Europe hits the brakes on U.S. trade deal after tariff ruling – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

Europe hits the brakes on U.S. trade deal after tariff ruling – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

California Legal Implications: Market Volatility and Estate Planning Strategy The European Parliament recently halted the ratification of a major trade deal with the United States following a Supreme Court ruling regarding tariffs.... Read more »
Higher mortgage rates are pumping the brakes on refinance activity

Higher mortgage rates are pumping the brakes on refinance activity

Refinance volume is only a fraction of what it was three years ago when mortgage rates plummeted to historic lows, but borrowers have returned in greater numbers this year. Recent data from... Read more »
Institutional buyers pumped the brakes on purchase activity in 2023

Institutional buyers pumped the brakes on purchase activity in 2023

In December 2023, a startling rumor started to spread on social media — that large institutional buyers had purchased 44% of the available homes on the market in 2023, leaving policymakers concerned... Read more »
Beverly Hills’ Building Halt May “Tap the Brakes” on Deals

Beverly Hills’ Building Halt May “Tap the Brakes” on Deals

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Curtis Kin has ordered the City of Beverly Hills to stop issuing building permits for anything but new residential developments — putting a hold on everything... Read more »
Homebuyers hit the brakes, causing unseasonal growth in inventory

Homebuyers hit the brakes, causing unseasonal growth in inventory

Available inventory of unsold homes rose by 1.8% this week. It’s quite clear that homebuyers have hit the brakes waiting to see if mortgage rates recede from these multi-decade highs. The leading... Read more »