AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBuyer Affordability: Mortgage rates above 7% are making Madison-area deals tougher. Homes are taking longer to sell, and agents say buyers can explore grants and temporary rate buydowns while sellers may need to offer closing-cost credits. Market Watch: New Zealand’s housing market cooled ahead of the election: available listings rose 11.4% year over year to the highest October level in more than a decade, while average asking prices fell 2.7% to NZ$840,380. Rate Pressure: The Bank of England raised its key rate to 4%, prompting Scottish property experts to warn of higher costs for first-time buyers and movers and call for a review of property transaction tax. Tax Relief: Florida voters approved a larger homestead exemption on non-school property taxes, which could ease ownership costs for some buyers, though local governments may face revenue shortfalls.
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