Commercial Lending & Investing: Perla Global Capital Advisors says it’s transitioning to a direct lender and/or equity investor starting June 19, expanding its special-situations capital and advisory reach. Retail Ops Tech: Gausium says AI cleaning robots are helping retailers tackle staffing shortages, cutting water/chemicals and freeing staff time with automated hygiene reporting. Affordable Housing Pipeline: IHS targets 3,000 green affordable homes in Kenya by 2030, with 200 units delivered and hundreds more under construction or in development. Rental Pressure & Evictions: A Spokane property manager warns new rules and added steps can extend eviction timelines, raising costs that keep hitting tenants. Local Development Watch: Liberty Lake’s Ridgeline Center multitenant project (medical/office/retail) is under construction, aiming for completion in April 2027. Property Management & Compliance: A NARPM Southern States conference recap highlights ongoing training and tech focus for residential managers. Housing Access & Safety: Reports of broken elevators in South Florida and Hollywood medical buildings show how maintenance failures can strand residents and patients. Historic Revitalization Policy: Bipartisan legislation would expand federal historic tax credits to speed restoration of aging buildings into new housing and community uses. Brokerage Consolidation: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect forms via a tri-state merger, growing to 1,100+ agents across 22 offices.