AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Finance Pressure: Pasadena’s housing-linked businesses are feeling the squeeze as existing-home sales slipped 2.4% in June and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.49%, even while inventory ticked up to 4.6 months—more choice, but still higher costs. Renters Under Strain: New survey data shows rate anxiety is hitting renters hardest, with many already seeing rent increases and expecting more. Buyer Costs & Stamp Duty Shock: In Australia, first-time buyers are warned that the “deposit” isn’t just 5%—stamp duty can push total upfront costs much higher unless they build instead of buying land. Legal & Regulatory Fallout: India’s Supreme Court froze accounts of Parsvnath’s subsidiaries over Haryana RERA delays, while MahaRERA rulings continue to shape how developers handle tenant access. Market Watch: Auction activity is rebounding in places like Sydney, but brokers remain cautious as rate outlooks stay uncertain. Global Demand Shifts: Russians are increasingly buying homes abroad amid mobilization fears, while foreign-buyer interest is also rising in other markets. Commercial Real Estate Caution: Kevin O’Leary says leverage can wipe out even strong bets, pointing to CRE’s post-pandemic correction as opportunity for disciplined investors.
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