Olivia Guinn, Broker Associate

Olivia Guinn, Broker Associate Olivia Guinn is Broker Associate with Renovation Realty and Nationwide Loans Inc. DRE #02132542 NMLS #695410

Pick your loan before you tour. In San Diego, it can change your whole search.• FHA: look at the full monthly payment, n...
08/31/2026

Pick your loan before you tour. In San Diego, it can change your whole search.

• FHA: look at the full monthly payment, not just the down payment.
• CalHFA: ask what it changes in the money you need upfront, your payment, and your timeline.
• Low-down conventional: compare the long-term cost, not just the starting cost.
• For all 3: add taxes, insurance, and any HOA dues before you set your budget.

If you want, I can help you compare these paths side by side before you start house hunting.

These 3 can all lower cash to close, but they do it in very different ways.• CalHFA: may help with down payment and some...
08/28/2026

These 3 can all lower cash to close, but they do it in very different ways.

• CalHFA: may help with down payment and sometimes closing costs, depending on the program.
• Seller credits: negotiated money from the seller that usually goes toward allowed closing costs and prepaid taxes or insurance, not your down payment.
• Lender credits: the lender covers some closing costs in exchange for a higher rate.

I can help you compare the tradeoffs before you start touring.

Two offers can land at the same price and still feel very different to a seller. The credit request is usually why.Selle...
08/24/2026

Two offers can land at the same price and still feel very different to a seller. The credit request is usually why.

Seller credits follow the loan, not just the number on page one. Conventional limits can shift with down payment. FHA can allow up to 6%. VA is the one people misread most because the 4% rule is not the same as every seller paid cost.

Because I work on both the financing and real estate side, I compare price, credits, cash to close, and appraisal risk together here in San Diego.

If you want help reading the full picture before you write or accept an offer, I’m happy to help.

Planning a move and not sure whether this home should be sold, rented, or refinanced first?Start with the next payment, ...
08/21/2026

Planning a move and not sure whether this home should be sold, rented, or refinanced first?

Start with the next payment, your usable equity, and how long you want to hold the home. Sell when you need a clean reset or funds for the next purchase. Rent when the monthly math works and you want to keep the asset. Refi when a better payment buys you time.

Because I look at both the housing and financing side, I compare the full picture before choosing a lane.

If you want, I can help you weigh all three.

Own an older San Diego home and wondering what could trip up a financed buyer after you list?Before photos and pricing, ...
08/17/2026

Own an older San Diego home and wondering what could trip up a financed buyer after you list?

Before photos and pricing, check the roof, electrical, leak history, and brush exposure. If home insurance is hard to get, the loan can wobble even when the buyer is ready.

Because I work on both the real estate and mortgage side, I like to flag this early.

If a move is on your radar, message me and I can help you think through the prep.

Self employed and hoping to buy in the next year? Your tax return can shape your home budget more than most people expec...
08/03/2026

Self employed and hoping to buy in the next year? Your tax return can shape your home budget more than most people expect.

- 6 to 12 months out, let your lender and CPA know you want to buy.
- Before you file, compare how major write offs could reduce the income a lender can use.
- Keep deposits, statements, and profit and loss reports easy to follow.
- Try not to add new monthly debt while you prepare.

If buying is on your radar in San Diego, I can help you map out financing early so tax planning and home goals work together.

Thinking about your next home and using an online estimate to set the budget?In San Diego, that number can miss what mat...
07/31/2026

Thinking about your next home and using an online estimate to set the budget?

In San Diego, that number can miss what matters most: what you may actually net from your sale, what the next monthly payment looks like, and how timing affects the plan.

Because I help clients with both the real estate side and the financing side, I like to map the full picture before anyone starts touring.

If you want, I can help you run through the numbers in a simple way.

Wondering whether to ask for a seller credit, a temporary buydown, or a price reduction on the same San Diego home?They ...
07/27/2026

Wondering whether to ask for a seller credit, a temporary buydown, or a price reduction on the same San Diego home?

They can all help, but they solve different problems. One may protect cash at closing, another may ease the early payment, and another can improve the long term cost of the loan.

Because I work on both the financing and real estate side, I look at these choices together, not in separate conversations.

If you want, I can run a side by side comparison for a home you are considering.

Ever find a home price online that looks doable, then the monthly payment feels way higher?In San Diego, the list price ...
07/27/2026

Ever find a home price online that looks doable, then the monthly payment feels way higher?

In San Diego, the list price is only part of the math. HOA dues, taxes based on your purchase price, insurance, and Mello Roos can make two similar homes land in very different monthly ranges.

I help buyers look at the full payment first so the search stays realistic.

If you want, send me a listing and I can help you spot the costs to check.

Freshly remodeled condo living in the heart of Mira Mesa.Bright open spaces, a quartz kitchen, two private bedroom suite...
07/20/2026

Freshly remodeled condo living in the heart of Mira Mesa.

Bright open spaces, a quartz kitchen, two private bedroom suites, and a covered balcony make this Mirabella home easy to settle into. Pool, spa, fitness center, and gated parking add everyday convenience.

8688 New Salem St Unit 183, San Diego
2 bed | 2 bath | 831 sq ft
Offered at $625,000

See more at the link in bio.

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701 Palomar Airport Road Suite 300
Carlsbad, CA
92011

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+16192279173

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