AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMortgage Pressure: US 30-year fixed rates ticked up to 6.58% (Freddie Mac), extending the squeeze on homebuyers as higher borrowing costs and inflation fears keep demand sluggish. Buyer Power & Contracts: A Pennsylvania case spotlights how written buyer agreements can still trap consumers if they try to switch agents, with cancellation and release rules varying by contract and state. Homebuyer Risk Watch: In Massachusetts, three people were charged after a couple’s Concord land was allegedly stolen and sold to unsuspecting buyers who built on it—another reminder to verify title and identity. Affordability Reality Check: A new Aspen Institute study says most US households fall short of “essential wealth,” defined partly by liquid savings needed to handle emergencies and still work toward homeownership. Local Housing Market: Minnesota Realtors report inventory is up (including a seven-year high in listing supply in the Twin Cities), giving buyers more options even as rates stay high. Sellers Look for Leverage: UK guidance says small, low-cost renovations can help sellers stand out in a softer summer market. International Buyer Trends: Greece’s luxury market is seeing a surge in UK demand after the non-dom tax change, with British buyers driving a big jump in enquiries.
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