AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Market: Existing-home sales fell 5.5% in October to a 3.75 million annual pace, the lowest since 2010, as mortgage rates topped 7%. Yet the median price reached $416,700, a record for October; 36% of homes that sold had a price cut. Buyer Leverage: Condo sellers outnumbered buyers by 123% in September, the widest gap since 2013, giving shoppers more room to negotiate. Housing Policy: New York City’s COPA law gives qualified nonprofits and community land trusts the first chance to negotiate for certain distressed or subsidized apartment buildings, aiming to preserve affordable housing. Homeownership Access: California voters approved up to $25 billion for second mortgages to help eligible buyers purchase newly built homes with as little as 3% down, though the program’s impact will depend on the supply of homes within reach.
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