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Seller Strategy

Expired Listing? We Can Help.

It’s never a good feeling to have the house that you wanted to sell quickly and easily expire and no longer be listed in the MLS. When this happens it can leave you feeling deflated and lost and…

Jesse IbanezJune 3, 20141 min read
Seller Strategy

“Is It TOO LATE?” [San Diego] Seller’s Guide to June 2014 Home Prices

To request a guide to in your neighborhood: http://vid.us/rd2svr “Is It TOO LATE?” [San Diego] Seller’s Guide to June 2014 Home Prices. In this quick look above, there’s a sneaky trend that could…

Jesse IbanezJune 2, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

3 Ways to Increase Purchase Power

Need a loan to purchase a home? The journey to home ownership starts with a loan conversation. While I know it’s hard to resist the easy access to real-estate websites with their color photos…

HuggyJune 2, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

5 Ways to Go Green and Save Green

If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’re probably conscious about the money you spend and even more conscious about the money you save. Although saving money isn’t always the easiest part of…

Jesse IbanezMay 27, 20143 min read
Mortgage Planning

Week 4 – Step 3 Initial Disclosures

Congratulations, your offer has been accepted! They asked for some money, you offered them some money, now you get a home. Is that too much of an over simplification? I would think so. When you…

J.BeckistanMay 27, 20142 min read
Mortgage Planning

Memorial Day Thank You

At the GHG we serve a lot of Military families. From helping them relocate, to securing the financing possible to buy or stay in their homes, our lives are mutually impacted. The relationships…

J.BeckistanMay 27, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Your “Big Opportunity”

Essential Power Productivity Tool #3: Big Opportunity Time Concentration, attention, focus, in the zone, flow, optimal state — they all mean pretty much the same thing: single-minded- ness. And in…

Jesse IbanezMay 27, 20142 min read
GreenHouse Notes
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Essential Power Productivity Tool #3: Big Opportunity Time Concentration, attention, focus, in the zone, flow, optimal state — they all mean pretty much the same thing: single-minded- ness. And in…

Jesse IbanezMay 27, 20142 min read
Case Studies

Deb & Dan Celebration & Testimonial | “You Turned Scary into AWESOME!”

Deb & Dan got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Volume 14 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino De La Reina #103 San Diego, CA 92108 Deb & Dan’s Story of How They…

Jesse IbanezMay 27, 20142 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Historical Homes of North Park

Have you ever strolled through your neighborhood and wished you could go inside some of the homes because they intrigued you from the outside? Have you ever wondered about the history some of the…

Jesse IbanezMay 26, 20143 min read
Buyer Strategy

Part 3 – The Pre Approval

So here we are, at your pre approval. We’ve discovered your “why” and formulated a strategic mortgage plan around your priorities and motivations. Now it’s time to get things going. The first…

J.BeckistanMay 20, 20142 min read
Mortgage Planning

Divorce Loans – Help when you need it most

We all know how important a home is to a family. It’s a place where memories are created and a sanctuary for growth and safety. Along with many other things, a divorce can disrupt this feeling by…

J.BeckistanMay 20, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Have You Ever Stopped To Ask Yourself?

Essential Power Productivity Tool #2: 3 Questions To Ask At The End Of Every Day! There are 3 sets of questions you can choose to ask your- self at the end of every day: 1)What is the most…

Jesse IbanezMay 20, 20142 min read
Video
Neighborhood Notes

You’ve never seen a ‘Mothership’ Stormcell like this.

There are many different types of thunderstorms out there, but none are as other-worldly as low-precipitation supercells, mostly referred to as “LP supercells.” These storms have a rotating…

Jesse IbanezMay 20, 20141 min read
Seller Strategy

[VIDEO] DRONE TOUR of LOVELY FAMILY HOME FOR SALE | 6930 Turnbridge Way SD, CA 92119

6930 Turnbridge Way San Diego, CA 92119 Coming Soon Price : call for price Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 2.00 County : San Diego Property Type : Single Family Year Built : 1969 click for more…

Jesse IbanezMay 20, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

Interest Rates Hit Their Lowest Levels

Interest rates hit their lowest levels The average interest charged to borrowers for a 30-year, fixed rate loan fell to 4.21% from 4.29% last week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage rate…

HuggyMay 19, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

San Diego Waterfront Park Now Open

City News Service SAN DIEGO – The long-awaited San Diego waterfront park at the County Administration Center opened for business Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring music, dancing…

Jesse IbanezMay 19, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

Hot outside?

Yep, that’s about right!

J.BeckistanMay 15, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

The Value of Our Partners – an Interpretation of the Fed Press Release

Another benefit of being a Broker is that we have resources beyond our own. Our lender partners spend way more money than we ever would on things like legal research, program analysis and market…

J.BeckistanMay 13, 20143 min read
Neighborhood Notes

West Antarctic Collapse-‘Unstoppable’

Ice is melting in the western Antarctic at an unstoppable pace, scientists said Monday, warning that the discovery holds major consequences for global sea level rise in the coming decades. The…

Jesse IbanezMay 13, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Tuesday Talent

Angelina Jordan is an 8 year old with great talent. You think THAT was breathtaking? Wait ’til you see this….. http://52710thave712.isnowforsale.com -Renata

MunchkinMay 13, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Mortgage Planning, Step 1: Discovering Your Why

Whether you’re purchasing or refinancing, finding out where to start can sometimes be the toughest part. Let’s say you are a first time home buyer. You may want to buy, but don’t know for how much…

J.BeckistanMay 13, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

North Park Festival of Arts

Next Saturday, May 17th, the annual North Park Festival of Arts is back, and better than ever. According to Uptown News, ” As North Park and its residents change, so does the North Park Festival…

Jesse IbanezMay 13, 20143 min read
Behind the Scenes

The Power of Productivity

Welcome to the first of 10 part blog post to come. STOP & THINK for a moment about your typical workday. Do you wake up tired? Check your e-mail before you get out of bed? Skip breakfast or grab…

Jesse IbanezMay 12, 20142 min read

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