AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing affordability squeeze: A new study says it’s the worst time on record to buy your first home, with buyers facing soaring debt, high interest rates, and wage-price gaps that make a 10% deposit take more than a year for the average earner. Renters’ health and compliance: In New Zealand, 42.7% of renters report mould, damp, or draughts despite healthy homes assurances, reigniting pressure on landlords and regulators. Buyer demand shifting: In Australia, investor sell-offs are picking up again after the federal budget, while first-home buyers are starting to outpace investors in loan demand. Market signals from Seattle: Pending home sales in the Seattle area fell sharply, with Redfin pointing to caution tied to the shaky tech job market. Luxury and lifestyle sales: A waterfront Miami Beach home in a gated community sold off-market for $51.5M, setting a record for Hibiscus Island. Homebuyer how-to: Dave Ramsey urged a caller whose mortgage ate most of their paycheck to consider selling fast or boosting income, and warned against getting trapped by housing costs.
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