Big Bank Housing Push: JPMorgan says it will deploy $750B through 2035 to boost U.S. housing supply, including financing for 1M affordable units and help for 500,000 homebuyers, with a major lift in mortgage lending and new home-lending advisers. Rates & Homebuying Pressure: After the Fed’s quarter-point hike, realtors warn homeowners with low-rate mortgages are unlikely to see rate changes on existing loans, but refinancing and HELOC decisions could get more expensive. Local Market Snapshot: Hood County, Texas reports property values jumping from $10.43B (2021) to $19.03B (2026), with land and improvements both surging. Affordable Housing in Motion: Rochester, Minnesota breaks ground on a $136.5M downtown project adding 349 homes, including 76 affordable senior units. Policy Fight Over Housing Mix: Canberra’s ACT Legislative Assembly rejected a Greens bid to lock in 10% rent-fixed public housing at Thoroughbred Park, though public/community housing requirements remain. Redevelopment Pipeline: Mumbai’s redevelopment push could unlock nearly 59,000 homes by 2031, with developers leaning more on partnerships and redevelopment agreements. Blight & Reuse: Marquette Township, Michigan declared the former Westwood Mall blighted, clearing the way for demolition and future development. Home Preferences Trend: Anarock survey finds Mumbai buyers favor smaller 2BHK layouts over larger homes amid rising prices.