AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAffordability Pressure Hits the “In-Between” Buyers: Upsizers stuck between first and second homes say the leap is brutal, with stress and failed moves leaving them in limbo. Market Signals: U.S. existing-home sales inched up in April as inventory improved, but supply still feels tight and prices kept edging higher. Luxury Still Moves: Concierge Auctions opened bidding for a billionaire-owned 15.9-acre Bel Air/Hollywood compound, underscoring how high-end demand can stay resilient even when broader buyers struggle. Housing Quality Fallout: Auckland’s leaky-home case escalated again, with a court ordering major damages after findings of deceptive repairs. Policy Watch: Illinois lawmakers pushed an AI regulation package after federal inaction—another reminder that tech rules are becoming a state-by-state housing-adjacent issue. Global Reality Check: Russians are reportedly turning garages into homes as apartment costs soar.
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