AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStarter Homes Are “Dead” (Again): Bank of Montreal-linked reporting says 65% of U.S. shoppers expect their first home to be their last, with agents blaming high prices, higher rates, and longer stays—turning “starter” into “golden handcuffs.” Short-Term Rentals Under Fire: AOC argues Airbnb is “supercharging evictions” from Puerto Rico to Jackson Hole, warning young people may never buy while others profit from rentals. Spring Market Still Choppy: Existing home sales were basically flat in April (up 0.2% y/y), while prices hit an all-time-high April median of $417,700—so affordability stays the bottleneck. Local Tax Relief Watch: Texas AG Ken Paxton blocked property tax hikes for 132 cities, while Chicago’s Englewood showed Q4 2025 effective rates below the U.S. average. Buyer Safety Tech: Prufio launched a used-car verification app to confirm listings match the car’s real location and details before travel or deposits.
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