AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing Affordability: Redfin says Americans need about $109,796 in annual income to afford a typical U.S. home—still a ~$22,200 gap versus median household earnings, even as affordability edges slightly better than last year. Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac reports 30-year fixed rates at 6.69%, above year-ago levels for the first time in 44 weeks, with buyers watching inventory and list-price trends. Data Centers & Power: A Nature Cities study finds 97.5% of U.S. data centers are in cities, intensifying local fights over electricity, water, noise, and grid strain. Local Backlash: Boulder City, Nevada residents are furious after the federal government approved a data center on public land without a project-specific environmental review. Construction Safety: A flagger was killed in Ohio after being struck by a vehicle in a U.S. 33 work zone. Community Housing Grant: Bozeman, Montana is using a $355,712 HUD CDBG allocation to connect transitional housing units to water and sewer so more families can move into stability. Pets & Retail Policy: Buc-ee’s is posting clearer signage limiting store access to ADA-defined service animals, sparking debate.
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