by Michael Divita | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
If your California home is worth more than $1.2 million and you’re 62 or older, a standard FHA reverse mortgage probably won’t give you everything you need. That’s where a jumbo reverse mortgage comes in — and in California, where the median home... by Michael Divita | Aug 24, 2026 | Marin Daily Market Update
Rates ticked down slightly heading into the last week of August. The 30-year fixed is sitting at 6.68%–6.72% depending on your lender and loan size — basically flat from last week. Not the dramatic drop buyers have been waiting for, but not getting worse either. Jumbo... by Michael Divita | Aug 21, 2026 | Marin Daily Market Update
Friday, August 21, 2026 — Stocks are recovering today after a rough week, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% and the Dow gaining 264 points on stronger-than-expected US business activity data. But here’s what matters for homebuyers: the bond market didn’t... by Michael Divita | Aug 20, 2026 | Marin Daily Market Update
Good morning, Marin. Thursday brings a complex picture: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s surprise bond buyback program pushed the 10-year yield down to 4.65% overnight, but oil is surging on President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” threats against... by Michael Divita | Aug 19, 2026 | Marin Daily Market Update
Good morning, Marin. Wednesday brings a notable shift in the bond market: the U.S. Treasury ramped up bond purchases this week, injecting demand into the long end of the curve. The 10-year yield has pulled back to around 4.61% as a result — the lowest close in three...