The Supreme Court Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs. Now Comes the Hard Work of Issuing Refunds
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s biggest and boldest tariffs. But the justices left a $133 billion question unanswered: What’s going to happen to the money the government has already collected in import taxes now declared unlawful? Companies have been lining up for refunds. But the way forward could prove chaotic.
Stratford Officials Ask Housing Developer for Statue of George Washington
Members of one of Stratford’s development review boards were pleased when the developer of a planned 154-unit development on a side street included a plaza in its plans. But they had some feedback for Romano Brothers Builders LLC. “A more traditionally styled sculpture is preferred at this location. This district was important to the Connecticut
Hartford Home-Searchers’ Buying Power Jumped by $30K in January
Homebuyers in New England saw their buying power increase last month, partially due to the improving interest rate environment.
Tariff Fog Still Thick for Builders Days After Supreme Court Ruling
Real estate industry executives saw encouraging signs from the Supreme Court’s Friday decision wiping out Trump administration-imposed tariffs on some building materials, but hopes for predictability over U.S. trade policy were promptly dashed by new tariffs announced over the weekend.
Delisted Homes Are Coming Back, with a New Mindset
There’s been a jump in the number of houses hitting the market in recent weeks. A number are homes that had been listed without selling because they were overpriced.
