AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing Finance: Mortgage rates climbed for a third straight week, with the 30-year fixed rate hitting 6.76%—the highest in over 14 months—pushing affordability pressure and keeping home sales sluggish. Local Housing Delivery: Fontana, Calif. broke ground on Fontana Courtplace, a 50-unit, 100% affordable project on Sierra Avenue, with completion targeted for 2027. Construction & Infrastructure Impacts: Vermont posted its latest highway work schedule, warning of paving and bridge rehab closures and lane restrictions across I-89 and I-91. Data Centers & Community Backlash: A Gallup survey found 7 in 10 Americans oppose AI data center construction in their local area, with concerns tied to environment and quality of life. Policy & Enforcement: California AG Bonta and Santa Clara County won a preliminary injunction blocking an ICE facility construction near Gilroy over alleged improper process and missing environmental review. Affordability Politics: Trump renewed promises of $5,000 “dividend” checks tied to GOP control of Congress, raising questions about funding and legality.
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