AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing & Rent Relief: A proposed $359.9M settlement targets RealPage, alleging its rental pricing software helped landlords artificially raise multifamily rents; eligible renters can check coverage and file claims. Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac puts the 30-year fixed at 6.66% (little change), with economists warning buyers waiting for lower rates may face a longer wait. Fair Housing Funding: A federal judge blocked HUD’s plan to overhaul fair housing grants, ordering HUD to revert to the prior grantmaking process. Local Infrastructure: Missouri DOT is replacing aging traffic signals in Dutchtown and Cape Girardeau, with staged closures expected to last about six months. Manufactured Housing: Kansas officials and researchers highlight manufactured/modular homes as a cost option, but note uneven storm-shelter access. Data Centers & Power: Opposition to AI data centers is fueling election pressure, while EPA advisory leadership is shifting toward local siting concerns. Construction & Planning: The U.S. Army Corps will restrict Lake Hartwell water levels during dam safety work. Big Projects: SpaceX unveiled a $100B Louisiana Gulf Coast spaceport plan, with construction expected to start by end of 2027.
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