Local Market Watch (Nassau County): June data from the Amelia Island Nassau County Association of REALTORS® shows steady gains despite higher rates—single-family median prices rose to $532,944 (+3%) and condos jumped to $545,000 (+9%), while manufactured homes climbed more than 10% to $259,000. Policy & Taxes (Kansas): Kansas governor candidates are again promising property tax relief, but reporting highlights that major relief didn’t land in the 2025 and 2026 sessions, leaving voters to weigh new appraisal-cap and “eliminate taxes” proposals. Policy & Taxes (NYC): Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended NYC’s pied-à-terre surcharge after backlash over a posted assessment roll, saying the list wasn’t a direct “who pays” notice. Homebuying Help (Florida): Pinellas County’s Pinellas Recovers Homebuyer Assistance Program is accepting applications through Friday for up to $80,000 in down payment aid for eligible hurricane-impacted renters. Coastal Premium (UK): Rightmove analysis finds sea-view homes now cost about £298,810 on average—up 27% since 2019—showing buyers are paying more for coastal views. International Demand (Dubai): A new study argues Dubai’s 2026 strength is driven less by price spikes and more by liquidity, transaction volume, end-user demand, and a maturing regulatory setup. Manufactured Housing (Canada): Firm Capital Property Trust closed deals to expand its manufactured housing communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan, adding 1,649 lots for $218M plus another Alberta acquisition. Real Estate Risk (Canada): Quebec’s stricter disclosure rules are contrasted with the rest of Canada’s “buyer beware” approach, after a case raised questions about how much a seller must reveal about a home’s past.