AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing Affordability: More than half of Texas renters spend at least 30% of their income on housing, while household incomes in Dallas–Fort Worth and McAllen fell last year, Census data shows. Selling Costs: U.S. homeowners spent an average of $81,918 to sell a home this year, up 22% from 2025; repairs were the biggest expense. Mortgage Market: The average 30-year fixed rate was 7.21% on Oct. 29, slightly below the prior week, as September new-home sales fell amid affordability pressures. Housing Policy: A new Trump administration order aims to lower housing costs, drawing mixed reactions from industry groups. Florida Property Taxes: Voters will decide whether to expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, a change that could affect costs for qualifying homeowners and prospective Florida Keys buyers.
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