AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoHousing Market Momentum: U.S. existing-home sales jumped 3.2% in May to the fastest pace since December, reaching a 4.17 million annual rate as buyers respond to still-below-year-ago mortgage rates and sellers soften pricing. Affordability Pressure: New Hampshire’s median single-family price hit a record $576,000 in May, with low supply and rising summer demand squeezing first-time buyers hardest. Luxury Heat Check: In Washoe County, a luxury $1.469M South Reno sale underscores continued strength in the $1M+ segment, with 231 million-plus single-family closings in spring. Local Growth Watch: Queensland’s top state schools are pulling buyers toward specific postcodes, fueling a property boom. Buyer Caution: A Zimbabwe court case highlights property fraud risk, with a man accused of taking $40,000 for a home already sold. Homebuying Support: Iowa Finance Authority named Serena Moss as its first “Chief Door Opener,” aiming to make homeownership guidance more approachable. Smart Home Showroom: IntegrateIT opened a hands-on smart home showroom in Overland Park so buyers can test integrated systems before installing.
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