AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing Affordability: U.S. mortgage rates held at 7.5%, while purchase applications hit a fresh low and mortgage demand fell 19.2%, underscoring the pressure on buyers. India Investment: Blackstone plans to double its India exposure to $100 billion within five years, as institutional real estate investment in the country reached $5.9 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Global Markets: Seoul apartment prices rose 7.3% in nine months, while Perth home values fell 1.2% in September; Dubai luxury prices and rents continued to climb. Commercial Property: Terra refinanced its newly completed Florida office building with a $183.75 million loan; the property is more than 90% leased, showing lender appetite for well-occupied assets. Foreign Investment Rules: The Maldives now requires local partners to hold at least a 25% stake in some foreign-backed construction and property projects, and reserves certain real estate activity for Maldivians.
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