Regulatory Pressure on Agents: Singapore’s new registration-renewal requirement is pushing some property agents to “borrow” transactions to stay active, raising concerns about livelihood risk and compliance workarounds. Local Land-Use Fight: Belleville council voted to discuss alternatives to a planned Bell Creek wetland development, after residents and naturalist groups challenged a proposal for 103 homes on a 35-acre site. Housing Under Threat in California: Mountain View residents face eviction from an older rent-controlled apartment complex on Gamel Way as it’s slated for demolition and a seven-story condo project. Rental Scam Warning: Police urged island renters to be cautious after a suspected scam asked for ID and deposits plus viewing/processing fees before any in-person showing. Urban Housing Conversion: Grand Rapids’ Ledyard Building is being converted from office space into 40 apartments, with brownfield incentives requiring 20% affordable rentals. Capital Markets & REITs: India’s equities stayed range-bound amid oil/geopolitical uncertainty, while Canada’s Nexus Industrial REIT reported 97% occupancy and leasing renewals. Big Money in Hospitality Real Estate: CPPIB plans to invest up to ₹3,000 crore for as much as a 28% stake in Prestige’s hospitality arm. Construction/Operations: Arizona launched a $1m EPA-funded brownfields revolving loan fund to speed cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.