Commercial Deals Bring in 56 percent of Mansion Tax Revenue

Commercial Deals Bring in 56 percent of Mansion Tax Revenue

Three years, nearly 1,600 deals and $1.1 billion later, Measure ULA – sold to voters as a “mansion tax” – has gotten most of its revenue from commercial real estate transactions ranging... Read more »
New Home Sales in Orange County Fall Nearly 20 Percent

New Home Sales in Orange County Fall Nearly 20 Percent

Home builders in Orange County saw a nearly one-fifth reduction in new home sales last year compared to 2024.  The county’s 14 largest builders sold 1,785 new homes in 2025, representing a... Read more »
Santa Monica Estate Drops Price by 20 Percent

Santa Monica Estate Drops Price by 20 Percent

The most expensive home currently for sale in Santa Monica just took a sizable haircut.  The trophy estate overlooking Riviera Country Club, initially listed last summer for $110 million, is now asking... Read more »
Trump administration imposes 10 percent tariff on imports under Trade Act – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

Trump administration imposes 10 percent tariff on imports under Trade Act – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

California Legal Implications: Economic Volatility and Business Succession Planning Recent federal trade policy shifts serve as a stark reminder of how quickly the economic landscape can change for business owners and investors.... Read more »
Why 2026 might finally be the year homeowners let go of their 2–3 percent rates

Why 2026 might finally be the year homeowners let go of their 2–3 percent rates

For the last few years, many homeowners have felt like they were holding a winning hand, a two to three percent mortgage rate that seemed too good to ever give up. And... Read more »
LoanDepot Trims 2023 Net Loss By 37 Percent, To 6 Million

LoanDepot Trims 2023 Net Loss By 37 Percent, To $236 Million

The moment has arrived — the moment to take charge. This summer, at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, experience the complete reinvention of the most important event in real... Read more »
US Home Prices Recorded a Substantial Rise of 6.3 Percent, FHFA Reports

US Home Prices Recorded a Substantial Rise of 6.3 Percent, FHFA Reports

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released its seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI®), providing insights into the state of U.S. house prices. The October report reveals notable trends and... Read more »