AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHotel Deal Watch: Aiken’s Southside hotel changed hands for $5.17M—VVS LLC bought the 2.21-acre Aiken Midtown Hotel (formerly Hampton Inn) from Rjayr LLC, with the new owner’s family framing it as a local-growth story. Buyer Reality Check: Florida home sales are improving, but Realtors say higher mortgage rates (national 30-year fixed averaging 6.51% on May 21) are making buyers cautious—so sellers are urged to price with data, not emotion, and use Realtors (plus AI only as a starter, not a substitute). Tax Relief for Landlords: Spain’s National Court ruling could let many non-EU landlords (including UK owners post-Brexit) reclaim rental tax paid since the expense deductions were blocked—refund claims are limited to the last four tax years. Market Momentum, Not Uniform: Toronto’s new-home market got a lift from the enhanced HST rebate, with low-rise sales beating its 10-year average, while high-rise remains sluggish. Housing & Policy Pressure: In Seneca Valley, residents questioned spending priorities after changes to vo-tech student pickup routes alongside a costly renovation push.
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