AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Housing Market: Existing home sales fell 2.4% in June to a 4.09 million annual pace as tight inventory and record-high prices kept affordability out of reach for many buyers. Mortgage Rates: The 30-year fixed rate inched up to 6.49% (Freddie Mac), while a brief dip to about 6.43% earlier offered a small “breathing room” for would-be buyers. Buyer Reality Check: First-time buyers made up 33% of purchases in June, down from May, underscoring how hard it is to enter the market when monthly costs rise. Local Market Watch: In Sarnia-Lambton, June sales slowed but buyers still had leverage—average sale prices came in about 4.3% below asking and inventory tightened to 3.8 months. Design & Home Prep: Sherwin-Williams flagged its “loneliest” 2026 color, Offbeat Green, as a potential turnoff for some buyers, while paint choices can swing perceived value. Commercial Deals: Natick’s 11 Huron Dr. office building sold for $5.875M and Iron Fence Inn (31 units) changed hands for $2.4M.
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