Housing Market Pulse (US): Redfin reports late-August supply is rising while pending sales fall 3.1% year over year, as mortgage rates hover near 6.7%, signaling sellers are listing but buyers are hesitating. Local Politics & Costs (Canada): A Squamish voter survey puts property taxes and recreation facilities at the top of the municipal agenda, with cost of living close behind. Auction & Rules (Australia): Melbourne auctioneers say bookings surged ahead of Victoria’s new reserve price disclosure rules starting Oct. 1, as agents push to avoid uncertainty. Affordable Housing (US): San Diego is weighing 11 city-owned sites for affordable homes, including multiple library-adjacent properties, while advocates argue redevelopment must protect library services. Property Finance & Fraud (South Korea): Police dismantled an illegal lending ring using a loan brokerage platform, charging borrowers interest up to 41,192% and targeting families through threats. Disaster Relief (US): Indiana REALTOR® groups secured an initial $500,000 grant for storm-affected homeowners and renters, offering up to $1,000 per household. International Development (Canada): Former Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi is again lobbying for federal funding tied to the Oilers’ Ice District “Village at Ice District” housing component. Global Housing Investment (Africa): Broll Property Group’s 2026 report argues property flows across Africa are driven less by geography alone and more by connections like ports, energy grids, migration and digitisation.