AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHousing Affordability Workaround: A new REMAX/Royal LePage snapshot says younger Canadians are treating cottage season as a stepping-stone into homeownership, with recreational-home prices projected to keep climbing. Policy Clash: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is still pushing to cut property taxes, but the tradeoff is obvious—local budgets for fire, parks, and roads would take the hit, likely requiring a big voter-backed constitutional change. Local Development Moves: Prologis has withdrawn a Washington Township rezoning bid for a 312-acre data-center campus, signaling it may return with a revised plan. Market Signals: Realtor.com reports the typical down payment fell to its lowest level since 2021, while the Gulf Coast is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend of events. Foreign Ownership Push: Rep. Chip Roy filed a bill to block certain foreign adversaries— including China-linked and Islamist groups—from buying U.S. homes.
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