CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Mortgage application volume fell 2 percent for the week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted report.  Volume was 19 percent lower than the same week one year ago, when interest rates were lower. The drop in total...

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CAR Files Revised Ballot Initiative

In its continuing effort to address California’s unprecedented housing supply crisis and eliminate the “moving penalty” that severely restricts the ability of seniors, disabled residents, and victims of natural disasters to relocate, C.A.R. as filed a revised...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Total mortgage application volume fell 3 percent from the previous week, and 17 percent from a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted report. Applications to purchase a home fell 2 percent for the week, and were...

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IRS Guidance Out on 20% Business Income Deduction

The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations today for a new provision allowing many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income. The new qualified business income...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Total mortgage application volume slipped 2.5 percent from the previous week and 12 percent from a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted report. Application volume for homebuyers was down 3 percent for the week...

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