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Mortgage Planning

The One Thing You Must Know Before Getting An Equity Line

With home values now back at pre-crash levels, foreclosures at lower than pre-crash levels, and the safest lending environment we’ve ever seen lenders are bringing back some of the old loan…

HuggyJuly 13, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes
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Behind the Scenes

Repurpose Rain Water

Have you ever thought, how can I help the environment, I’m only 1 person? That one thought crosses my mind often. I try to live a green lifestyle and practice what I preach. So when I started…

Jesse IbanezJuly 13, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

3 Major Differences Between Purchasing a House and a Condo!

3 Major Differences Between Purchasing a House and a Condo! Looking to purchase a house or a condo? Well I have three “Must Knows” before you write that offer. There are a three major differences…

J.BeckistanJuly 13, 20151 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Summer South Park Walk About Coming Soon

It’s that time of year again! The quarterly South Park Walk About is here and this summer one is always a favorite…. The South Park Walkabout is a quarterly fun-filled evening festival that…

Jesse IbanezJuly 13, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

#GreenMeansGivingBack | “Frosted Faces = $500” | May’s Charity Winner!

TheGreenHouseGroupSanDiego #GreenMeansGivingBack | "Frosted Faces = $500" | May’s Charity Winner! Every month we’re going to donate $100 – per successful home purchase, home sale &/or home loan…

Jesse IbanezJuly 6, 20152 min read
Mortgage Planning

Down Payment Assistance and Cash On Hand

Down Payment Assistance & Cash On Hand Looking into down payment assistance programs and wondering how much you actually need to buy a home? These days there are plenty of down payment assistance…

J.BeckistanJuly 6, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

The other No Down Payment Loan

Most people are familiar with the idea that a veteran can borrow to buy a home with no money down. That’s amazing, but only if you’re a veteran right? Did you know that there are other ways to buy…

J.BeckistanJuly 6, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

That Pesky Slope in Your Backyard

When I’m out showing homes I can’t keep track of how many times clients and I come into the backyard of a home and they find themselves stumped on what they are going to do with it. That’s because…

Jesse IbanezJuly 6, 20151 min read
GreenHouse Notes

Reduce your household water usage

As the summer heats up and the drought continues here in Southern California, it calls to think outside the box when watering our yards. What I am talking about is grey water systems. “A grey…

Jesse IbanezJuly 3, 20152 min read
Case Studies

Marcos & Ana, “It Was A Blast!” .. “You Guys Are Part Of My Family!” | The GreenHouse Group

Ana & Marcos got what they deserved. And it could happen to you next! Ana & Marco’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 15 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino…

Jesse IbanezJune 29, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

Greece Lightening – and How To Avoid The Backlash

With the debt crisis in Greece continuing, you might wonder how that will effect us here in the US. Well in terms of Mortgage Rates it’s had quite an effect. Simply put, the uncertainty of the…

J.BeckistanJune 29, 20151 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Find Your 4th of July Event Here!

It’s the time of year again to check out the parades, deck the kids out in red, white, and blue, and watch fireworks to the sound of radio tuned melodies that guide you through the show. Here in…

Jesse IbanezJune 29, 20156 min read
Buyer Strategy

10 Ways To Get That Down Payment

Many people have the good income, great credit history, and a manageable amount of debt they need to qualify for a home loan. What many don’t have is the down payment. Even at a minimum down…

HuggyJune 26, 20151 min read
Homeowner Advice

Income, How You and the Lender Might Not See Eye to Eye

Income, How You and the Lender Might Not See Eye to Eye Income. It seems like a straight forward concept, you make money, you report it on your taxes. That’s your income, right? Well, not exactly…

J.BeckistanJune 25, 20151 min read
GreenHouse Notes

Hot Pick of the Week

Hey guys, Greg Kuchan here with my Hot Pick of the Week. This week I picked a home in La Jolla, CA. The house is nestled in the heart of BirdRock, with amazing blue water views. The house is…

Jesse IbanezJune 22, 20151 min read
GreenHouse Notes
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Do you deserve the Best?

KegJune 22, 2015[Read time]
Mortgage Planning

VA Loans – What Most Realtors Don’t Know

VA Loans – What Most Realtors Don’t Know are the tricks we get to use with VA loans. The loan environment is constantly changing. Because of that, sometimes Lenders don’t know the newest Real…

J.BeckistanJune 22, 20152 min read
Listing Stories

[FOR SALE | LINDA VISTA] 3850 Caminito De Tatan San Diego, CA 92111 | The GreenHouse Group

Linda Vista / Heart Of San Diego 3850 Caminito De Tatan Linda Vista, CA Available Now For Private Showings! **Call Jesse For Updates "Recently Updated 3BR/2.5BA END UNIT TownHome (But You Still…

Jesse IbanezJune 22, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Vestimate – What’s Your Home Worth?!

Vestimate – What’s Your Home Worth?! Getting tired of Zillow’s estimates giving you a 50k range, or being off altogether?! Well worry no more my good friends, because the Vestimate™ is here! If…

J.BeckistanJune 22, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

3 Misunderstandings About Qualifying Income For A Home Loan

This week I’d like to highlight 3 misunderstandings people have about qualifying income when applying for a home loan. The three I’m including today are the minimum amount of work history needed…

HuggyJune 22, 20152 min read
Video
GreenHouse Notes

Hot on the Beach-New home watch

I love the beach communities here in San Diego. I spend a lot of time looking back at the shore from many different surf spots through out San Diego. I really enjoy walking around the beach towns…

Jesse IbanezJune 15, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Down Payment Assistance is Easier Than You Think

When I meet with clients for the first time, most of them, of course, are excited about the idea of Down Payment Assistance (DPA). However, as soon as they start learning that there are income and…

J.BeckistanJune 15, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

The Importance Of A Pre-Approval

The Importance Of A Pre-Approval On a Purchase, being Pre-Approved can be the difference between you getting your home and you falling out of Escrow. Especially in today’s market, where you have…

J.BeckistanJune 15, 20151 min read
GreenHouse Notes

The Fed is Raising Interest Rates!!! What to do….

The Fed is Raising Interest Rates!!! What to do…. If you are buying a home, selling a home, refinancing or just want to geek out on the news-of-the-day, get a hold of me and we can talk. Whether…

KegJune 15, 20151 min read

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