AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Housing Watch: Existing home sales fell 2.4% in June to a 4.09M annual pace as tight inventory pushed prices to a record $440,600, keeping affordability tough for first-time buyers. Mortgage Pressure: Mortgage rates stayed elevated, with the Middle East conflict cited as a factor, leaving many buyers on the sidelines. Local Market Snapshot: Sarnia-Lambton’s June market cooled slightly—sales slowed but inventory tightened—while Treasure Coast listings dropped and prices rose as supply fell. Policy & Housing Supply: Massachusetts lawmakers debated ballot-question transparency, while Kentucky’s Scott County passed ordinances to guide ADUs and farmland preservation. Luxury & Deals: A Pasadena “Wayne Manor” Batman estate hit the market for $32M after major upgrades, and Palm Beach County sales rose year over year for the ninth straight month. Global Signals: Christchurch’s CBD is seeing a faster pace of apartment and townhouse building as the city targets 20,000 new residents.
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