Immigration & Housing Policy: Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he’s drafting a plan to bring one million Jewish immigrants from North America and Europe within a decade, with legislation to let entire diaspora communities receive land and housing without the usual tender process, and a push for large-scale public construction modeled on 1990s programs. Market Data (Qatar): Qatar’s Ministry of Justice reported July 2026 real-estate sale contracts totaling QAR 1.86B across 485 transactions, led by Doha, Al Rayyan and Al Dhaayen by value and area. Luxury Listings (US): Interluxe Auctions opened bidding Aug. 31 for two Colorado Front Range estates in Castle Rock and Sedalia, starting at $1.5M each. UK Development Update: Liverpool’s former HMRC office in the city centre is set to be converted into nearly 100 flats after planners addressed earlier light-level concerns, with 95 apartments planned plus retail and amenities. Tech for Valuation & Broker Pricing: PropMix expanded Profet Review to support Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 with automated QC checks, while ValorValuations and Azuli launched bpoAI to speed and standardize Broker Price Opinions. Local Housing Politics (US): Arizona AG Kris Mayes sued MV Realty over alleged predatory listing practices, including cash deals with homeowners and liens tied to “early termination” fees. Global Market Signal (China): China’s July data showed narrowed year-on-year home price declines in major cities, pointing to stabilization.