AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMortgage Rates: Freddie Mac puts the 30-year fixed at 6.71% (up from 6.66%), with experts linking the jump to inflation fears tied to the Iran conflict—meaning buyers may need more cash or a different strategy. Affordability Watch: Canada’s affordability improved for the 10th straight quarter as mortgage costs eased and incomes rose, though Vancouver and Toronto led the gains. Financing Options: Opendoor Home Loans says its beta is over, now offering more fixed and adjustable mortgage terms with an online process aimed at cutting delays and fees. Buyer Incentives: Danville, Virginia launched “Welcome Home to Danville,” offering up to $5,000 deposit help via a forgivable loan for qualifying residents. Market Signals: Melbourne’s spring auctions kick off with fewer listings, but some streets see multiple auctions close together—an unusual test of demand. Short-Term Rental Rules: Osaka is steering wealthy overseas hosts toward hotel licenses after pausing new minpaku applications. Homebuying Risk: New Zealand’s low-equity lending is rising fast, with high-LVR loans making up a bigger share of first-buyer activity. Notable Listings: Pasadena’s Lautner-designed Dahlstrom House is on the market for about $2.6M.
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