AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Policy: Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending it to President Trump after overwhelming support in both chambers; the bill aims to boost supply, curb investor buying, and expand housing finance, with opposition coming only from Republicans. South Carolina Politics: In the GOP governor runoff, Attorney General Alan Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, setting up a November matchup with Rep. Jermaine Johnson; in the 1st District, retired Navy admiral Nancy Lacore won the Democratic nomination to face Jenny Honeycutt. Manufactured Housing: UMH Properties backed the ROAD to Housing Act, saying it could modernize manufactured-home rules, lower costs, and improve financing access. Real Estate Deals: Wheeler REIT said it’s seeking buyers for nearly 60% of its retail portfolio and recently sold a Piggly Wiggly-anchored center near Georgetown. Local Retail: Anthropologie is coming to Mount Pleasant’s Fairmount Shopping Center, replacing older tenants as the center’s ownership pushes higher rents. Energy & Supply Chain: Energy Fuels agreed to buy German magnet maker VAC for $1.9B, a move aimed at strengthening rare-earth magnet production outside China. Business & Community: Clinton College reported ongoing payroll and health-coverage problems tied to cash-flow issues.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.