by Michael Divita | Aug 10, 2026 | Marin Daily Market Update
Monday, August 10, 2026 | Published by Michael DiVita, Mortgage Broker — Tiburon, CA Welcome to your daily Marin County mortgage and market briefing. Each weekday morning, I put together a quick read on what the markets did, where rates are headed, and what it all... by Michael Divita | Aug 9, 2026 | First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Education
GSFA Platinum Grant California 2026: Free Down Payment Money You Never Repay The GSFA Platinum program (Golden State Finance Authority) provides California homebuyers with up to 6% of the loan amount as a true grant — money that does not need to be repaid, ever.... by Michael Divita | Aug 9, 2026 | Loan Types
Jumbo Loan Rates in California 2026 Jumbo loans — mortgages above the conforming loan limit — are the standard for most California home purchases in Marin County, San Francisco, the Peninsula, and much of coastal Southern California. Understanding current jumbo loan... by Michael Divita | Aug 9, 2026 | Local Market, Marin Daily Market Update
The Marin County housing market continues to defy any broad California softening. While transaction volume has pulled back modestly — sales are down roughly 5% compared to the same period last year — prices remain elevated and well-priced homes are moving fast. The... by Michael Divita | Aug 8, 2026 | Loan Types, Mortgage Education
Orders to Naval Base Coronado (NBC) or NAS North Island put you at one of the Navy’s most prestigious assignments — and one of San Diego’s most expensive ZIP codes. Coronado Island itself averages $2.5M+ per home, but you don’t have to live on the...