AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing & Rates: 30-year fixed mortgage rates jumped to 6.62% in July 2026, adding pressure on homebuyers already weighing whether to buy now or wait. Small Business Climate: NFIB’s “State of the States” report finds Florida small businesses ahead on optimism, employment, and uncertainty, even as insurance remains a top headache. Insurance & Flood Risk: Lee County is urging residents to be “flood aware” ahead of peak hurricane season, highlighting flood insurance options and alert readiness. Banking & Fraud: Homestead police warned of scammers spoofing the police chief to trick victims into “verifying” banking details; federal agents also arrested a Florida man tied to malware-infected games that allegedly stole $220,000+ in crypto. Capital Markets & Deals: European hedge fund Brevan Howard is leasing a Miami office amid global luxury demand, while Florida’s property tax amendment faces organized opposition as regulators and budgets brace for fallout. Local Finance & Growth: Pensacola approved a one-year ban on AI data centers, and Florida’s jobless rate fell for the first time since 2024.
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