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Deal Deep Dive  |  May 2026  |  GTG Financial  |  Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR: What’s in This Post What bonus entitlement is and how it works across two properties How the VA departing residence rule works – and why it’s…

VA Loan Series  |  May 2026  |  GTG Financial  |  Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR: What’s in This Post Where VA loan myths actually come from What a VA inspection really involves Why veterans have the lowest default rate of any…

Introduction As Memorial Day approaches, many of us are not only reflecting on the sacrifices of our service members but also contemplating the start of the summer season. With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s an ideal time to consider…

VA Loan Series  |  May 2026  |  GTG Financial  |  Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR: What’s in This Post Why most veterans think their VA loan is a one-time benefit, and why that’s wrong How VA entitlement actually works across multiple…

Deal Deep Dive  |  April 2026  |  GTG Financial  |  Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR: What’s in This Post What SB 326 is and why it matters for condo transactions in California Why a lender pumped the brakes on this $605,000…

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Your New Community As we approach Cinco de Mayo, a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, it’s a wonderful reminder of the importance of community in our lives. For many, purchasing a home is…

GTG Weekly  |  Issue 154  |  April 28th, 2026  |  GTG Financial  |  Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR: What’s in This Issue Why Thursday’s PCE number matters more than Wednesday’s Fed meeting Powell’s final press conference and what his tone sets…

VA Loans  |  April 2026  |  GTG Financial  |  Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR — What’s in This Post The pest report myth that steers realtors away from VA buyers What the VA minimum property requirements actually say How the NPMA-33…

Issue 153  |  April 21, 2026  |  GTG Financial  |  Santa Rosa, CA TL;DR — What’s in This Post Rates dropped an eighth point — here’s the two reasons why Why your 30-year rate is ~0.26% higher than it mathematically…