AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMortgage Rates: Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.76% (from 6.71%), the highest in over 14 months, pushing monthly costs higher and keeping U.S. home sales largely stuck. Buyer Access: A Pew study argues post-crash lending rules are making it harder for many borrowers—especially those with 600–699 credit—to qualify, even as default rates stay low. Local Housing Policy: Massachusetts homeowners can boost equity protection to $1 million by filing a $35 homestead declaration (including an elder option), a move aimed at shielding primary residences from certain creditors. Market Signals: In Maricopa County, big investors are nearly out of the market while iBuyers are only cautiously buying again. Property Watch: A Sausalito historic tugboat-turned-floating home is listed for $1M, and a South Haven property with a guest house hit $2.1M. Homebuyer Costs: Inflation and record diesel prices are adding pressure on household budgets as buyers weigh affordability.
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