AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Housing Policy: President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, but it still became law automatically after the deadline, with the White House citing protest over the Senate’s failure to pass the SAVE America Act; the bill targets lower housing costs by boosting supply and limiting institutional investors’ role in single-family home purchases. Affordability Pressure: New Realtor data shows the median existing home price hit a record $440,600 in June, while affordability remains strained as mortgage rates hover around 6.5%. Local Housing Moves: Steinbach (Canada) approved a variance for a three-storey Lund Road apartment plan, while Port Angeles (US) advanced “Project 935,” a $1.28M design-services step for a high-density multi-family pilot. Construction Risk & Oversight: Nigeria reported one death and seven injuries after the under-construction Gombe House of Assembly complex collapsed; in Shimla, India, the mayor promised strict action after a landslide tied to illegal construction during the monsoon ban. Regulation & Enforcement: Nepal annulled licenses of 44 construction firms for failing to renew on time. Market Watch: Vietnam’s construction material costs jumped sharply, with sand and crushed stone rising year-on-year, squeezing builders.
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