AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMortgage Rates: U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates climbed for the third straight week to 6.76%, the highest in 14+ months, squeezing monthly budgets and keeping home sales largely stagnant. Housing Market Mood: With borrowing costs up and inflation still sticky, buyers are more likely to delay moves while sellers face tougher pricing pressure. Buyer Support in Philly: A Quaker-funded first-time homebuyer grant helped a Germantown family close on a $315,000 house, highlighting how down-payment and closing-cost help can unlock ownership. Local Market Snapshot (Canada): Canada’s bond-yield jump is starting to push fixed mortgage benchmarks higher, raising costs for would-be buyers. Seller’s Market (Canada): Swift Current, Saskatchewan remains seller-led due to limited inventory, even as August listings ticked up. Tech for Developers (Cyprus/Greece): Tektor launched an all-in-one platform to manage building, sales, and post-handover—aimed at reducing disconnected workflows for property projects. Homebuying Reality Check: A Treasure Valley report says the national slowdown may give buyers more time and negotiating room as inventory rises.
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