesse IbanezAugust 19, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Millennials Could Become Big Spenders After All

Millennials are finally starting to spend money. This could not come at a better time for the real estate market and the economy as a whole. A new Gallup poll shows millennials, in some ways, have…

Jesse IbanezAugust 19, 20143 min read
Mortgage Planning

Wall Street Journal Gets News Ideas from The GreenHouse Group’s Blog post?

Did The Wall Street Journal Gets News Ideas from The GreenHouse Group’s Blog post? On August 14th the WSJ published an article discussing the use of VA Loans in stead of Jumbo loans. Click here to…

J.BeckistanAugust 19, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Shark Week!

Shark week has come and gone for 2014 and thankfully here in San Diego we all still have our limbs intact. Other enhancements to our well-being are in the home-loan lending world as lenders are…

HuggyAugust 19, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

[FOR SALE NORTH BONITA HILLS] HD Walk-Thru of 6202 Chadwick Ave. SD CA 92139

North Bonita Hills 6202 Chadwick Ave San Diego, CA 92139 Saturday August 16th 12pm – 2:30pm Click below for photos, price, description & more!

Jesse IbanezAugust 19, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

How to Start a Blog – Step by Step Guide

Starting a blog can be confusing but, creating a blog is extremely easy, and it does not require any coding skills (HTML). In fact, the whole process is somewhat automatic. So whether you are 20…

Jesse IbanezAugust 19, 20145 min read
Neighborhood Notes

A Guide To Gourmet Food Trucks

Walking through one of my favorite hoods and seeing the circle of food trucks got me and a friend talking. She wanted to know if there was any particular night in her neighborhood where she could…

Jesse IbanezAugust 19, 20141 min read
Seller Strategy

Short Sale? Right Now Just Might be the Right Time!

Short Sales, they happen. And if they happened to you in the last few years this post is for you. On Aug 15th the seasoning requirement will go from a 24 month period in some cases to a mandatory…

J.BeckistanAugust 12, 20141 min read
Case Studies

Tim & Cheryl’s Key Party Celebration | Jesse Ibanez f/ The GreenHouse Group

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

Jesse IbanezAugust 12, 20142 min read
Video
Seller Strategy

To Sell Or Not To Sell?

To sell or not to sell? Just an example of one of the many questions that creep into your mind when you are thinking of putting your house on the market. It can be a bit overwhelming at times and…

Jesse IbanezAugust 12, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Best of San Diego Party

It’s the most anticipated bash of the year so get your tickets early. The Best of San Diego Party features food samplings, regional fine wine, local craft beer and live entertainment. Always a…

Jesse IbanezAugust 12, 20141 min read
Case Studies

David & Karen’s Story Of How They Got Back To “Home.”

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

Jesse IbanezAugust 12, 20142 min read
Buyer Strategy

Good News! Waiting Period for Discharged Mortgage Debt Reduced

Effective Immediately: If a mortgage debt has been discharged through bankruptcy, even if a foreclosure action is subsequently completed to reclaim the property in satisfaction of the debt, the…

HuggyAugust 11, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

[Google Hangout] The Zillow Trulia Merger … What Does This Mean To You?

Jesse IbanezAugust 5, 2014[Read time]
Mortgage Planning

Self Employed? Oh, Do We Have a Loan For You.

Self Employed? Oh, do we have a loan for you. If your one of the many prospective home buyers out there who is self-employed, this post is for you. Recently, we have seen the implementation of…

J.BeckistanAugust 5, 20141 min read
GreenHouse Notes
The GreenHouse Group
GreenHouse Notes

Do Not Refinance Right Now

“Do Not Refinance Right Now”. Have you, or anyone you know for that matter, ever heard these words uttered by a Mortgage Professional. My guess is that the typical Loan Officer or Bank…

J.BeckistanAugust 5, 20141 min read
Video
Seller Strategy

Zillow to Buy Trulia-playing devil’s advocate

The news in the real estate world is the acquisition of Trulia by Zillow. Many in the business are writing this off as no big deal and believe that it won’t change how they do business (and they…

Jesse IbanezAugust 5, 20143 min read

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