AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMortgage Reality Check: No-closing-cost refinancing still has a 2%–5% cost, usually paid via a higher rate or rolled into the loan—so “free” can mean paying more over time. Buyer Math: Zillow says in the priciest U.S. markets it can take nearly 15 years to save for a down payment and reach the break-even point versus renting. Local Housing Decisions: Penticton rejected a rezoning that would have allowed up to 28 units in a six-storey building on the former Warren House site, with officials open to a smaller four-storey plan. New-Home Incentives: UK builder Linden Homes cut its Warrington reservation fee to £49 (from higher standard levels) to reduce upfront barriers. Homebuyer Costs & Taxes: Data centers near O’Hare won major local property tax breaks, shifting the bill toward suburban homeowners and sparking backlash. Market Access for Young Buyers: South Korea plans easier loans for young first-time buyers of non-apartment homes, but analysts warn suitable listings are scarce.
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