AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Industry Land-Use Clash (Philippines): Malacañang pushed back on Sen. Imee Marcos’ claims that the Pax Silica AI/manufacturing project in Capas, Tarlac could harm farmers, saying the area was already designated “buildable” back in 2019. Off-Market Luxury (Australia): Perth’s premium homes are increasingly traded quietly, with buyer’s agents pointing to privacy and discretion as the main draw—while warning off-market doesn’t always mean a bargain. Market Cooling Signals (Canada): Montreal Island’s Tardif Index fell to 24.5/100 in July, putting the residential market in “light buyer” territory as sales and listings shift. Tax Pressure on Housing (South Korea): South Korea’s finance ministry outlined higher taxes for high-value, non-owner-occupied homes as part of a 2026 overhaul aimed at stabilizing prices. Tenant Rights Fight (US): Seattle lawmakers are advancing a Do Not Solicit list to curb aggressive cash-offer pitches targeting older homeowners. Property Management Shake-Up (US): TurboTenant is expanding flat-fee, full-service management in Denver/Northern Colorado, pitching lower costs versus percentage-based fees. Financing Watch (US): Walker & Dunlop arranged a $137.5M refinancing for a new Brooklyn mixed-use multifamily property.
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