Market Pulse: Homebuyers are pulling back as rates stay high and prices remain elevated, with sellers in multiple metros cutting asking prices to lure buyers. Policy & Affordability: New Hampshire says it still needs tens of thousands of homes by 2030 and 2040, while an investor sentiment survey in Australia finds 44% plan to buy within 12 months but 54% expect price declines—borrowing power is the big brake. Local Land Use: Winnipeg’s mayoral candidate proposes a 30-day deadline for derelict property owners, with possible expropriation and pre-approved rebuild designs. Public Projects Buying Land: Everett City Council approved an extra $3.5M to buy property for its downtown Outdoor Events Center stadium. Global Housing Signals: Beijing’s second-hand market rebounded after easing purchase restrictions, with sales jumping in early September. Luxury & Deals: A Pinnacle@Duxton 5-room HDB resale is set to hit $1.72M, just shy of Singapore’s national record, while Australia’s top-end homes are seeing broader value declines. Commercial Real Estate: CBRE is expanding net-lease muscle after buying Cerberus’s Tenet Equity for $1.6B. Buyer Caution: Dave Ramsey warns waiting to buy can backfire if prices keep rising—if you can afford now.