Housing Affordability Pressure: Athens faces rising costs as UGA enrollment climbs, intensifying demand for off-campus rentals and threatening displacement. Multifamily & Development: Rio’s Hotel Glória reopens as Glória Residencial, delivering the first of 266 apartments after years of delays and ownership changes. Tenant Rights & Fees: A Florida apartment complex delayed a “totally refundable” deposit for months until an investigator stepped in, highlighting how marketing claims can diverge from practice. HOA Regulation Watch: California’s AB 2050 would force HOAs to save for major repairs, with Newsom’s veto/sign decision looming and millions of homeowners at stake. Data Centers Sentiment: Wall Street is growing skeptical of the data center boom as investors question valuations and IPO timing. Tech in Real Estate: BoldTrail partners with Roomvo to let buyers “Restyle” listings with AI room visualization, aiming to boost showing requests. Local Planning & Permits: North Hempstead weighs a Bolla Market and gas station plan, with traffic and lighting concerns in the mix. Industry Moves: LGI Homes launches a national “Make Your Move” sales event with limited-time incentives. Property Management Careers: Daniel Management Group promotes Lauren Evett to VP of property management as lease-up competition continues. Community & Preservation: Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 tours return in October under a city partnership with the Preservation Resource Center.