AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Markets: Canada’s September housing starts rose 3% to an annual pace of 248,896, but monthly urban starts were down 11% year over year. Australia’s NAB property index turned negative for the first time in six years, with survey respondents forecasting a 4.2% national price decline over the next year. Borrowing Costs: U.S. 30-year mortgage rates held at 7.40%, well above last year’s level, adding to affordability pressure. Brokerage Shake-Up: Industry leaders say mergers can bring scale and better tools, but warn consolidation requires careful planning as major firms combine. Affordable Housing: Hartford is weighing a 15-year tax deal for a planned 64-unit affordable development, while Vietnam reported nearly 46,500 social and rental homes completed in nine months. Property Risk: Malibu’s burned and vacant lots face fresh uncertainty as El Niño-driven waves and erosion threaten the coastline.
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