AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHomebuying Support: South Dakota’s “Give Me Five” program, launching Nov. 2, will offer eligible first-time buyers down-payment help equal to 5% of the purchase price through a forgivable five-year loan. Market Shifts: Southeastern Wisconsin sales rose 0.9% in September but fell 7.4% over the first nine months of 2026; Quebec sales were down 7% year over year in the third quarter as listings grew and buyers pulled back. Investment: Kennedy Wilson and partners bought downtown San Jose’s 312-unit One South Market for $176 million, while Sharjah launched an AI tool to help investors find commercial and industrial property opportunities. Affordable Housing: Fort Wayne introduced a catalog of pre-reviewed home designs for vacant urban lots, aiming to simplify construction and widen access to lower-cost homes. Global Risks: Housing damage from natural disasters costs an estimated $228 billion annually worldwide, prompting UN officials to call for more investment in resilient homes.
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