Data Centers & Local Land-Use Fight: Edgecombe County, North Carolina is debating whether to block or accept major AI data center development, with residents citing health, environmental and energy-cost concerns as commissioners weigh petitions and county land sales. Tenant Screening Tech: LeaseRunner rolled out RS³ affordability scoring inside portable tenant screening reports, aiming to predict whether renters can sustain a specific rent using bank-verified income and cash-flow stability. Metro Housing Outlook: Royal LePage forecasts Metro Vancouver home prices to fall 3.5% in Q4 2026, with softness already showing in detached and condo segments. Active Travel Funding: Richmond upon Thames is pushing London transport leaders for sustained protected walking and cycling investment after strong borough-level outcomes but a funding gap for cycle tracks. Property Management Platforms: LISTA CRM launched to reduce the “six-subscription” problem for U.S. agents by combining lead, listing, marketing and reporting in one system. Hospitality Real Estate: JustCo secured full pre-commitment for Deloitte Singapore at its 160 Orchard Road development, alongside serviced apartments and retail plans. Senior Housing Pressure: Residents at a St. Louis senior living community protested alleged maintenance and safety issues, including heating/AC and broken gates.