Housing Affordability: A new Florida affordability report says first-time buyers—especially retail and service workers—are being priced out of saving for down payments, with Miami among the least affordable metros and inventory/other costs making the squeeze worse. Data Centers & Power: New York paused large data centre environmental approvals for up to a year while it drafts rules on electricity demand and grid impacts, signaling tighter constraints for the sector. Renters’ Rights & Cooling: Spokane’s council is debating a “Renters’ Right to Cooling” ordinance that would push landlords to install AC, with property managers warning about unclear requirements and upgrade costs. Urban Renewal: Xi Jinping urged people-centered, high-quality urban renewal, highlighting upgrades to aging residential areas in Shanghai. Home Energy Resilience: BLUETTI is marketing long-life residential backup systems aimed at longer outages, including keeping refrigerators/freezers running to protect food safety. Institutional Real Estate: Vietnam’s Vinhomes says its execution and long-term operations are drawing global institutional investors. Hospitality Expansion: IHG will bring the Regent brand to Chengdu (planned 2029), while Ascott opened its fifth lyf property in Singapore. Market Signals: Australia’s new-build investor demand is shifting as tax changes pressure established-property strategies, potentially reshaping supply and first-buyer dynamics.