Cinco de Mayo to Closing: Celebrating Culture and Community While Navigating Your Homebuying Journey
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Your New Community As we approach Cinco de Mayo, a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture…
What Actually Moves Mortgage Rates: PCE Inflation, Not the Fed
GTG Weekly | Issue 154 | April 28th, 2026 | GTG Financial | Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR: What’s in This…
The VA Loan Pest Report Myth That’s Costing Veterans Deals in Sonoma County
VA Loans | April 2026 | GTG Financial | Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR — What’s in This Post The pest…
First-Time Buyer, $780K Home, 3% Down: What the AMI Math Actually Showed Us
Deal Deep Dive | April 2026 | GTG Financial | Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR — What’s in This Post Real…
Rates Dropped This Week. Two Events Could Take It All Back.
Issue 153 | April 21, 2026 | GTG Financial | Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR — What’s in This Post Rates…
May 2026 Mortgage Check-In: Evaluating the Benefits of Refinancing Before Rates Change
Introduction As we step into May 2026, it’s an ideal time for homeowners to evaluate their current mortgage situation. With…
💸 Rates Eased. Two Events Could Reverse It.
Mortgage Rates ⬇️ Down Slightly. Today and Wednesday could be a big day for bonds. VW car show. Rate spread technicals.
Mortgage Rates 📢 April 20th, 2026
Mortgage Rates Slightly Down⬇️. Ceasefire deadline on 4/22 looming large to which way the market may react.
Tune Into Homeownership: How the Upcoming Kentucky Derby Can Teach First-Time Buyers About Racing to the Finish Line
Introduction As we approach the excitement of the Kentucky Derby, there’s an interesting parallel between horse racing and the journey…
How to Read Scary Economic Headlines Without Panicking About Mortgage Rates
The news looks terrifying. Your phone is blowing up. Here is what is actually going on. Whether you are a…
💸 Two Weeks of Noise. Zero Drama on Rates.
Mortgage Rates ⬇️ Down Slightly. CPI is high, but mostly because of oil prices. VW repair complete. Rates vs oil chart.
Mortgage Rates 📢 April 13th, 2026
Mortgage Rates Slightly Down⬇️. Tracking Oil vs Rates, we’ve seen this story before.









