AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoCongress & Ethics: The U.S. House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act, limiting lawmakers (and close family) from buying individual stocks while serving, but it stops short of a full ban and was paired with a voter ID fight that split Democrats. Buyer-Market Signals: Realtor.com says 19 metros are already in buyer’s-market territory, with another nine trending that way—spanning places like Atlanta, Houston, San Antonio, and Riverside. Local Housing Access: Broome County’s Land Bank finished its first ARPA-funded 2026 renovation and listed a move-in-ready home for $139,900 under income limits. Short-Term Rental Crackdown: Westlake officials are weighing new rules—or a full ban—on short-term rentals as neighborhood disruption and enforcement concerns grow. Luxury & Investor Pressure: Hong Kong’s bulk buyers stayed powerful in new-home sales, snapping up 1,794 flats in the first half as rental demand keeps rents hot. Homebuying Costs & Prep: A Wisconsin firm launched a “Home Value Maximizer” tool to help sellers decide what to fix, stage, or leave alone before listing.
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