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Homeowner Advice

Tax Season – What You Need Know Before You File

Taxes, Everybody’s got to do em. Some file and get money back, some file and pay. We all have our tax strategies throughout the year. However, there are certain things you need to look out for if…

J.BeckistanFebruary 24, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

The Best Places to Live in San Diego

San Diego Magazine compiled a list of the greatest areas in San Diego to live, based on certain criteria. According to the magazine, …IF YOU WANT TO RIDE YOUR BIKE SAFELY AROUND TOWN: Carlsbad…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 24, 201514 min read
Case Studies

Bryan & Kim, “You Guys Were Awesome The Whole Time!” | Testimonial Of The GreenHouse Group

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

Jesse IbanezFebruary 24, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

70% Of Buyers Are Unaware Of Down Payment Assistance Programs

This is actually nothing new. Down payment assistance programs have been around a long time and very few people take advantage of them. What is new is how many programs there are at the local…

HuggyFebruary 23, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 20 | David Hughson on Free Home Buyer Class

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 20 | David Hughson on First Time Home Buyer Class We got a special treat for all you people thinking about buying a home! If your tired of paying someone else’s…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 19, 20151 min read
GreenHouse Notes

New Lower Down Payment Option For Buyers?

Ok, we know that FHA offers a very low (3.5%) down payment option for home buyers. But are the rumors true? Yep… There is a new lower down payment option for buyers. OK, technically it’s not NEW…

J.BeckistanFebruary 17, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Low down payments make a comeback

Borrowers who have steady income and good credit, but not much money in the bank, will find that it recently became easier to buy a home. By Mark Fahey @CNNMoney Down payment requirements, which…

HuggyFebruary 17, 20153 min read
Case Studies

Jeff & Kacie, “They Really Listen & Don’t Push Their Agenda On You.” | Testimonial & Celebration | The GreenHouse Group

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

Jesse IbanezFebruary 17, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 19 | The GreenHouse Group: Stash On The Streets

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 19 | The GreenHouse Group: Stash On The Streets Make sure to tune in to our monthly STASH ON THE STREETS Segment with your host Jesse Ibañez and co-owner of The…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 13, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes
The GreenHouse Group
Behind the Scenes

How Waves Create Electricity

How Waves Create Electricity A trawler fishing boat of Norway is now able to harness the power of waves to create electricity! This boat has 4 compartments which us air pressure and turbines to…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 10, 20151 min read
Case Studies

Eric S. Says, “You Guys Made It Easy.” | Testimonial & Celebration Of The GreenHouse Group

Eric got what he deserved. And it could happen to you next! Eric’s Celebration & Testimonial of The GreenHouse Group. Volume 15 www..GreenMeansGrowcom 1(858) 863-0261 591 Camino De La Reina #103…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 10, 20152 min read
Seller Strategy

Get your Kitchen Spotless in 15 Minutes

Hi Seller Who Lives At Home & Wants Top Dollar, Having to leave your home in the middle of your favorite TV show or dinner because potential buyers just called they are on their way for a showing…

MunchkinFebruary 9, 20152 min read
Buyer Strategy

What FHA and VA Buyers Need To Know

Thanks to some of my wonderful news clients that are FHA approved home buyer’s, the topic of finding an “attached” home, aka; Condo or Townhome, came up recently. I figured that if they had…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 9, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 18 | Jamie Boyd on Whole Family Acupuncture & Thy Dinh on Shui Chiropractic & Wellness

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 18 | Jamie Boyd on Whole Family Acupuncture & Thy Dinh on Shui Chiropractic & Wellness If you want to expand your knowledge of pregnancy and how to take care of…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 5, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes

Personal Robot

Robotbase “Personal Robot” Make sure to check out Robotbase’s new Personal Robot!! This thing is the next step to us living in the future like all those scyfy movies. It uses AI to pick up facial…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 3, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

#GreenMeansGivingBack | “The Rescued Dog” | The GreenHouse Group’s January Charity Winner

The winner of our #GreenMeansGivingBack for January is: “The Rescued Dog.” CLICK ON IMAGE TO PLAY VIDEO Who Are “The Rescued Dog?” From their site: “The founders of The Rescued Dog forged our bond…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 3, 20152 min read
Neighborhood Notes

South Park’s New Brew Pub

Just when I thought South Park couldn’t get any better, I heard about the newest additional to my favorite neighborhood and it’s right up my alley! (No, it’s not literally in an alley, but you get…

Jesse IbanezFebruary 2, 20154 min read
Mortgage Planning

Why Right Now Is Your Best Opportunity To Eliminate PMI

Paying PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) is kind of like watching the Super Bowl end in a tie. Yeah, you got to hang with you friends on a Sunday, gorge yourself on all your favorite food for 6…

HuggyFebruary 2, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 17 | Alex Pierson on Amplified Ale Works

Jesse’s Secret Stash: Episode 17 | Alex Pierson on Amplified Ale Works This week on Jesse’s Secret Stash we have the owner of an amazing Brewery & Restaurant! Alex Pierson, owner of Amplified Ale…

Jesse IbanezJanuary 29, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

New Rule Saves FHA Borrowers Hundreds of $

Last week I wrote about the recent announcement that FHA would be lowering the MI premiums, it’s simply icing on the cake to hear the most recent news. (click here to see that video / article)…

J.BeckistanJanuary 27, 20152 min read
Behind the Scenes

Two Words: “FUNday Monday.” Mama, Your Monday’s Will Never Be The Same.

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 IbanezJanuary 27, 20151 min read
Mortgage Planning

Unknown Credit Issues

Unknown Credit issues. More often than not we see items on people’s credit that they did not know where there. And as I’m sure you guessed it, any surprise on a credit report is an unwelcome one…

J.BeckistanJanuary 27, 20151 min read
Behind the Scenes

Nand Logic Smart Helmet

Nand Logic Smart Helmet This week on Tech Tuesdays we have the Nand Logic Smart Helmet. If you ride motorcycles, snowboard or do anything else EXTREME that requires a helmet, your gonna want to…

Jesse IbanezJanuary 26, 20151 min read
Buyer Strategy

Tax Filing Strategy #3 – No Strategic Tax Filing Allowed

Last year at this time a client of mine who’s family was growing wanted to purchase a bigger home. This client was a business owner and like every dutiful business owner should do he wrote off…

HuggyJanuary 26, 20152 min read

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