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The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon made his “Tonight Show” deput last night with an All-Star lineup. If you follow the show at all, then you know about the turmoil the show went through when it tried its transition…
San Diego Brew Fest
Now is the time to get your tickets to the 2014 Brew Fest in San Diego. The San Diego Winter Brew Fest will celebrate craft beverages from around California and beyond and features; live local…
Are Our Beach Communities Going Green?
Are our beach communities going green? According to an article in the Union Tribune, the addition of a new trolley station is playing a key role in the redesign ideas of Pacific Beach and Mission…
1 of San Diego’s Coolest Businesses- Antique Cafe & Hidden Gem
Cafe Bazzam is antique coffee shop. What makes this place cool is the feel you get entering the cafe, feels like you’ve been transported back to the 1920s. The cafe has a vintage vibe, and…
How To Buy an Investment Property – 3 Things You Should Know
Have you ever thought to yourself that you’d like to invest in real estate but don’t know where to start. Well, here are 3 Things you should know about how to buy an investment property. 1 – Down…
Conventional Loan Niches
February has started with lower rates than in January. Perhaps fueled by a weak January jobs report. These lower rates mean your purchaser power is about 25k more this month than last month…
Harlem Globetrotters Are In Town!
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS=CLASSIC. I grew up watching and loving the Harlem Globetrotters. I remember being in the backyard imagining that I was pulling off all their sweet moves and then obviously…
Jesse’s Quick “Hello” Video
Thanks for dropping in. Here’s Jesse’s quick “hello” video. Jesse Ibanez 858-863-0261
Favorite Neighborhoods for Dining
My favorite restaurants are all within a few miles from my house. That’s because I live near some of the best neighborhoods, in my humble opinion. Instead of joining the mobs of tourists in Old…
5K Paw Walk In The Garden
CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS! The 2nd Annual 5K Paw Walk in the garden is almost here. This event is held at the San Diego Botanic Garden on February 22, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. To sign up and…
Does Your Home Inspector Do THIS!?
Why choose John Robinson Home Inspection Group as your next Home Inspector? Reason #13: Drones. For a Top Ranked Home Inspection: http://www.Home-Inspector-San-Diego.com For a Top Ranked Real…
2014 Loan Limits for FHA VA and Conventional Programs
Just a quick one today. Over the last several weeks I’ve been bringing you updates on the different loan limits for individual loan programs such as FHA, VA & Conventional loans. I thought it…
2014 Guide to Hillcrest Home Prices
Hello fellow residents on Hillcrest. I’d like to help you know exactly how much your home benefited from the recent +26% home value spike which just took place in the 92104 zip over the last year…
How Seller Carried 2nds Can Help Both Buyers & Sellers Get What They Want
More recently you might hear folks complain that qualifying for a mortgage is more difficult than ever. While this may be true in some sense, I’d like to share a concept that isn’t very popular…
Selling Your Home? First, ask these questions.
Hi everyone, Sam Logan here, the Before-Unit Manager for The GreenHouse Group. What we’re going to talk about today are the first couple of questions that come up when you first decide to Sell…
San Diego County Farmer’s Markets – 7 Days a Week
I’m from Seattle, and for most people, without even having ever been there, they can picture the red neon sign that hangs above Pike Place Market. This is a shot panned too nearly every time a…
Landmark case to make FHA Condo Approval a requirement for Associations?
Landmark case to make FHA Condo Approval a requirement for Associations? There is a case coming out of Ohio that should be of concern to condominium associations that do not seek FHA approval. The…
Historic Hotel in North Park – Brings Us a Comedy Festival
Improv comedy and historical hotels don’t always go hand in hand, but when it exists in trendy North Park, somehow it all seems to make sense. The Lafayette Hotel, located on El Cajon Blvd…
2014 Guide to North Park Home Prices
Hello fellow residents on North Park. I’d like to help you know exactly how much your home benefited from the recent +20% home value spike which just took place in the 92104 zip over the last…
Waiting Periods for Buyers After A Foreclosure Short Sale or Bankruptcy
With the housing market crash not too far behind us, many folks wonder How and When they can get back into the Market after a major credit problem. Here are the current waiting periods for buyers…
2014 VA Loan Limits
With all the challenging news 2014 has brought the lending world, it’s great to get some good news! The 2014 VA Loan Limits have increased. What this means is that those who qualify for VA loans…
Jesse’s Hot Picks of the Week “North County Interior”
Hey gang, So this Saturday found the hot picks coming from the North County Interior, specifically, San Marcos – San Elijo Hills – Rancho Bernardo – Poway. To schedule a private tour of your own…
Qualified Mortgage and Ability to Repay
We’ve been talking about Qualified Mortgage and Ability To Repay for a year and it’s finally here. For this week’s post I wanted to highlight the most important changes to conventional financing…
16 Smart Ideas for a GREEN Remodel
Sunset Mag cooks up a healthy reminder with some simple, yet easy to implement ideas to Green up your home this year. My favorite: “Mix Old and New” The one I choose to focus on for this year:…
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