AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoForeclosure Pressure: Nearly 230,000 Florida homeowners faced foreclosure through June, with insurance premiums, property taxes and everyday costs squeezing budgets. Housing advocates warn distressed owners to watch for scams and seek help. Tampa Development Fight: Bern’s Steak House and other South Howard property owners sued over Tampa’s multiyear stormwater project, arguing construction could disrupt businesses and the city exceeded its authority. The city says the culverts are needed to address neighborhood flooding. Mortgage Headwinds: The return of 7% mortgage rates helped push U.S. pending sales to their lowest level since 2014, outside the pandemic months, adding pressure on Florida buyers and sellers. Condo Financing: Some Florida condo owners face renovation bills as high as $320,000, while tighter Fannie Mae loan rules for 2027 could make financing more difficult. Storm Recovery: Hurricane Isaias left flooding and outages in the Panhandle, with debris clearance and recovery efforts underway.
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