AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing affordability: First-time buyers are being priced out as starter-home mortgage payments rise faster than incomes, widening the gap between what “starter” homes cost and what buyers can actually afford. Home insurance costs: A new report says homes built before 1990 are getting hit with much higher homeowners insurance premiums, with the roof age factor weighing more heavily than before. Buyer power in negotiations: A real-estate column argues that even low offers can strengthen a seller’s position by keeping the conversation moving and improving how agents can respond to new inquiries. Property market cooling (NZ): In New Zealand, average asking prices dipped slightly and Auckland’s “million-dollar” level is slipping, creating more opportunity for buyers waiting on the sidelines. Luxury market snapshot (US/UK/EU): A Beverly Hills guesthouse tied to Katy Perry reappeared at $8.495M; Tallinn saw a near-€4M apartment floor sale; and a new HDB resale at Matilda Sundeck cleared about $885k, showing demand for newer leases. Policy pressure on buyers: Canary Islands campaigners are pushing tougher rules on non-resident property purchases, while South Dakota’s non-resident vehicle licensing crackdown could reduce “loophole” behavior.
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