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Jesses Secret Stash: Episode 49 | Antonio Maldonado

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 49 | Antonio Maldonado We got our first boarder crossing episode of Jesse’s Secret Stash! Antonio Maldonado, owner of Maldonado Law Group, comes onto “The Stash” to…

1st Annual “Super Bowl & A FREE Pizza Pie”

Updated credit scoring system could open window for more buyers

BY KENNETH HARNEY If you’ve been frustrated that the credit scoring system has prevented you from getting a home mortgage, 2016 could be a watershed year. Important changes are in the works. The…

What Is A Home Inspection?

Your offer has been accepted, you’ve made your earnest money deposit, and now you are beginning your investigations. Next is the home Inspection: Per Wikkipedia: “A home inspection is a limited…

Rocket Mortgages Crash Land

Did you see the commercials? They were in heavy rotation during the divisional round games of the NFL playoffs and again during the conference championship games yesterday. The Rocket Mortgage…

The FED & Mortgage Interest Rates

What if I were to tell you that the Fed raising rates will push mortgage rates down? History doesn’t lie! Do not fear the Fed. In the short-term, they have no influence on interest rates.

Fed Rate Hike Could Be Good For Long Term Interest Rates

In two days the central banking system of the United States known simply by most people as the Fed will meet to discuss monetary policy. Most are predicting an increase of .25 to the federal funds…

The GreenHouse Group’s Pumpkin Patch Carving Winner 2015

Fewer Than 1% Of People Pay Off Their Home Loan Early

There are so many services offered these days that you can literally outsource your life. All you have to do is look at the capability of your smart phone to know we’re living in an amazing time…

When Buying A Home, What Happens After My Offer Gets Accepted?

You’ve done it! You made an offer and it got accepted, congratulations! You and the Seller now have a binding agreement and each of you has a set of duties you will need to perform. The first…

“Hello. Is It Real Estate You’re Looking For?” Random Musings In Becoming A Cover Model For Top Agent Magazine.

I want to come clean: When it comes to receiving recognition, I don’t know how to do it. And if I ever catch it flowing my way, I’m quicker to sidestep & deflect it with humor than to accept it…

Google Could Be Your Next Mortgage Broker

By Kathryn Vasel of CNN Money money.cnn.com The tech giant launched Google Compare for mortgages on Monday that will allow potential home buyers to find and compare home loans. When looking to buy…

Things To Watch-Out For When Looking At Houses

So you’re out looking at property and don’t really know the protocol or what to watch-out for? I get it! When you’re out house hunting you want to find a house you love but you should also keep an…

HOA’s Work For You, Right?

In a way I can’t blame them. Who doesn’t like to make a quick buck. Wait…scratch that, I do blame them when making that buck means overcharging others. The tradition of gouging is alive and well…

#GHGPumpkinPatch2015 | Thank You For Coming To Our Party!

Get In The Investing Market With Less $$$ Down!

Get In The Investing Market With Less $$$ Down! Are you looking to break into the investor side of the Real Estate Market, but don’t have a ton of cash to put down on the property? Fear not, we…

#GreenMeansGivingBack | October 2015 Nominations

Green Means Giving Back is a monthly event held by your friends over here at “The Green Team.” Here at The GreenHouse Group we strive leave people better than we found them, and what better way to…

IMPORTANT Minimum Borrower Contribution Reduced

As consumer demand continues to peck away at the tight lending guidelines Freddie Mac announced an important minimum borrower contribution reduction that I’d like to highlight this week. Freddie…

Mello Whaaat? What are Mello Roos?

When a new community is built, living quarters are not the only buildings that are built; parks, recreations, schools, roads, commerce are constructed as well. The construction is financed through…

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TRID Update

TRID Update For those of you in the know, TRID is in reference to the new lending guidelines. And so far we are one week into our new guidelines and sailing seems smooth. Know, if you are a Real…

Should I Get Pre-Approved Before Starting To Look For A House?

[iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/q4GdRLlofD4″]What’s up guys, here’s another informational video. This one goes out to all of those people out there who do not want to get pre-approved…

Getting A Mortgage May Take Longer Under New Rules

Diana Olick | @DianaOlick Monday, 5 Oct 2015 | 12:47 PM ET The goal is to make the mind-numbing mortgage process much easier for consumers to understand. It’s called Know Before You Owe, which…

Embrace the Rain when Shopping for a Home

Whether you love the rain or can’t stand it, embrace the rain when searching for a home. The rain can be a big help in identifying potential problems with a home that would otherwise remain hidden…