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Buyer Strategy

87% of Homes Qualify For Down Payment Assistance

I attended a home buyer webinar last week that was aimed at helping Mellenials move from renting into home ownership. The presenters stated that 46.9% of renters aged 25-34 can afford to own a…

HuggyJune 15, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

#GreenMeansGivingBack | “Pit Bull Rescue San Diego” = Our Winning Charity For April

Jesse IbanezJune 15, 2015[Read time]
Behind the Scenes

FREE $25 Amazon.com Gift Card .. Are You The ONLY One Not Playing FUNday Monday, Yet?

Monday’s have developed a bum rap. We’d like to change that .. for both of us. And I assume you, like me, LOVE Amazon.com. Why? Because its the quintessential “I dont need it but I want it and…

Jesse IbanezJune 15, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Your Rent is Probably Going Up

Your Rent is Probably Going Up. A recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that all over the US rents have become less affordable. To rent a 2 bedroom apartment one needs…

J.BeckistanJune 8, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes

What We Do, And How We’re Different

What We Do, And How We’re Different People often ask what I do, and when I initially tell them I am in mortgage planning for residential Real Estate, I often get the same dull, unenthused “oh”…

J.BeckistanJune 8, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

Increasingly Popular Tax Credit Provides Homebuyers Up To $2,000 Per Year

Originally posted on May 7 on http://downpaymentresource.com/news/ With thousands of diverse homebuyer programs available across the country, it can be overwhelming to understand how each one…

HuggyJune 8, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

Rents Become Less Affordable in San Diego

A recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that all over the US rents have become less affordable. To rent a 2 bedroom apartment one needs to make an average hourly wage of…

J.BeckistanJune 1, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

Vintage Flea Market

I came across something new that I haven’t blogged about before and I’m excited for you vintage lovers out there! Coming at the end of this month, on June 28th, 2015 is the Vintage Flea Market San…

Jesse IbanezJune 1, 20152 min read
Case Studies

Jesse V., “Working With The GreenHouse Group Was Phenomenal!” San Diego Home Buyer Testimonial

Jesse V. got what he deserved. And it could happen to you next! Jesse’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 15 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino De La Reina…

Jesse IbanezJune 1, 20152 min read
Mortgage Planning

Lending Guidelines Are Changing, What That Could Mean For You

Lending Guidelines Are Changing, What That Could Mean For You Lending guidelines are constantly changing, and as of recently, most changes we have seen have been to the benefit of the borrower…

J.BeckistanJune 1, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 34 | Tara Burd on T.Burd Law Group

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 34 | Tara Burd on T.Burd Law Group We got the owner of T.Burd Law Group, Tara Burd in the house to talk about estate planning & litigation! Make sure to check out…

Jesse IbanezMay 29, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 35 | Robert P. Robinson on Hickman & Robinson

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 35 | Robert P. Robinson on Law Offices of Hickman & Robinson LLP Robert P. Robinson, owner of Law Offices of Hickman & Robinson, comes onto the stash to talk about…

Jesse IbanezMay 29, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning

Two Home Loans You Must Consider

Did you know only 9% of home owners stay in their home or keep their loan for ten or more years? Did you also know 94% of home-loan applications are for 30-year fixed mortgages? With 30-year fixed…

HuggyMay 29, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 33 | The GreenHouse Group on Down Payment Assistance

Episode 33 | The GreenHouse Group on Down Payment Assistance Have you thought to yourself, I can’t afford to buy a home yet? We’ll i’ll bet that your wrong! Tune into this weeks episode to hear…

Jesse IbanezMay 26, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 32 | Marguerite Lorenz on Lorenz Fiduciary Services

Episode 32 | Marguerite Lorenz on Lorenz Fiduciary Services We got Marguerite Lorenz from Lorenz Fiduciary Services in the house to explain why having a proper estate plan and fiduciary is so…

Jesse IbanezMay 26, 20151 min read
Listing Stories

**JUST LISTED** 1229 La Mesa Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977

Dictionary Hill / Spring Valley 1229 La Mesa Ave. Spring Valley, CA Available Now For Private Showings! **Call Jesse For Updates "Unobstructed Views from 5 Out of The 6 Rooms On This Completely…

Jesse IbanezMay 19, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

Free Home Buyer Class

From downpaymentresource.com MILLENNIALS AND MISINFORMATION More housing studies on millennials are out (cue our not surprised face). First-time homebuyer participation in home sales has been at…

HuggyMay 18, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Home Loans For Mellinals – 4 Things You Need To Know

Home Loans For Mellinals – 4 Things You Need To Know Thirty five or under and don’t think you can qualify for a home loan, I got 4 simple things that can determine weather or not you could qualify…

J.BeckistanMay 12, 20151 min read
Neighborhood Notes

Barn Brewery in North Park

Another crafter brewery has opened up in North Park, this time on El Cajon Blvd., which in my opinion is the last major area to become a part of the new North Park. The hip North Park. The…

Jesse IbanezMay 12, 20154 min read
Mortgage Planning

The One Thing You Must Do Before You Buy Or Refinance

Before you close escrow there is one thing you must do before you buy or refinance. That one thing is to find out if your home is located in an identified census tract. This is done through The…

HuggyMay 11, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

5 of the Best Things You Can Do To Get Ready To Buy

CBS recently posted an article about the affordability of homes in America. Sometimes when I meet a client that wants to buy a home, they simply aren’t ready yet. And that’s ok! I love helping…

J.BeckistanMay 5, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

The One Thing All Self Employed People Need to Know

Almost all loans fall into two categories: Government and conventional. Government loans are further subdivided into either VA (Veteran Administration) loans for our active and inactive military…

HuggyMay 4, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 31 | Rich Super Power And Jeffery Adler on Dlush

Episode 31 | Rich “Super” Power & Jeffery Adler on Dlush Mayweather VS. Pacquiao? We got our first sports episode of Jesse’s Secret Stash!! Professional Boxer & MMA fighter Rich “Super” Power…

Jesse IbanezMay 1, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning

Major Misunderstandings about VA Loans

I find that a lot of what I do in my initial consultation with a new client is correct things that they’ve “heard from a friend” or read online. Sometimes this is more of an issue of the changing…

J.BeckistanApril 28, 20151 min read

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