AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConstruction Trends: U.S. construction spending fell 1.9% in September as mortgage rates weighed on homebuilding, while nonresidential investment continued to rise, fueled in part by data centers. Housing Supply: Estimates of the national home shortage range from 2 million to 4.7 million, but lot-development prospects vary sharply by submarket—even within major Texas metros. Affordability and Policy: Housing costs are a major concern for voters, and ballot measures include proposals to ease some building rules and fund affordable housing. Climate Risk: Without stronger prevention and changes to where and how homes are built, fire losses could threaten nearly 449,100 U.S. structures by 2060, researchers warn.
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