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Buyer Strategy

Week 8, Step 7 – Funding, Recording and Something you might not have expected

You’ve sat down with your Escrow Company and signed your final loan docs. They have delivered your signed documents back to the lender and the lender is reviewing the documents for accuracy and…

J.BeckistanJuly 8, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

LaDainian Tomlinson list Poway mansion

Retired NFL tailback LaDainian Tomlinson has listed his mansion near San Diego for sale at $3.495 million. Occupying more than 13 acres within the Heritage in Poway, the Mediterranean-style home…

Jesse IbanezJuly 8, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

Are All The Refinances Done?

Like all broadcasting economic reporting is done at the macro level. This is because those doing the reporting want to capture as many listeners and readers as possible. Most of the time most of…

HuggyJuly 7, 20142 min read
Mortgage Planning

2014 – Halfway There

Today means we are officially halfway there and close the first half of 2014. So what have we learned so far about the housing market this year? Well, just like Carmen’s next child it has been a…

HuggyJune 30, 20142 min read
Behind the Scenes

Power of Productivity Tool #7- Staying Focused

The Ultimate Leverage Questions Question Number One: What do I want to let go ofright now so I do not bring it into my future? Question Number Two: What do I have right now that I want to keep and…

Jesse IbanezJune 24, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

35th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-off

The 35th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival will offer attendees eclectic fun in the sun that’s great for all ages. Join more than 70,000 visitors from 10am – 8pm on…

Jesse IbanezJune 24, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Week 7, Step 6 – Final Loan Docs

So. Let’s recap. We received your conditional loan approval. You received a list of conditions in order to get a full approval, and you satisfied those conditions. Now the lender reviews the…

J.BeckistanJune 24, 20141 min read
Neighborhood Notes

World Cup North Park – Part Deux

This weekend brought us the second US game so far in World Cup 2014 and despite the tie, (sorry folks who taped the game and haven’t see it yet,) the crowds were as enthusiastic as if it had been…

Jesse IbanezJune 23, 20144 min read
Mortgage Planning

Unlocking Financial Freedom: Discover the Best Time to Repair Your Credit⁣

Are you tired of financial stress and feeling trapped by bad credit? If so, it’s time to unlock your financial freedom by repairing your credit. A good credit score is essential for obtaining…

HuggyJune 23, 201411 min read
Mortgage Planning

Week 6 Step 5 – Conditional Loan Approval & Prior to Doc Conditions

So here we are, you’ve been pre-approved. You went shopping. You found a home. You put in the offer and it was accepted. You’ve signed your Initial Disclosures. You’ve ordered and received the…

J.BeckistanJune 17, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Meet Your Buyer’s Agent

Here at the GreenHouse Group, you are surrounded by a team of people who’s common goal is to ensure you have a 5 Star Experience when working with us. This video introduces Carmen Harris, our…

Jesse IbanezJune 16, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

Many potential homebuyers don’t realize they don’t need a big down payment

Many potential homebuyers overestimate the size of the down payment required to finance a home purchase, according to Fannie Mae exec Christina Boyle. On average, consumers believe they need 11 to…

HuggyJune 16, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Essential Power of Productivity Tool #5 Strong Referral Foundation

“You demonstrate character when your intentions are aligned with your behavior.” -Joe Stumpf For example, if you say you are a consultant but you behave like a salesperson, your behavior is not…

Jesse IbanezJune 10, 20141 min read
Mortgage Planning

Week 5, Step 4: Ordering and Understanding Your Appraisal

So your offer has been accepted, the loan documents have been drafted, reviewed, signed and sent off to the lender. As we wait for your conditional loan approval, there is another pivotal element…

J.BeckistanJune 10, 20142 min read
Neighborhood Notes

San Diego Oysterfest

Its that time of year again! The San Diego Oysterfest is back and better than ever for its 5th annual party in Marina Embarcadero North this Saturday from 12-8pm. So if you love Fresh Succulent…

Jesse IbanezJune 10, 20141 min read
Buyer Strategy

The Truth About Down Payment Assistance and What To Do About It

I meet a lot of people interested in Down Payment Assistance programs but don’t know where to start. Here is the truth about down payment assistance and what to do about it. Down payment…

HuggyJune 10, 20142 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Doggie Street Festival – Pet Adoptions and More!

Is your family looking to expand? Concerned about polluting the earth with all those diapers? How about adding a pet to the family – they are known to provide guaranteed companionship, unlike…

Jesse IbanezJune 9, 20141 min read
Behind the Scenes

Essential Power Productivity Tool #4: See-Through Vision

This concept is one of my favorites. What the most successful people in all walks of life have mastered is something I like to call See-Through Vision. It’s actually a skill we learn as kids: the…

Jesse IbanezJune 3, 20142 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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

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