Team Member Highlight – John Billman

After nearly 37 years in the building trades, John joined Nino Homes in October 2021 as a project superintendent on the Nino Homes at Vintage Meadows project. In his senior year of high school, he worked for a contractor after school and on weekends. After graduating, he earned an Associate in Science degree in construction management from Hartnell Community College while continuing to work in the trades. After the first year, he began working full time and continued with school in the evenings.

Once permits are secured, John oversees and coordinates the process from laying of the foundation, scheduling and construction to a walk-through with the homeowners. John also spends time scheduling and corresponding through email, messaging and phone calls with sub-contractors to keep the project on track. “It is nice working for a local company that cares about the quality of their product and their team members,” he says. “Mike, Tracy and the whole team are great to work with.”

Born and raised in Salinas, John, a licensed general contractor, has lived in Gonzales since 2000. Married to Greta for 21 years, the couple has three teenage children. In his leisure time, he enjoys fishing, biking and camping.

Discover country living in Greenfield and King City

Small town living is the first choice for many people. Yet, we all want to be close to services, shopping, activities and other conveniences that enhance our quality of life. There’s a real sense of community here in South Monterey County. It’s a place where you can get to know your neighbors, local merchants and those who staff your favorite spots. A place where you can run into people you know at restaurants, the library, shopping centers, farmer’s markets and community events. And you’re in the midst of nature’s beauty and bounty, surrounded by fertile agricultural fields and vineyards, a variety of parks, historic landmarks, majestic mountain ranges and wonders like Pinnacles National Park.

The long-established communities of Greenfield and King City are vibrant and rich with activities for the whole family that harken of yesteryear. Holiday parades, fireworks and festivities, 4H clubs, Little League, picturesque picnic and gathering spots, and a warm, welcoming sense that lets you know you’ve found home.

King City is home to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds and annual Salinas Valley Fair. The community also hosts a number of public events, including a weekly Farmer’s Market and annual Christmas and 4th of July parades. It is also home to Mee Memorial Healthcare System, a municipal airport, a golf course, a community college satellite campus, performing arts center, a campground, and a variety of local parks and sports facilities.

The Greenfield area is home to some of Monterey County’s most prized wineries, well-equipped parks, youth and adult summer activities, holiday parades, fireworks and community events that bring people together to celebrate the seasons, and library programs that delight children of all ages.

Drive on down for a visit, take a walk through town, plan to attend a community event and see for yourself what good old-fashioned country living is all about.

Resources
ci.greenfield.ca.us
facebook.com/GreenfieldLL (Little League)
facebook.com/soledadchamber (covers Greenfield)
Kingcity.com
Kingcitychamber.com
seemonterey.com

Path to Homeownership–
You may be closer to owning a new home than you think.

Have you always dreamed of owning your own home? Or are you looking for a larger home away from the city and crowds? It’s a big step. A big step that can help you build a better future. And there’s a lot to consider. Our salespeople and preferred lender can help guide you through the process to see where you stand.

STEP 1:  Schedule an Appointment at Our Sales Centers

• Reach out to Sofia in King City or Cris in Greenfield to arrange a personalized tour of our neighborhoods and models.
• If interested, move on to Step 2.

STEP 2:    Find Out Your Purchasing Power

• Reach out to our preferred lender—Rob Nino at Premier Mortgage Resources.
• To see the amount you would qualify for, Rob will guide you in pulling together the needed information.
• Ask Rob about our currently-offered INTEREST RATE BUY-DOWN PROGRAM that can help you secure a better interest rate!

STEP 3:   Work with Cris or Sofia to set up a contract to get the perfect home for you and your family.

IT’S THAT SIMPLE!  Your salesperson and our preferred lender will stay in touch and guide you throughout the process. We get comments from many of our homebuyers on how easy and stress-free we make the process of buying a new home. We provide informative materials that outline the steps including—the I Signed a Contract—What Happens Next letter and our 30-Day Before Closing letter to keep you informed throughout the process.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP!  Call or email Sofia Sandoval (King City Sales) at 831/902-9945 or sofia@ninohomes.com.  Cris Barreto (Greenfield Sales) at 831/902-9985 or cris@ninohomes.com. Rob Nino with Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC (our preferred lender) at 831/674-5847 or rob.nino@pmrloans.com.