Housing Wealth Snapshot: A LendingTree study says U.S. homeowners sit on record $34.9T in equity, with the biggest shares in Hawaii and California. Veterans Tax Relief: California’s SB 296 would expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, potentially cutting thousands annually for qualifying homeowners. Disaster Recovery Funding: Pennsylvania approved $1.22M in CDBG-DR grants for Hurricane Ida recovery in Montgomery County, including housing rehab and infrastructure upgrades. Affordable Housing Push (Ghana): Ghana’s NHF is expanding affordable housing via partnerships, while President Mahama and LMI Holdings pledge Saglemi’s first 700 units by March 2027 and 1,500 by end-2027, supported by new water, fibre internet, and planned transport links. Local Housing Finance Dispute (Ohio): A Hicksville developer is asking for a longer TIF to cover infrastructure costs, as commissioners weigh the request. Market Signals (Canada): Vancouver housing starts fell 42% year-over-year, raising concerns that building costs are choking supply. Policy Debate (Malta/UK planning): The UK’s revised “default yes” station-area rule is drawing backlash over potential speculative development. Fraud & Enforcement: Palau charged a Housing Authority employee with theft tied to alleged unauthorized housing-related payments.