AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarket Shifts: Phoenix-area buyers have more choice and negotiating power as inventory grows, while sellers face pressure to price and present homes well. Toronto sales fell 7.9% year over year in October and benchmark prices dropped 4.3%; higher borrowing costs are weighing on both markets. Greater Phoenix commercial real estate is also struggling with high interest rates and fewer deals. Policy & Taxes: Florida voters approved Amendment 3, setting up property-tax cuts from 2027 but raising concerns about local services and future housing construction. California voters backed an $11.25 billion housing bond and a new-home loan measure. Akron voters approved renter protections that would curb application fees and offer more flexibility on security deposits. Housing Supply: Philadelphia’s housing authority plans 50 affordable apartments for seniors as part of a larger redevelopment. A proposed 196-unit project near Carpinteria, including 63 affordable homes, is advancing to further review. Global Outlook: Australia’s property downturn and rising mortgage costs are adding pressure on buyers, while UK analysts say recovery may be delayed until 2028.
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