AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Policy & Politics: Trump refused to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, tying it to Senate action on the SAVE America Act over voter ID rules, while backers warn the delay keeps affordability pressure on families. Regulation Costs: A new NAHB report says regulation is adding about $832 a month to mortgage costs for a typical new home, pushing total regulatory costs to roughly $131,734 per home. Investor Restrictions: Michigan’s House passed HB 6074 to bar large institutional investors from buying additional single-family homes in the state, aiming to protect homeownership for working families. Local Delivery & Construction: Boise’s St. Luke’s expansion hit a major milestone with the topping-out of a new nine-story tower and medical plaza. Affordable Housing Finance: North Port approved a larger 216-unit affordable project after revising scope and financing via tax-exempt bonds. Construction & Safety: A worker was left in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Philadelphia’s construction zone. Global Risk: Venezuela’s earthquake damage highlights how older, substandard buildings and weak soils can turn housing into disaster risk. Sustainability Materials: Ireland’s push for more timber in construction spotlights faster builds and reuse potential for lower-carbon housing.
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