AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMortgage Costs: U.S. mortgage rates have climbed to a nearly three-year high, adding pressure on buyers and the housing market. Rural Investment: USDA says it invested nearly $25 billion in rural communities in fiscal 2026; $74.4 million went to projects across Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including housing and infrastructure. Manufactured Housing: A new law expands factory-built home design options, while the Trump administration has announced additional steps to support manufactured housing. Coastal Development: California’s Coastal Commission voted 7-4 to advance zoning for 120 townhomes on 11 acres near South Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. City Council approval is still needed. Commercial Construction: Data centers continue to drive growth in U.S. nonresidential construction spending.
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