AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoHousing Affordability: A new analysis says the national median home price could reach about $1 million by 2050, widening the wealth gap between homeowners and renters. Homebuying Costs: Another affordability breakdown estimates the income needed to buy a median-priced home in 2026 often exceeds what median households earn, with only some states closing the gap. Local Housing Policy: Huntington Beach, Calif. approved a long-overdue housing element after a court fight, facing steep monthly fines until it complied. Construction & Jobs: Industry reporting points to a growing U.S. skilled-trades shortage that could slow homebuilding and other infrastructure work. Data Centers & Power: Federal regulators backed a plan to speed grid connections for AI data centers, even as backlash grows over strain on electricity and water. Climate Risk for Real Estate Tech: A study warns nearly 80% of global data center capacity sits in areas exposed to climate hazards like heat, flooding, and wildfires. Mobility/AVs: Waymo recalled nearly 3,900 robotaxis after software issues tied to closed freeway construction zones. Market Watch: U.S. housing starts fell sharply in May, hitting the lowest level since 2020—another signal investors are watching for the economy.
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