AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing Wealth Snapshot: A new LendingTree study says U.S. homeowners hold a record $34.9T in equity, with the biggest shares of housing wealth concentrated in a few states—Hawaii and California lead on median equity. Local Housing Supply Watch: Vancouver housing starts fell 42% year over year, raising fresh alarms that building costs are throttling new supply even as other cities slow less. LA Zoning Push: Los Angeles is moving toward “Missing Middle” reforms aimed at making duplexes, triplexes, ADUs and other small multifamily homes easier to build, with a community meeting set for Aug. 29. Affordability Pressure (Nigeria): Lagos’ deputy governor urged young workers to keep rent under 40% of income and consider shared living or staying with family while building toward homeownership. Foreign Buyer Debate (Spain): Spain’s Valencian coalition Compromís is calling for restrictions on foreign non-residents buying homes in Alicante, citing faster price growth and higher purchase prices. Tech + Property: Ireland is debating whether AI-enhanced virtual staging is being used to mislead buyers, with calls for clearer labeling and stronger consumer protection. Wealthy Buyer Headlines: Mark Zuckerberg reportedly bought Strancally Castle in Ireland’s Waterford in an off-market deal, underscoring continued global demand for high-end estates.
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