Central Banking & Housing Finance (India): The RBI held the repo rate at 5.25% and kept its stance neutral, giving homebuyers steadier EMI expectations while analysts warn that higher construction inputs could still push apartment prices up. Markets & Real Estate Stocks (India): After the rate decision, Sensex rose while Nifty was mixed, with Nifty Realty among the top performers as rate-sensitive names attracted buying. Property Management Tech: ManageCasa expanded its Minii AI assistant for property managers, aiming to automate maintenance requests and resident questions inside its platform. Local Planning & Mixed-Use (US): Ithaca’s planning board reviewed updated plans for the Water’s Edge mixed-use project, including 200 homes and retail space. Rental Affordability & Tenant Risk (UK): A renter in Wolverhampton says she was forced to move after a no-fault eviction into a damp, mouldy home, highlighting ongoing private-rental standards pressure. Homeownership Costs (US): A viral case underscores that even after paying off a mortgage, property taxes can still deliver a recurring “tax shock.” Multifamily Management (US): San Diego’s Palm Tree Properties added a nine-unit Pacific Beach building to its management portfolio. REITs as Equity (India): Edelweiss’ Radhika Gupta pushed back on the “REITs are fixed income” view, saying regulators treat them as equity and their volatility reflects that.