AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing affordability push: San Diego veterans face a housing crisis as nearly two in three experiencing homelessness in 2025 were unsheltered, while California has tens of thousands of affordable homes permitted but stalled—Proposition 1 would fund construction and preservation with $11.25B in state bonds. UK buyer math: Lloyds reports the typical UK home now costs 7.3x average earnings (best since 2015), with first-time buyers at 5.9x—though London and the South East remain the least affordable. Mortgage pressure: Freddie Mac says the U.S. 30-year fixed rate jumped to 7.28%, the highest in nearly three years, adding hundreds a month for typical borrowers. Buyer costs add up: In England, moving now averages £17,413, driven largely by stamp duty. Market signals abroad: Hungary home sales fell 30% year-on-year in September, while China announced interest subsidies for eligible first-time buyers to revive demand. Spain demand snap: Search data shows three-bedroom homes dominate buyer filters, especially in Catalonia and Madrid, with most searches under €350,000.
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