AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProperty Fraud: A warning for landowners: seller-impersonation scams are rising, with 59% of surveyed title firms reporting an attempt in 2025. Verify any sale request directly with the owner and use trusted channels. First-Home Buyers: New Zealand first-timers accounted for a record 29.5% of property purchases in Q3, paying a median NZ$715,000; more than three-quarters bought standalone houses. Seller Rules: Eugene will require energy-efficiency scores for homes listed for sale starting next spring, adding a disclosure step and an estimated $150–$250 assessment cost. China Property: Private-equity firm PAG is moving to acquire control of Evergrande Property Services, a sale expected to help recover funds for the failed developer’s offshore creditors. Market Pulse: U.S. home prices rose in 78% of metro areas in Q3, but affordability pressures persist: September new-home sales fell, while agents report slower activity and more listings.
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