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Seller Strategy

DRONE TOUR of LUXURY CONDO FOR SALE | East Village/Downtown | 527 10th Ave. #712 SD, CA 92101

527 10th Ave, #712 San Diego, CA 92101 High-End Downtown Life Price : $599,000.00 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : 2.00 Community : East Village County : San Diego Property Type : Condo, Townhome click…

Jesse IbanezMay 12, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

How To Shop For a Loan

Every week I get a call from someone who would like for me to quote them an interest rate over the phone. While I’m happy to provide this information I know once I do it will be the last time I…

HuggyMay 12, 20143 min read
Buyer Strategy

Our 1 Part Series: Why you WOULD want an HOA!

This, in the first episode (of only one we’ll probably EVER do) of the “GHG Film Noir – Silent Series.” You watched, mesmerized, as Charlie Chaplin first danced his “Tramp” around the silver…

Jesse IbanezMay 6, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Pets in the West

Hola! Happy Seis De Mayo! If you are anything like me, and 78% of San Diegans are, traveling without your dog is absolute torture. When I can’t take Ludo where I am traveling to I have to sneak my…

MunchkinMay 6, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Home Prices are High – Should I Still Buy?

Today there was an article about how high home prices are, and how little homes are selling. This is raising some concerns that it might be a bad time to buy. Some are saying that home prices are…

J.BeckistanMay 6, 20142 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon

Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi will participate in the Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Sunday, June 1. Returning to his…

Jesse IbanezMay 6, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

World Cup North Park

As American’s interest in soccer finally begins to catch up with the rest of the world, it only makes sense that North Park, voted 13 hippest neighborhood in the nation by Forbes magazine, would…

Jesse IbanezMay 6, 20144 min read
Behind the Scenes

Money Saving’s May

You probably know that certain things are cheaper at certain times. Whether you’re buying airfare, dining out, or shopping online, there is often a “best time to buy“. A bit of planning can save…

Jesse IbanezMay 5, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

Where You Get Your Home Loan Matters

Whether buying or refinancing everyone needs a mortgage plan. Where you get your home loan matters and here’s why. There are Fannie Mae guidelines, Freddie Mac guidelines, and Federal Housing…

HuggyMay 5, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

The Road to Your New Home – A Loan Series

Over the next several weeks, I will be going over the steps in purchasing a new home, from the home finance perspective. I will discuss every major step along the way, from the very beginning (the…

J.BeckistanApril 29, 20141 min read
Case Studies

Brett & Berna’s Celebration Day & Testimonial “From Short Sale to DREAM HOME!”

Brett & Berna 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 Brett & Berna’s Story of…

Jesse IbanezApril 29, 20142 min read
Mortgage Planning

VA Loans Just got Better!

For those Veterans eligible for VA Loans I have some great news – VA Loans just got Better! If you’ve seen any of my videos or posts before, you know that I’m a huge advocate of the VA Loan. There…

J.BeckistanApril 29, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

What’s GREENer than free trees!

We all could use some relaxing time under the shade while breathing fresh oxygen, wouldn’t you agree? …and no, I’m not sending you off to a vacay in the Bahamas, if that’s what you might have…

Jesse IbanezApril 29, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Online school data and ratings fueling residential segregation

With websites from all different backgrounds giving you up-to-minute information on the exact neighborhoods you’re looking to live in(i.e. school ratings, crime rates, sex offenders, etc.) its no…

Jesse IbanezApril 29, 20143 min read
Behind the Scenes

Green Living Cheat Sheet

Hi Everyone! I found this great article In Sunset Magazine with tips to living a greener lifestyle. My personal favorite was the “walk or bike” Let me know which one you did: hopefully all 😀 19…

MunchkinApril 29, 20143 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Golden Hill Pedestrian Project Underway

Near and dear to my heart, and my home, is the eclectic neighborhood of Golden Hill so nothing delights me more than to see that a long awaited project on 25th St is finally underway. It’s goal:…

Jesse IbanezApril 28, 20143 min read
Buyer Strategy

Nearly 2 million homeowners no longer ‘seriously’ underwater

By Les Christie @CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Surging home prices have helped nearly two million homeowners get back above water on their mortgages over the past year. During the first quarter…

HuggyApril 28, 20142 min read
Video
GreenHouse Notes

Why Work with a Broker?

When it comes to borrowing money to buy or refinance a property, there are many options. There are Retailers, Branches, “Direct Lenders” and Brokers. One really good question is “Why Work with a…

J.BeckistanApril 22, 20142 min read
Neighborhood Notes

A San Diegan wins the Boston Marathon!

A local San Diegan man just won the 2014 Boston Marathon! Meb Keflezighi, of Mission Hills, just snapped a 31-year drought and became the first male-winner since 1983 and American winner, period…

Jesse IbanezApril 22, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Adams Avenue Street Fair

Adams Avenue Unplugged, formerly known as Adams Avenue Roots Festival, takes place this weekend, April 26th and 27th along a 2 mile stretch of Adams Avenue. Beginning in the University Heights…

Jesse IbanezApril 22, 20143 min read
Mortgage Planning

Where Does The Current Market Stand and What Does it Mean to Me?

As a Mortgage Planner the number one question I get from people is “how’s the market?”. What people are really wanting to know when they ask that question is “where does the current market stand…

HuggyApril 21, 20141 min read
Video
Seller Strategy

Myths About Short Sales

A short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who must sell and owe more on their homes than they are worth. Unfortunately, a number of myths about short sales have developed, and it is…

Jesse IbanezApril 15, 20144 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Taste of Hillcrest

One of my favorite neighborhoods, Hillcrest, is hosting it’s 14th annual “Taste of Hillcrest,” event this Saturday, April 19th. For four glorious hours, 12pm-4pm, enjoy a bite from over 40 of it’s…

Jesse IbanezApril 15, 20143 min read
Case Studies

Michael R. says, “I’m Ecstatic!” | Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group

Michael R. says “I never thought this day would come” .. “I’m ecstatic!” | Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group In his own words he shares that buying his first home wasnt easy at…

Jesse IbanezApril 14, 20141 min read

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