AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLuxury Condo Boom: A New York couple is set to buy a St Regis-branded Brickell penthouse in Miami for about US$47M, highlighting how ultra-rich buyers (and tax-driven relocations) are pushing record high-end condo prices. Market Forecasts: Zillow points to a broader U.S. housing correction, with 20 cities—many in the Sun Belt—forecast to see the steepest declines over the next year as higher-for-longer rates cool demand. High-End Demand Shifts: In Seoul, transactions for apartments above 1.5B won surged ahead of a heavier capital gains tax, suggesting buyers rushed in while sellers adjusted pricing. Legal/Policy Watch: A Cebu City SRP land sale dispute involving Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña remains pending after the appeals court withdrew a finality certification. Homeownership Costs & Risk: Florida’s property insurance outlook is improving after reforms, but the state’s recent hurricane history still shapes buyer and investor behavior. Local Sales Snapshots: DeKalb, Kankakee, Kane and McHenry counties all posted their priciest weekly sales lists, with top deals ranging from about $785K to $1.3M. Property & Community Listings: A centuries-old pub and a long-running South Ayrshire butcher shop are both up for sale, while Japanese knotweed concerns are hitting UK homebuyers with major repair bills.
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