AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMortgage & Affordability: U.S. mortgage rates climbed for a third straight week, pushing the 30-year fixed average to 6.76%—the highest in over 14 months—while tighter borrowing keeps home sales sluggish. Lending Standards: A Pew study says post-crash mortgage rules reduced defaults but also made it harder for many buyers, especially those with mid-range credit (600–699), to qualify. New Construction / Condos: Arcadia, California approved a 130-unit condo tower near the Metro A Line, with deed-restricted affordable units and for-sale plans. Local Housing Policy: San Francisco is pushing a “rent emergency” and legal help to fight evictions, while a separate Sea Cliff squatter case shows how messy property disputes can get. Market Watch (Investors): In Maricopa County, large institutional investors are largely retreating while iBuyers are still buying—but cautiously. Home Sales & Listings: A South Haven property hit the market at $2.1M with a main home plus guest house; in Queens, Donald Trump’s childhood home sold for $1.93M after renovation. Seller Tips: Experts warn that some renovations—like removing bedrooms or overpersonalizing—can shrink the buyer pool and hurt resale value.
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