AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoHousing Starts Slide: U.S. housing starts fell to the lowest level since the pandemic, with single-family construction hitting an eight-month low as builders cite higher mortgage rates, materials costs, and tight labor. Affordability Pressure: A new report finds a record share of Miami-Dade households living paycheck to paycheck, with housing and other essentials rising faster than wages. Local Housing Policy: Delaware lawmakers advanced an affordable-housing bill that would require many counties and cities to plan for 20% affordability in their comprehensive plans. Construction & Risk: A New York construction accident case highlights how injury claims are built, while a separate report notes scaffold-law changes are spiking construction insurance costs. Energy & Real Estate Costs: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure threat and broader oil-price volatility are feeding into higher costs across the economy, including motor oil. Data Centers & Growth: New Mexico’s Medicaid campaign contractor is recruiting influencers to promote a controversial AI data center project, underscoring how housing, water, and jobs are tied to the buildout. Building Design Trend: Kingspan and Solatube launched a daylighting design guide aimed at improving building performance and occupant well-being. Workforce Homeownership: A benefits firm partnership is pushing employer-sponsored homeownership help in the Mountain West as a retention tool.
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