AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMortgage Costs: Hotter-than-expected inflation has raised fears the Federal Reserve could lift rates, keeping borrowing expensive for home buyers. In the Mid-Atlantic, October sales fell 12% year over year and new contracts dropped 17.4%, while listings rose 22%; mortgage rates topped 7%. First-Time Buyers: A new analysis finds some low-deposit buyers in Australia’s more vulnerable industries are falling behind on payments more often, underscoring the strain affordability pressures can create. Rental Watch: A major Atlanta-area landlord will pay nearly $50 million to settle claims it advertised misleading rents and charged hidden fees. Housing Supply: Montpelier has a preliminary plan for 108 homes on a city-owned former golf course, though construction is not expected before 2028. Home Safety: Ontario police warn that scammers are copying legitimate property listings to advertise fake rentals, sending prospective tenants to homes that are not for rent.
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