AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMortgage Shock: Freddie Mac says the average 30-year rate jumped to 7.03%, pushing affordability pressure higher as buyers get priced out. New-Home Incentives: Builders are leaning on “buydowns” to lure buyers back, offering to reduce mortgage rates and boost new home sales. Buyer Leverage: With sellers sweetening deals, Redfin reports concessions in 44.7% of August sales, including rate buy-downs and repair help. Asking Prices: Realtor.com finds U.S. median listing prices dipped 1.28% year over year to $424,500, though they’re still far above a decade ago. UK Buyer Rules: Singapore’s Primary 1 registration changes (Phase 2C) may reduce the old 1km advantage, shifting how families plan where to live. Property Listings & Lifestyle: A Notting Hill “blue door” flat is quietly on the market for £7.95m, while a Yorkshire couple downsized without losing space by moving into a nearby apartment. Global Real Estate Business: Dubai brokerage CBA Real Estate touts Great Place To Work certification alongside strong transaction numbers.
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