AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStarter Homes: A Utah developer is building 275 smaller homes on smaller lots, offering one approach to affordability. But starter homes are shrinking as a share of listings nationally, while their prices have climbed 30.8% since 2019. Market Pulse: Hays County, Texas, home sales fell 8.1% year over year in August, and pending sales dropped 13.5%; inventory rose to 5.5 months. The median price edged down 1.4% to $355,000. Mortgage Pressure: Higher interest rates are expected to weigh on the UK property market, adding to affordability challenges for buyers. Home Equity Warning: A home-value-sharing deal can bring cash upfront without monthly payments, but the future cost may be steep: one example turns $100,000 into a $290,000 payout after 10 years.
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