Housing Affordability Gap: A survey and commentary highlight how Americans feel “really crazy” when headlines say the economy is strong but groceries, housing, and college stay unaffordable. Market Forecasts: Zillow-linked analysis warns of uneven home-price corrections, flagging 20 cities where declines could be steep. Policy & Taxes: Myanmar’s parliament speaker pledged to push a National Property Tax Law to curb speculation and corruption, while a Lakeland reader argues property-tax collections jumped sharply alongside new homes and rising values. Local Housing Pressure: Richmond reports homelessness has more than doubled since 2020, with affordability named the top driver. Rental Imbalance: Kelowna’s rental market is described as “out of balance” as purpose-built rentals raise vacancy and rents climb. Developer Regulation: Nigeria’s real estate developers association says lack of a regulatory framework is fueling fraud, multiple land sales, and building collapses. Industry & Listings: Assetz files confidential IPO papers in India; Lodha plans to monetize 150 acres at a Mumbai data-centre park for about ₹10,000 crore. Homebuying Rules: In England, lenders are said to weigh payslips heavily, leaving some renters unable to get mortgages despite long rent-payment records.